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Felix Lee

Felix Lee

CEO @ ADPList | Forbes 30u30 | Democratizing mentorship

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Singapore
San Francisco Bay Area
Joined December 2025
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Summary

Felix Lee is a visionary entrepreneur and designer, best known as the Co-founder and CEO of ADPList. He spearheaded the platform's growth from a simple Google spreadsheet during the pandemic into a global mentorship network connecting over 30,000 mentors with millions of users across 140 countries, facilitating more than 300 million minutes of mentorship. His work with ADPList is driven by a mission to democratize mentorship and unlock human potential globally, reflecting his strong belief in inclusive access to knowledge and opportunities. adplist+4
With a foundational background in design, Felix applies his creative expertise to product development and strategy, particularly in building user-centric platforms. This is evident in his role as Design Lead at Gotrade and Head of Design at Passpod Indonesia, as well as his detailed account of building his personal portfolio, where he prioritizes visually pleasing interfaces, clarity, and performance for optimal user experience. He believes design is a differentiator, even in fields like AI. felixlee+3
Felix is recognized as a thought leader and a Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honoree, often sharing his insights on design, entrepreneurship, and career development. He writes on Medium and Substack, offering advice and advocating for a more sustainable and equitable design approach, as exemplified by his article on 'Planet Centric Design' during his time at Shaper Impact Capital. forbes+4
Having co-founded Packdat, an itinerary planner, which was acquired by Passpod, Felix demonstrated early entrepreneurial success. This venture, started at the age of 19, highlights his initiative and ability to build and scale impactful products from a young age. felixlee+2
Felix is a proud alumnus of Singapore Polytechnic, where he earned a Diploma in Engineering with Business and graduated as valedictorian. This academic achievement provided him with a strong foundation and fueled his passion for innovation and building products that make a difference. adplist+3

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Writing

Extremely honest insights for the 1%

July 1, 2024

A subscriber-only newsletter post offering career advice and insights, featuring guest writer Veronica Weedon. The article focuses on personal growth, overcoming challenges, and leveraging the power of thought and emotion to achieve career goals, inspired by Dr. Joe Dispenza's work on neuroscience and quantum physics.

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The Next Decade of Design — for Earth, by Humans.

October 1, 2020

An article advocating for 'Planet Centric Design', emphasizing the need to integrate environmental sustainability as a core stakeholder in product and service design. It discusses how human activities impact the biosphere and calls for a shift in design thinking to create solutions that serve both the planet and people.

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Making Of My Portfolio

November 1, 2016

A Medium article detailing his design process and approach to building his personal portfolio website. He discusses the importance of user experience, target audience, wireframing, and balancing aesthetics with clarity. He also touches on technical aspects like performance optimization and accessibility, taking inspiration from platforms like Medium for reading experience.

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Hobbies

Felix enjoys surfing as a form of therapy and recreation. felixlee+1

He is passionate about reading and listening to podcasts. felixlee