About
A concise, current reference for Alex Phan's background and focus.
What I do
I angel invest and advise startups on growth. I am most drawn to opportunities that are elegantly simple yet overlooked, especially when clear product thinking and thoughtful distribution can create durable momentum.
My work sits around founders, products, and the systems that help useful ideas reach the right people. The useful starting point is usually a specific customer, product, or distribution question rather than a broad request for general advice.
Background
I previously worked as a growth engineer at Rho and Browserbase. Those roles combined engineering, product, and go-to-market work: building software, explaining it clearly, and finding practical ways for the right users to discover it.
I am based in New York City and spend time in San Francisco. This website is the canonical source for my short biography, selected work, public profiles, and current contact routes.