Alex Gordon-Furse

portday

Portday is an AI-powered platform built just for shipping agents.

It automates your Proforma & Final Disbursement Accounts (PDA/FDA), handles port tariff updates, invoice reconciliation, document generation and more.

It does this all from one clean software product so that you can spend less time on manual data entry and more time managing your clients.

Co-Founder & CEO

Playmaker

Intelligent document processing for traditional industries, with customers across Financial Services, Real Estate, Logistics and more. 

After finding a specific need in the maritime logistics industry in late 2024, we decided to focus fully on that industry in early 2025.

Stealth Startup

Refining my opinions on where the world is going, and learning what people will need more of :)

Building something new

Community Hacked

Founded and ran a side project with a few of my friends where we built a global community of the best community builders & experts. 

Ran many events where I interviewed the global heads of community from companies like Salesforce, Notion, Peloton, Airtable, Canva, Zendesk and many more.

Co-Creator / Founder

Startup Grind

CSO for Startup Grind global: the world’s largest startup community across 600 locations in 120 countries.

Helped thousands of pre-seed and seed-stage startups gain access to funding, mentorship and customers.

Closed several $million in sales relating to innovation and sponsorship with some of the world's biggest tech brands like Microsoft and Snowflake during my time there.

We also ran the largest tech conference in Silicon Valley, hosting speakers like the founders/CEOs of Google, OpenAI, Zoom, Airbnb, LinkedIn, Uber, A16Z, Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital and many more.

Chief Strategy Officer

VP Sales & Startups

Director, Startup Programs

SG DAO

Built a DAO (Decentralised Autonomous Organisation) that aimed to be the world's first truly community-owned accelerator. 

Pivoted into a community-backed micro VC run by Startup Grind that invested into pre-seed and seed-stage companies. 

We made 8 investments before I left in Feb '23

Co-Founder & Co-Lead

Multiple startups

Angel investor in companies like Bevy (https://www.bevy.com/), Odin (https://www.joinodin.com/), Goodloans (https://www.goodloans.co/) and Paus (https://paus.tv/).

Angel Investor (temporarily paused)

Freshworks Inc. (formerly Freshdesk)

Led Freshservice (Freshworks's fastest-growing product) GTM in UK&I

One of the 5 winners of the first ever President’s Club in 2017.

Freshworks IPO'd in 2021 on NASDAQ under the ticker FRSH

Head of UK & I Sales

2nd hire in EMEA

Worked on developing and executing the go-to-market

Accenture

Front-to-back systems transformation project at UBS Investment Bank and blockchain research project for a presentation to the board of HSBC UK.

Won multiple awards as a top-performing Analyst at both Accenture and UBS Investment Bank.

Business & Systems Integration Consultant

iris worldwide

Worked on the ideation and development phases of projects for the Adidas and Durex accounts.

Account Management Intern

Co-Founder at Playmaker

Empowering shipping agents from across the world to transform their operations with AI.

Learn more at https://www.portday.com/

Co-Founder/Co-Lead

Aiming to be the world's first community-owned accelerator, and has recently pivoted into being an LP in the new community-backed Micro VC run by Startup Grind that is investing into pre-seed and seed-stage companies.

LunarTech

Co-Founder

OGAds

Software Engineer

Social Media Manager

In the ever-changing world of tech I've carved a niche for myself as a committed Software Developer. My love of the subject has not just resulted in me accumulating readers of over one million on a variety of blogs as well as to launch 2023's most sought after Data Science Bootcamp. My academic background is solidified by an Bachelors in Computer Science which has been crucial in my work.

My method of developing websites is multi-faceted, making sure there's the seamless integration of aesthetics for the front end and robust back-end functions. This balanced approach has enabled me to design user experience that stands out connecting with users and meeting the business goals.

Collaboration is at the core of any successful project. I've had the honor in leading, and working with some of the most skilled teams in the business. Together, we've tackled problems with aplomb, streamlined workflows and incorporated technology into our decisions that are in perfect alignment with the overall goals of our projects.

Performance is not a matter of negotiation. Each component I'm involved with undergoes rigorous optimization procedures to ensure efficacy, scalability and reactivity. Each of the projects I've completed has served as a learning experience and has provided me with valuable lessons and enhancing my method further.

The concept of AI has always fascinated me. I've been pursuing AI's capabilities to improve the offerings of our products. The aim? Improved user satisfaction. The process of infusing AI into the process of optimizing products has been thrilling and I'm always watch for the next major breakthrough in this field.

Some of the milestones I treasure in my heart are co-founding the world's most prestigious Data Science Bootcamp in 2023 getting an appearance in the UBC Dean's List in 2022 and training more than 1000 developers since the year 2015. My contributions and work have also been acknowledged by industry leaders, including appearances in respected publications like Forbes.

In the words of industry experts I've had the pleasure to collaborate with, my commitment to digital excellence is evident. As Entrepreneur puts it, my approach to digital solutions is both innovative and grounded, striking the right balance between vision and execution.

My professional path is a combination of technical proficiency, a team spirit, and an unstoppable determination to achieve excellence. I invite you to join me to collaborate and take part in this thrilling digital journey.

Vahe Aslanyan

🚀 LunarTech x The University of Texas at Austin

We are pleased to announce our partnership with The University of Texas at Austin, where together we will contribute to significant research in the fields of HealthTech and EdTech.

Through this collaboration, we are launching cutting-edge #Capstone projects designed for students to tackle real-world challenges in #DeepTech. We are looking for talented Bachelor’s and Master’s students with strong technical backgrounds in AI, Data Science, Product, and Engineering to join us in shaping the future of these industries.

If you are a UT student excited about driving innovation and building impactful products, keep an eye out for the LunarTech projects!

#LunarTech #UTAustin #TexasCS #HealthTech #EdTech #AI #DataScience #Research #Innovation

Over the past few years at LunarTech, I’ve been incredibly proud of the work we’ve been doing with an exceptional team, and some truly powerful partners.

One of the things I’m most proud of is that as an American/Caucasian Founder and Armenian, we have been able to contribute to the significantly while we are able to channel maybe tiny part of LunarTech's potential.

For us, our country isn’t just a place on the map.

When you grow up outside your country, you see clearly what it costs when we don’t invest in our own nation—sometimes even when we don’t have a choice. That’s why I’m deeply proud of what we’ve been building in Armenia and United States with LunarTech and our other companies. And still, I believe we’ve barely reached tiny part of our potential.

We’re just getting started.
We’re building

…and there is so much more on the way.

I’m fully committed, my team is fully committed, and we’re going to continue until we achieve what we set out to do. 

This is only the beginning.

I’m #hiring for a AI Engineering Apprentice - Ukraine at LunarTech…

We are thrilled to announce the release of the Aerothermodynamic Design of the Spey MK202 Combustion Chamber, translated and digitized via Babel Extreme Translation.

If you work in AI or Engineering, you know the struggle: Scanned historical technical documents are the "final boss" of OCR and translation. They are filled with complex layouts, fading fonts, and mathematical notation that break standard models.

In the Babel Extreme Arena, we didn't just want to translate text; we wanted to preserve engineering integrity. While our partners at Microsoft and Google provide the foundational heavy lifting in this space, LunarTech’s Babel is taking it a step further—handling the most complex, unstructured data in a truly sustainable manner.

Since opening the program and releasing the initial design, we’ve been blown away by the response. We received multiple design submissions from the community, proving that when you make knowledge accessible, innovation follows.

👇 Join the Arena and see the results: https://lnkd.in/eNPmyHRj

#LunarTech #Babel #AI #Aerospace #Engineering #DeepLearning #OCR #SpeyMK202 #OpenSource

We are continuing accepting applications for Grant Writer Apprentice (Deep Tech) — Remote 

LunarTech is looking for a Grant Writer Apprentice to support funding applications in AI, data science, and deep tech across Western Europe and North America.

• Unpaid apprenticeship (learning-focused + hands on full experience)
• Commission-based option available for experienced grant writers
• Part-time, remote with possibility to become full time paid position

Ideal for recent grads or career switchers with strong writing and research skills.


#Hiring  #datascience  #ai  #aiengineering #LunarTech

Restoring the Tower: LunarTech Releases The Full-Stack Architecture of LunarTech Babel

LunarTech has introduced Babel, an open-source platform designed to eliminate language barriers in the fields of global education and research. Unlike generic translation tools, this system is engineered to convert complex technical documentation and academic papers without losing the original context or formatting. By utilizing Generative AI, Babel ensures that the translated output retains the precise layout of the source file, making it immediately ready for professional use.

The platform prioritizes functionality over hype by strictly maintaining the structure of documents, including multi-column layouts and embedded images. During development, the engine was stress-tested against dense academic papers to ensure it could accurately handle difficult elements like mathematical formulas and data tables. This focus on high fidelity allows the software to distinguish between text that needs translation and immutable data that must remain untouched to preserve scientific accuracy.

To ensure accessibility for all users, Babel features a simple “plug-and-play” interface that hides complex backend architecture behind an intuitive, easy-to-configure dashboard. The tool currently supports high-quality translation for over 22 languages, including complex scripts like Japanese and Thai, with a roadmap for further expansion. Developed in collaboration with Google and OpenAI, this resource is now available on GitHub for anyone wishing to bridge the gap in global knowledge transfer.

Access the repo: https://lnkd.in/eTEkcKaz

We’re excited to spotlight Rod Morrison journey with the LunarTech Data Science Bootcamp 🚀

When Rod joined us, he was a Chief Architect at Raken AI Labs looking to sharpen his hands-on technical skills and deeply understand what’s really happening “under the hood” of modern Data and AI systems. Coming from years in leadership, he wanted a programme that was practical, structured, and would help him move from fuzzy ideas to real MVPs—fast and real data knowledge.

Through LunarTech Rod was able to rebuild his technical edge in Data and AI while also improving how he communicates AI value to both engineers and business leaders.

Today, Rod has been promoted to #Head of Data Science and AI at Raken AI Labs, leading a team of six ( PhD data scientists and data engineers), while also running his own consultancy, CodeRod Solutions. 

As Rod says: “Follow the system. It works.”

👉 Read Rod’s full story and more success journeys from our community: https://lnkd.in/e7K_wVQw

#LunarTech #DataScience #AI #CareerGrowth #Bootcamp #AILeadership #StudentSuccess #Hiring

In June 2023, SpaceX was being valued around $150B (and roughly $175–180B by December 2023). 
As of December 2025, a reported secondary/tender offer values SpaceX at about $800B. 

That’s a ~4–5x move in roughly two years.

Not because “time passed”… but because time + compounding execution is a force. This is the reminder for founders:

Keep time as a variable.
But don’t forget: energy is the multiplier.

A simple way to model it:

Outcome ≈ Time × (Founder Energy + Team Energy) × Focus

Where:

Founder Energy = clarity × intensity × consistency

Team Energy = alignment × ownership × pace

Focus = saying “no” to almost everything


Time matters.
But channeled energy—yours and your team’s—matters even more, because that’s what makes time compound.

As a Founder, while you should appreciate everyone resonating with you and your mission, it is equally important to appreciate yourself, because you are important.

We recently released a fully digitized, translated version of the Aerothermodynamic Design of the Spey MK202 Combustion Chamber. It is a beautiful piece of engineering history, but until now, it was locked away in a static, scanned format.

The Challenge of the "Silent" Document For those in research and engineering, the limitations of standard translation tools are well known. When faced with a scanned document—one with no selectable text and complex formatting—conventional tools often falter. They struggle to "read" the page, resulting in broken layouts, mistranslated technical terms, or simply an inability to process the file at all.

Previously, the only solution was human expertise: a manual, time-consuming process of deciphering and retyping.

The Art of Restoration with Babel Extreme With Babel Extreme, we approached this not just as a translation task, but as a restoration project. We wanted to ensure that a document with no "grabbable" text could be read as fluently as a modern file.

Our process is intricate but seamless:
Extraction: We take the static document and split it into manageable, logical chunks.
Recognition: Using advanced character recognition, we extract the text hidden within the image.
Translation: We utilize context-aware LLMs to translate the content, preserving the technical nuance.

Recompilation: Finally, we weave the translated text back into the original PDF, ensuring that tables, diagrams, and layouts remain perfectly integrated.

Innovation through Accessibility Since opening the program, the response has been deeply encouraging. It serves as a reminder that innovation doesn't just come from creating the new; it comes from clearly understanding the old.

We invite you to explore the results in the Arena.

👇 See the GitHub Repo here: https://lnkd.in/eRg9gmsS

🚀 UI/UX Apprentice Opportunity at LunarTech
We’re continuing to #hire for a motivated, design-driven UI/UX Apprentice to help us design interfaces for deep tech products.

🔹 6-month unpaid, hybrid apprenticeship
🔹 Hands-on work on real deep tech products
🔹 Direct mentorship from product & engineering teams
🔹 Focus on learning, career coaching, and portfolio-building

You’ll be:
- Designing user flows, wireframes, and prototypes
- Collaborating with product managers and engineers
- Contributing to design systems and usability testing
- Learning how AI shapes modern UX in education

👩‍🎓 Who it’s for:
Students, recent grads, and career switchers with a strong interest in UI/UX, Figma/Sketch, and human-centered design. Bonus if you’ve touched HTML/CSS or frontend frameworks.

Interested?

👉 Comment “Interested” or send me a message with your portfolio/CV, and we’ll share next steps.

#hiring #LunarTech

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