Aldrich Tan

Yo, have you heard of Aldrich Tan? The dude’s the real deal in the startup world. He’s a YC W21 alum, but what really sets him apart is his hustle and how he’s been crushing it in the fintech scene in the Philippines.

So, Aldrich is the CXO and co-founder of NextPay.ph, this sick digital banking platform made for small businesses over there. The guy jumped into this space because he’s all about empowering the little guys, making finance accessible, no bullshit, just real solutions for people who need them most. He started NextPay back in 2019, and it’s been a wild ride since then, especially with YC’s backing in winter 2021. That’s like the gold standard for startups, so yeah, he’s legit.

But here’s what’s crazy, Aldrich didn’t just stumble into fintech. Before all this, he was a UX rockstar. He’s led design teams at big names like BlackBerry, Getty Images, Artefact, and Remitly. He’s been deep in the trenches, building stuff that actually works and feels good to use. That’s important because it shows he’s about more than just tech, he’s obsessed with making the experience as smooth as hell. Plus, he’s also the Managing Director of UXPH, the biggest non-profit design community in the Philippines. He’s not just about business, he’s all about lifting up the entire design and startup scene over there.

What I see in Aldrich is someone who’s truly motivated by impact. He’s been in the game long enough to know that starting something isn’t just about making money, it’s about solving real problems, especially for the underdog. His process screams passion for accessible finance, for community, for building tools that actually make a difference. That’s why his story matters, because he’s proving that with the right mindset and skill, you can build something that scales and genuinely helps people.

Long story short, Aldrich’s the guy who’s blending top-tier design chops with hardcore startup hustle, all while pushing forward a mission that’s about making finance better for small businesses in the Philippines. No Cap, he’s one of those founders who’s not just in it for himself but genuinely wants to lift others up. That’s why he’s so important in the scene right now.