Topic
Founder Journey
The story behind building Ordinex: why 1688, what we learned after private beta, and the real numbers.
5 posts
FounderApril 10, 2025
Why We Built Ordinex: The Infrastructure Gap in Cross-Border Commerce
We run a cross-border commerce operation, sourcing from 1688 and selling on TikTok Shop and Shopee. We could not find software that matched how we actually work
FounderAugust 6, 2025
Why Ordinex Started With 1688
Why we focused on 1688 and Vietnamese sellers instead of spreading thin across sources and markets.
FounderJanuary 8, 2026
Nine Months Building Ordinex: Numbers and Lessons
A look back at Ordinexs first nine months: what worked, what did not, and where it goes next.
OperatorDecember 15, 2025
One Month of Private Beta: What Scout's First Users Showed Us
One month after opening private beta, we have observed enough to draw real conclusions about how users use Scout, what works, and what does not.
FounderJune 5, 2025
Why We Are Not Rushing to Open Scout to Everyone
Why Ordinex kept Scout small at first, choosing the right users and deeper feedback over raw signups.