Where does Alan Potter work?

Alan Potter is Co-founder & Head of Innovation of Sortify.

Where did Alan Potter go to school?

Alan Potter studied at University of Auckland (LLB, Law and Market Research); Pakuranga College; St Annes & Gippsland Grammar.

Alan Potter

Founder

Co-founder & Head of Innovation at Sortify

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

FoundedSortify

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50 people in our graph share verified history with Alan — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Jo BrassunlockedAlan: together at Simpson Grierson (1999)

Alan: together at Potter IP Limited

Alan: together at Sortify

×9Alan: together at The University of Auckland

Co-founder & Head of Innovation at Sortify

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Sortify's investors · 1

WNT VenturesTauranga · $300K – $600K checks

Co-founders at Sortify

Claire FoggoCo-founder & CEO

Experience

Listeners LearnFoundercurrent2025 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
Sortify.tm LimitedCo-Foundercurrent2016 — presentAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand Society of NotariesNotary Publiccurrent2017 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
Kluwer IP Manual -Publication Editorcurrent2011 — present
The University of AucklandLecturer2017 — 2021Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Potter IP LimitedFounder2014 — 2019Auckland, New Zealand
AJ ParkPartner2005 — 2014Auckland, New Zealand
AJ ParkManaging Partner2012 — 2014Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Simpson GriersonPartner1999 — 2004
BaldwinsSolicitor1992 — 1999

Skills & more

Anti-counterfeiting3Copyright Law18Intellectual Property61Trademarks49Trademark Infringement24Patents30Due Diligence4Invention4Legal Advice11Licensing9Patent Litigation18Patentability3

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Trade SecretsLitigationDispute ResolutionProsecutionUnfair CompetitionPatent LawCorporate Law

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alan Potter?: Co-founder & Head of Innovation at Sortify
Where does Alan Potter work?: Alan Potter is Co-founder & Head of Innovation of Sortify.
What companies did Alan Potter found?: Alan Potter founded Sortify.
Where did Alan Potter go to school?: Alan Potter studied at University of Auckland (LLB, Law and Market Research); Pakuranga College; St Annes & Gippsland Grammar.

Founder mafias

University of Auckland mafia99

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Same school

Also attended University of Auckland239

EgilInvestor at Investinor Giovanni PericoliniInvestor at Medicxi Francesco MonacaInvestor at Giant Ventures Global Llp Avantika GuptaPrincipal at Type One Ventures Ed BarkerPrincipal at Square Peg Capital Jono ManickamAssociate at Square Peg Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Sortify.tm Limited2

Claire FoggoCo-founder & CEO at Sortify Blair LeightonCTO at Sortify

Also worked at The University of Auckland58

Francesco MonacaInvestor at Giant Ventures Global Llp Avantika GuptaPrincipal at Type One Ventures Justin BonsFounder & CIO at Cyber Capital Becca GauntHead of Legal at Icehouse Ventures Lilly BojarskiGeneral Manager - HealthTech Hub at Cicada Innovations Jonathan ChisholmVice President at BGH Capital

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Also worked at Potter IP Limited1

Claire FoggoCo-founder & CEO at Sortify

Also worked at Simpson Grierson4

Jo BrassGeneral Counsel at Counteract One Yemo GuoLegal Counsel at Btomorrow Ventures Paddy CarterInvestment Manager at Direct Capital Private Equity Ltd.Claire FoggoCo-founder & CEO at Sortify