Alex Sumsky

Alex Sumsky is the Co-Founder and CEO of Forever Network, a VC-backed Sports Content and Commerce Network.1 He has been in this role since June 2015, leading the company to build and activate audiences across platforms where the next generation of consumers engage.1

Professional Background

Alex has a diverse background in digital media and content creation:

• Forever Network: As Co-Founder and CEO, Alex has helped grow the company to achieve impressive metrics, including over 500 million cross-platform impressions per month and 300 million+ video views per quarter.1

• Previous Experience: Before founding Forever Network, Alex worked in various roles including:

  • Audience Development & Content Producer at Big Review TV
  • Social Media Marketing Consultant at FOX SPORTS Australia
  • Content Creator and Editor for Mars Reel Media Corp and SportsKeeda.com
  • Photographer at Paper Plane Images1

Education and Achievements

Alex attended Oxford Falls Grammar School from 2000 to 2013 and briefly studied at the University of Sydney in 2015.1 He also completed a Diploma of E-Business from ALISON Certified Learning in 2016.1

In 2013, Alex was awarded the Lions Youth of the Year (District) by Lions Club Australia, recognizing his leadership and citizenship qualities.1

Recent Developments

Alex continues to be active in the sports media industry:

• In July 2019, he reported that Basketball Forever, part of the Forever Network, was Australia's #1 social property based on total actions for the first half of that year.2
• More recently, in February 2024, Alex announced the launch of "Hot Hands," a live-action basketball bingo game developed by Forever Network for the All-Star weekend.3

Alex Sumsky has been recognized in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, highlighting his achievements as a young entrepreneur in the media and sports content industry.4