
MIchael Zhou


Founder and CEO – Michael Zhou
As a founding member of the Alibaba Group, Michael was one of Jack Ma’s students during their University years. An accomplished Java Architect, he wrote the core code framework for what would become the online marketplace Taobao, China’s answer to eBay. Alibaba, considered to be the Amazon of China, Michael was instrumental in creating one of the largest commerce and technology companies in the world. He now takes his vast knowledge of software and web application development to empower creators through innovative new technologies. Michael started building Writeway to make it easier for everyone to create content.
Our Vision
Writeway is set to make every Writeway user love writing
Our Mission
Writeway will motivate those who have the heart to write and write more often, gradually creating a habit that allows them to rediscover their love for writing
Meet The Writeway Team


Alisson Campos
Visual Artist

Andrea McDougald
Product Designer | Market Strategiest

Aris Jamieson
Office Administrator

Chen Jin
Software Engineer

Debra Matzner
Chief Financial Officer | Human Resources

Elina Takahashi
Product Designer

Eric Wang
Executive Assistant

Gabriel Jiang
Head of Research and Development | Market Strategiest

Jason Jiang
Senior Software Engineer

Michael Zhou
CEO and Chief Vision Officer

O’Neal Tang
Senior Software Engineer

Ricardo Martins
Music Producer

Tea Jay Macalanda-Ung
Software Engineer | Market Strategiest
Be Part of the Change
Whether you’d like to write more often to express yourself, to record important moments, or just for fun, Writeway can help you build an enjoyable writing routine as you capture your fleeting thoughts in those “in-between” spare moments throughout your day.
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