Ada Chen Rekhi

Ada Rekhi, known professionally as Ada Chen Rekhi, is a prominent figure in the tech and startup ecosystem, currently serving as Coach in Residence at 500 Global. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has a diverse background that spans entrepreneurship, marketing, and executive coaching.

Professional Background

• Current Roles:

  • Coach in Residence at 500 Global, where she supports founders and startups in scaling their businesses.
  • Library Commissioner for the City of Menlo Park since 2022, advising on library operations.
  • Board Member at Leaders In Tech, focusing on building high-performing tech organizations.
  • Executive Coach, working with founders to enhance their personal and professional development since 2021.

• Entrepreneurial Ventures:

  • Co-founder & COO of Notejoy, a collaborative notes application launched in 2016.
  • Former Senior Vice President of Marketing at Momentive.ai (formerly SurveyMonkey) from 2014 to 2016, where she led global marketing strategies.
  • Previously held product marketing roles at LinkedIn, contributing to various successful products and initiatives.

• Startups and Acquisitions:

  • Founded Connected HQ, which was acquired by LinkedIn in 2011. The service was integrated into LinkedIn Contacts.
  • Held key positions at Mochi Media, where she led product management and marketing efforts.

Education

Ada holds a degree from the University of Pennsylvania, specifically from The Wharton School, which is renowned for its business programs.

Personal Insights

Beyond her professional endeavors, Ada identifies as a lifelong learner and actively shares insights on entrepreneurship and personal growth through her writing and podcasts. She emphasizes the importance of building meaningful relationships within the startup community and is also a family-oriented individual, describing herself as a wife, mother, and dog-lover.12