Benjamin Ian Chen

Benjamin Ian Chen is a student at New York University (NYU) studying Economics and Business Studies.1 He currently holds the position of Venture Scout at BullMont, a role he has occupied since October 2023.1

Professional Experience

Benjamin has a diverse range of experiences:

Founder and Entrepreneurship:

• He is the founder of Gen Z Studio, a weekly newsletter focusing on business, finance, tech, and politics, which has over 16,000 subscribers.1
• He founded EconHacks in May 2020, an initiative that has attracted 3000+ participants across 6 chapters and secured $230,000 in sponsored prize pools.1

Research and Internships:

• Currently works as a Research Intern at Bailingguo Podcast, Taiwan's #1 international news podcast.1
• Completed a Quantitative Research Internship at Derivatives China Capital from June to August 2023.1
• Served as a Legislative Assistant Intern at the Legislative Yuan in Taiwan during the summer of 2022.1

Leadership Roles:

• Executive Director and Founder of The Branden Center (formerly Youth Politician), which was acquired by the Institute for Youth in Policy in 2023.1
• Held the position of VP of Policy at the Institute for Youth in Policy from November 2022 to July 2023.1

Education

Benjamin is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business Studies at New York University.1 His academic background also includes:

• Information System Training Summer Program in Java Programming at National Taiwan University.1
• Graduated from Taipei American School with a 4.0/4.0 unweighted GPA, completing 12 AP/IBHL classes and achieving a SAT score of 1590/1600.1

Contact Information

For those interested in reaching out to Benjamin, his email is bc3642@nyu.edu, and his website is www.benjiianc.com.1