Jonathan Chang

Jonathan Chang is an investor at Change Paradox Ventures, based in the Greater Seattle Area.23 He has a diverse background spanning entrepreneurship, social innovation, and venture capital.

Education and Academic Background

Jonathan Chang holds an impressive educational portfolio:

• Graduate of UC Berkeley
• Alumnus of Stanford Graduate School of Business
• Harvard Kennedy School graduate
• Master's degree in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution from Columbia University (2011)1
• MBA from Cornell University's S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management2

Professional Experience

Chang's career has been marked by several notable positions and achievements:

• Currently an investor at Change Paradox Ventures, focusing on Series A and Series B stage investments3
• Former Executive Director at the National University of Singapore Enterprise1
• Pioneered Singapore Management University as Asia's first Ashoka Changemaker Campus1
• Experience in marketing and working with startups, including a role at Brex4

Entrepreneurship and Social Impact

Chang has a strong commitment to social entrepreneurship and innovation:

• Conducted field research in Kigali, Rwanda, on using entrepreneurship for social impact1
• Global speaker who has delivered influential presentations to thousands1
• Gave a TEDx talk at Harvard University on the importance of a mission-driven life, featured on Voice of America1

Skills and Expertise

Through his education and experience, Chang has developed expertise in:

• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Entrepreneurship and startup ecosystems
• Social innovation and impact
• Venture capital and investing

Chang's approach to negotiation emphasizes understanding the real interests of counterparts and creating win-win situations.1