Michelle Chen

Michelle Chen is a Principal at Swift Ventures, where she utilizes her extensive startup experience and operational expertise to support entrepreneurs and assess investment opportunities. Her background includes over a decade in leadership roles at companies such as TubeMogul and Adobe, focusing on Customer Success, Training & Development, and Product Management. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in expanding international customer bases and driving product innovation in digital advertising.12

Born into a family of entrepreneurs in South America, Michelle was influenced by her parents' entrepreneurial spirit as they navigated challenges while establishing businesses in agriculture and retail. This upbringing instilled in her values of tenacity, humility, and empathy, which she applies in her professional endeavors.2

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley's Haas School of Business. She resides in the San Francisco Bay Area and enjoys traveling, exploring national parks, and trying new restaurants.23