Nick Chen

Nick Chen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hype, a marketing and payments platform designed for content creators and small business owners. He has held this position since May 2016, leading the company through its evolution from its original form as Pico, which focused on helping small media outlets manage subscriptions and digital revenue. Under Chen's leadership, Hype has raised significant funding, including a recent $10 million Series A round, bringing its total funding to $22 million.23

Hype provides tools that enable users to quickly set up websites, manage subscriptions, and communicate with followers via text messages, catering to a diverse array of creators, from musicians to fitness trainers. Since its inception, Hype has facilitated over $30 million in revenue for its users and has collected millions of contacts for marketing purposes.24

Chen's background includes a degree in Product Design from Stanford University and experience in various design and product roles at companies like Dots Communications and Esper, Inc..13 His work emphasizes creating user-friendly solutions that help creators engage their audiences effectively and monetize their content.2