Nick Lum

Nick Lum is a social impact entrepreneur and technology innovator who founded Read Across the Aisle and BeeLine Reader. He is a former corporate lawyer who transitioned into creating technology solutions aimed at improving reading experiences and breaking down media filter bubbles.126

Professional Background:

• Graduated from Swarthmore College (Class of 2004)2
• Previously worked as a corporate lawyer16
• Currently serves as CEO of BeeLine Reader, a technology company that enhances on-screen reading6

Entrepreneurial Achievements:

• Created Read Across the Aisle, an app designed to help users diversify their news consumption and break out of ideological echo chambers1
• Developed BeeLine Reader, a browser extension and app that uses color gradients to make reading easier1
• His apps are used to read millions of pages weekly across over 100 countries3

Philanthropic Involvement:

• Served as a Board Member at Spiritcare Ministry To Seniors from 2012-2015, providing technology-related expertise to a senior care nonprofit5

Recognition:

• His work has been featured in publications like the New York Times and The Atlantic47
• Successfully funded Read Across the Aisle through Kickstarter, raising $5,376 from 127 backers1