Rick Chen

Rick Chen is a dynamic professional in the tech and communications industry, currently serving as the Senior Director, Head of Public Relations at Blind.123

Professional Background

Rick's career is characterized by diverse roles in communications, writing, and public relations:

• Current Positions:
  • Senior Director, Head of Public Relations at Blind (September 2021 - Present)1
  • Contributing Writer at HackerNoon (January 2022 - Present)1
  • Co-Founder and Finance Lead at Write for California (March 2020 - Present)1
  • Advisor at Dokkaebier (September 2021 - Present)1

Education and Recognition

He is an alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley.1 Rick has gained notable recognition in the tech writing community, winning multiple HackerNoon Contributor of the Year awards in 2022, including:

• Job-Hunting Category
• HR Category
• Company Culture Category1

Personal Style

Rick describes himself as a natural communicator who was once a talkative class clown. He has transformed this trait into a professional strength, making storytelling his career.3 His professional focus is on tech culture and workplace dynamics.24

Recent Professional Move

In November 2024, Rick joined Mothership, describing it as a "homecoming" and supporting their Series funding.5