Suelin Chen, PhD

Suelin Chen, PhD is a notable entrepreneur and healthcare technology executive. She is the founder and CEO of Cake, a platform that helps people navigate end-of-life planning and mortality.13 Some key points about Suelin Chen:

Professional Background

• Founder and CEO of Cake, the largest platform for navigating mortality and honoring life, serving over 2 million people monthly1
• Named to Fortune's 40 Under 40 list and recognized as one of the most influential people in care13
• Previously advised life science companies on strategy at IMS Health1
• Served as Director of The Laboratory at Harvard, mentoring students on startup ideas1
• Holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT, where she developed medical imaging technologies for cancer prognosis1

Board Positions and Advisory Roles

• Board Member at Cambridge Insight Meditation Center (CIMC)2
• Board Member of Hospice & Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts3
• Advisory Board Member for MIT List Visual Arts Center13
• Advisory Board Member for Mass Fintech Hub3

Personal

• Lives in Somerville, MA with her husband and two children1
• Enjoys dancing, eating, writing music, and contributing to the arts community1
• Started practicing meditation at CIMC in 2004 while in graduate school2

Education

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT13
• BS in Biology from MIT, with minors in Biomedical Engineering and Music3
• Studied at École Polytechnique in France13

Suelin Chen's work with Cake reflects her interest in helping people think about their preferences for medical treatments, particularly near the end of life, which was influenced by her experiences in healthcare and technology.12