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Walter Chen
Professional based in New York
Walter Chen is a serial entrepreneur and investor with a diverse background in technology, law, and business. He is currently the Co-Founder of Sacra, a digital platform that provides research reports on private markets.1
Career Highlights
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Co-Founder of Sacra: Chen co-founded Sacra in June 2020 with Jan-Erik Asplund. The company aims to bring more transparency to private markets and facilitate secondary liquidity for employees and early investors.2
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Founder of Animalz: Prior to Sacra, Chen founded Animalz, a content marketing agency focused on B2B SaaS companies. He served as CEO from November 2015 to June 2020 and currently holds the position of Founder and Chairman.1
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Co-Founder and CEO of iDoneThis: Chen's first major venture was iDoneThis, a team productivity tool that he co-founded in April 2011. The company was acquired in 2015.12
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Investor at Golden Wok: Chen is also an investor at Golden Wok, where he has invested in companies such as Farmstead, Podia, and Tribe Capital.2
Education and Early Career
Walter Chen has a strong educational background:
- B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics from Cornell University (2001-2004)
- M.Eng. in Civil Engineering from Cornell University (2005)
- J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School (2005-2008)1
After law school, Chen worked as a Law Clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and as an Associate at Jenner & Block before transitioning into entrepreneurship.1
Entrepreneurial Philosophy
Chen's approach to business and investing is characterized by:
- A focus on supporting founders and ideas he connects with
- Investing through his network to strengthen relationships
- An interest in tools and products that solve problems he's familiar with2
Walter Chen's LinkedIn username is indeed whchen, and he is based in New York, New York, United States.1
