Perry Chen

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Perry Chen

Creator, Chairman, Kickstarter

Kickstarter

Along with Yancey Strickler and Charles Adler, Perry Chen cofounded Kickstarter, which funded close to 50,000 projects in its first four years, raising more than $950 million.

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Fast Company Magazine

True To Its Roots: Why Kickstarter Won’t Sell

The crowdfunding site has made some people rich and sent others away angry–forfeiting millions of dollars in the process. For the first time, its founders explain why they refuse to act like other startups.

True To Its Roots: Why Kickstarter Won’t Sell

Exclusive: How Veronica Mars And Perry Chen Are Wresting Kickstarter From Gadget Geeks

Kickstarter founders Perry Chen and Yancey Strickler say projects by filmmakers, artists, and musicians can be bigger than any smart watch or iPhone dock on Kickstarter. Now a teen detective from the mid-2000s is proving it.

Exclusive: How Veronica Mars And Perry Chen Are Wresting Kickstarter From Gadget Geeks

Impact

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Zipline will bring its medical delivery drones to the U.S. to help fight the coronavirus

Creativity

This documentary shows you what life in social isolation is really like

John Krasinski launches ‘good news’ show from his home during coronavirus, with help from Steve Carell

Watch the Lego recreation of 007’s ‘Thunderball’ jetpack scene you didn’t know you needed

Co.Design

Bernie Sanders picks a Twitter fight with Everlane’s CEO

This clever keychain helps you avoid touching surfaces

Our living spaces are bigger than ever. But not for the reason you think

Work Life

How to find time for a side hustle when you’re staying at home

Adaptability should be your new hire’s top soft skill. Here’s how to test for it

How to keep your business thriving during (and after) the coronavirus