Andrew Chang
About Andrew Chang
Andrew Chang is a co-founder of Lynx Collective, where he has worked since 2023, focusing on empowering local startups in New York City. He has extensive experience in the startup ecosystem, having held various roles in companies like Google, Paxos, and Liberty City Ventures.
Work at Lynx Collective
Andrew Chang serves as Co-Founder at Lynx Collective, a role he has held since 2023 in New York, New York. At Lynx Collective, he focuses on empowering and advancing local startups. He provides advisory services to startups, aligning with the organization's mission to support the NYC startup ecosystem. Additionally, he engages in educational initiatives for founders through a weekly newsletter, sharing insights and resources to foster growth and innovation.
Background in the NYC Startup Ecosystem
Andrew Chang has a 20-year career in the NYC startup ecosystem. He has been actively involved in various capacities, including investments as an angel investor and through the NextWave NYC fund. His previous roles include Partner at Liberty City Ventures from 2012 to 2016 and Associate at TechStars for a brief period in 2012. His extensive experience positions him as a key figure in the local startup community.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Chang holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations and Technology Management from Boston College, which he completed from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, specializing in Finance, Strategy, Entertainment, Media, and Technology, from 2009 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in operationalizing and scaling products and business units in the tech industry.
Previous Work Experience
Andrew Chang has held various significant positions in the tech industry. He worked as Lead Strategic Partner Development Manager at Google for Emerging Display Advertising Products from 2013 to 2014. He also served as Chief of Staff at Kantar Video from 2011 to 2012 and as COO at Condition One from 2012 to 2013. His experience includes a long tenure at Paxos, where he was COO from 2014 to 2021 and currently serves as an Advisor since 2021.
Involvement with ProjectBASTA
Andrew Chang was a Board Member and Governance Committee Chair at projectBASTA from 2019 to 2022. In this role, he contributed to the organization's governance and strategic direction, leveraging his extensive experience in the startup ecosystem to support its mission.