Amy Chen
About Amy Chen
Amy Chen is the Director of Community at Tola Capital, where she focuses on connecting startup founders, investors, and customers to enhance community engagement. She has a diverse background in business development, research, and community management, with previous roles at Amazon Web Services and NYC Media Lab.
Current Role at Tola Capital
Amy Chen serves as the Director of Community at Tola Capital, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on fostering connections between startup founders, investors, and customers to drive community growth and engagement. Amy also engages with domain-specific foundation models and initiatives related to the enterprise of the future, particularly in areas such as AI/ML Tooling and AI Compliance and Governance.
Previous Experience at Amazon Web Services
Prior to her current role, Amy worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Venture Capital Business Development professional from 2019 to 2023. During her four years in this position, she was based in the Greater New York City Area and contributed to the development of business strategies that supported venture capital initiatives.
Educational Background
Amy Chen holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from NYU Stern School of Business. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from Barnard College. Additionally, she studied Economics at Columbia University and attended Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in business development and community engagement.
Career History and Internships
Amy has a diverse career history that includes various roles in different organizations. She worked as a Community Manager at Urban Future Lab from 2013 to 2014 and served as the Director of Entrepreneurship Programs at NYC Media Lab from 2014 to 2019. Earlier in her career, she held internships at Catalyst Inc., Planet Finance China, the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei, and the Council on Foreign Relations, gaining valuable insights into research and corporate affairs.
Focus on Community Engagement
In her professional roles, Amy has consistently focused on community engagement and development. Her strategic role at Tola Capital emphasizes supporting companies that impact emerging technologies and governance. This focus on fostering connections within the startup ecosystem highlights her commitment to driving innovation and collaboration.