Benjamin Lin
About Benjamin Lin
Benjamin Lin serves as the Head of Product at Velt, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in technical program management and curriculum development, with prior roles at Netflix, Uber, and Microsoft.
Work at Velt
Benjamin Lin serves as the Head of Product at Velt, a company that participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch. He has held this position since 2023. In his role, he has been instrumental in integrating collaborative features into Velt's SDK, drawing inspiration from platforms like Figma, Slack, and Miro. His leadership in product development focuses on enhancing user experience and functionality.
Previous Experience at Netflix
Before joining Velt, Benjamin Lin worked at Netflix as a Senior Technical Program Manager from 2019 to 2022. His role involved overseeing technical projects and ensuring effective program management within the organization. His experience at Netflix contributed to his expertise in managing complex technical initiatives.
Career at Uber
Benjamin Lin was employed at Uber as a Technical Curriculum Developer from 2018 to 2019. In this position, he focused on program management and curriculum development, enhancing the technical training programs within the company. His time at Uber added to his skill set in developing educational content for technical teams.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Lin studied Computer Engineering at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, graduating in 2016. He also attended UCLA Anderson School of Management, where he is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2021 to 2024. His educational background supports his expertise in both technical and business domains.
Startup Experience
Benjamin Lin has a background in entrepreneurship, having founded RecordJoy, which was acquired after one year of operation from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he has had two minor startup exits with Carousel Generator and RecordJoy. This experience reflects his ability to innovate and navigate the startup landscape.