Lyn Chen
About Lyn Chen
Lyn Chen is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of webapp.io, recognized in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list since 2020. She has extensive experience in technology and entrepreneurship, holding multiple leadership roles and certifications in product management and sales.
Work at webapp.io
Lyn Chen serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at webapp.io, a role she has held since 2020. Based in the Toronto, Canada Area, she has been instrumental in shaping the company's operations and strategic direction. Her leadership focuses on enhancing the platform's offerings and driving growth within the tech industry.
Education and Expertise
Lyn Chen studied at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University, where she focused on Selling Skills and Sales Operations, earning an Enterprise Sales Certification. Additionally, she completed a Product Management Certification at BrainStation. She also holds a degree in Computer Science with a focus on Economics from Queen's University. Currently, she is studying Entrepreneurship at Y Combinator.
Background
Lyn Chen has a diverse background in technology and entrepreneurship. She is a member of C100 since 2022 and has been a Peter Thiel Fellow at The Thiel Foundation since 2020. Her commitment to fostering innovation is evident through her involvement with The Knowledge Society (TKS) as Director, where she has been active since 2023.
Achievements
Lyn Chen has been recognized in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list since 2020. She has trained over 180 students annually in Toronto, preparing them to become future leaders and innovators. Additionally, she has contributed to the development of a network of 4000 TKS students across 300 cities and has played a role in raising over $90 million across 32 student-led startups since 2016.