Jason Chen
Venture capital coach and advisor for founders and aspiring investors
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $185 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Students |
| Also coaches | Business coach and Admissions consultant |
| Credentials | MBA, Wharton; MA in International Studies, Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania; BA in Economics and English |
Jason Chen is a venture capital coach who helps people break into venture and build startups. He was a partner at Contrary, an investment firm, from 2019 to 2025. He led deals in Orchard Robotics, Nomic and Endeavor AI. He is now a board partner and advisor and keeps angel investing in companies like Ramp and Clara. He also started two companies of his own, Vesper and PareUp.
What Jason helps with
Jason works with people who want to enter venture capital and with founders building early-stage companies. He also covers college, MBA and GMAT topics.
- Breaking into venture capital
- Building companies from zero to one
- Working with startup founders
- MBA applications and planning
- GMAT preparation
- College applications
Background and qualifications
Jason studied Economics and English as an undergraduate. He worked in consulting and global health, including at the Clinton Health Access Initiative, before moving into startups. He co-founded PareUp, a marketplace for surplus food, and Vesper, an office management software platform in AngelPad. He then went to Wharton for an MBA and earned an MA in International Studies at the Lauder Institute. He joined Contrary while in business school, became a partner, and moved to a board partner and advisor role. He has angel invested since 2017.
Jason Chen pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Ask Me Anything resource on breaking into venture capital
Jason Chen reviews
The CoachVouch take
He is a former venture capital partner who also founded two startups and angel invests in companies like Ramp.
Best for people who want to break into venture capital or get advice from someone who has both invested in and built startups.
Common questions
How much does Jason Chen charge?
Coaching with Jason runs $90 to $185 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jason Chen help with?
Jason Chen helps with breaking into venture capital, building companies from zero to one, working with startup founders and mBA applications and planning.
Is Jason Chen certified?
Jason Chen lists: MBA, Wharton; MA in International Studies, Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania; BA in Economics and English.
Has Jason Chen started his own companies?
Yes. He co-founded PareUp, a surplus food marketplace, and Vesper, an office management software platform.
How do I contact Jason Chen?
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