Jason Chen

Partner

2019

Contrary is a talent and research-driven investment firm. We back a small number of exceptional people and the companies they build, from seed to scale. Our LPs include leading institutions, along with founders of Tesla, Reddit, Facebook, Airbnb, and many more iconic companies.

Angel Investor

2020

Founder

2017 - 2019

Independent advisor working with early-stage founders. Focused on fundraising/ops/growth, and helping companies go from 0 to 1.

Co-Founder

2015 - 2017

Vesper (AngelPad #9) was an enterprise SaaS platform and managed marketplace that used a combination of technology and people to enable SMBs to find and book vetted, experienced office managers and services.

Co-Founder

2014 - 2015

PareUp was a mobile marketplace that allowed food retailers to sell surplus, unexpired food inventory to consumers for a discount. Featured in The New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, USA Today, and NPR.

Senior Associate, Vaccine Markets

2014 - 2015

I worked to improve access to critical vaccines in low- and lower-middle-income countries. Partnered with global stakeholders, including UNICEF, Gavi, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), and multinational vaccine manufacturers.

Senior Associate, Advisory Strategy

2010 - 2014

Mostly commercial due diligence work