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About Investor

Jay Chen is a Venture Partner at Afore Capital, concentrating on pre-seed investments in AI, Consumer Internet, Marketplaces, Enterprise, SaaS, and FinTech, with typical investment amounts ranging from $500K to $1.2M. His career includes roles at prominent technology companies such as Valon, Stripe, Uber, Facebook, and Microsoft, reflecting deep expertise in engineering and product development within high-growth environments. Chen operates out of San Francisco, California, and is closely involved with the early-stage startup ecosystem, advising and backing product-centric founders. His background blends technical acumen with strategic investment insight, positioning him as a key player in pre-se venture funding.