Dorothy Chang’s journey from Long Island to becoming a pivotal figure in the New York tech ecosystem is a story of adaptability, perseverance, and innovation. Growing up with high expectations in a musical family, she found her way into PR and tech, eventually transitioning into venture capital. Dorothy’s career highlights include working at renowned firms like Edelman and Brew, co-founding Liberty City Ventures, and playing a crucial role in Foursquare’s pivot to a data intelligence company. Currently, she focuses on supporting early-stage founders through Lynx Collective and Next Wave Ventures, leveraging her extensive network and expertise to bridge gaps in the startup ecosystem.

Notable Quotes

“You don’t build company culture by buying a ping pong table. That’s not culture.”
“I tried to give my team so much autonomy that it was too much stress for them.”
“Founders need to find the people that are going to disagree with them. It’s really important.”
“You have to hustle harder in the startup world and try to make a little something out of nothing.”
“We’re looking for ways to connect founders and investors, making it easier for early-stage founders to get the access they need.”

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