

Perry Chen
Co-founder of Kickstarter, a funding platform for creative projects. Currently working on music projects.
Top 5 podcasts with Perry Chen
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Jun 12, 2025 • 47min
Advice Line with Perry Chen of Kickstarter
Perry Chen, co-founder of Kickstarter, lends his expertise to early-stage founders facing critical decisions. Joe Fontana shares his vision for Fry the Coop and how he navigates growth in the competitive food industry. Jesse Hodge grapples with whether to sell his cold plunge business, while Catharine Kerbis seeks strategies for scaling her hot sauce brand without heavy investment. The guests dive into the emotional ups and downs of entrepreneurship, discussing personal aspirations versus business goals, and the importance of community support.

Jul 22, 2021 • 42min
Live From HIBT Summit: Payal Kadakia, Tristan Walker, and Perry Chen on Innovation
Join Payal Kadakia, founder of ClassPass; Tristan Walker, founder of Walker & Company; and Perry Chen, co-founder of Kickstarter, as they dive into the essence of innovation. They discuss how personal frustrations fuel entrepreneurial creativity and the importance of resilience. The trio emphasizes that innovation thrives on authenticity, not just new ideas. Their insights on navigating business model iterations and the impact of consumer behavior reveal how diverse perspectives can spark groundbreaking ideas.

Jun 16, 2019 • 1h 43min
#83 Perry Chen - Kickstarter (English version) - The man who wanted to empower artists
Perry Chen, artiste et fondateur de Kickstarter, révolutionne le financement des projets créatifs. Il partage son parcours, de DJ à entrepreneur, et évoque comment l'idée de Kickstarter est née d'un échec. Les discussions portent sur l'importance de l'innovation, la dualité entre art et entrepreneuriat, et le rôle du crowdfunding dans la création d'une économie créative dynamique. Chen aborde également des réflexions sur l'argent, le bonheur et l'impact social, tout en rappelant les leçons tirées de crises passées comme le bug de l'an 2000.

Jun 16, 2019 • 1h 43min
#83 - Perry Chen (traduit en Français) - Un projet peut en cacher 100 000 autres
Cette semaine, Perry Chen, fondateur de Kickstarter, partage son parcours fascinant mêlant musique et entrepreneuriat. Il dévoile comment un refus de DJ a germé l'idée de sa plateforme révolutionnaire. Il évoque les défis de gérer l'identité d'artiste tout en bâtissant des projets et souligne l'importance de la passion et de l'innovation. De plus, il discute de la relation entre l'argent, le bonheur et la mentalité changeante face à la richesse. Une conversation captivante sur la créativité et la persévérance!

Dec 31, 2018 • 41min
Kickstarter: Perry Chen (2018)
Perry Chen, co-founder and creator of Kickstarter, discusses the challenges faced in building the crowdfunding platform, the early funding and business model of Kickstarter, and overcoming skepticism to develop their product. The podcast also features a postscript on Dustin Hogard's journey of designing a survival belt.