Dorothy Chang's journey from Long Island to becoming a pivotal figure in the New York Tech Ecosystem

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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