Roger ChenThe second order effects of cashless paymentsActions have consequences, and consequences beget further consequences. Second order effects often affect the original system in turn.2 min read·Jun 23, 2022----
Roger ChenEvolving priorities in talent screeningWith the improvement and protection of corporate brand and reputation becoming a chief consideration for all companies, we’ve seen many…2 min read·Feb 22, 2022--1--1
Roger ChenRouteFusion: convergent storylines10 years ago, developer APIs for text message and email automation rose to prominence. That success set in motion a generation of startups…2 min read·Jan 19, 2022----
Roger ChenA thesis bet on modern workplace cultureEarlier this year, we began investigating the lasting impact of the #MeToo movement in the workplace. Against the backdrop of increasing…2 min read·Aug 24, 2021----
Roger ChenAustin: a magnet for talent and resourcesI led the seed round not long ago for an Austin-based SaaS company that had all of the qualities I look for in a software investment — a…2 min read·Nov 17, 2020--1--1
Roger CheninSilverton PartnersAnnouncing our investment in Mobile Tech RXAuto reconditioning software designed by technicians, for technicians2 min read·Jun 21, 2019----
Roger CheninSilverton PartnersAnnouncing our investment in Novo LabsBuilding the leading conversational commerce service that makes restaurant ordering easier and more intelligent2 min read·Apr 22, 2019----
Roger ChenThe Direct-to-Consumer Checklist25 questions that DTC entrepreneurs should ask themselves before scaling customer acquisition9 min read·Mar 26, 2019--2--2
Roger ChenImitation Before InnovationThe forgotten value of the apprenticeship3 min read·Apr 10, 2018----
