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.Jun 23, 2022Jun 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…Feb 22, 20221Feb 22, 20221
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…Jan 19, 2022Jan 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…Aug 24, 2021Aug 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…Nov 17, 20201Nov 17, 20201
Roger CheninSilverton PartnersAnnouncing our investment in Mobile Tech RXAuto reconditioning software designed by technicians, for techniciansJun 21, 2019Jun 21, 2019
Roger CheninSilverton PartnersAnnouncing our investment in Novo LabsBuilding the leading conversational commerce service that makes restaurant ordering easier and more intelligentApr 22, 2019Apr 22, 2019
Roger ChenThe Direct-to-Consumer Checklist25 questions that DTC entrepreneurs should ask themselves before scaling customer acquisitionMar 26, 20192Mar 26, 20192
Roger ChenImitation Before InnovationThe forgotten value of the apprenticeshipApr 10, 2018Apr 10, 2018