Anderson Chen

Staff Writer at Built In

Anderson Chen is a Built In staff writer covering tech companies for Brand Studio. He has been working as a content writer and journalist since 2018. Chen has a degree in molecular environmental biology from the University of California-Berkeley as well as a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University.

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Anderson Chen

Updated on April 03, 2025

From Scrubs to Spaceships: How 4 Local Engineering Teams Tackle Culture

Built In LA sat down with leaders at four LA tech companies to see the philosophy underpinning the culture of their engineering teams and the pride for their work.

Anderson Chen

Updated on June 03, 2024

In a Competitive Tech Field, AddShoppers Is Making Its Own Way

It takes a special product, and the right talent-filled culture, for a company to occupy its own tech niche. Built In sat down with AddShoppers to see how guiding principles helped cement its advantages.

Anderson Chen

Updated on March 27, 2025

Look for the Helpers: How Mentorship Can Help ICs Grow Into Managers

The transition from independent contributor to manager is filled with teachable moments, mistakes and learning experiences. Built In Austin sat down with four former ICs to see how they successfully pivoted — and how they’re helping others do the same.

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Anderson Chen

Updated on April 08, 2025

The Power of Three: How Inspirant’s Founders Redefined Consulting

In 2017, Inspirant Group’s three co-founders came together to start the business. Six years later, as the company embarks on a new chapter, it’s their complementary leadership that’s made it all possible.

Anderson Chen

Updated on April 10, 2025

How Work & Co Is Teeing Up the Digital Golf Revolution

Ushering in the digital era for a legendary sport requires great care and aplomb. At Work & Co, that’s par for the course.

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Anderson Chen

Updated on June 03, 2024

At the Coffee Table and Beyond, the Women of WiT Are Taking a Stand

ERGs are a microcosm of a tech company’s values. For commercetools’ Women in Tech ERG, however, the mission goes beyond the business.

Anderson Chen

Updated on April 10, 2025

Seize the Day: How Opportunity and Preparation Make ICs into Great Managers

Built In NYC sat down with four former individual contributors to see how they successfully made the leap to become managers.

Anderson Chen

Updated on March 25, 2025

As Nasuni’s Growth Makes Waves, a Rising Tide Lifts Employees to New Career Heights

To maintain its upward trajectory, Nasuni is empowering employees such as Elke Pollischansky to grow alongside its innovative platform and ambitious goals.

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Anderson Chen

Updated on April 08, 2025

To Lift Businesses Up, CardX Is Leading the Surcharge Movement

Surcharging in the U.S. is a relatively unknown concept, one that could be invaluable for small businesses. CardX is looking to change that.

Anderson Chen

Updated on April 03, 2025

At Core Digital Media, Building Culture Is More About People Than Perks

For one tech company in Los Angeles, the office is a community defined by its people, culture and values.

Anderson Chen

Updated on April 10, 2025

At Schrödinger, an Ethos of Education Is Platformed by Cutting-Edge Research Tech

The company’s education program is a central pillar of its company values and operations, anchoring the philosophy behind its innovative research software.

Anderson Chen

Updated on March 04, 2025

How DoubleDown Interactive Helps Individual Contributors Level Up

Built In sat down with the head of game design for a 10-year retrospective and the lessons they learned along the way.