Steve Chen

Steve Chen leads work at Draco Evolution, which builds AI-driven financial tools, and advises WI Harper Group. He co-founded YouTube and served as its first chief technology officer. His investing and advisory work also connects Taiwanese startups with U.S. capital and helps companies develop cross-border partnerships.

Career

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Elsewhere

Draco Evolution

Until Present

Co-founder

WI Harper Group

Until Present

Advisor

Google Ventures

2014 — 2016

Entrepreneur in Residence

AVOS Systems

2011 — 2014

Co-founder

YouTube

2005 — 2006

Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Products & media

sequoiacap.com

YouTube ft. Steve Chen — 18 Months That Changed the Internet

Sequoia's Crucible Moments, Dec 2024 — first-person YouTube origin story

Media appearance

tatlerasia.com

Steve Chen on designing financial tools

Chen and co-founder Jack Fu discuss consumer experience, distribution, and building for global markets as they develop Draco Evolution’s financial products.