Hi, I'm Shellena.

Product leader, ex-Lawyer, and a Stanford GSB MSx '27 in the making.

Born in Brisbane, Australia. Raised between Taiwan and Australia. Began my career as a lawyer in commercial law before moving into technology, where I've spent the past decade building products across consumer tech and crypto. Much of this work has been about using automation to make complex systems simpler for the people who depend on them. Now at Stanford, building the foundation for the next chapter.

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Shellena Chen
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What I'm exploring at GSB.

A few directions hold my attention this year. In the near term, I want to build in AI and explore where it can transform different industries. I'm also curious about companies emerging at the intersection of crypto and AI. In the long term, I'm drawn toward entrepreneurial acquisition and venture capital.

Near term
Building in AI.
A decade of my work has used automation to simplify complex systems for the people who rely on them. Now exploring where AI can transform the next wave of industries.
Near term
Crypto × AI.
After several years building in crypto, exploring where AI agents and programmable money will meet the next wave of consumer products.
Long term
Entrepreneurial acquisition & venture capital.
A direction for later in my career. Studying the full arc from sourcing and diligence through operating a business after close, alongside the foundations of financing, valuation, and growth.
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Week by week, a reflection.

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A weekly reflection from the Stanford year. New entries every week or so.

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Things that refill the well.

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Food
Tea, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese. Up for any cuisine.
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Yoga
A grounding practice.
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Tennis
Beginner level.
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Meditation
Working on making it daily.
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Travel
Exploring cultures, and always up for a nice beach.
§ in touch

Say hello.

If something here resonated, or you simply want to connect, I'd love to hear from you.

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