About

Julie Chen is an accomplished Engineer at Retool, with over 7 years of relevant experience in web and software engineering. She is a highly skilled professional who wears multiple hats at her current position, including technical, customer, and product. Julie is passionate about helping companies build software with Retool, investing in startups, bringing together communities, and curating Spotify playlists. Prior to joining Retool, Julie worked as an Investor at Bessemer Venture Partners, where she wore her early-stage investing hat. During her tenure, she helped fund 1 in 5 cloud software IPOs and played a crucial role in building LinkedIn, Yelp, Skype, Shopify, Pinterest, and others. Julie also worked as a Software Engineer at Facebook, where she wore her full-stack web dev hat and built the web version of Facebook's premiere virtual gameshow, Confetti. Julie has an impressive educational background, with dual degrees from Wharton and Engineering from the Jerome Fisher M&T Program. She also holds a degree in Operations and Decision Making, Entrepreneurship from The Wharton School, and a degree in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Julie completed her formal education at North Allegheny High School. Julie's technical skills include web and software engineering, and she is proficient in a wide range of tech stacks. She is a highly motivated individual who is always looking for new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow. Julie is a team player who thrives in collaborative environments and is committed to delivering results that exceed expectations.