About
Ethan Chang studied at Stanford and previously worked in the restaurant industry before starting Forge Rewards, which focuses on restaurant operations.
Founder at Forge RewardsYC W24
Intro paths
YC
Ethan went through Y Combinator (Winter 2024) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Ethan can intro founders to Forge Rewards's investors below.
Forge Rewards's investors Β· 1
Co-founders at Forge Rewards
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Isaac KanFounder
Experience
- Forge (YC W24)CEO, Co-Foundercurrent2023 β present
- Gracious Hospitality ManagementSpecial Projects2025
- Rogers Investment Advisors KKSummer Intern2023Tokyo, Japan
- University of California, San Diego - Rady School of ManagementResearcher2021 β 2022
- Vance (YC W22)Summer Intern2021
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ethan Chang?
- Ethan Chang studied at Stanford and previously worked in the restaurant industry before starting Forge Rewards, which focuses on restaurant operations.
- Where does Ethan Chang work?
- Ethan Chang is Founder of Forge Rewards.
- What companies did Ethan Chang found?
- Ethan Chang founded Forge Rewards.
- Where did Ethan Chang go to school?
- Ethan Chang studied at Y Combinator; Stanford University; Canyon Crest Academy.
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