Tim Chen

@NerdWallet Founder & CEO

[Patrick OShaughnessy @patrick_oshag]

One of my favorite examples of life’s work:

In 1976, at the age of 58, Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy (Dr. V) started Aravind, an eleven bed hospital built to perform eye surgeries in India. Through constant iteration and optimization, Aravind would eventually cure blindness for millions of patients, at a tiny fraction the typical cost, and often at no cost to patients themselves. In his journal, in the 1980s, Dr. V. asked himself: “How do I become a perfect instrument?”

Despite being permanently crippled by rheumatoid arthritis at age 30, Dr. V worked on Aravind until his death at age 87. He was utterly devoted. He quietly changed millions of lives.

Reflecting on his work, he said “Intelligence and capability are not enough. There must be the joy of doing something beautiful…When we grow in spiritual consciousness, we identify ourselves with all that is in the world, and there is no exploitation. It is ourselves we are helping. It is ourselves we are healing.”

[Bryan Llenas @BryanLlenas]

Incredible moment just now in Washington Square Park - chief of department terence monahan kneeling with protesters in solidarity after agitators threw water bottles at police some protesters worked to deescalate.

[Tim Chen @timchen82]

@NerdWallet investigated the organic food industry and discovered that shoppers often tricked into paying more. https://t.co/gZzsJU5zrE

[NerdWallet @NerdWallet]

Great to see our friends @EricDickerson & @terrellowens on @undisputed spreading the word about how we're helping athletes and fans make the best money moves! Check out our resources here: https://t.co/aAiBDLzxFt cc @JoyTaylorTalks @ShannonSharpe @RealSkipBayless

[Tim Chen @timchen82]

Couldn't agree more https://t.co/v3fC44LfXb

[Shane Parrish @shaneparrish]

If you want exponential returns ... replace the need to be proven right with the need to achieve the best outcome possible.

[Tim Chen @timchen82]

Huge @NerdWallet milestone. We gained 6 exceptional Nerds to help bring clarity to consumers' financial decisions. https://t.co/yjmLUnrdLT

[NerdWallet @NerdWallet]

Exciting news: the @aboutlife team has officially joined NerdWallet! https://t.co/sOgwob7MfB #NerdLife

[Tim Chen @timchen82]

Many #paydaylenders are moving online, creating a greater need for @NerdWallet to help protect consumers. https://t.co/ivQKNGaEX3 @ronlieber

[Tim Chen @timchen82]

Great talk with @TechCrunch's @meganrosedickey on the #DebtTrap. People need resources for making smart decisions! https://t.co/ynhdQ2TJLN

[Tim Chen @timchen82]

6+ years, 300+ Nerds & on a mission to solve all of consumers' financial needs. It’s been quite a ride! https://t.co/TkZm0RpBYK @mariaaspan

[Tim Chen @timchen82]

Very proud of all the participants at this year's #NerdHackathon. So many innovative #ConsumerFirst product ideas! https://t.co/bnzgTIdWvG

[NerdWallet @NerdWallet]

Nerds across all teams/functions are participating in our second #NerdHackathon starting today! #Fintech #NerdLife

[(BG) Bhaskar Ghosh @ SFBA @BGMusings]

David Henke + Engineers, @danyoo, @timchen82 = Inspiration around metrics, culture, leadership at @NerdWallet.

[(BG) Bhaskar Ghosh @ SFBA @BGMusings]

Sensei David Henke and @timchen82 after an awesome leadership chat at @NerdWallet ! Pics w/ engineers coming up.

[Liz Weston, CFP® @lizweston]

Good move, @CFPB! https://t.co/HIXmKfoYli

[Tim Chen @timchen82]

I'm honored to join forces with the @CFPB as part of their Consumer Advisory Board! http://t.co/3dDpUTV9dI cc @NerdWallet #ConsumerFirst

[Tim Chen @timchen82]

A lot of bad actors out there are preying on student loan holders. Can't wait to bring more clarity to this market! https://t.co/riUYoUjU0c

[NerdWallet Grad @nerdgrad]

Two college grads almost fell for a #studentloan scam. Here’s everything you need to know: http://t.co/45Y7f8a4pA

[Tim Chen @timchen82]

Congrats @arram, $100m in sales on $1.5m in funding! https://t.co/94eyjI48YK

[Ari Levy @levynews]

A food start-up raised little $$, but makes plenty http://t.co/L8SP4PxayU

[Tim Chen @timchen82]

BizOps has been huge for NW: read @NerdWallet COO @DanYoo’s @LinkedInPulse series on the value of BizOps http://t.co/odUWcjjGbM

[Tim Chen @timchen82]

Scorching FinTech Market Keeps Attracting New Players As NerdWallet Raises $64 Million http://t.co/iF5SVdxISj via @techcrunch

[NerdWallet @NerdWallet]

1/Big story via @danprimack.Excited to have uncovered the questionable investments in predatory lenders #paydayloans https://t.co/Bv1N1Z4fRo

[Tim Chen @timchen82]

Housing is expensive! Best Schools for your buck in CA- http://t.co/xV1Pst1kOL