At StartupLinkX, our journey began with a serendipitous meeting that would shape the future of our venture. I met my co-founder at my previous company, and she brought me into a critical role within the dynamic startup space.
From the start, we shared a passion for startups, a hands-on approach to problem-solving, and a drive to make a difference. Our collaboration evolved from colleagues into co-founders aligned around building a stronger startup ecosystem.
We saw a glaring gap: governments, corporates, accelerators, and investors are constantly looking for entrepreneurial talent, while many promising startups remain overlooked because opportunity information is scattered across the internet.
StartupLinkX was born to bridge that gap with one unified platform where startups can find opportunities, reuse their profiles, and apply more efficiently.
Our mission is to use automation and AI to personalize opportunity access at scale, helping startups connect with the resources that let them thrive.
— Carol Chen, Founder & CEO
Vision
A world where opportunity flows freely to the startups that deserve it, regardless of location or background.
Mission
To empower startups by connecting them with overlooked resources through a unified platform, using automation and AI to make the journey from idea to impact efficient and accessible.
Team values
How we work, every day.
AI Native
Use AI, automation, and systems by default to increase speed, quality, and leverage.
Data-Driven Thinking
Use data, logic, and analysis to make decisions and continuously improve.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Take ownership, move fast, solve problems, and raise solutions.
Growth Mindset
Stay curious, learn continuously, seek feedback, and improve constantly.
Meet the leadership team
Carol ChenFounder & CEOCarol’s global experience across media, consulting, finance, and startup ecosystems shaped StartupLinkX’s mission to connect overlooked founders with meaningful resources.
Mint PanCo-Founder & CCOMint brings founder experience, accelerator leadership, government relations, and community building to StartupLinkX’s sales and innovation programs.