Weilyn Chong is making waves across tech, media, and entrepreneurship. A Singaporean-born entrepreneur based in New York City, Weilyn is the co-founder and COO of swsh, a next-gen social app that aims to deepen relationships, not distract from them. But her influence spans far beyond one startup — she’s a board member at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, the force behind a multi-show podcast network, and a rising voice for Gen Z founders.
swsh: A Social Platform Built on Memories, Not Metrics
Launched in 2022, swsh is a social media app built for authentic connection. Designed around shared digital albums and collaborative experiences, the app encourages friends to document life together in a more meaningful way. As COO, Weilyn oversees operations and strategic partnerships — including a standout collaboration with EDC Las Vegas in 2025, where fans created and saved memories from the festival in permanent digital albums.
Swsh’s vision stands in sharp contrast to dopamine-driven scroll culture. Instead of chasing likes, users are invited to deepen relationships, bridging digital and real-world experiences.
From Princeton to Times Square: Weilyn’s Founding Journey
Weilyn first caught the startup bug during her time at Princeton University, where she co-founded The Entrepre女ers Network, a podcast collective elevating the voices of women founders. The network produced six shows, interviewed over 130 entrepreneurs, and reached 30,000+ listeners globally. This passion for storytelling and visibility laid the foundation for her next big venture.
In 2022, she became one of the youngest entrepreneurs featured on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square, celebrated for her leadership in advancing inclusive entrepreneurship.
Amplifying Diversity Through the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
As one of the youngest board members at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, Weilyn offers a Gen Z perspective on startup education and equity. She also hosts the Venture Equity Project Podcast, spotlighting entrepreneurs of color and challenging structural barriers in venture capital.
Her commitment to representation and access has made her a recognized figure in tech’s diversity movement — a mission she continues to champion across all her ventures.
Recognition, Reach, and What’s Next
- TechCrunch Feature: Named in “Gen Z Founders You Should Know”
- Princeton Keller Center: Recognized for leadership in innovation
- Singapore Global Network: Profiled for her impact in global entrepreneurship
- Author on TechCrunch: Sharing lessons from the front lines of startup building
Weilyn’s journey is just beginning, but her cross-disciplinary influence — from podcasts to products to policy — positions her as one of Gen Z’s most compelling leaders.
