The founder of the first-ever Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Summit, John Chen started the summit by telling the story of his ancestor, the first in his family to immigrate to the United States in the early 1900s.
How to retire by 40 — Is it a pipe dream?
By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “I’m the busiest retired guy you’ll ever meet,” said John Chen, CEO of Geoteaming. He quit his Microsoft job at age 32 and almost […]
Northwest Asian Weekly’s 35th anniversary: Let’s hear it from our readers
The only weekly English-edition newspaper serving the Asian community in the state of Washington for 35 years. “Editor, publisher, founder, fundraiser, mother, wife, daughter, mentor and friend. I am […]
Changing teams through technology
John Chen calls himself a big kid with an old soul. The founder and CEO of Geoteaming left a successful career at Microsoft to use technology to help teams work […]
EDI’s Inclusion Fusion!
Executive Development Institute (EDI) raised over $95,000 at its annual dinner and auction, Inclusion Fusion, Sept. 17. John Chen, CEO Geoteaming, an EDI graduate, donated $20,000. The event was held at […]
John Chen signs books at February Chinese Chamber of Commerce luncheon
Geoteaming CEO John Chen signed copies of his book, “50 Digital Team-Building Games,” at a February luncheon hosted by the Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce at the LA Cafe. […]
Former Microsoft manager blends technology, teddy bears, and tourism
John Chen’s passions — technology, adventure, and human change — have combined in such a way to create a successful corporate team-building business. His current project enables individuals and groups to enjoy a special “high-tech treasure hunt” in downtown Seattle.
June 30: John Chen wins MPI award
John Chen was the recipient of the Washington State Chapter of Meeting Planners International (MPI) of the Tomorrow’s Leader Award.