Ken Chester Jr
Impact Innovator
New York, New York, United States
Joined March 2025
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Summary
Ken Chester Jr. is a prolific serial entrepreneur with a career spanning several decades, demonstrating a consistent drive to found and lead innovative ventures across diverse sectors including automotive media, social entrepreneurship, bulk purchasing solutions, and AI/robotics. His entrepreneurial journey began in 1989 and includes co-founding companies like CultureMesh, BulkMagic, and Anthropilot, as well as holding leadership roles in other startups. shoutoutsocal+2
Beyond his entrepreneurial pursuits, Ken has a deep background in communication and media. He started as an automotive journalist, founding Motor News Media Corporation, and later transitioned into radio and podcasting with TechMobility Productions. His academic background in Communicative Sciences from Michigan State University further underpins his expertise in effective communication. shoutoutsocal+1
He has a strong commitment to social impact, evident in his role as Startup Ecosystem Evangelist at WorkJustly, a company co-founded to combat hiring discrimination. His involvement in CultureMesh also highlights an interest in connecting global communities and fostering cross-cultural understanding. vox+2
Work
Education
Writing
The Future is Prototyped: Cornell Tech’s Class of Builders
June 1, 2025An article detailing Cornell Tech's 2025 Startup Awards, showcasing student-founded companies and tech innovation.
Building the evidence for communication interventions
January 1, 2010Co-authored academic paper on communication interventions, applying the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework.