Chieh Huang

Date of Birth: October 16, 1982

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Chieh Huang is an American businessman best known for being the co-founder and CEO of Boxed, an online wholesale retailer. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Huang moved to the United States at a young age and grew up in New Jersey. He attended The Johns Hopkins University, where he earned his undergraduate degree, and later received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law. Before founding Boxed, Huang worked as a corporate attorney and served as the CEO of Astro Ape, a mobile gaming company, which was acquired by Zynga in 2011. Under his leadership, Boxed has grown significantly, earning recognition for its innovative approach to wholesale shopping and its commitment to employee welfare.

5 Interesting Facts about Chieh Huang

1. Chieh Huang co-founded Boxed in 2013 in his parents’ garage.

2. He was named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list in Retail & E-commerce in 2015.

3. Boxed gained attention for its employee benefits, including paying for employee weddings and children’s college tuition.

4. Huang is a frequent speaker on the topics of entrepreneurship and corporate culture.

5. Before his success with Boxed, he was involved in the mobile gaming industry, where his company was acquired by Zynga.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Chieh Huang

1. “I believe in taking care of my employees, because they take care of the business.”

2. “Innovation is not just about creating new products, but also about creating new ways to make employees’ lives better.”

3. “Success in business comes from understanding your customers and delivering what they need.”

4. “Our mission with Boxed is to make bulk shopping easy and accessible for everyone.”

5. “The best investment a company can make is in its people.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, Chieh Huang’s net worth was estimated to be around $50 million.

Children

Chieh Huang has two children. He often speaks about the importance of family and how his experiences as a parent influence his approach to business and employee welfare.