Katherine Chen

Katherine Chen is an accomplished Director and Head of Research at Opendoor, where a team is led in reimagining real estate by enhancing the buying and selling experience. Katherine has significantly scaled up a DIY research practice and managed teams across various product lines, navigating shifts in the real estate market. Prior experience includes seven years at Airbnb, where Katherine managed and led research teams, contributing to the successful launch of Airbnb Plus and expanding the company’s offerings. Additional roles at StartX, Stanford University, and Microsoft involved design, advisory, teaching, and research initiatives, showcasing expertise in user experience and product development. Katherine holds a B.S. and an M.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University.