Starting a business has been one of the most exciting and fulfilling chapters of my life — but it's also been unpredictable, humbling and often much harder than it looks from the outside. Here are a few pieces of hard-earned wisdom I wish I'd known from day one.
Being a CEO isn't all corner offices and high-stakes decisions — it's mostly pressure, people and pretending you know what you're doing ... until, eventually, you kind of do.
As more and more Asian businesses steal the limelight, it's high time that Western entrepreneurs learn some of the ideas and philosophies that guarantee their success and longevity.
Starting a business is hard work to say the least. These are four lessons I wish someone had shared with me before going solo, so I'm here to share them with you.
In my journey as an entrepreneur, I made three major mistakes that, at first, seemed like setbacks — but they ultimately shaped me into a stronger, more strategic business leader.
A night in the Jordanian desert revealed powerful lessons on leadership, adaptability and strategic focus — proving that the best business insights often come from stepping outside your comfort zone.
Entrepreneurs and elite soldiers share a common trait: the ability to thrive under pressure. Discover five critical lessons from special operations training that can give you a strategic edge in business, from resilience to decision-making under stress.
Traveling the world with my daughter has taught me that great leadership — like great parenting — demands adaptability, cultural intelligence and empathy.
The key lessons I've learned about entrepreneurship include building a strong team, believing in my vision, and balancing focus with rest to avoid burnout.
After one the most pivotal moments in our company's history, our former CTO decided to hold us hostage. Upon introspection, the errors that brought us to this fateful moment were mine to own. This is a cautionary tale for budding tech entrepreneurs about managing key man risk and treating your teams right.
I always had the desire to find creative solutions to life challenges, leading me to start my own business in 2007 as a first-generation immigrant from Taiwan. But after starting a family, it took on a new meaning.