After stepping down as a CEO in China and rebuilding her career from scratch in the U.S., she transformed a humbling experience of reinvention into a mission to help Asian leaders navigate cultural transitions with confidence, resilience, and quiet strength.

Last week reminded me that in Silicon Valley, the entrepreneurs who rise the highest are the ones who give the most freely — because generosity, not calculation, is what truly reshapes communities and unlocks unexpected momentum.

In a moment of rapid technological acceleration and rising uncertainty, true leadership means grounding in identity, releasing false control, choosing meaningful creation, and staying deeply human as we build what matters.

Startups rarely die from competition — they die from the untested stories they tell themselves, until the numbers force a truth only the bravest founders choose to confront early.

Startups don’t die from bad ideas — they die from running out of cash; build your business model before your product, because cash flow is the only KPI that tells the truth

As AI learns to be human, our greatest responsibility as leaders is not to control it, but to model the integrity, compassion, and creativity we hope it will inherit.

In the age of AI, leadership isn’t about mastering algorithms, but about anticipating change, learning through feedback, and evolving alongside intelligent systems.

Entrepreneurship isn’t about having the perfect idea — it’s about starting before you’re ready, learning faster than anyone else, and evolving with conviction.

Great leadership—and great customer discovery—isn’t about talking louder, but about listening so deeply that others walk away changed.

In the AI era, the leaders who win won’t be the loudest or fastest, but those with the discipline to explore boldly while staying anchored to purpose.

Serving on the board of ACHUNGO COMMUNITY CENTER in Kenya has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my leadership journey — keeping me deeply connected to the community we serve while reminding me of the gap between grassroots insight and access to strategic influence.

Executive presence isn’t about grand gestures — it’s the small, intentional actions that quietly command respect and inspire others.

Many companies don’t have a lead problem—they have a system problem, caused by inconsistent follow-up, missing content, and reliance on heroic effort instead of scalable processes.

A well-crafted question in a Q&A isn’t about showcasing knowledge, but about adding value—by sharpening the conversation, inspiring reflection, and leaving a lasting, memorable impression.

Last weekend at Stanford’s AASF event, the fireside chat with former U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice was more than political insight—it was a masterclass in executive presence.

Most coaches are trained to serve others — but when it comes to building their own business, many feel stuck.

What started as a vacation in Puerto Vallarta turned into an unexpected deep dive into luxury sales strategy.

In today’s fast-moving professional world, mentorship and sponsorship are valuable — but coaching is the critical first step many overlook.

I embarked on an 8-day journey through Costa Rica’s BlueZone, where I discovered that true freedom and lasting happiness are not destinations but a way of living—in harmony with nature, grounded in gratitude, fueled by passion, and surrendered to the flow of life.

Entrepreneurship is full of ambition and optimism—but behind the glossy headlines lie hard truths that every founder must face