Vince Chan
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You bring up such a valid point, especially for those with a deep corporate background transitioning into the venture world. I remember going through a similar experience myself, changing from a world where everything is already structured and taken care of to one where suddenly you have to take care of everything.
You bring up such a valid point, especially for those with a deep corporate background transitioning into the venture world. I remember going through a similar experience myself, changing from a world where everything is already structured and taken care of to one where suddenly you have to take care of everything.
In a big corporation, you focus on your specific role, whether it's creating a product, designing a strategy plan, or leading a team, and the brand, sales, and marketing machinery are already setting up, and the brand, sales, and marketing machine are already set up and running. All the support systems are in place. Don't have to worry about things like booking a travel or securing deals.
In a big corporation, you focus on your specific role, whether it's creating a product, designing a strategy plan, or leading a team, and the brand, sales, and marketing machinery are already setting up, and the brand, sales, and marketing machine are already set up and running. All the support systems are in place. Don't have to worry about things like booking a travel or securing deals.
It's all handled by specialized teams. But when you are in a venture, even if you are the CEO of a well-funded startup, you are rolling up your sleeves and getting hands-on with almost every part of the operation. This change isn't just about the practical changes or even financial adjustments. Like a pay cut is a complete shift in mindset.
It's all handled by specialized teams. But when you are in a venture, even if you are the CEO of a well-funded startup, you are rolling up your sleeves and getting hands-on with almost every part of the operation. This change isn't just about the practical changes or even financial adjustments. Like a pay cut is a complete shift in mindset.
Losing the built-in support systems and having to figure out how to DIY do-it-yourself everything requires a different approach. And it's not a simple shift to make. Back to you, Allison. Have you experienced this yourself? Maybe at the start of your venture journey? And if so, how did you adjust to that shift from everything taken care of to everything you have to take care of?
Losing the built-in support systems and having to figure out how to DIY do-it-yourself everything requires a different approach. And it's not a simple shift to make. Back to you, Allison. Have you experienced this yourself? Maybe at the start of your venture journey? And if so, how did you adjust to that shift from everything taken care of to everything you have to take care of?
You're building a venture that has the potential to create transformative change for others in the workforce. Let's dive into your current project. Overalls. What is the mission behind overalls? What specific problems are you tackling? And whose challenges are you aiming to resolve? You've told me before
You're building a venture that has the potential to create transformative change for others in the workforce. Let's dive into your current project. Overalls. What is the mission behind overalls? What specific problems are you tackling? And whose challenges are you aiming to resolve? You've told me before
about bridging the needs of employers with a valuable untapped talent pool that includes stay-at-home moms. Could you walk us through how Overalls is creating this connection and the potential impact it holds for both employers and individuals looking to reenter or redefine their roles in the workforce?
about bridging the needs of employers with a valuable untapped talent pool that includes stay-at-home moms. Could you walk us through how Overalls is creating this connection and the potential impact it holds for both employers and individuals looking to reenter or redefine their roles in the workforce?
So let's say I'm an employer running a firm with a team. that's juggling a lot of personal obligations and responsibilities along with their work. I come to you and you say, hey, we have a network of live experts. We call them live concierge who can take care of these things for your team.
So let's say I'm an employer running a firm with a team. that's juggling a lot of personal obligations and responsibilities along with their work. I come to you and you say, hey, we have a network of live experts. We call them live concierge who can take care of these things for your team.
By paying a fee, I'm able to offload some of these personal burdens from my staff, helping them stay focused, less distracted, and feel more supported at work. And because this is a benefit we as the employer provide, hopefully it fosters a greater sense of loyalty. Is that the core of the value prepositioned or am I missing anything here?
By paying a fee, I'm able to offload some of these personal burdens from my staff, helping them stay focused, less distracted, and feel more supported at work. And because this is a benefit we as the employer provide, hopefully it fosters a greater sense of loyalty. Is that the core of the value prepositioned or am I missing anything here?
To wrap up our conversation, which I've really enjoyed, I see you as what I would call a change progressive. Not just someone who embraces change, but someone who moves beyond their conventional framework and stretches beyond their comfort zone. That's the mindset I want to cultivate in my listeners too. I consider myself a change progressive as well.
To wrap up our conversation, which I've really enjoyed, I see you as what I would call a change progressive. Not just someone who embraces change, but someone who moves beyond their conventional framework and stretches beyond their comfort zone. That's the mindset I want to cultivate in my listeners too. I consider myself a change progressive as well.
It's about recognizing that our limits aren't really limits, but points we can push past to grow and improve. So to close, what advice would you give to people who are like you, either considering or in the middle of a transition from a stable, traditional environment to something new such as adventure, a solo path, or another big change?
It's about recognizing that our limits aren't really limits, but points we can push past to grow and improve. So to close, what advice would you give to people who are like you, either considering or in the middle of a transition from a stable, traditional environment to something new such as adventure, a solo path, or another big change?