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Serena Lam: Vietnam Refugee Inspiration, IBM to SaaS Founder & Sales Automation Consequences - E471
Manage episode 439195068 series 3243141
Serena Lam, CEO & Founder of Fuzzy Sequence, and Jeremy Au discussed:
1. IBM to SaaS Founder: Serena described her seven-year tenure at IBM, where she tackled diverse strategic roles across the U.S., China, and India. This experience provided her with a robust foundation in technology and business strategy, crucial for her later ventures. She emphasized the comfort and security of a well-structured corporate environment, noting how it fostered her ability to save and enjoy a reliable income, which contrasted with the uncertainties of startup life.
2. Sales Automation Consequences: She elaborated on the creation of Fuzzy Sequence, a sales AI platform that integrates multiple tools to optimize sales processes. She highlighted how her own frustrations with booking meetings and enhancing sales productivity led her to develop a solution that now facilitates these tasks for other sales professionals. The platform automates and personalizes client interactions, which optimizes sales strategies and enhances meeting bookings. She discussed the complexities of scaling startups from small teams to larger operations, and elaborated on the need for adaptive leadership as startups grow
3. Vietnam Refugee Inspiration: Reflecting on her family's history, Serena recounted her grandparents' and parents' escapes from China and Vietnam. These experiences of survival and new beginnings in the face of adversity instilled in her the values of courage and resilience. These personal stories are also a continuous source of inspiration, driving her perseverance in the face of business challenges.
Jeremy and Serena also explored the implications of AI in sales, the necessity of authenticity in customer relations, and the integration of technology in traditional business environments.
Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/serena-lam
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观看、收听或阅读全文,请访问 https://www.bravesea.com/blog/serena-lam-cn
Xem, nghe hoặc đọc toàn bộ thông tin chi tiết tại https://www.bravesea.com/blog/serena-lam-vn
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English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
Vietnamese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
Join us at Geeks on a Beach! Use the code "BRAVESEA" for a 45% discount for the first 10 registrations, and 35% off for the next ones.
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Manage episode 439195068 series 3243141
Serena Lam, CEO & Founder of Fuzzy Sequence, and Jeremy Au discussed:
1. IBM to SaaS Founder: Serena described her seven-year tenure at IBM, where she tackled diverse strategic roles across the U.S., China, and India. This experience provided her with a robust foundation in technology and business strategy, crucial for her later ventures. She emphasized the comfort and security of a well-structured corporate environment, noting how it fostered her ability to save and enjoy a reliable income, which contrasted with the uncertainties of startup life.
2. Sales Automation Consequences: She elaborated on the creation of Fuzzy Sequence, a sales AI platform that integrates multiple tools to optimize sales processes. She highlighted how her own frustrations with booking meetings and enhancing sales productivity led her to develop a solution that now facilitates these tasks for other sales professionals. The platform automates and personalizes client interactions, which optimizes sales strategies and enhances meeting bookings. She discussed the complexities of scaling startups from small teams to larger operations, and elaborated on the need for adaptive leadership as startups grow
3. Vietnam Refugee Inspiration: Reflecting on her family's history, Serena recounted her grandparents' and parents' escapes from China and Vietnam. These experiences of survival and new beginnings in the face of adversity instilled in her the values of courage and resilience. These personal stories are also a continuous source of inspiration, driving her perseverance in the face of business challenges.
Jeremy and Serena also explored the implications of AI in sales, the necessity of authenticity in customer relations, and the integration of technology in traditional business environments.
Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/serena-lam
Nonton, dengar atau baca wawasan lengkapnya di https://www.bravesea.com/serena-lam-id
观看、收听或阅读全文,请访问 https://www.bravesea.com/blog/serena-lam-cn
Xem, nghe hoặc đọc toàn bộ thông tin chi tiết tại https://www.bravesea.com/blog/serena-lam-vn
Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com
WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea
English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
Vietnamese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
Join us at Geeks on a Beach! Use the code "BRAVESEA" for a 45% discount for the first 10 registrations, and 35% off for the next ones.
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