From an unexpected career path to getting acquired, Maria Li reveals what she's learnt about successful startups. In this episode, we talked about her journey from Apple's Silicon Valley HQ to leading Asia's top tech media platform.
What You'll Learn:
- Insider's perspective on the SPH acquisition
- Understanding the pillars of a successful media company
- Transitioning from a corporate job to startup founder
- What it takes to start your own company
- AI and tech trends in emerging markets in Southeast Asia
Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Trailer
0:09:02 - The world's fastest promotion
0:16:02 - Detailed breakdown of SPH's acquisition
0:26:22 - How did SPH convince you?
0:39:19 - What are the traits of a successful business owner?
0:47:20 - AI Agents for local solutions
0:58:12 - Work-life balance??