Stephanie Chai on Building a Resilient Start-Up

In 2012, Stephanie Chai launched The Luxe Nomad, a flash sales travel booking site that encourages us all to "Dream a little, travel a lot." At the time, she was one of 5 similar start-ups to launch in Asia. Now, more than 10 years later, The Luxe Nomad is the only one of those 5 businesses still standing.

In this episode we talk about:

Using the network and the tools you have to maximum effectHow to hire well. This doesn't mean having the "A-team" on paper, but having people aligned to your visionFemale founder bias and her experience as one of a small club of female founders of venture-backed startupsPredictions on the future of travel, including how AI will shape experiencesThe importance of optimism.

Check out the villas available on The Luxe Nomad here.

Check out these funds investing in Female Founders in Asia:

HarrietEpic AngelsGobi Partners

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• Latest episode: 2023-08-14
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