Silicon Jungle Chronicles - Interview with Joyce Zhang Gray

26/06/2024 33 min

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Episode Synopsis

Joyce, CEO of Alariss Global, has been featured by Silicon Jungle Chronicles, discussing the complexities of expanding into the US market with CheeTung(CT) Leong, Co-founder & CEO of Engage Rocket.

Expanding into the US market demands meticulous planning and execution. Startups often grapple with limited resources, the need to build credibility, and the challenges of navigating an unfamiliar market. Success hinges on hiring the right team, making selecting the first US hire a critical step.

Joyce emphasized the importance of a strategic approach in hiring the first US team members:
"Rather than saturating your initial hires with junior roles or swinging to the other extreme with high-stake executive positions, the ideal first hire should be versatile and growth-oriented—an all-around athlete." Know more about the process in the video.