Listen "Episode 72 : Breaking Barriers and Building Braid: Quinn Li O’Shea in Silicon Valley"
Episode Synopsis
Quinn Li O'Shea shares her journey from being a product manager in a male-dominated tech industry to becoming a founder of her own software company, Braid. She discusses the challenges she faced, the importance of mentorship, and how she navigated her career path. Quinn emphasizes the significance of networking and collaboration, the ideation process behind Braid, and her leadership style that focuses on people-first management. The conversation also touches on the rising trend of incorporating play into work culture, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.Try Braid for your self! Receive a special offer for Culture, Teams & You listeners! Use the code https://trybraid.io/?via=josephineUse the code JOSEPHINE for 15% OFF on all payments within the first 12 monthsChapters00:00 Introduction and Career Pathways03:47 Challenges in a Male-Dominated Industry06:40 Transitioning to Foundership09:26 The Ideation Process for Braid12:41 Building Connections Through Play15:39 Leadership Style and Team Dynamics18:44 The Rise of Play in the Workplace21:39 Conclusion and Future Directions
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