Biggest Challenges Faced by a CEO and Co-Founder at Preciser
Shirley's biggest challenge as CEO and Co-founder of Preciser is the immense responsibility for "everyone, like...my team, my co-founder, my team members, like customers and also investors," demanding long hours and requiring a constant balancing act between work and personal life. This highlights the significant demands placed upon leadership roles in startups, even with the rewarding aspects of building something new.
Executive/Leadership, Overcoming Challenges, Work-Life Balance, Responsibility, Stress Management
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Shirley Chen
CEO and Co-Founder
Preciser
Arizona State University
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Engineering, IT, Math & Data
Sports & Fitness, Technology
Business Strategy
International Student, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Balancing work and personal life while leading a company.
2. The extensive responsibility of managing a team, co-founder, customers, and investors.
3. The continuous learning required to navigate the challenges of a CEO role.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
My biggest challenge in my current role is that I have to be responsible for everyone. This includes my team, my co-founder, and our customers, as well as investors.
Because I work long hours, especially 12 hours a day, I also have to balance my work life and my personal life. This is really challenging for me. I have to be responsible for every single thing in my life, which is tough. I'm still learning.