What A CEO And Co-Founder At Preciser Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Sports Industry
Shirley, CEO and Co-Founder at Preciser, learned the crucial importance of "networking and building connections" for success in the sports industry, a lesson Shirley wishes they had known earlier in their career. This realization highlights the significant impact strong relationships have on securing opportunities, including "talking to potential customers" and closing deals.
Networking, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Industry Connections
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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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. The importance of networking and building connections for success in the sports industry.
2. Strong networks provide opportunities to connect with potential customers and sign deals.
3. Start networking and building connections early in your career to maximize opportunities.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
One thing I learned about this role as a CEO, and I wish someone had told me earlier, is just how essential networking and building connections are to success in the sports industry. Relationships matter a lot.
I realized that having a strong network can give you a lot of opportunities. You can talk to potential customers and really sign a deal.
If I had known this a little bit earlier, I would have started networking and building more connections sooner.