In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we chat with the inspiring Dave Lu. Dave is a Taiwanese American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and activist. Dave shares his remarkable journey growing up as the child of Taiwanese immigrants to now being the Founder & Managing Partner at Hyphen Capital, Co-Founder & President of Expo, and Co-Founder, Stand with Asian Americans. From his experiences as a child of Taiwanese immigrants and a tech industry veteran to his powerful advocacy against anti-Asian hate, Dave's story is one of resilience and empowerment.

Dave recently produced the Emmy-winning documentary short 38 at the Garden about NBA player Jeremy Lin, which was acquired by HBO. Dave sits on the advisory board of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and the Asia Pacific Fund. Dave received his bachelor degree in finance from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

• How growing up as a Taiwanese American impacts your career and life choices.

• The rise of anti-Asian hate crimes during the pandemic, and the importance of telling our stories (as seen on the Wall Street Journal).

• How the courage to speak up and organize led to the founding of Stand With Asian Americans.

• The power of representation in sports and media, including Jeremy Lin’s story.

• Challenges and opportunities for Asian American founders in venture capital and technology.

• Strategies for building your own opportunities and taking control of your narrative.

• The power of storytelling in fostering understanding and driving social change.

• The importance of creating inclusive environments and supporting diverse founders, especially women founders.

• Finding purpose and joy in the face of challenges.

Connect with us:

• Connect with Dave Lu on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davelu/ and on substack at https://substack.com/@davelu.

• Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/.

• Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/2dk5hr2f.

• Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.

• Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.

Tammy Dain has over 10+ years of experience in the talent acquisition and human resources space from the tech, legal and higher education industries. Tammy is the Co-Founder of a boutique staffing company. Prior to this, she was the Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant with Axiom Law, where she was for almost 7 years as their Director of Talent Acquisition in the West region.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

• Learning strategies for landing great job offers in the current challenging job market.

• Understanding the foundational importance of work ethic in today's job market.

• Negotiating effectively for an increase in salary and other compensation factors.

• Examining the impact of AI in recruiting and ethical AI.

• Prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in hiring practices even if your company has scaled back its programs.

• Exploring strategies for re-entering the work-force after a long career break.

Connect with us:

• Connect with Tammy Dain on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammydain/ and on https://www.rabblerecruiting.com/about.

• Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/.

• Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/2dk5hr2f.

• Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.

• Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Constance Sng, Chief of Capital Formation and Investor Relations at Alphemy Capital, as she shares her remarkable journey navigating the intersection of finance and technology.

Constance reveals how she successfully transitioned from traditional finance to the dynamic world of fintech and blockchain, built a thriving network after moving from Singapore to New York, and broke through the glass ceiling to achieve leadership success. Constance is the Chief of Capital Formation and Investor Relations at Alphemy Capital, and was the Global Head of Capital Formation at Abra, the Chief of Capital Strategy at Hudson Cove Capital, and the Head of Distribution and Executive Director of Credit Suisse Asset Management. She has been serving as the Chair of the Advisory Board for The Investment Diversity Exchange (TIDE) since 2020.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

• Successful career transitions: learn actionable strategies for leveraging your existing skills to make impactful career pivots into exciting new fields like fintech.

• Navigating leadership as an Asian woman: gain valuable insights on how to challenge the status quo, advocate for yourself, and excel as an Asian woman in leadership roles.

• The power of strategic networking: discover the secrets to building meaningful and mutually supportive professional communities, especially when navigating new environments.

• Leveraging mentorship and sponsorship: understand how to identify, cultivate, and leverage mentorship and sponsorship relationships to accelerate your career growth.

• Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI): explore practical approaches to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within changing organizational structures.

• Firsthand finance and tech insights: benefit from Constance's extensive experience and unique perspective as a leader thriving in both the finance and technology industries.

• Building career resilience: recognize the critical role of resilience in overcoming obstacles and adapting to the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace.

Connect with us:

• Connect with Constance Sng on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/constance-sng/ and Telegram @ConstanceSng.

• Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/.

• Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/2dk5hr2f.

• Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.

• Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.