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Chunchun Qiu: On her parents’ sacrifices, closing her startup, and intergenerational communication

Chunchun Qiu: On her parents’ sacrifices, closing her startup, and intergenerational communication

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Chunchun Qiu is a German-Chinese entrepreneur and the former co-founder and CEO of Cyclio, a startup dedicated to helping women manage menstrual pain. After nearly three years of building the company, she and her co-founder made the difficult decision to shut it down.

In this episode, we dive into:

  • Why she started and closed her venture

  • How her parents’ sacrifices shaped her ambitions and struggles

  • The emotional complexity of sharing career pivots with immigrant parents

  • Intergenerational conflict, unspoken expectations, and learning to set boundaries

You can find Chunchun on LinkedIn.

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