Episode 72 : Breaking Barriers and Building Braid: Quinn Li O’Shea in Silicon Valley
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Episode 72 : Breaking Barriers and Building Braid: Quinn Li O’Shea in Silicon Valley
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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.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Career Pathways
03:47 Challenges in a Male-Dominated Industry
06:40 Transitioning to Foundership
09:26 The Ideation Process for Braid
12:41 Building Connections Through Play
15:39 Leadership Style and Team Dynamics
18:44 The Rise of Play in the Workplace
21:39 Conclusion and Future Directions