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Episode · Jan 17, 2024

From The Kitchen to the Boardroom ft. Alan Zhao

In today's episode, we're joined by former restaurant manager turned self-taught coder, Co-Founder, and current head of marketing for Warmly, Alan Zhao. Alan discusses the parallels between growing a business in the restaurant industry and starting a tech company, emphasizing the importance of focusing on critical tasks during downtime and maintaining a clean CRM system for efficient sales processes. During today's show, Alan shares his insider secrets on:

Discussed in this episode

  • Dealing with the setbacks in the early years of any startup
  • Maintaining a UNIQUE brand in a competitive market
  • Creating a BALANCE between innovation and execution