We Are Our Own Operations Managers

|Reaching “Operational Excellence” in Business, Career and Life| A while ago, I came across an interesting business interview question: “Imagine a company with $10 million in revenue and 50% margin. You have two projects presented in front of you: If you pursue Project A, you can increase revenue by 50% and maintain the same margin. … Read more

2020 Q3 Review: Interesting Biz and Tech Stuff You Should Know

| Going Public and Electric Automobility | I have gathered and summarized what I thought to be interesting and necessary for tech and finance professionals to know over the last quarter. This article makes references to popular concepts and industries, prominent business situations and people movements, plus some other insightful resources. Hot Concept #1: Direct … Read more

From Corporate to Start-up: The 8 Must-Consider Factors before Making the Leap

| How to Systematically Evaluate Your Decision to Join a Start-up | Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google? This is the intriguing title of a business book published by American author William Poundstone in 2012, when Google was considered the holy grail of all job-seeking business and engineering students. During my college days, … Read more

The “Differential” Equation: The Formula to Get Your Own Competitive Advantages Right

| How to Understand Your Competition and Attract Unique Opportunities | As a working professional, have you felt that you are in constant competition and find it incredibly difficult to defeat your competitors? When pondering your career, did you ever have the following insecurities? “My background and skillsets are too generic. They won’t hire me.” … Read more