Trang
Watson
Chief of Staff at Kore.ai
"Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Empowering the Future of Asian Women in Tech Finance"
"Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Empowering the Future of Asian Women in Tech Finance"
Thu May 22 - 5:20 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Empowering the Future of Asian Women in Tech Finance"
"Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Empowering the Future of Asian Women in Tech Finance"
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Session: Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Empowering the Future of Asian Women in Tech Finance
For Asian women in finance, breaking through the "Bamboo Ceiling" in a traditionally male-dominated field has required tenacity, creativity, and empowerment. I have managed the complex dynamics of taking businesses public, guiding them through privatization, and obtaining crucial seed start-up to scale-up funding to support innovative and disruptive tech companies for more than ten years, with experience in investor relations, IPOs, LBOs, and venture capital raises.I will talk about the highs and lows of my journey to leadership, the tactics I used to get past gender and cultural biases, and the lessons I learned from establishing credibility with investors in international markets. From enlisting early-stage investors to presenting innovative startups, I will share my perspectives on how Asian women can transform the financial industry and dismantle obstacles for the coming generation.
We will work together to determine how to use cultural heritage to our advantage, transform obstacles into opportunities, and create a more empowered and inclusive future for women in the tech finance sector.
Key Takeaways
- Your background and unique experiences are your greatest assets. No matter the challenges you face—whether they stem from cultural barriers, systemic biases, or personal doubts—you have the power to rewrite the narrative.
- This emphasizes both the responsibility of leadership to drive change and the need for practical actions in cultivating an inclusive environment that supports diverse leadership growth.
Bio
Trang Watson is a successful leader with a track record in executive operations, corporate strategy, and investor relations. In her capacity as Kore.ai's Chief of Staff, Trang plays a role in managing executive operations and overseeing key stakeholder relations. As an advocate for organizational excellence and a trusted advisor in the boardroom, Trang has vast experience securing early-stage funding, navigating privatizations, and taking companies public. As a fervent supporter of diversity, equity, and inclusion, she is committed to removing barriers for marginalized communities in the tech and financial sectors. She leverages her personal experience as both a refugee and a corporate leader to inspire others.