Ethan Ang: Glassdoor vs. Indeed vs. Nodeflair, Founder Persona Projection & Vulnerable Honesty / Dare to Lead - E266

"When you admit to not knowing and being scared, it can make you feel weak, but if you have the right team, they will want to help you even more. It's ironic, the more you say you can't do something, the more people come forward and offer their assistance." - Ethan Ang “One of the most accelerating things for me was getting a coach. It helps because I realize that a lot of the mistakes or the reasons why NodeFlair is not growing as fast as I wish it could have been in 2018 till now and I'm a firm believer that the business grows as fast as the founder. A lot of the kind of bottlenecks or problems that we face was just because of my not being mature enough and not being clear with what I wanted.” - Ethan Ang In this episode of BRAVE, Jeremy Au interviews Ethan Ang, the cofounder and CEO of NodeFlair, a company that provides a one-stop-shop platform for job seekers and employers in Singapore. Ethan shares his journey from his university days, his struggles in the HR Tech industry, to his growth as a founder and CEO. Throughout the epsiode, Ethan highlights the importance of vulnerability and honesty in leadership, stressing that being open about weaknesses and uncertainties can attract more help and support from team members. He also underscores the value of self-reflection and coaching in accelerating personal growth and the growth of one's company. Ethan delves into the challenges and trade-offs in creating a business that serves both job seekers and employers, and shares insights on product development and decision-making. He highlights the importance of building a team with a shared vision and values, and his strategy of hiring team members who are willing to be vulnerable and honest in their work. Overall, this interview offers valuable insights and lessons on leadership, teamwork, and growth, making it a must-listen for aspiring founders and entrepreneurs looking to create a successful business that makes a positive impact in their community. Read the transcript at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/ethan-ang Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts #bravesea #startuplife #founderstruggles #leadershipdevelopment #teamwork #honesty #vulnerability #coaching #selfreflection #bookrecommendations #professionaldevelopment #hrtech #recruiting #companyculture #growthmindset