From BAD breakup to $30 million company

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How did Anne Cheng’s bad breakup turn into a $30 million company? Join us for Episode 5 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and Anne about global entrepreneurship, being allies to the marginalized by welcoming diverse perspectives in leadership teams, and facing adversity as an entrepreneur. ----------- Learn more about HireBetter https://www.HireBetter.com Follow HireBetter on LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2S9sigx ----------- About Anne ChengAnne Cheng is the founder of Supercharge Lab, which went from less than one month of runway to a $30 million company in a matter of months. She also founded Start Up Nation, an early player in the accelerator and angel investing space. In her free time, she teaches college classes about behavioral economics, technical singularity, and conducts research. About Kurt WilkinKurt Wilkin is a connector - of dots, ideas, and people. For the past 30 years, he has advised high-growth companies, starting his career with Ernst & Young, and today in his roles as co-founder and visionary of HireBetter and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital. He is a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and CEOs build their companies. About HireBetter HireBetter is the strategic talent partner for entrepreneurial, high-growth, middle-market companies that need the right solutions to thrive and scale. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms, HireBetter supports organizational growth and change by developing talent strategies and building world-class leadership teams. ----------- Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlocking-moves/id1683361653 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BkTYFpaITMhf53J5QaeJa?si=8b166e2476c14ff7 #UnlockingMoves #HireBetter

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This episode was published on May 22, 2023.

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How did Anne Cheng’s bad breakup turn into a $30 million company? Join us for Episode 5 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like...

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