Your role as a founder changes dramatically once your team hits 10, 20, 50, 100, and so on. Sometimes you forget how big you've grown and continue to act as if you're still 10 people. — Christine Tsai Copy Share Image
I took on the role of CEO, which involves directing the Management Team and overall day-to-day operations of 500. — Christine Tsai Copy Share Image
It was my first time in prison. I was there to volunteer with Defy Ventures, along with 500 teammates Tara Graham, Brian Wang, and… — Christine Tsai Copy Share Image
Many people are allergic to process and structure because it causes traumatic flashbacks of working at BigCo and suffering through bureaucracy for bureaucracy's sake. — Christine Tsai Copy Share Image
Offering unequal leaves just reinforces the longstanding notion that parenting responsibilities aren't equal, and that doesn't help anyone. — Christine Tsai Copy Share Image
In life, you don't get what you deserve. You get what you negotiate. So don't be afraid to ask - the worst you can… — Christine Tsai Copy Share Image
As a society, we're failing. In so many ways. Such high incarceration rates of underrepresented minorities ultimately means we're missing out on great potential… — Christine Tsai Copy Share Image
There are huge pain points experienced by parents. It's hard to find good child care options in one place. It's hard figure out things… — Christine Tsai Copy Share Image
I think kindness is actually under-rated. Especially with Silicon Valley - and probably in business in general - it's seen as being a pushover… — Christine Tsai Copy Share Image
Throughout the day, I'm always thinking about 500, the team, and how we can do things harder/better/faster/stronger. — Christine Tsai Copy Share Image
Once your company grows past a certain point, upholding values becomes more and more difficult. This is where companies get into trouble. Thus, it's… — Christine Tsai Copy Share Image
Entrepreneurs don't have a regular 9-5 work day. They don't take vacations. They live and breathe their business 24/7 and wear many different hats. — Christine Tsai Copy Share Image
People will never stop having kids, and people will never stop spending money on them to make sure they're safe, healthy, and educated. — Christine Tsai Copy Share Image
I mostly read online - tech/VC blogs. I also enjoy the 'NY Times', 'Atlantic', 'New Yorker'. — Christine Tsai Copy Share Image
Values are the foundation of a company. Culture is the manifestation of values - the day to day actions and behavior. Adapt tactical cultural… — Christine Tsai Copy Share Image
There's a good amount of research out there that shows generous parental leave policies have a significant positive impact on employee retention and morale. — Christine Tsai Copy Share Image
