Growing up poor taught me a lot. It instilled in me the ethics of hard work. — Chieh Huang Ethics Copy Share Image
I stopped taking calls when I'm with my kids. It's either work time or family time. — Chieh Huang Calls Copy Share Image
I grew up loving to go to Price Club, and later Costco, with my parents. — Chieh Huang Club Copy Share Image
Education was the motor that allowed me to make my way up the ladder. — Chieh Huang Allowed Copy Share Image
Companies are not lead by a single person; they're lead by a group of individuals collectively making good decisions on behalf of… — Chieh Huang Business Copy Share Image
I personally pay, through the majority of my stock and through cash, college tuitions of our full-time employees' kids. Life-changing events are… — Chieh Huang Cash Copy Share Image
There's always a booming market somewhere in tech - you just have to find a good idea for that market. — Chieh Huang Always Copy Share Image
I start the day just with the family. I don't check emails until my commute, and I make sure my phone isn't… — Chieh Huang Day Copy Share Image
When it comes to running a business and interacting with people, you need to be very transparent. — Chieh Huang Business Copy Share Image
The best advice I ever received is that there is a difference between urgency and importance: Urgent tasks seem important, but they're… — Chieh Huang Advice Copy Share Image
Money is there to put food on the table and make sure your family is cared for. Anything beyond that can be… — Chieh Huang Anything Copy Share Image
All these retailers these days are under pressure. Why? It's because... for the last 30 years, value equaled price. But now, value… — Chieh Huang Days Copy Share Image
Email knocks me off my game. It's just for the morning commute and end of the day. Some might think I'm slow… — Chieh Huang Day Copy Share Image
As ubiquitous as the brands of the warehouse clubs are - Costco, BJ's and Sam's - they're not everywhere. If you have… — Chieh Huang Less Copy Share Image
I knew I did not want to be a doctor; my parents kept talking to me about that. I wanted to be… — Chieh Huang Doctor Copy Share Image
Working at a fulfillment center is definitely not the most glamorous job. I know because, in the early days, that's what I… — Chieh Huang Day Copy Share Image
It was tough times in Ohio when we lived there. My dad was between unemployed and just selling random knickknacks at a… — Chieh Huang Chinese food Copy Share Image
I'm a firm believer in karma. By doing good, good things eventually find you. I don't have an American Express Black Card,… — Chieh Huang American Copy Share Image
I think whether it's a good idea or not to take the startup plunge comes down to the responsibilities of the individual.… — Chieh Huang Best Copy Share Image
Automation is great for profits, but it's a real potential trouble area for society. — Chieh Huang Area Copy Share Image
I'm just a regular dude from New Jersey. If Boxed is successful, and you take 90% of my money away, I'll still… — Chieh Huang Boxed Copy Share Image
Everyone wants to start a business in their garage - they think it's sexy - but when you actually sit as a… — Chieh Huang Business Copy Share Image
Parents will be parents. Even now, my mom asks me sometimes, 'When are you going to go back and get a real… — Chieh Huang Mom Copy Share Image
Every person who starts at Boxed does shifts at the fulfillment center. It doesn't matter if you are the general counsel or… — Chieh Huang Counsel Copy Share Image
I still remember sitting in my parent's basement playing 'Final Fantasy VII' in middle school. When Sephiroth came down like LeBron James… — Chieh Huang Fantasy Copy Share Image
The ultimate goal is to be the leader in mobile commerce. I'm not just saying revenues; if you're trying to find a… — Chieh Huang Best Copy Share Image
My management style is one of inclusion, meaning we're all one team no matter if you're making an hourly wage at the… — Chieh Huang Business Copy Share Image
Life, especially the life of an early-stage entrepreneur, is full of gigantic ups and downs. Make sure you don't let yourself get… — Chieh Huang Business Copy Share Image
Most entrepreneurs are very gut driven - they have to be because the odds and data are often stacked against them. If… — Chieh Huang Business Copy Share Image
Everyone is now praying at the altar of every last dollar of profits to please shareholders. If you invest in your people… — Chieh Huang Dollar Copy Share Image
