I took on the role of CEO, which involves directing the Management Team and overall day-to-day operations of 500. — Christine Tsai Ceo 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… — Christine Tsai Brian 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… — Christine Tsai Bureaucracy 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 Equal 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… — Christine Tsai Afraid 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… — Christine Tsai Great 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… — Christine Tsai Child care 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… — Christine Tsai Business 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 Always 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.… — Christine Tsai Business 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… — Christine Tsai Business 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… — Christine Tsai Having kids Copy Share Image
I mostly read online - tech/VC blogs. I also enjoy the 'NY Times', 'Atlantic', 'New Yorker'. — Christine Tsai Atlantic Copy Share Image
Values are the foundation of a company. Culture is the manifestation of values - the day to day actions and behavior. Adapt… — Christine Tsai Adapt 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… — Christine Tsai Good Copy Share Image
In order to have a meaningful impact, companies should value diversity and inclusion from Day One. — Christine Tsai Day Copy Share Image
If you invest the time earlier to create structure and process around communication, planning, and goal-setting, you can prevent missteps before they… — Christine Tsai Communication Copy Share Image
Be the person you want others to perceive you as. So if you want others to see you as a leader, then… — Christine Tsai Leader Copy Share Image
You don't need to visit a prison to know that racial inequality exists. There's enough talk about it, especially in Silicon Valley,… — Christine Tsai Diversity Copy Share Image
It's really important for your team to be not just feel empowered but actually be empowered. — Christine Tsai Actually Copy Share Image
When you grow up in poverty, suffer from abuse, live in a violent neighborhood, come from a broken home, lack positive role… — Christine Tsai Broken home Copy Share Image
Moms get their fair share of conflicting advice, with a heaping of unsolicited advice. Parents debate the pros/cons of different types of… — Christine Tsai Advice Copy Share Image
At 500, our policy is 12 weeks of fully paid leave for all parents in the U.S. Parents can choose to take… — Christine Tsai Birth Copy Share Image
The change I want to see is a start-up environment where everyone, regardless of gender and background, feels welcome and safe; where… — Christine Tsai Change Copy Share Image
I can say without a doubt that being a mom is the ultimate test of my multi-tasking skills. I spend my day… — Christine Tsai Day Copy Share Image
