The Impulso Podcast E93: Life after Rocket Internet: conversation with Blake Larson & Alex Le (3/3)
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Sep 27, 2024 Blake Larson, a leader in international expansion for LALAMOVE, and Alexander Le, an ex-Rocket Internet founder, dive into life after their Rocket days. They reflect on navigating cultural differences while managing teams across borders. The duo shares their insights on the 'Coconut vs Peach' theory, highlighting varying leadership styles, and the importance of establishing strong company values. They also discuss how to balance ambition with reality and the lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journeys.
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Blake's Onboarding Edge in Hong Kong
- Blake Larson shared how being a foreigner in Hong Kong helped him onboard grumpy taxi drivers effectively.
- His novelty as a "white guy" opened doors where his local team struggled to engage drivers.
Use Shared Values Across Borders
- Focus on common values across cultures rather than differences to build a cohesive team.
- Use shared company values as a common language for communication and hiring in international teams.
Coconut vs Peach Culture Theory
- Cultures can be seen as coconuts or peaches, where coconuts have a hard outside but are loyal inside.
- Peaches are friendly on the outside but harder to truly penetrate emotionally, impacting trust building.