Faith Driven Entrepreneur
Episode 260 - CEO of Ancestry Talks Family Histories, Practical Leadership, and the Early Day of Silicon Valley with Deb Liu
Aug 1, 2023
Deb Liu, CEO of Ancestry.com, discusses family histories, practical leadership, and the early days of Silicon Valley. Topics include uncovering family histories, the influence of the past on entrepreneurship, challenges for women in the workplace, living a life of faith, and personal reflection.
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- Understanding our family histories and contexts can shape us as leaders, providing valuable insight into the challenges we face today.
- Exploring our own ancestry and family histories can shed light on our struggles and resilience, inspiring us to preserve and remember these stories for future generations.
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The Power of Family History and Context in Leadership
Deb Blue, the CEO of Ancestry.com and a seasoned executive in the tech industry, discusses how our family histories and contexts can shape us as leaders. She emphasizes the importance of understanding our past to gain insight into the challenges we face today. She shares personal stories of resilience and the need to have a solid identity rooted in faith rather than material success. Deb also touches on the importance of embracing difficult positions as part of our entrepreneurial journeys and the value of finding a supportive community along the way.
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