Shan-Lyn Ma

In this engaging discussion, Shan-Lyn Ma, co-founder and co-CEO of Zola, shares her transformational journey in the wedding industry. She reveals how her experiences at Yahoo and Gilt shaped her entrepreneurial spirit. Shan discusses Zola's innovative tools that simplify wedding planning, especially during the pandemic. She also highlights the company's commitment to inclusivity and the expansion into new life stages with Zola Baby. Discover her insights on resilience and adapting to ever-changing customer needs.

Shan-Lyn Ma, Co-founder and CEO of Zola, reflects on her early entrepreneurial spirit sparked by childhood competitions and experiences at Yahoo and Gilt Groupe. She discusses the challenges of convincing investors of the need for a modern wedding registry and shares the humorous origins of Zola’s name. Ma highlights her journey through the pandemic, emphasizing resilience in adapting to the wedding industry's shifts and the personal growth that stemmed from her struggles, including a transformative recovery experience.

Shan-Lyn Ma, co-founder and CEO of Zola, shares her inspiring journey of transforming the wedding planning industry. She discusses how Zola pivoted during the pandemic to include livestreaming weddings and an e-commerce marketplace for home goods. Shan-Lyn emphasizes the significance of resilience and innovation while forecasting a resurgence in weddings. She also highlights the importance of empowering young girls to pursue entrepreneurship, sharing insights on representation and creativity in the business world.