Summary

In this episode, Chiou Chan shares his journey from being the second employee at Salesforce in Asia to leading nonprofit growth with AI. He discusses the role of Salesforce in scaling startups, the transformative impact of AI on nonprofit operations, and personal growth insights. Chiou also emphasizes the importance of planning and resilience, offering a book recommendation for mental toughness.

Takeaways:

• Chiou Chan was the second employee at Salesforce in Asia.
• Salesforce played a key role in scaling startups.
• AI is transforming nonprofit operations.
• Chiou emphasizes the importance of planning and resilience.
• He recommends 'Can't Hurt Me' by David Goggins for mental toughness.
• Chiou shares insights on personal growth and leadership.
• The episode highlights the need for evolving with AI.
• Chiou discusses the challenges and rewards of nonprofit work.
• He reflects on the significance of giving back.
• The conversation includes a focus on training plans and endurance.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 Introduction and Early Career
• 00:00:00 Scaling Startups and Leadership
• 00:00:00 Nonprofit Sector and AI
• 00:00:00 Personal Growth and Endurance Sports