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The Challenges of Outsourcing in Tech with Silvia Thom | S2 EP5

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With the advancement of technology, entrepreneurs need a tech startup advisor or mentor who can aid their startup's success in a variety of ways — such as technology development and implementation, attracting the right partners and clients, successful business growth, and establishing credibility.

In this episode, Mangtas Nation had an in-depth discussion with tech & start-up advisor and former Zalora CTO, Silvia Thom.

Silvia shared her experiences in managing tech teams and startups, as well as the thrills and challenges that went with it.

She also brought us back on her journey to becoming the leader that she is right now – on how she started in the entertainment industry, met the right people, and eventually landed a successful career in tech.

In this episode, we particularly talk about:

  • 1:02 - 3:00 Silvia Thom
  • 3:07 - 4:10 Silvia Early Career in Entertainment and Music Industry
  • 4:12 - 5:07 Opportunity in Startups to Marry Music Industry and Digital Products
  • 5:19 - 6:26 What attracted Silvia to the Music Industry
  • 6:46 - 7:55 From Music to Fashion
  • 8:07 - 9:55 Product Management and Software Product
  • 10:14 - 12:12 Technical Leadership at Zalora
  • 12:49 - 14:10 Biggest Impediment in Tech and Business Career
  • 14:13 - 15:54 Silvia’s Takeaway on Zalora – How Tech Ecosystem Evolved in Southeast Asia
  • 16:10 - 23:11 People in Zalora at its Pioneering Stage
  • 17:58 - 19:17 Outsourcing in Zalora
  • 19:25 - 20:29 Challenges of Silvia in Outsourcing – Skills and Partnership
  • 20:30 – 23:47 How Outsourcing Doubled Succes and Where it Challenged them
  • 24:00 – 25:59 Silvia’s Passion to help Startups
  • 26:41 – 28:34 Selecting a Company to Collaborate with
  • 29:04 – 30:30 Silvia's Pointers in Meeting Startups
  • 30:49 – 31:30 How to reach Silvia Thom

    • *view show notes*

    Mangtas Nation is hosted by Mangtas CMO Jacki Demuynck and CEO Wouter Delbaere.

    Jacki and Wouter are also the co-founders of Mangtas – a digital platform that provides reliable B2B tech solutions through vetted vendors and an optimized project flow.

    Connect with Silvia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviathom/  

    Connect with Wouter: www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere

    Connect with Jaclyn: www.linkedin.com/in/jackidemuynck/

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