Leadership Redefined: Inside the Playbooks of AANHPI Founders and Funders

In this AANHPI Heritage Month special, we go beyond the headlines to uncover the real strategies behind extraordinary leaders who happen to be Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander. 

From billion-dollar founders to high-conviction investors, this episode dives into the mindset, grit, and quiet strength that drive lasting impact—not just success. You’ll hear unfiltered insights from Melanie Perkins, Canva; Steve Chen, YouTube; Cathy Gao, Sapphire Venture; Kimberly Yao, CloudEats; Lisa Su, AMD; Momei Qu, PSP Partner; and James Rhee, the red helicopter; as they redefine what it means to lead in today’s world. 

This isn’t just about representation—it’s about outperformance.

TIMESTAMPS / KEY TAKEAWAYS

0:00 – Intro

0:52 – Key Takeaway #1: Entrepreneurial Grit and Innovation

09:06 – Key Takeaway #2: Leadership Lessons

15:37 – Key Takeaway #3: The Quiet Power of Humility

20:28 – Final takeaway: Treat grit as an input. Identity as insight. And never underestimate the quiet builders.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODES:

Journey after YouTube w/ Steve Chen, Draco Evolution

https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/journey-after-youtube-steve-chen-draco/

Enterprise is Eating The World with Cathy Gao, Sapphire Ventures

https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/enterprise-is-eating-the-world-cathy-gao-sapphire-ventures/

Bite: Evolving as a CEO That Your Company Needs with Kim Yao, CloudEats

https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/bite-evolving-CEO-scaling-company-kim-yao-cloudeats/

Investing with Penny Pritzker and Building a Robust Venture & Growth Practice with Momei Qu, MD, PSP Partners

https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/building-robust-venture-growth-practice-with-momei-qu-md-psp/

CEO Series: Lisa Su, AMD

https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/ceo-series-lisa-su-amd/

CEO Series: Melanie Perkins, Canva

https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/ceo-series-melanie-perkins-canva/

Leading with Kindness: The Power of Goodwill with James Rhee, Owner, Red Helicopter, TEDTalk Speaker

https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/leading-with-kindness-the-power-of-goodwill-james-rhee-red-helicopter/

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