In this episode of The Conference Room, Simon Lader welcomes Yichen Jin, co-founder of Fleak, a technology company transforming how enterprises manage complex data transformations. She shares her journey from studying industrial engineering at Stanford to co-founding Fleak
after nearly a decade at Rocketship, a venture capital firm.Yichen Jin discusses her nine-year experience at Rocketship, a venture capital firm, and how it shaped her entrepreneurial mindset.
Yichen Jin recounts her journey from studying industrial engineering to founding Fleak highlighting the randomness and serendipity involved.
Reflects on the evolution of machine learning as a field and its relevance in today’s tech landscape.
Yichen Jin Shares the humorous beginnings of creating a venture fund with her professor, emphasizing the importance of innovative thinking.
Transition to Fleak Discusses the motivation behind leaving Rocketship to co-found Fleak, driven by a desire to solve complex data challenges.
Yichen Jin explains how Fleakwas born from recognizing inefficiencies in data management and the need for better communication between systems.
Yichen Jin shares three key tips for aspiring entrepreneurs: avoid attachment to your product, choose the right team, and maintain optimism.
Discusses Fleak's mission to create an open-source community in cybersecurity, aiming to protect small and medium businesses.
Yichen Jin invites listeners to connect via LinkedIn and mentions her podcast, "Mind Machine," as a resource for further insights.
Yichen Jin emphasizes the importance of emotional resilience in the startup journey and the value of celebrating small victories.
To learn more about Yichen Jin please visit his Linkedin Profile
To learn more about Fleak please visit their website
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YOUR HOST - SIMON LADER
Simon Lader is the host of The Conference Room, Co-Founder of global executive search firm Salisi Human Capital, and lead generation consultancy Flow and Scale. Since 1997, Simon has helped cybersecurity vendors to build highly effective teams, and since 2022 he has helped people create consistent revenue through consistent lead generation.
Get to know more about Simon at:
Website: https://simonlader.com/
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