Jason Shen & Herbert Lui: Reboot your business

3x startup founder turned exec coach Jason Shen joins creativity expert Herbert Lui for a conversation about how venture-backed startups navigate the uncertain leap from one direction to another in his new book The Path to Pivot: A Startup Playbook for Founders Who Want to Reboot Their Business.

00:00 - 02:00: Introduction and welcome remarks.
02:01 - 05:00: Introduction to the Interintellect Salon and participants' backgrounds.
05:01 - 09:30: Jason introduces his book "The Path to Pivots" and discusses the importance of adapting to changes.
09:31 - 14:00: Jason shares his background, including his experiences in gymnastics and the tech industry.
14:01 - 20:00: Discussion on the Align, Explore, Commit framework and its relevance to both startups and personal careers.
20:01 - 23:00: Participants discuss their own experiences with pivots in their careers and businesses.
23:01 - 27:00: Examples of successful pivots in larger organizations, such as Intel and Adobe.
27:01 - 30:00: Challenges faced by startups when deciding to pivot and the emotional aspects involved.
30:01 - 35:00: Personal stories from participants about their career pivots and decision-making processes.
35:01 - 40:00: Importance of maintaining confidence and adapting one's identity during a pivot.
40:01 - 45:00: Jason discusses his transition to full-time coaching and the steps he took to build his practice.
45:01 - 50:00: Q&A session with audience questions on topics such as pivoting strategies and coaching methodologies.
50:01 - 55:00: Discussion on the role of cognitive biases in decision-making and how to overcome them.
55:01 - 1:00:00: Strategies for leveraging assets and recognizing opportunities during a pivot.
1:00:01 - 1:05:00: The concept of "zombie startups" and how to avoid falling into mediocrity.
1:05:01 - 1:10:00: Further audience questions and personal experiences shared by participants.
1:10:01 - 1:15:00: Final thoughts on the importance of aligning one's mission and vision during a pivot.
1:15:01 - 1:20:00: Closing remarks and reflections on the session.
1:20:01 - End: Jason provides contact information and ways to follow his work.

Jason Shen -   / jasonshen  
Herbert Lui -   / herbertlui  

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