Hi founders,
Last month we took a trip to KKday’s office to visit one of our mentors, Ming Chen, the CEO and founder. KKday is the leading e-commerce travel platform that connects travelers with authentic local tours & activities. Based in Taiwan, KKday was hit hard by COVID-19 towards the beginning of the year, but as Taiwan was able to handle the pandemic well, local tourism boomed and KKday was able to make a comeback during the summer vacations.
Ming shared with us about his founder journey and how he manages the helm of his ship. He has been devoting himself to the online travel industry since 1999 and has over 18 years of experience in the industry with multiple exits (易遊網、燦星、易飛網). During the height of the pandemic, Ming showed both strength and vulnerability, which kept the morale of the team. In board meetings, Ming consistently gives credit to his coworkers and executive team, and allows for a culture where innovation and new ideas thrive. By delegating well and entrusting his team to get things done, Ming is seen as a great leader from within and from outside of KKday.
Since my college days, I’ve always been interested in leadership - not just for myself but how to identify good leaders around me. One of my favorite things about working at AppWorks is being surrounded by those who are better than me so that I can constantly grow. The founders in our network also recognize the leaders in our community. The office hours with all AppWorks Partners, mentors, and alumni have given founders the chance to open a window into a different perspective and it’s one of the best things we can provide to our community.
If you’re interested in meeting more leaders in the startup community, apply to AppWorks Accelerator #22 >> https://bit.ly/38Dldut
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