Entrepreneur Tools #6 – How to Start Thinking About Your Corporate Culture
You, as a founder will impact the culture, which than becomes a brand. Michelle Tsing, Entrepreneur, Investor, Mentor, Podcast/Radio Host

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I learned that humans are basically good. Michelle Tsing, Entrepreneur, Investor, Mentor, Podcast/Radio Host
The Entrepreneur

Michelle Tsing (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laptopradio/) is an investor and entrepreneur. She hosts a weekly show on the Stanford University Campus radio, called Laptop Radio. She used to work at PayPal, Samsung, Cisco, and eBay. She is also a podcast host at Starting Y, based in Silicon Valley. In addition to that Michelle works with several startups as an advisor. She shares in our 6th episode of entrepreneur tools her thoughts about company culture and how to start thinking about it. Company culture is a very complex topic and we are just scratching the surface here, but it is a good point to start.


The culture is usually the founder … think about your vision, your mission, and the values you care about. Michelle Tsing, Entrepreneur, Investor, Mentor, Podcast/Radio Host
Further Readings / Additional Ressources

Start with a self-assessment, good places to start are for example the book “The Four Agreements “
Look around examples for values

Great examples

Paypal – Practise detachment
Ebay – Humans are basically good
Google - Don’t do evil
Zappos your culture is your brand – Pursuit of happiness https://www.huffpost.com/entry/zappos-founder-tony-hsieh_1_b_783333

Every aspect of your company should correlate to your values. Embrace it not only in words but also in action. Michelle Tsing, Entrepreneur, Investor, Mentor, Podcast/Radio Host
Helpful Books (Affiliate Links)

The Four Agreements https://amzn.to/3B8B3bD
The Gift of Imperfection https://amzn.to/2WfTj3I
Daring Greatly https://amzn.to/2Wnie5h

The Entrepreneur Tools Playlist

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