Aconic Podcast Trailer

09/10/24 • 1 min

Aconic

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President of SF 49ers, Paraag Marathe, Hosted by Soon Yu

Ready for an inside look at the world of professional football through the eyes of a groundbreaking leader? On the premiere episode of the AconicTM Podcast, we sit down with Paraag Marathe, the trailblazing President of the San Francisco 49ers Enterprises, who is shaking up the NFL. From his humble beginnings working in his family’s pizza shop to navigating the high-stakes world of football operations, Paraag’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Tune in to hear about his battle against stereotypes, the personal struggles that shaped his success, and why he believes that true fulfillment goes beyond career accolades.

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CEO of OpenTable, Debby Soo, Hosted by Soon Yu

In this episode of The Aconic Podcast, host Soon Yu engages in an inspiring conversation with Debby Soo, the CEO of OpenTable. Debby delves into her remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Daly City to breaking stereotypes in the corporate world. She shares her candid experiences of overcoming cultural stigmas, trailblazing through various professional roles, and mastering the art of adapting to different environments. Debby also opens up for the first time about her personal challenges and how she emerged stronger. Her story is a testament to resilience, lifelong learning, and the power of embracing one’s cultural heritage. Don’t miss this insightful episode packed with wisdom and life lessons.

0:06 - Introduction

3:07 - Debby shares her family growing up in a humble way

5:30 - Sharing more about her father and coming to the US

8:57 - Debby's parents imparted their values to her.

11:22 - How her childhood impacted how she parents now?

13:20 - The expectations and demands on Asian children.

15:43 - How experiences at school affected Debby?

24:51 - Becoming more comfortable in her own skin.

28:57 - Debby shares her journey in getting to the C suite role.

37:47 - Debby's rock bottom moment

42:09 - There is value in all of our experiences- whether good or bad.