In This Episode:
In this podcast episode, Anthony Soohoo, an entrepreneur with experience in both startups and Fortune 100 companies, shares his insights on the value of corporate skills for entrepreneurs and vice versa. He discusses the differences between startup and corporate work environments, emphasizing the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset in large organizations for innovation and nimbleness. Anthony also reflects on his board experiences and the role of entrepreneurs in governance. Anthony Soohoo discusses how corporate skills can benefit entrepreneurs, touching on empathy and understanding organizational dynamics. Anthony talks about his advisory roles, including his involvement with Spryker and AI Fund, and his upcoming participation in a case study discussion at his alma mater.
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A Glimpse of What You’ll Learn
How did growing up with immigrant parents shape Anthony's perspective on adapting to different environments and the value of hustling?
What were some major differences Anthony encountered when transitioning from running a startup to working in a Fortune 100 company, particularly in terms of scale and efficiency?
How does Anthony perceive the mindset differences between startups and large corporations, especially regarding decision-making and impact assessment?
What skills and qualities did Anthony develop as an entrepreneur that proved valuable in his role at Walmart and other large companies?
How can large corporations effectively incorporate entrepreneurial talent, and what organizational changes might be necessary to foster an entrepreneurial mindset?
What perspectives and values did Anthony bring to board roles and governance from his entrepreneurial background, and how did these contribute to strategic decision-making and resource allocation?
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Anthony Soohoo is an entrepreneurial leader who has led businesses from zero to billions. Over his career, Anthony has led some of the largest business and digital transformations across media, retail, and tech. As EVP at Walmart, he helped lead the company's omnichannel transformation as they merged their physical and digital businesses together. At CBS, Anthony launched the company's first over-the-top streaming service, catapulting CBS.com into the largest television network site in the industry in the late 2000s. He has served as a co-founder & CEO at Dotspotter, acquired by CBS and at Dot & Bo, now part of Alibaba. He is currently a board member at Spryker Systems, Venture Advisor with AI Fund, and an Entrepreneur-In-Residence at Harvard Business School.