9 to 5ish with theSkimm

9 to 5ish with theSkimm

Shan-Lyn Ma, founder and CEO of Zola: "I've always known that I would love to start my own company at some point."

Jul 4, 2018 · 32m

✨ AI Summary

Shan-Lyn Ma founded Zola to simplify wedding registries.
She overcame investor skepticism to build a successful company.
Emphasizes perseverance and team building in entrepreneurship.

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