<description> &lt;p&gt;On this episode of the Aconic Podcast with Soon Yu, we speak with Deb Liu, CEO of Ancestry, a senior executive in Silicon Valley. Deb shares her story of overcoming the challenges she faced as an Asian-American woman, reflecting on her upbringing in South Carolina and the discrimination she encountered. She delves into her mission of being a creator, connector, and problem solver. Highlighting her professional milestones, including founding Women in Product, Deb discusses her evolution from 'version 1.0' to 'version 2.0'. She emphasizes the importance of interpersonal skills, adaptability, and continuous learning in achieving long-term success. We also touch on the significance of mentorship, personal growth, and finding fulfillment in the present moment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;01:13 Overcoming Challenges and Breaking Barriers&lt;br /&gt;03:39 Personal Mission and Faith&lt;br /&gt;06:05 Growing Up Asian&lt;br /&gt;09:58 The Power of Adaptation and Growth&lt;br /&gt;13:49 Learning Interpersonal Skills&lt;br /&gt;17:28 Embracing Extroversion at Work&lt;br /&gt;20:40 The Power of a Learning Mindset&lt;br /&gt;23:42 Finding New Motivations&lt;br /&gt;25:09 The Importance of Mentorship&lt;br /&gt;28:00 Learning to Love Yourself&lt;br /&gt;33:23 Turning Setbacks into Opportunities&lt;br /&gt;37:22 Embracing the Present&lt;/p&gt; </description>

Aconic

TAAF, Gold House, Stanford GSB Asian Alumni Chapter Founders

CEO of Ancestry, Deb Liu

OCT 23, 202439 MIN
Aconic

CEO of Ancestry, Deb Liu

OCT 23, 202439 MIN

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<p>On this episode of the Aconic Podcast with Soon Yu, we speak with Deb Liu, CEO of Ancestry, a senior executive in Silicon Valley. Deb shares her story of overcoming the challenges she faced as an Asian-American woman, reflecting on her upbringing in South Carolina and the discrimination she encountered. She delves into her mission of being a creator, connector, and problem solver. Highlighting her professional milestones, including founding Women in Product, Deb discusses her evolution from 'version 1.0' to 'version 2.0'. She emphasizes the importance of interpersonal skills, adaptability, and continuous learning in achieving long-term success. We also touch on the significance of mentorship, personal growth, and finding fulfillment in the present moment.<br /><br />01:13 Overcoming Challenges and Breaking Barriers<br />03:39 Personal Mission and Faith<br />06:05 Growing Up Asian<br />09:58 The Power of Adaptation and Growth<br />13:49 Learning Interpersonal Skills<br />17:28 Embracing Extroversion at Work<br />20:40 The Power of a Learning Mindset<br />23:42 Finding New Motivations<br />25:09 The Importance of Mentorship<br />28:00 Learning to Love Yourself<br />33:23 Turning Setbacks into Opportunities<br />37:22 Embracing the Present</p>