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Jenny Poon

#476: How to Build Community and Collaboration Through the Stories You Tell

#476: How to Build Community and Collaboration Through the Stories You Tell

Have you ever started a business?

Or maybe you were responsible for launching a new initiative or enterprise within a large organization.

Either way, you probably hit one roadblock after another.

You filled your tanks with the passion to make the endeavor successful.

But the universe had different plans for you. And it just seemed like it delighted in punching you in the nose at every turn.

Sounds like the life of an entrepreneur, huh?

Today you will hear from someone I believe is an entrepreneurial phenom, Jenny Poon.

Like a jiu-jitsu black belt, Jenny grappled with every setback and turned that energy to her favor not just helping her start-ups, but countless other small businesses.

I think you’ll be as enamored with her business-building spirit as I am.

Jenny is a serial entrepreneur and founder of HUUB, a tech company revolutionizing small business support, and CO+HOOTS, Arizona’s leading coworking space.

As a daughter of Vietnamese refugees, she champions safer entrepreneurial ecosystems for women and people of color.

Jenny’s ventures have created thousands of jobs and empowered countless entrepreneurs. She also serves on the National Women’s Business Council, advising on key issues for women business owners.

Takeaways:

  1. Supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs is crucial for economic growth and community development.
  2. Storytelling is a powerful tool for creating impact and connecting with others.
  3. Technology can bridge the gap and provide resources to underrepresented communities.
  4. Collaboration between local municipalities and small businesses is essential for effective resource deployment.
  5. Investing in small businesses can lead to job creation and economic growth.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Congratulations
03:16 Jenny’s Background and the Founding of Cahoots
06:59 Challenges Faced by Immigrant Entrepreneurs
08:56 The Power of Storytelling in Creating Impact
13:12 Challenges in Government Resource Deployment
18:02 Coaxing and Teaching Members to Share Their Stories
21:23 Jenny’s Personal Story of Overcoming Challenges
31:05 The Transformative Power of Small Investments
35:43 Expanding Hub Nationwide
39:13 How to Learn More About Hub

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