Tim ChongAct like an Owner: a Yonder PrincipleMost company values or principles are generic or obvious that they actually don’t help people do what they’re meant to do, help people…Aug 131Aug 131
Tim ChongZooming in and Zooming out — Don’t miss the forest for the trees; but don’t miss the spark of a…Micromanagement is bad.Jun 30Jun 30
Tim ChongManagement is amongst the noblest of professions“I used to think that if you cared for other people, you need to study sociology or something like it. But….I [have] concluded, if you want…Apr 7Apr 7
Tim ChongRunning a marathon; not a sprint — how I try to work sustainably as a founder“How do we help you find a sustainable 55–60 hour work week? Not 40. Not 70.”Mar 16Mar 16
Tim ChongOur talent philosophy at Yonder: Why size doesn’t matter, it’s about who.Every time I meet people at start-up events, I inevitably get asked, “So…how big’s Yonder? How big is your team?” It’s a subtle question…May 15, 2022May 15, 2022
Tim ChongLessons on international expansion: 4 things I learnt about finding new product market fit.In July 2000, Starbucks, the famous American coffee chain founded in Seattle that had resounding success across America, entered the…Apr 13, 20201Apr 13, 20201
Tim Chong3 lessons from Mr. Worldwide on international expansion for start-ups.In August 2016, Uber sold the Uber China business to Didi Chuxing for a reported $35 billion. And in less than two years, March 2018, Uber…Mar 8, 2020Mar 8, 2020