PinnedLeigh McKiernonAnother Foreigner Learns the Hard Way: Welcome to IndonesiaIndonesia — the land of stunning beaches, delectable food, and bureaucratic labyrinths that would make even Kafka shudder. Every week, it…Jun 18Jun 18
PinnedLeigh McKiernoninStartup StashHow to Sell Your Startup and Still Keep Your Soul (Just Kidding, the Soul is Part of the Deal)Once upon a time, not in an enchanted forest or a kingdom far, far away, but in the bustling hubs of Southeast Asia — Singapore’s…Sep 14, 20231Sep 14, 20231
PinnedLeigh McKiernoninStartup StashWhen “Rocket-Ship Growth” Means Strapping Yourself to a Firework: A Founder’s TaleGet ready to take a sip of reality with that bubble tea in hand! Today, we delve deep into the tumultuous, thrilling, and at times…Aug 16, 20231Aug 16, 20231
PinnedLeigh McKiernonSoutheast Asia’s Silicon Valley Sweepstakes: Who’s Next?Reports are sweeping in from every corner of the planet, faster than a typhoon riding the tailwind of a tropical storm. From the verdant…May 17, 2023May 17, 2023
PinnedLeigh McKiernonThe Startup Circus: A World of Cash Jugglers, Rookie Ringleaders, and Angel InvestorsWelcome, to the mystifying parallel universe of tech startups in Indonesia, where cash burns with the ferocity of a forest fire in…Apr 12, 2023Apr 12, 2023
Leigh McKiernonThe LinkedIn Echo Chamber of Leadership WisdomLinkedIn stands tall as the Walmart of inspirational platitudes. Every aisle is packed with off-brand leadership tips, each one more…Jul 26Jul 26
Leigh McKiernonThe Glamorous Expat Life — Or So They SayThe life of an expat-glamorous, adventurous, and, let’s not forget, perpetually Instagrammable. Your social media feed is now a…Jul 24Jul 24
Leigh McKiernonWelcome to the Inaugural Victimhood Olympics!Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Victimhood Olympics! This groundbreaking spectacle transcends traditional sports, bringing together…Jul 24Jul 24
Leigh McKiernonWhen Diversity Hiring Gets A President ShotFormer President Donald Trump was shot over the previous weekend at a rally in Pennsylvania. As the news reverberated across the world, a…Jul 22Jul 22
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