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 McKiernonRainbow Capitalism: The Corporate Love Affair with Pride MonthJune is a happy time. The sun is shining, birds are singing, and, most importantly, all the major corporations have slapped a rainbow on…2h ago2h ago
Leigh McKiernonThe LinkedIn Lynch Mob: When Did Free Speech Become So Last Season?Picture this: you wake up, pour yourself a coffee, and sit down to scroll through LinkedIn. It’s the digital utopia of career advancement…2d ago2d ago
Leigh McKiernonWelcome to Indonesia: The Land of Opportunity (and Women)As an executive search consultant based in Indonesia, I’ve had my fair share of curious conversations. It’s a fascinating job, really…3d ago3d ago
Leigh McKiernoninStartup StashThe Corporate Circus — Are You Mad Enough to Join?Imagine a world where you have to be mentally ill to survive in the corporate jungle. No, really, hear me out. Gone are the days when…5d ago5d ago
Leigh McKiernonMen Must Be Leaders But Women Can Be Bosses?So, here we are, on the cutting edge of corporate evolution, where every Tom, Dick, and Harriet is pontificating about leadership on…6d ago6d ago