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In This Episode, You’ll Hear About:

• [03:10] The heartwarming story of Ming - from her childhood in another land to moving to the land of opportunity.
• [14:39] Ming's transformative time at Harvard and how she's built a career she's truly proud of.
• [24:25] Hear about the moment Ming decided to ditch the corporate world and embark on her own entrepreneurial adventure.
• [32:10] She unpacks the approach that makes PROVEN so special, and the hurdles she had to overcome along the way.
• [40:15] Ming shares insightful tidbits about her fundraising experiences and a behind-the-scenes take on Shark Tank.
• [50:23] The impact that being on television had on her business, and PROVEN's exciting investment opportunities.
• [56:55] A sneak peek into what the future holds for her, and some invaluable advice to all budding entrepreneurs.

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Quotes:

“We do stand on the shoulders of giants because the system was set up to allow immigrant kids to have a chance.”

“I do not know if would I have had these accomplishments happen if I was in China than in the [United States].” 

“I am a third-generation entrepreneur, and I get to do it in America, which is wonderful.”

“[Past work] experiences really ignited in me a wanderlust for the world and seeing the world while working.” 

“It was in my job as a private equity investor that inspired me to start PROVEN.”

“Before [a] company is successful is not the time to make a statement. When we want to make a statement is when we have an established, successful company.” 

“[Shark Tank] was so much work for so long, and we were very lucky to eventually air on Shark Tank, but between [starting the process] and filming was almost two years.” 

“We created a crowdfunding campaign so that many of [our customers] are able to take part in what they have helped to build.”

“We have gotten millions of dollars in investments from just our customers and community alone, and we are so grateful to them.”

“Even with all the [success], I am still at a stage where I [feel like] I have no idea what I am doing at any given time.” 

“There is a time and place to do certain things”

“Make a statement for maximum impact”