5 Questions with ShopBack co-founder Lai Shanru
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Benjamin Cher
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FROM being an avid online shopper to actually co-founding a startup in the e-commerce realm, ShopBack co-founder Lai Shanru is one of a few that has made her interests her full-time job.
But it wasn’t always this way, with Lai starting out in banking, a profession very different from e-commerce. It took a job opening at Zalora for her to pursue her passion, and carry that experience into running ShopBack.
In this month’s 5 Questions, Lai shares what made her take the leap from banking, the best advice she’s received, and how she handled a “somewhat terrifying” experience as a young manager.
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