Brave Dream-Chasing Asian Women: Pioneers in the Web3 Field

In the challenging and opportunity-filled sector of Web3, a Chinese female entrepreneur has carved out her own space with courage, wisdom, and perseverance. She is a serial entrepreneur and a steadfast advocate for the Web3 industry, and her story of struggle is sure to inspire more women to bravely pursue their dreams.

Constantly Challenging Self as a Serial Entrepreneur

The entrepreneurial story of this female entrepreneur began during her university years. While her classmates were still enjoying campus life, she was already interning at major companies, accumulating valuable industry experience. As she said: "I knew early on what I wanted and was willing to give 100% effort for it."

After graduating, she went to the United States to engage in international trade, and through hard work and intelligence, she earned her first pot of gold in life. However, she was not satisfied with this. As a "serial entrepreneur" who enjoys exploring new things, her story is just beginning.

During the global economic crisis of 2008-2009, while many were plunged into panic, she keenly seized new opportunities and resolutely stepped into the investment field. This decision not only changed the trajectory of her life but also laid the groundwork for her future entrepreneurial journey.

In 2017, the wave of blockchain swept in. Through a friend's introduction, she was introduced to Bitcoin. Deeply attracted by the potential of this emerging technology, she began to study blockchain white papers in depth and learn about the Ethereum ecosystem. After careful consideration, she firmly believed that the blockchain and Web3 industry had great development potential, so she decisively went All In and established a fund specifically for investing in digital assets.

Perhaps it is true that "opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared." During the investment process, she came into contact with and deeply researched many cryptocurrency exchanges, accumulating a wealth of knowledge and experience. Later, during an opportunity to explore the market in Latin America, she saw the development opportunities for crypto finance in the region, which marked the beginning of a new entrepreneurial journey.

From international trade to the investment sector, and then to her firm commitment to the Web3 industry, each of her transformations seems bold yet highlights her personality trait of continuously challenging herself.

When asked why she likes to constantly challenge herself and defines herself as a "serial entrepreneur," she naturally replied, "Perhaps it's in my nature; I have a natural inclination to explore new possibilities."

Perhaps influenced by her family environment, she has been curious about the business world since childhood. During summer vacations in elementary school, she tried to do some small trades and experienced the logic of buying low and selling high early on. She smiled and said: "I hope to not only go from 0 to 1, but also to continuously challenge myself, break boundaries, and achieve from 1 to 10000."

The Rise of New Startup Projects: Adhering to Compliance and Diversified Team Management

Her new startup project is like an adventure full of surprises and challenges, with both accidental sparks and inevitable perseverance.

During a journey to Latin America to investigate the market and find investable projects, she unexpectedly discovered a huge opportunity. In this vibrant yet somewhat complex land, she keenly observed that the Latin American market is facing issues such as inflation, currency instability, and a large population without bank accounts, making it very difficult to obtain fiat currencies like the US dollar. The decentralized nature and convenient transactions of digital currencies can precisely provide solutions to these problems. She instantly realized the infinite possibilities that this market holds and decided to embark on a new entrepreneurial journey here.

Therefore, she decisively plunged into the Latin American market and established a compliant digital currency platform. This platform not only encompasses digital currency trading but also extends to various application scenarios such as payments, serving both B-end and C-end customers, dedicated to bringing more convenient and efficient financial solutions to the local market.

This project became her bold attempt in the Web3 field. She said with great anticipation: "Our vision has never changed, which is to promote the popularization and application of blockchain technology, to truly integrate it into mainstream society, and to create broader value."

"Compliance operation" is the basic requirement she set for the project from the very beginning. However, making digital currency-related businesses compliant in Latin America is almost an untried endeavor. Regulatory agencies know very little about such emerging businesses and are unsure how to regulate them.

The more difficult part is that the process of obtaining a license is long and arduous. From preparing documents to communicating with regulators, each step requires a significant amount of time and effort. During this process, issues such as financial pressure and team management also arise one after another. Many companies choose to give up when faced with these difficulties, but she did not. With her firm belief and tenacious willpower, she led her team to persevere. After three years of hard work, they finally obtained the first compliant operating license for digital currency in Mexico.

"Perseverance is the key to our success," she summarized. "In this process, I not only learned how to communicate with people from different cultural backgrounds, but also honed my ability to stay focused and move forward amidst challenges and uncertainties."

The team members of the project come from different countries and cultural backgrounds, including Mexicans, Americans, Chinese, Argentinians, Brazilians, and others. Leading such a diverse team is another important challenge she faces.

"First is respect, respecting the culture and customs of each country." She said, "We cannot manage everyone with a single model, but should adapt to local conditions, understand the thinking patterns in different cultural contexts, and establish a foundation of mutual trust and cooperation."

At the same time, she also emphasizes selecting talents that align with the company's philosophy. During the recruitment process, she conducts multiple rounds of interviews and tests, assessing not only the candidates' professional abilities but also their learning capacity, teamwork skills, tolerance for different cultures, and whether they agree with the company's values. She hopes that team members can be proactive, continuously learn, and grow together with the company. Under her leadership, although the team is small in number, each member is exceptional, capable of working independently while also collaborating closely to drive the company's growth and innovation.

Currently, her project is focused on applying digital currency and blockchain technology to the field of cross-border payments. "We see the huge potential of digital currency in cross-border payments, as it can effectively address many pain points of traditional payment methods," she said. "Our goal is to provide businesses with efficient and low-cost cross-border payment solutions."

The project is currently mainly focused on B-end clients. She believes that there is a huge demand for digital currency in the B-end market. In Latin America, companies have mainly relied on SWIFT for cross-border payments in the past, but this method not only takes 5-7 days to process but also incurs fees of up to 2%-3%, leaving companies with no better options. Her project, relying on a professional team and compliant operations, offers a more efficient and cost-effective solution, with funds typically arriving within minutes to tens of minutes, and transaction costs below 1%.

At the same time, the project is also continuously expanding the C-end market. For Latin American immigrants in the United States, cross-border remittances used to rely mainly on traditional channels, which not only had high fees and slow speeds but also required operations at physical outlets. Now, they can complete transfers at a lower cost and faster speed through this platform. In addition, by serving B-end clients, the B2B2C model indirectly reaches more C-end users, allowing more people to enjoy more efficient and inclusive cross-border payment services, making the application of digital currency truly integrate into everyday financial scenarios.

"Her" Power Awakens: Leading a New Journey for Women Entrepreneurs

As a female leader who has achieved certain results in the Web3 industry, she has a deep understanding of the role of women in this field. "It’s amazing to see more and more women joining this industry!" she said excitedly, "Although this industry is still male-dominated, the proportion of women is gradually increasing, which gives me hope."

She believes that women starting businesses in the Web3 industry are like walking on a rugged mountain path, with beautiful scenery as well as difficult challenges. "Women are usually more resilient than men and better at handling pressure," she said. "We don’t easily say give up; even if the road ahead is fraught with thorns, we will find ways to persevere." She also mentioned that women have a relatively strong sense of risk awareness and are not likely to take risks easily. "This somewhat protects us from major risk losses, but it may also lead to us missing out on some opportunities," she lamented.

Women may face more difficulties in obtaining investment and resources. She recalled that at some high-end industry events, she was often one of the few women present, and sometimes even encountered scrutiny from others through a biased lens. "People often judge my abilities based on my appearance and gender, while ignoring my professional qualifications and achievements." She paused, but then firmly said, "But I believe women should not shrink back because of this; instead, they should work even harder to prove themselves."

When talking about female role models, she pondered for a long time. She believes that a true role model is not just someone who has succeeded in business, but more importantly, someone who can have a profound impact on society and the future of humanity, and inspire others on a spiritual level. "In fact, there are many outstanding female role models in this world, and everyone has something worth learning from. For me, the key is not gender, but the wisdom, courage, and influence they display," she said.

She firmly believes that outstanding female leaders share some common traits, such as resilience, ambition, and knowledge. "These traits enable us to persevere in the face of difficulties, set higher goals, and solve problems with knowledge," she said. "But everyone has their own unique experiences and personalities, and these experiences and personalities ultimately shape our unique selves."

For young women who want to enter the Web3 industry, she has many suggestions. She emphasizes that first, it is important to clarify one's goals and understand what kind of person one wants to become. Before entering this industry, one should conduct in-depth research and understanding of the industry and formulate a clear career plan. She also reminds young women to be cautious when choosing job and internship opportunities. When submitting resumes, they should consider whether the job can enhance their skills and whether it aligns with their career plans.

She is confident about the future of women's power. "I believe that as more and more women join this industry, the power of women will be seen by more people," she said. "Not only can we succeed in this industry, but we can also bring unique perspectives and value to the industry."

Her story is a brilliant bloom of women in the Web3 industry and a powerful interpretation of "her" strength.