The Journey of Chinese Female Entrepreneurs in Web3: From Serial Entrepreneurship to Cross-Border Payment Leaders

The Struggles of Chinese Female Entrepreneurs in the Web3 Field

In the Web3 industry, there is a Chinese female entrepreneur who has carved out her own niche in this field filled with challenges and opportunities through courage, wisdom, and perseverance. She is a serial entrepreneur and a staunch advocate of the Web3 industry; her experience is a remarkable story of struggle that can inspire more women to bravely pursue their dreams.

A serial entrepreneur who constantly challenges themselves

The entrepreneur's story began during her university years. While her classmates were still enjoying campus life, she was already interning at major companies, gaining valuable industry experience. As she said: "I knew what I wanted very early on and was willing to put in 100% effort for it."

After graduation, she went to the United States to engage in international trade, earning her first pot of gold in life through hard work and intelligence. However, she was not satisfied with this. She defined herself as a "serial entrepreneur" who loves to explore new things, and this curiosity led her to a broader stage.

During the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, when many people fell into panic, she keenly captured new opportunities and resolutely stepped into the investment field. This decision not only changed her life trajectory 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 and was deeply attracted by the potential of this emerging technology. She began to delve into blockchain white papers and learned about the Ethereum ecosystem. After thorough consideration, she firmly believed that the blockchain and Web3 industry had immense growth potential, so she decisively devoted herself wholeheartedly and established a fund dedicated to investing in digital assets.

As the saying goes, "Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared." During her investment process, she came into contact with and deeply studied many cryptocurrency exchanges, accumulating rich knowledge and experience. Later, during a market research trip to Latin America, she saw the development opportunities for crypto finance in the region, which opened the door to a new entrepreneurial journey.

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

When asked why she enjoys constantly challenging herself and defines herself as a "serial entrepreneur," she naturally replied: "Perhaps it is due to my personality; I am innately drawn to exploring new possibilities."

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

The Rise of Startups: Adhering to Compliance and Managing Diverse Teams

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

During a journey to Latin America to investigate the market and search for investment projects, she unexpectedly discovered a huge opportunity. The Latin American market is facing inflation, currency instability, and a large population without bank accounts, making it very difficult to obtain fiat currencies such as the dollar. However, the characteristics of digital currencies, such as decentralization and convenient transactions, can precisely solve these problems. She immediately realized the limitless possibilities hidden in this market and decided to embark on a new entrepreneurial journey here.

Therefore, she devoted herself to the Latin American market without hesitation and established a compliant digital currency platform. This platform not only covers digital currency trading but also extends to various application scenarios such as payments, serving both B-end and C-end customers, and is committed to bringing more convenient and efficient financial solutions to the local market.

"Compliance operation" is the basic requirement she set for the company from the very beginning. However, making cryptocurrency-related businesses compliant in Latin America is almost an unattempted endeavor. Regulatory agencies know very little about this emerging business and are unsure how to regulate it.

The process of obtaining a license is long and arduous. From preparing the materials to communicating with regulatory agencies, each step requires a considerable amount of time and effort. During this process, issues such as financial pressure and team management also arise. Many companies choose to give up in the face of these difficulties, but she did not. With unwavering faith and tenacious perseverance, she led her team to persist. After three years of hard work, they finally received the first compliant operating license for digital currency in Mexico.

"Perseverance is the key to our success," she concluded, "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."

Her team members come from different countries and cultural backgrounds, including Mexicans, Americans, Chinese, Argentinians, Brazilians, and more. Leading such a diverse team is another important challenge she faces.

"First is respect, respect for the culture and customs of each country." She said, "We cannot manage everyone with one model, but should adapt to local conditions, understand the thinking patterns within different cultural backgrounds, and establish a foundation of mutual trust and collaboration."

At the same time, she also focuses on 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 skills but also their learning ability, teamwork skills, tolerance for different cultures, and whether they resonate with the company's values. She hopes that team members can all be proactive, continuously learn, and grow together with the company. Under her leadership, although the team is small in number, each member is outstanding, capable of working independently while also collaborating closely to drive the company's growth and innovation.

Currently, her company is focused on applying digital currency and blockchain technology in the field of cross-border payments. "We see the tremendous 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 company is currently 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 traditionally relied on SWIFT for cross-border payments, but this method not only takes 5-7 days to settle, but the fees usually reach 2%-3%, leaving companies with no better options. Their company, relying on a professional team and compliant operations, provides a more efficient and cost-effective solution, with funds typically arriving in a few minutes to several tens of minutes, and transaction costs below 1%.

At the same time, the company is continuously expanding its C-end market. For Latin American immigrants in the United States, the past cross-border remittances mainly relied on traditional channels, which not only had high fees and slow speeds but also required operations at physical outlets. Now, they can complete transfers through this platform at a lower cost and faster speed. In addition, the company serves B-end customers, indirectly reaching more C-end users through a B2B2C model, 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 Women Entrepreneurs on a New Journey

As a female leader who has achieved a certain level of success 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 road, with both beautiful scenery and difficult challenges. "Women are often more resilient than men and better able to handle pressure," she said. "We don't easily say give up, even if the road ahead is filled with thorns, we will find ways to persevere." She also mentioned that women have a relatively strong risk awareness and are less likely to take risks. "This, to some extent, protects us from significant losses due to major risks, but it may also cause us to miss some opportunities," she lamented.

Women may face more difficulties in obtaining investment and resources. She recalled that at some high-end industry events, she often found herself as one of the few women, and sometimes even faced scrutiny from others who viewed her through colored lenses. "People often judge my abilities based on my appearance and gender, while neglecting my professional competence and achievements." She paused for a moment but then firmly said, "But I believe that women should not shrink back because of this; instead, we should work even harder to prove ourselves."

When talking about female role models, she thought for a long time. She believes that a true role model is not just someone who has achieved success 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 each person has something worth learning from. For me, the key is not their gender, but the wisdom, courage, and influence they demonstrate," she said.

She firmly believes that outstanding female leaders share certain 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, which ultimately shape our distinct selves."

For young women who want to enter the Web3 industry, she has many pieces of advice. She emphasizes that first, they need to think clearly about their goals and define what kind of person they want to become. Before entering this industry, they should conduct in-depth understanding and research about it, and make a clear career plan. She also reminds young women to be cautious in choosing job and internship opportunities. When submitting resumes, they should consider whether the job can enhance their abilities 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. "We can not only succeed in this industry but also bring unique perspectives and value to it."

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

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BearMarketLightningvip
· 9h ago
Goodness, these days everyone is washing their dream buffs.
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LiquidityHuntervip
· 9h ago
It probably relies on tenfold coins to Be Played for Suckers.
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liquidation_watchervip
· 9h ago
It's okay, having this experience domestically is just that.
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MetaverseLandlordvip
· 9h ago
Sisters, this is what true dedication to work is about, bull.
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HashBardvip
· 9h ago
another asian girlboss narrative... seen this arc too many times tbh
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digital_archaeologistvip
· 9h ago
Another inspirational myth in the women's circle, making money without losing the show effect.
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