Ep 301 - The Hustle Behind Ruralnet

EPISODE INTRODUCTION

Maria Sugcang is the visionary founder of Remotify, a startup dedicated to making remote work and building remote teams simpler, more secure, and sustainable for international businesses and local talent. With a career spanning over 18 years, Maria has held various roles within the BPO industry, where she gained invaluable experience leading global teams and driving service innovation. Her journey in the industry has equipped her with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within remote work, inspiring her to establish Remotify. This female-founded, woman-led record company aims to revolutionize outsourcing to the Philippines for startups and mid-market businesses worldwide.

Episode Timeline: 

[00:06:29] - Remote work benefits and challenges.

[00:11:33] - Overcoming financial struggles and sacrifice.

[00:17:26] - Life lessons from humble beginnings.

[00:27:26] - Financial opportunities and growth.

[00:36:04] - Insider trading on Wall Street.

[00:40:19] - Leadership and mentorship journey.

[00:45:06] - Leadership evolution and challenges.

[00:49:31] - Observing great leaders in action.

[01:01:57] - Creating meaningful human experiences.

[01:17:26] - Challenges of tech startups.

[01:23:34] - Growth plans and market capture.

[01:26:46] - Balancing work and motherhood.

"Titles don't mean shit, right? You have to have an evolution of and multiple levels up within yourself as a leader because there's a lot of things as you expand your responsibilities."

Links: 

Maria Sugcang (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariacharissesucgang/

Remotifyph (Website): https://remotify.ph/

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