I was poached by a startup but had to sell my business of 14 years to join. I don't regret my decision.

Samantha Shih started a custom clothing company in 2008 and ran it for 14 years before selling it to take a C-suite roll at a startup.

By: Business Insider

Dec 19 2024
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I was poached by a startup but had to sell my business of 14 years to join. I don't regret my decision.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Samantha Shih, a 43-year-old chief brand officer from Boston. It's been edited for length and clarity.
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I was poached by a startup but had to sell my business of 14 years to join. I don't regret my decision.

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