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Clara Shih

Businesswoman

Born 1982

Biography

Clara Shih, born on January 11, 1982, is a prominent American technology executive and entrepreneur. She is best known as the co-founder and CEO of Hearsay Systems, a leading enterprise software company that helps financial services firms engage clients through social media. In 2009, Shih authored "The Facebook Era," a pivotal book that explores the transformative power of social media on business. Recognized for her innovative contributions, she was named one of Fortune’s “Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs” in 2011. Additionally, Shih has served on the boards of Starbucks and Conagra Brands, contributing her expertise in digital strategy and customer engagement.

About

Born January 1, 1982

Birthplace Hong Kong

Nationality American

Education Master of Business Administration

School Stanford University

Popular Quotes

"There is, in fact, nothing easy about being an entrepreneur"

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"The most important thing I've done at work has been to surround myself with amazing people who I trust and empower fully to do stuff better than I could"

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"Strong emotional connections between individuals, customers, and salespeople that trust each other will always be ten times more powerful than the most expensive ad campaign. That's the power social media makes possible"

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"Rather than wringing our hands about robots taking over the world, smart organizations will embrace strategic automation use cases. Strategic decisions will be based on how the technology will free up time to do the types of tasks that humans are uniquely positioned to perform"

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"As entrepreneurs, we must constantly dream and have the conviction and obsession to transform our dreams into reality—to create a future that never existed before"

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