Paul is a culture-driven CFO who spent 25+ years helping grow top-tier consumer brands, including Stitch Fix, Method, Peet’s, and Gap. Paul took Stitch Fix public in 2017. At Method, he helped to build its LEED Platinum soap factory and lead the company’s sale to SC Johnson. Prior to his retirement, he was CFO of Bellwether Coffee, a mission-based tech start-up in Berkeley.
Paul is avid about fitness and aspires to help others take care of their physical and mental health. He is a 14-time marathoner, board member and youth coach for Running for a Better Oakland, and investor in a strength-training gym. A former book editor, Paul blogs about running, leadership, and Asian identity on Medium.
Paul has a BA and MBA from Stanford University. Active in the school’s alumni community, he serves as co-chair of the business school’s Asian Circles program.
Effective communication skills are vital to advancing your career. Knowing your audience and speaking with intention will help you deliver results, increase your influence, and inspire others. This session covers two important types of communication: presenting in a high-stakes situation and giving and receiving constructive feedback. You’ll get hands-on practice during the session and leave with frameworks and tips to use immediately on the job.