In this video, the host interviews Tracy Young, co-founder of PlanGrid, discussing her family's immigrant background as refugees from the Vietnam War. Tracy shares her parents' journey to the United States and their hard work in Silicon Valley, which inspired her to become an entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of immigrant contributions to the U.S. economy and challenges the xenophobic sentiment. Tracy's story reflects the resilience and determination of immigrants and serves as a testament to the American dream.
1. Tracy Young is the co-founder of PlanGrid, which sold to Autodesk for $875 million.
2. Tracy's parents are refugees of the Vietnam War, escaping the country due to the war's ravages.
3. Tracy's family arrived in the United States on a small fishing boat, facing desperate circumstances.
4. They were dumped in a refugee camp in Kuala Lumpur before being sponsored by a Lutheran priest in San Bruno, California.
5. Tracy's parents worked multiple jobs, eventually saving enough money to start their own restaurant distribution business.
6. ABC Wholesale, their business, provided for Tracy and her siblings, sending all three of them to college.
7. Tracy emphasizes the hard work and sacrifices of her parents, stating that her challenges as a founder pale in comparison.
8. Being a child of immigrants gives founders like Tracy a unique grit and strength.
9. Tracy highlights the xenophobia and anti-immigrant sentiments prevalent, expressing the importance of immigrants in contributing to the economy.
10. Tracy reflects on her journey and the stereotypes she faced as an Asian woman in Silicon Valley.
11. Tracy acknowledges the role of representation, unconscious bias, and societal expectations in shaping her perception of leadership.
12. Tracy emphasizes the importance of love, community support, and the capacity for infinite love in overcoming challenges.
13. Tracy expresses gratitude for the opportunities in America and advocates for a continuation of welcoming immigrants.
14. The text concludes by promoting Tracy's social media profiles and newsletter, "predictablegrowth."