Chase left Zipcar, the urban car-sharing service she founded in 2003. She’s now chief executive officer of ride-sharing startup GoLoco.
Her secret to success: “My dad was a diplomat and I grew up overseas. Almost every place we lived my mother would start some small cottage industry. Within two years, by the time we had left, she left behind a blossoming cottage industry that employed local people. What she was doing was things she was passionate about. It was an inspiration.”
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Secrets of Success: Robin Chase
May 13, 2008 by Rich | 1 Comment
In Advice, Profiles, Success
Reginald on May 13th, 2008 at 11:52 am
The fact that her mother created a business that would be maintained by local residents is considerably commendable.
Not to mention, this approach also increases the possibility of long-term sustainability.