Women entrepreneurs: Tales from the coalface
Women remain underrepresented in start-up ecosystems across Asia, but for those who have taken the plunge, there is potential to make a social impact that transcends their respective target markets
CHINA – SAMANTHA DU, ZAI LAB In 2011, Samantha Du was ready to retire. She had spent seven years with Pfizer in the US, moving through research and product development roles before becoming global...
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