Hyphen Nation with Dave Lu
Hyphen Nation with Dave Lu
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Dave Lu, Silicon Valley tech veteran, startup founder, investor, activist, and Emmy Award-winning producer, is launching an all-new podcast, Hyphen Nation with Dave Lu. He will be talking to influential leaders in the Asian American community and beyond. His intimate conversations will dive into their journeys and explore how they got to where they are today, including all of the challenges and triumphs. The hope is that these episodes will be a form of mentorship and inspire others to write their own stories.
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The podcast focuses on topics such as personal journeys, cultural identity, mentorship, and the nuances of leadership, with episodes highlighting discussions on executive coaching, resilience in career challenges, and the balance of corporate dynamics and family life.
Dave Lu, Silicon Valley tech veteran, startup founder, investor, activist, and Emmy Award-winning producer, talks to influential leaders in the Asian American community and beyond. His intimate conversations will dive into their journeys and explore how they got to where they are today, including all of the challenges and triumphs. The hope is that these episodes will be a form of mentorship and inspire others to write their own stories.
What does it take to lead marketing for one of the most iconic luxury brands in the world?
In this episode of Hyphen Nation, Dave sits down with Melody Lee, Chief Marketing Officer of Mercedes-Benz USA, to explore her unconventional journey from a $12-an-hour public relations internship to the C-suite.
Melody shares how she built her career across public relations, automotive, beauty, design, and luxury—learning to embrace reinvention rather than follow a predetermined path. She discusses the responsibility of stewarding a 140-year-old brand, how Mercedes-Benz is evolving for a new generation of consumers, and why great marketing must drive the growth of the entire business, not simply generate attention.
They also talk about navigating corporate America as an Asian American woman, developing the confidence to claim your seat at the table, leading without pretending to have every answer, and the mentors, sponsors, and teams behind every successful career.
This is a conversation about ambition, identity, resilience, and the courage to take the opportunities you may not initially feel ready for.
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