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What Allen Lau learned from Wattpad’s $754-million acquisition

Co-founder shares M&A insights ahead of TechExit appearance on October 25. Allen Lau, co-founder and former CEO of Wattpad, has had first-hand M&A experience…

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KB Nam officially named president of Wattpad following recent leadership change

KB Nam was hired as interim president following two previous leadership departures. Wattpad has officially named KB Nam as its president after serving in…

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Wattpad president Jeanne Lam resigns months after being tapped to lead company
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Wattpad president Jeanne Lam resigns months after being tapped to lead company

Naver Webtoon’s KB Nam has been appointed interim president. Online self-publishing platform provider Wattpad has announced that its president Jeanne Lam will be departing…

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R|T: The Retail Times – Shein’s value dips, Lightspeed taps Google alum

Plus: Amazon freezes corporate hiring in retail business. The Retail Times is a weekly newsletter covering retail tech news from Canada and around the…

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Wattpad’s new leader is focused on creator value
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Wattpad’s new leader is focused on creator value

Wattpad President Jeanne Lam wants to help creators “become the next big hit.” When Jeanne Lam joined Wattpad in 2015, she took charge of…

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