e27 has been nurturing a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs since its inception. Our Contributor Programme offers a platform for sharing unique insights. As part of our ‘Contributor Spotlight’ series, we shine a spotlight on an outstanding contributor and dive into the vastness of their knowledge and expertise.
In this episode, we feature Jun Pham, a B2B marketeer currently working at Alano.ai. The platform was built for people like her who did not come from tech but wanted to break into it one step at a time.
Jun has a knack for translating complex ideas into something everyone can understand and maybe even enjoy. Her work lives at the intersection of creativity, curiosity, and a whole lot of “let’s figure it out.”
She describes herself as “an explorer who loves to play with words and live with unlimited creativity,” bringing both strategy and flair while thriving in the tech world.
In the sections below, she reflects on her journey, the lessons she’s learned, and what keeps her going.
How I got here
Starting my journey in a small B2B tech startup changed everything. It threw me into the fast-paced, high-energy world of innovation where I learned to love the chaos, curiosity, and creativity that come with building something from scratch.
Before this, I worked mostly with advertising agencies, and with more creative, aesthetic kinda concepts. Going in “all-tech” was never in my mind before, but I am grateful that I get to overcome my fear of this new aspect of my life.
If I had to explain my work to a kid
I help people understand complicated tech stuff in simple words, like explaining it to a 5-year-old, too. I started out as a total non-tech girlie, so I know how confusing it can be. Now, I break it down in a way that feels human and approachable, not robotic.
Lessons learned along the way
One of the biggest lessons I have learned is that tech is not actually hard. It just speaks a different language. Once you find your own way of “talking” to it, everything starts to click.
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What more people should notice
Work-life balance, especially in startups. We talk a lot about scaling fast, but not enough about sustaining well. Building systems that are efficient and human-centred should be part of every startup’s growth story.
Why I write
Creativity and curiosity are at the heart of it. e27 gave me the space to put my thoughts into words and explore tech from a more human angle.
My process starts with a spark: something I notice, question, or feel strongly about, and I just follow that curiosity until it turns into a story.
My advice for aspiring thought leaders
Write like you talk, then edit like you mean it. Clarity always beats complexity. The best communicators don’t try to sound smart—they make others feel understood.
What drives my curiosity
I’m curious about how fast we move through micro-trends–obsessing one day and forgetting the next. I’m fascinated by how this constant “refresh” shapes our culture, attention span, and sense of identity.
Influences that shaped me
Honestly, myself and the people around me. Every conversation, every experience leaves something behind. I see inspiration in the small things: how people think, talk, and create.
Take a look at Jun Pham’s articles here for more insights and perspectives on her expertise.
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