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A clean slate

Published: Sunday, 27 January 2013

After I finished high school, I felt so much relief.  I'd finally finished high school.  I'd completed the KUMON Mathematic programme, done the Japanese Language Proficiency Test 2, completed year 7 pianoforte exams, etc… and was the 2007 Cairns Young Citizen of the Year.  I'd done a lot of stuff, I'd completed a lot of stuff, and I was ready for a change and new adventures.

Given I was moving states to go to university, I ended all my commitments in Cairns, and began my Melbourne adventure with an entirely fresh slate.  It was such a liberating feeling to have all these experiences in me, but no commitments.

And that's what I think exiting a company is like.  You've done lots of stuff, had lots of experience, achieved what you've achieved.  Then it's time to exit, you try to complete everything as completely as you can, and then you're free.

And I think that's the feeling I have now.  I've completed being the CEO of Robogals.  I've completed my term as the Young Australian of the Year.  I've had a lot of experiences, and now it's time for a new adventure.

About Me

Marita ChengForbes named me a world's top 50 woman in tech & 30 Under 30. I founded Robogals and Aipoly and was Young Australian of the Year 2012. Currently working on robotics company Aubot. I'm the youngest Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and I give speeches around the world.

I tweet @maritacheng and I'm on Facebook.

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