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Feb 2025
23m 28s

From Startup to Global Leader: 35 Years ...

SHI
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What if the company you worked for went bankrupt overnight—only for a bold new leader to step in and turn it into a multi-billion-dollar powerhouse?  

That’s exactly what happened to SHI’s first employee, Melissa Graham.  

In this special episode of Innovation Heroes, we’re celebrating the 35th anniversary of SHI. Melissa, the company's very first employee, shares stories about co-founder and CEO, Thai Lee and dives into SHI’s incredible journey from scrappy upstart to global IT giant. 

Tune in to hear stories of resilience, innovation, and the pivotal moments that shaped SHI’s success. 

Featuring: Melissa Graham, SHI’s Senior Vice President of the Global Organization and company’s very first employee. 

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