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Patrick Lee may be best known for the movie review aggregator he helped create, Rotten Tomatoes, which now ranks in the top 1000 most viewed sites globally. But Patrick’s startup experience doesn’t stop there. He’s also responsible for bringing online dating to China, creating a social network for celebrities to connect with fans, and designing interactive websites for the entertainment industry. Today, Patrick is busy with his sixth startup, Hobo Labs, a San Francisco-based gaming company that develops social games for mobile. Despite taking 10 years to finish his 4-year college degree because he was too busy creating companies on the side, Patrick still advocates for the value of higher education. So, join Jay in conversation with Patrick and also uncover: How Rotten Tomatoes went from side hustle to the world’s most trusted movie review site Why even a seasoned serial startup founder like Patrick sees an end to his entrepreneurial ways The importance of having a support network outside of the startup world  Listen to this episode on iTunes. Want to continue the conversation? Tweet Jay at @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Patrick’s interview Connect with Patrick on Twitter and LinkedIn A website that needs no introduction: Rotten Tomatoes See what Patrick’s newest company is making at HoboLabs.com Detailed Show Notes (1:48) The many startups of Partick Lee (3:08) How Patrick was drawn into the world of entrepreneurship (6:48) Why it took Patrick 10 years to finish a 4-year college degree (9:16) On the value of a college education (10:46) On the origins of Rotten Tomatoes (15:31) The growth of Rotten Tomatoes from a small side project to a trusted industry source (16:40) How Rotten Tomatoes got its name (17:24) On raising capital for Rotten Tomatoes (19:17) A financial crash and a terrorist attack affect the sale of Rotten Tomatoes (21:52) Patrick moves to Asia and tries to bring online dating to China (26:29) How Patrick got involved in a mockumentary about a fake boy band (32:03) Why Patrick decided to move back to San Francisco after almost a decade in Asia (36:19) On leaving a legacy and knowing when to call it quits as a serial entrepreneur (38:18) Patrick’s parting advice for startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs

Today, Patrick is busy with his sixth startup, Hobo Labs, a San Francisco-based gaming company that develops social games for mobile. Despite taking 10 years to finish his 4-year college degree because he was too busy creating companies on the side, Patrick still advocates for the value of higher education. So, join Jay in conversation with Patrick and also uncover: How Rotten Tomatoes went from side hustle to the world’s most trusted movie review site Why even a seasoned serial startup founder like Patrick sees an end to his entrepreneurial ways The importance of having a support network outside of the startup world  Listen to this episode on iTunes. Want to continue the conversation? Tweet Jay at @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Patrick’s interview Connect with Patrick on Twitter and LinkedIn A website that needs no introduction: Rotten Tomatoes See what Patrick’s newest company is making at HoboLabs.com Detailed Show Notes (1:48) The many startups of Partick Lee (3:08) How Patrick was drawn into the world of entrepreneurship (6:48) Why it took Patrick 10 years to finish a 4-year college degree (9:16) On the value of a college education (10:46) On the origins of Rotten Tomatoes (15:31) The growth of Rotten Tomatoes from a small side project to a trusted industry source (16:40) How Rotten Tomatoes got its name (17:24) On raising capital for Rotten Tomatoes (19:17) A financial crash and a terrorist attack affect the sale of Rotten Tomatoes (21:52) Patrick moves to Asia and tries to bring online dating to China (26:29) How Patrick got involved in a mockumentary about a fake boy band (32:03) Why Patrick decided to move back to San Francisco after almost a decade in Asia (36:19) On leaving a legacy and knowing when to call it quits as a serial entrepreneur (38:18) Patrick’s parting advice for startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs

Bernard Leong is a successful entrepreneur, corporate executive, podcaster, angel investor, and theoretical physicist. Yep, you read that right, Bernard completed his Ph.D. at Cambridge University before he left academia for the world of entrepreneurship. After his first big startup failure, Bernard knew he needed more experience managing agile teams trying to build lean startups, so he turned to the one place most entrepreneurs wouldn’t think to look: the corporate world. Bernard turned down an offer from Amazon to work for Singapore Post as the Head of the Post Office Network and Digital Services, a position that he continues to lead in today. While helping to develop and test Singapore Post’s secure drone delivery program, a first in the world, Bernard also found the to invest in early-stage startups and create one of Asia’s most popular business podcasts, Analyse Asia. Listen in to today’s episode to learn: Why it’s never too late to change careers or become an entrepreneur How to use your corporate experience to better manage your startup What it takes to run a successful podcast while working a full-time job  Listen to this episode on iTunes. Have an comments or questions about today’s episode? Let Jay know on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Bernard’s interview Follow Bernard on Twitter and LinkedIn Read Bernard’s blog at BernardLeong.com Listen in to Bernard’s podcast, Analyse Asia Boost your productivity with an Altizen Smart Standing Desk Detailed Show Notes (3:42) Bernard’s early background in theoretical physics and machine learning (5:40) On leaving academia to found his first two companies (7:27) The lesson’s Bernard learned from his first major startup failure (8:26) Why Bernard decided to turn down an offer from Amazon to work for Singapore Post for half the salary (9:24) Bernard brings secure drone delivery to Singapore Post (11:36) Bernard investments in his wife’s smart standing desk company (13:42) On the motivation for being the entrepreneur-in-residence at INSEAD Business School (15:15) Bernard temporarily steps away from Singapore Post to attend Singularity University (18:49) How Bernard learned to control his stress and improve his health (22:13) On the origins of Analyse Asia (29:21) How Bernard manages a weekly podcast while also juggling a full-time executive career (34:00) Who’s listening to Analyse Asia?

  After his first big startup failure, Bernard knew he needed more experience managing agile teams trying to build lean startups, so he turned to the one place most entrepreneurs wouldn’t think to look: the corporate world. Bernard turned down an offer from Amazon to work for Singapore Post as the Head of the Post Office Network and Digital Services, a position that he continues to lead in today. While helping to develop and test Singapore Post’s secure drone delivery program, a first in the world, Bernard also found the to invest in early-stage startups and create one of Asia’s most popular business podcasts, Analyse Asia. Listen in to today’s episode to learn: Why it’s never too late to change careers or become an entrepreneur How to use your corporate experience to better manage your startup What it takes to run a successful podcast while working a full-time job  Listen to this episode on iTunes. Have an comments or questions about today’s episode? Let Jay know on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Bernard’s interview Follow Bernard on Twitter and LinkedIn Read Bernard’s blog at BernardLeong.com Listen in to Bernard’s podcast, Analyse Asia Boost your productivity with an Altizen Smart Standing Desk Detailed Show Notes (3:42) Bernard’s early background in theoretical physics and machine learning (5:40) On leaving academia to found his first two companies (7:27) The lesson’s Bernard learned from his first major startup failure (8:26) Why Bernard decided to turn down an offer from Amazon to work for Singapore Post for half the salary (9:24) Bernard brings secure drone delivery to Singapore Post (11:36) Bernard investments in his wife’s smart standing desk company (13:42) On the motivation for being the entrepreneur-in-residence at INSEAD Business School (15:15) Bernard temporarily steps away from Singapore Post to attend Singularity University (18:49) How Bernard learned to control his stress and improve his health (22:13) On the origins of Analyse Asia (29:21) How Bernard manages a weekly podcast while also juggling a full-time executive career (34:00) Who’s listening to Analyse Asia? (35:48) How Bernard tracks his podcast listeners (38:17) Bernard’s action-oriented daily habits for 2017 (40:57) The tools Bernard uses to boost his productivity

Khailee Ng’s rise in the startup world is nothing short of incredible. Khailee sold his first company to Groupon only five months after its founding and his second to one of Malaysia’s largest media companies two years later. Not content to sit back and live off his windfall, Khailee began angel investing and left Malaysia to pursue his dream of breaking into the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem soon after. Through his connections at the U.S. Embassy in Malaysia and a whole lot of hustle, Khailee landed a meeting with Dave McClure, co-founder of 500 Startups and one of Silicon Valley’s most well-known venture capitalists. It only took Khailee one meeting to convince Dave to bring him on as 500 Startups entrepreneur-in-residence where he soon established his reputation as a shrewd and creative investor. Today, Khailee heads 500 Startups Southeast Asia division and champions the idea that any startup with potential, whether in Silicon Valley or Kuala Lumpur, should have the tools and resources needed to succeed. Tune in to Jay’s interview with Khailee to find out: How to use your network to help you select which startups to invest in What separates a “good” company from one that gets funding Why your lifestyle choices shape the way you think about the world around you Listen to this episode on iTunes. Continue the conversation with Jay on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Khailee’s interview See what Khailee is up to on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn Get inside Khailee’s head at Khailee.com Check out one of Khailee’s earliest successes, SAYS Learn more about 500 Startups Find your next pair of shoes at Bro.do Discover fashionable headscarves at HIJUP.com Uncover Southeast Asia’s honest baby essentials by Applecrumby & Fish Detailed Show Notes (2:45) Khailee’s creative path to entrepreneurship and his early successes (5:19) On the roll Silicon Valley played in Khailee’s entrepreneurial journey (8:05) How Khailee’s hustle landed him a meeting with 500 Startups founder Dave McClure (10:08) What surprised Khailee the most about Silicon Valley (14:02) How the media shapes the global startup landscape (16:02) Khailee goes from entrepreneur-in-residence to managing partner at 500 Startups (19:46) On the criticism that 500 Startups is spread too thin (23:36) How Khailee uses his network to select startups to invest in (26:14) The difference between a “good” company and a “fundable” company (28:18) The three companies in the 500 Startups portfolio that Khailee is most excited about (35:23) On the importance of compassionate capitalism in today’s society (41:13) The mammoth lifestyle changes Khailee’s committed to in 2017

Not content to sit back and live off his windfall, Khailee began angel investing and left Malaysia to pursue his dream of breaking into the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem soon after. Through his connections at the U.S. Embassy in Malaysia and a whole lot of hustle, Khailee landed a meeting with Dave McClure, co-founder of 500 Startups and one of Silicon Valley’s most well-known venture capitalists. It only took Khailee one meeting to convince Dave to bring him on as 500 Startups entrepreneur-in-residence where he soon established his reputation as a shrewd and creative investor. Today, Khailee heads 500 Startups Southeast Asia division and champions the idea that any startup with potential, whether in Silicon Valley or Kuala Lumpur, should have the tools and resources needed to succeed. Tune in to Jay’s interview with Khailee to find out: How to use your network to help you select which startups to invest in What separates a “good” company from one that gets funding Why your lifestyle choices shape the way you think about the world around you Listen to this episode on iTunes. Continue the conversation with Jay on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Khailee’s interview See what Khailee is up to on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn Get inside Khailee’s head at Khailee.com Check out one of Khailee’s earliest successes, SAYS Learn more about 500 Startups Find your next pair of shoes at Bro.do Discover fashionable headscarves at HIJUP.com Uncover Southeast Asia’s honest baby essentials by Applecrumby & Fish Detailed Show Notes (2:45) Khailee’s creative path to entrepreneurship and his early successes (5:19) On the roll Silicon Valley played in Khailee’s entrepreneurial journey (8:05) How Khailee’s hustle landed him a meeting with 500 Startups founder Dave McClure (10:08) What surprised Khailee the most about Silicon Valley (14:02) How the media shapes the global startup landscape (16:02) Khailee goes from entrepreneur-in-residence to managing partner at 500 Startups (19:46) On the criticism that 500 Startups is spread too thin (23:36) How Khailee uses his network to select startups to invest in

When Nick Unsworth’s eleventh consecutive business failed and left him thousands of dollars in debt, the last thing his friends and family wanted him to do was invest more time and money into yet another unproven business idea. But this time was different. Nick had an unwavering commitment to his goal of selling his first business before he turned 30 and he had a vision of how he was going to do that in just two short years. As Nick faced one obstacle after another he knew he was on the right path, and sure enough, days before his 30th birthday Nick sold his Facebook marketing business to a previous client. Through his inspiring journey, Nick discovered the power of goal-setting, vision, accountability, and serving others. Today, Nick helps entrepreneurs at all stages to achieve their goals through his company Life on Fire. Nick shares the incredible details of both his failures and successes in today’s episode. listen in to discover: Listen in to discover: How to use vision to always get what you want in life Why some of the most successful people in the world still benefit from coaching What it takes to start a business from scratch with no experience without being a fraud Listen to this episode on iTunes. Have you experienced failure on your entrepreneurial journey? Let Jay know how you overcame it on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Nick’s interview Find Nick on Twitter and LinkedIn Learn more about Nick and his story at com Light your Life On Fire and stop falling short of your goals Detailed Show Notes (1:54) Nick’s long and failure-prone path to entrepreneurship (4:32) How public accountability opened the doors to Nick’s eventual success (9:05) Why obstacles are often indicators that you’re on the right track (10:14) Nick takes his commitment to his business goals to the extreme (11:31) How Nick built his Facebook marketing business from scratch (14:27) Despite the doubters, Nick reaches his goal and sells his first business before he turns 30 (17:42) How serving others instead of chasing the money ultimately led to Nick’s success (20:02) On why Nick doesn’t use the term “life coach” to refer to himself (21:38) Why coaches can be so powerful even when you’re already performing at a high level (26:53) On helping others to gain clarity and define their vision (29:07) Nick’s plans for Life On Fire in 2017 (31:16) On the power of having a specific, definable vision for whatever goals you want to achieve

As Nick faced one obstacle after another he knew he was on the right path, and sure enough, days before his 30th birthday Nick sold his Facebook marketing business to a previous client. Through his inspiring journey, Nick discovered the power of goal-setting, vision, accountability, and serving others. Today, Nick helps entrepreneurs at all stages to achieve their goals through his company Life on Fire. Nick shares the incredible details of both his failures and successes in today’s episode. listen in to discover: Listen in to discover: How to use vision to always get what you want in life Why some of the most successful people in the world still benefit from coaching What it takes to start a business from scratch with no experience without being a fraud Listen to this episode on iTunes. Have you experienced failure on your entrepreneurial journey? Let Jay know how you overcame it on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Nick’s interview Find Nick on Twitter and LinkedIn Learn more about Nick and his story at com Light your Life On Fire and stop falling short of your goals Detailed Show Notes (1:54) Nick’s long and failure-prone path to entrepreneurship (4:32) How public accountability opened the doors to Nick’s eventual success (9:05) Why obstacles are often indicators that you’re on the right track (10:14) Nick takes his commitment to his business goals to the extreme (11:31) How Nick built his Facebook marketing business from scratch (14:27) Despite the doubters, Nick reaches his goal and sells his first business before he turns 30 (17:42) How serving others instead of chasing the money ultimately led to Nick’s success (20:02) On why Nick doesn’t use the term “life coach” to refer to himself (21:38) Why coaches can be so powerful even when you’re already performing at a high level (26:53) On helping others to gain clarity and define their vision (29:07) Nick’s plans for Life On Fire in 2017 (31:16) On the power of having a specific, definable vision for whatever goals you want to achieve

David Chang grew up in the venture capital world. Being the son of a well-known Silicon Valley VC meant that David was almost predestined to go into finance himself after finishing college in California. And that’s exactly what he did. It didn’t take long, however, for David to tire of investment banking and return to Asia and the world of venture capital. After making money on an angel investment, David decided to try his luck at venture investing full time, founding MindWorks Ventures in 2013. Today, MindWorks is well-known across Southeast Asia and China for it’s investments in early- and expansion-stage startups, many of which are on track to disrupt their respective industries. As proof of David’s investment talents, one doesn’t have to look any farther than LaLaMove, a MindWorks Ventures’s startup that’s on track to become Hong Kong’s first unicorn. Listen in to today’s episode or you’ll miss learning: What VCs look for when your pitch deck ends up on their desk Where to invest your money in Asia to see the biggest returns over the next five years Why Hong Kong startups are better positioned for VC funding than those in other Asian markets like Singapore Listen to this episode on iTunes. Do you have an early stage startup looking for VC funding? Share your experiences with Jay on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from David’s interview Follow David on Twitter and LinkedIn Check out the MindWorks Ventures portfolio of startups at MindWorks.vs Learn more about the startup that’s on the verge of becoming Hong Kong’s first unicorn Detailed Show Notes (2:00) David’s background in finance and angel investing (3:33) On growing up as the son of a successful VC in California (6:22) David quits his job to focus on investing full time (7:39) What you need to know about early-stage investing in China (9:50) David launches MindWorks Ventures in 2013 and sets up in Hong Kong (12:40) Why the Hong Kong startup ecosystem is ideal for VCs looking to invest in early-stage startups (16:12) David’s advice for anyone looking to pick up angel investing on the side (18:00) What David looks for when he’s approached by startup founders (20:53) David’s predictions for the future of early-stage investing in Asia (23:57) Where David sees the biggest investment opportunities in Asia over the next five years (26:50) The one company in the MindWorks Ventures portfolio that’s on track to become Hong Kong’s first unicorn (28:30) David’s generous parting advice for those seeking VC investment

After making money on an angel investment, David decided to try his luck at venture investing full time, founding MindWorks Ventures in 2013. Today, MindWorks is well-known across Southeast Asia and China for it’s investments in early- and expansion-stage startups, many of which are on track to disrupt their respective industries. As proof of David’s investment talents, one doesn’t have to look any farther than LaLaMove, a MindWorks Ventures’s startup that’s on track to become Hong Kong’s first unicorn. Listen in to today’s episode or you’ll miss learning: What VCs look for when your pitch deck ends up on their desk Where to invest your money in Asia to see the biggest returns over the next five years Why Hong Kong startups are better positioned for VC funding than those in other Asian markets like Singapore Listen to this episode on iTunes. Do you have an early stage startup looking for VC funding? Share your experiences with Jay on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from David’s interview Follow David on Twitter and LinkedIn Check out the MindWorks Ventures portfolio of startups at MindWorks.vs Learn more about the startup that’s on the verge of becoming Hong Kong’s first unicorn Detailed Show Notes (2:00) David’s background in finance and angel investing (3:33) On growing up as the son of a successful VC in California (6:22) David quits his job to focus on investing full time (7:39) What you need to know about early-stage investing in China (9:50) David launches MindWorks Ventures in 2013 and sets up in Hong Kong (12:40) Why the Hong Kong startup ecosystem is ideal for VCs looking to invest in early-stage startups (16:12) David’s advice for anyone looking to pick up angel investing on the side (18:00) What David looks for when he’s approached by startup founders (20:53) David’s predictions for the future of early-stage investing in Asia (23:57) Where David sees the biggest investment opportunities in Asia over the next five years (26:50) The one company in the MindWorks Ventures portfolio that’s on track to become Hong Kong’s first unicorn (28:30) David’s generous parting advice for those seeking VC investment

Today, John makes over 6-figures per month from his podcast, Entrepreneur on Fire, and the related products found on his website. When he’s not interviewing the likes of Tim Ferris, Seth Godin, or Tony Robbins (or being interviewed himself), John spends his time mastering the art and science behind productivity, discipline, and focus. In this episode of The Jay Kim Show, Jay talks to John about building his business up from scratch and how he’s able to get so much done in a finite amount of time. Listen in to learn: Why building relationships and providing value is the quickest way to grow your audience How being “busy” is just another form of procrastination Why chasing quick wins won’t help you reach your dreams in the long run Listen to this episode on iTunes. Let Jay know what you thought of today’s episode by tweeting him at @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Follow John on Twitter and LinkedIn Don’t miss John’s EntrepreneurOnFire podcast Nail the basics of podcasting with John’s Free Podcast Course Get The Freedom Journal and start making real progress toward your goals Detailed Show Notes (2:19) A check-list for anyone who’s been itching to start his or her own podcast (3:57) How John generates so much content while still having time to work on personal projects (5:30) On growing your podcast audience when you’re just starting out (8:08) What John’s listeners value most about his approach (10:04) John’s worst podcast guest ever (11:37) On being “busy” and the power of batching your work to get more done (16:13) John’s timeless advice for anyone looking to start their own entrepreneurial journey (18:13) Why providing value to others is the quickest way to success (19:12) On the power of setting goals, and a sneak-peak into John’s Freedom Journal

John Lee Dumas is known for his legendary work ethic and focus. As creator of one of the top-ranked business podcasts on iTunes, John publishes a new interview with some of the biggest names in business and entrepreneurship every single day. While his podcast wasn’t always at the top of the charts, John’s built a successful business around his podcast and the community that sprung up around it. Today, John makes over 6-figures per month from his podcast, Today, John makes over 6-figures per month from his podcast, Entrepreneur on Fire, and the related products found on his website. When he’s not interviewing the likes of Tim Ferris, Seth Godin, or Tony Robbins (or being interviewed himself), John spends his time mastering the art and science behind productivity, discipline, and focus. In this episode of The Jay Kim Show, Jay talks to John about building his business up from scratch and how he’s able to get so much done in a finite amount of time. Listen in to learn: Why building relationships and providing value is the quickest way to grow your audience How being “busy” is just another form of procrastination Why chasing quick wins won’t help you reach your dreams in the long run Listen to this episode on iTunes. Let Jay know what you thought of today’s episode by tweeting him at @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Follow John on Twitter and LinkedIn Don’t miss John’s EntrepreneurOnFire podcast Nail the basics of podcasting with John’s Free Podcast Course Get The Freedom Journal and start making real progress toward your goals Detailed Show Notes (2:19) A check-list for anyone who’s been itching to start his or her own podcast (3:57) How John generates so much content while still having time to work on personal projects (5:30) On growing your podcast audience when you’re just starting out (8:08) What John’s listeners value most about his approach (10:04) John’s worst podcast guest ever (11:37) On being “busy” and the power of batching your work to get more done (16:13) John’s timeless advice for anyone looking to start their own entrepreneurial journey (18:13) Why providing value to others is the quickest way to success (19:12) On the power of setting goals, and a sneak-peak into John’s Freedom Journal

Darryl O’Young fell in love with motorsports at the age of 8 when his father bought him his first go-kart. From that moment, Darryl knew he had found his passion. Over the next 13 years, Darryl and his father crisscrossed North America many times travelling to races across Canada and the United States. At the age of 21, Darryl left North America for the first time to race in Asia. While there, Darryl seized the opportunity to use his knowledge of marketing and business to land his first professional driving contract with Jebsen Group of Hong Kong. Today, Darryl is a familiar face at Grand Touring races across Asia and around the world. He is a three-time Macau Grand Prix champion, a two-time Porsche Carrera Cup Asia champion, and finished second in his class at the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Darryl also works tirelessly to grow the status of Darryl also works tirelessly to grow the status of motorsports in Asia, and specifically Hong Kong, with his O’Young’s Future Stars program, which helps to introduce motorsport racing to kids who wouldn’t otherwise have a chance to get on a race track. Join Jay and Darryl for today’s chat and discover: Why marketing and businesses skills are essential for professional athletes How to handle success in the public spotlight Why hard work will get you farther than any amount of luck Listen to this episode on iTunes. Keep the conversation going onTwitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Darryl’s interview Follow Darryl on Facebook and Twitter Check out Darryl’s website Learn more about Craft-Bamboo Racing See the future stars of Hong Kong’s motor sport industry at O’Young’s Future Stars Detailed Show Notes (2:18) Darryl’s father’s interest in motor sports and his early introduction to racing (4:20) Darryl dedicates his teenage years to racing (7:50) Why professional athletes need marketing skills (12:30) Darryl leaves North America for the first time at age 21 and uses his marketing knowledge to land his first professional driver contract in Hong Kong (15:05) On moving to Asia to focus on racing full-time (17:51) How Darryl stays grounded after achieving success and renown (20:52) The habits that help Darryl perform at his best (24:40) Craft-Bamboo Racing’s quest to link motor racing in Europe and Asia (26:18) On growing motor sports and fostering young future drivers in Hong Kong (31:22) Darryl’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: “Take risks and be prepared for your big break”

At the age of 21, Darryl left North America for the first time to race in Asia. While there, Darryl seized the opportunity to use his knowledge of marketing and business to land his first professional driving contract with Jebsen Group of Hong Kong. Today, Darryl is a familiar face at Grand Touring races across Asia and around the world. He is a three-time Macau Grand Prix champion, a two-time Porsche Carrera Cup Asia champion, and finished second in his class at the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Darryl also works tirelessly to grow the status of Darryl also works tirelessly to grow the status of motorsports in Asia, and specifically Hong Kong, with his O’Young’s Future Stars program, which helps to introduce motorsport racing to kids who wouldn’t otherwise have a chance to get on a race track. Join Jay and Darryl for today’s chat and discover: Why marketing and businesses skills are essential for professional athletes How to handle success in the public spotlight Why hard work will get you farther than any amount of luck Listen to this episode on iTunes. Keep the conversation going onTwitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Darryl’s interview Follow Darryl on Facebook and Twitter Check out Darryl’s website Learn more about Craft-Bamboo Racing See the future stars of Hong Kong’s motor sport industry at O’Young’s Future Stars Detailed Show Notes (2:18) Darryl’s father’s interest in motor sports and his early introduction to racing (4:20) Darryl dedicates his teenage years to racing (7:50) Why professional athletes need marketing skills (12:30) Darryl leaves North America for the first time at age 21 and uses his marketing knowledge to land his first professional driver contract in Hong Kong (15:05) On moving to Asia to focus on racing full-time (17:51) How Darryl stays grounded after achieving success and renown (20:52) The habits that help Darryl perform at his best (24:40) Craft-Bamboo Racing’s quest to link motor racing in Europe and Asia (26:18) On growing motor sports and fostering young future drivers in Hong Kong (31:22) Darryl’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: “Take risks and be prepared for your big break”

Alan Chan is one of Hong Kong’s most well-known investors, and was named Hong Kong’s angel investor of the year in 2015. With an interest in tech and a background in finance, Alan may be the perfect candidate to launch and manage an early-stage investment fund. Which is exactly what he did in 2013 when he co-founded Vectr Ventures. Vectr describes itself as a venture studio, a place where founders not only get financial backing but also a dedicated support team and studio space where they can design and build world-class products. Alan’s success as a venture capitalist can be attributed, in part, to his time spent as a startup founder and the lessons he learnt dealing with both failure and success. Today’s episode is full of actionable insights, including: Why you should never fall in love with your product What Alan looks for when he invests in early-stage startups The importance of being open and authentic with your investors Listen to this episode on iTunes. Keep the conversation going on Twitter. Tweet Jay at @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Alan’s interview Follow Alan’s journey on LinkedIn and Twitter Check out the Vectr Ventures portfolio Get inspired in the kitchen with DayDayCook Detailed Show Notes (2:00) Vectr’s unique approach to early-stage investing (4:45) On Vectr’s origins and its rapid growth (5:38) Alan’s early interest in tech, his background in investment banking, and his first taste of failure and success (12:04) Alan’s informal introduction to venture capitalism (16:16) On the current challenges facing the startup environment in Hong Kong (20:25) What Alan looks for when investing in founders and early-stage startups (26:14) The Hong Kong startup in Vectr’s portfolio that Alan is most excited about (28:57) Alan’s advice for founders seeking investment: “Be clear”