The Jay Kim Show : Entrepreneurship | Investing | Startups

Entrepreneur, podcaster, hedge fund manager, author, CEO, public speaker: these are just a few of the roles James Altucher has played over his storied career. A modern-day renaissance man, James has developed a loyal following with the open and honest approach he applies to everything he does. No stranger to failure or success, James doesn’t shy away from the ugly side of failure or hide the fact that he doesn’t have all the answers. Most recently, James released Reinvent Yourself, a follow-up to his bestseller Choose Yourself! and a how-to for anyone who’s recognized that change is the only constant. In this episode of The Jay Kim Show, James talks to Jay about what it really means to “choose yourself” and why authenticity is your biggest asset. So tune in to hear: How you can train yourself to come up with better ideas Why you can’t afford to take the “safe route” in life How you can choose yourself regardless of whether you work for yourself or someone else Don’t forget to tweet Jay your questions and comments to @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Connect with James on Twitter and LinkedIn Listen to James’s own podcast at JamesAltucher.com (make sure to listen to James’s one-on-one with Jewel) Find out what all the fuss is about and Choose Yourself! Check out James’s most recent book: Reinvent Yourself Detailed Show Notes (3:03) Who is James Altucher? (4:01) Even a podcasting pro still gets the pre-show jitters (5:00) On what separates an amateur from a professional (8:55) Why James decided to self-publish Choose Yourself! (and c

Ramit is the author of I Will Teach You To Be Rich, a New York Times bestseller, and the founder of a hugely successful online portal that offers proven courses on a variety of topics from personal finance and entrepreneurship to how to find your dream job and optimizing your psychology. Ramit recently sat down with Jay to talk about harnessing the power of psychology to achieve a rich life. So, sit back and listen in as Ramit reveals: How to deal with family members who aren’t receptive to your entrepreneurial aspirations What he thinks about the current proliferation of online entrepreneurs Why living a rich life isn’t just about money Why you can’t afford to be patient with yourself and your dreams Enjoy the episode, and don’t forget to tweet Jay your comments directly at @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Full transcript of Ramit’s interview Connect with Ramit on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn Get the book that started it all Ready to start your side hustle? Jump in with Earn 1K and GrowthLab Check out Ramit’s compete online course offerings at IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com Detailed Show Notes (4:24) On why venture capital isn’t the only way to fund your startup, and when you should seek funding elsewhere (7:45) Ramit’s experience growing with a dual set of both Eastern and Western values (9:23) On the inf

Ramit Sethi is the poster boy for how to turn a personal blog into a revenue-generating monster. After losing half his college scholarship money in a stock market investment gone bad, Ramit decided it was time he learnt more about personal finance. He subsequently started a blog to document his quest to get his finances in order, while helping others do the same along the way. Ramit is the author of I Will Teach You To Be Rich, a New York Times bestseller, and the founder of a hugely successful online portal that offers proven courses on a variety of topics from personal finance and entrepreneurship to how to find your dream job and optimizing your psychology. Ramit recently sat down with Jay to talk about harnessing the power of psychology to achieve a rich life. So, sit back and listen in as Ramit reveals: How to deal with family members who aren’t receptive to your entrepreneurial aspirations What he thinks about the current proliferation of online entrepreneurs Why living a rich life isn’t just about money Why you can’t afford to be patient with yourself and your dreams Enjoy the episode, and don’t forget to tweet Jay your comments directly at @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Full transcript of Ramit’s interview Connect with Ramit on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn Get the book that started it all Ready to start your side hustle? Jump in with Earn 1K and GrowthLab Check out Ramit’s compete online course offerings at IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com Detailed Show Notes (4:24) On why venture capital isn’t the only way to fund your startup, and when you should seek funding elsewhere (7:45) Ramit’s experience growing with a dual set of both Eastern and Western values (9:23) On the influence Ramit’s parents had on his entrepreneurial ambitions

Danny’s entrepreneurial journey began at the young age of 12 when he started selling baseball cards, learning the importance of buying low, selling high, and negotiating for the best deal in the process. Since then, Danny’s varied ventures have seen him selling Hong Kong deserts in San Francisco, closing multi-billion-dollar furniture deals, and selling out to Groupon after only six months of founding a group-buying platform with zero e-commerce experience. Danny’s most recent company, Prenetics, is on track to bring health care into the 21st century using genetic testing to deliver personalized digital healthcare solutions.    Listen in to learn: How a lack of experience doesn’t have to stop you from succeeding in even the most cut-throat of industries, What the future of personalized health care looks like, and Why empathizing with your customers is the fastest road to success As always, tweet your questions and comments to @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript of Danny’s interview Connect with Danny on LinkedIn Learn what your DNA can do for you at Prenetics.com Get a check-up at HealthTech Asia as part of StartmeupHK 2017 Detailed Show Notes (2:53) Danny’s first entrepreneurial venture at the age of 12 (5:15) Jay and Danny’s shared experience with anti-entrepreneurship sentiment from within their own families (8:23) On the role chance and opportunity have played in Danny’s entrepreneurial journey

To entrepreneurs in Hong Kong, Danny Yeung needs no introduction. But for those who may not be familiar with Hong Kong’s favorite serial innovator, Danny’s long list of accomplishments is irrefutably impressive. Danny’s entrepreneurial journey began at the young age of 12 when he started selling baseball cards, learning the importance of buying low, selling high, and negotiating for the best deal in the process. Since then, Danny’s varied ventures have seen him selling Hong Kong deserts in San Francisco, closing multi-billion-dollar furniture deals, and selling out to Groupon after only six months of founding a group-buying platform with zero e-commerce experience. Danny’s most recent company, Prenetics, is on track to bring health care into the 21st century using genetic testing to deliver personalized digital healthcare solutions.    Listen in to learn: How a lack of experience doesn’t have to stop you from succeeding in even the most cut-throat of industries, What the future of personalized health care looks like, and Why empathizing with your customers is the fastest road to success As always, tweet your questions and comments to @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript of Danny’s interview Connect with Danny on LinkedIn Learn what your DNA can do for you at Prenetics.com Get a check-up at HealthTech Asia as part of StartmeupHK 2017 Detailed Show Notes (2:53) Danny’s first entrepreneurial venture at the age of 12 (5:15) Jay and Danny’s shared experience with anti-entrepreneurship sentiment from within their own families (8:23) On the role chance and opportunity have played in Danny’s entrepreneurial journey (9:50) How Alibaba helped Danny launch his second business in a highly competitive niche (12:36) The glo

Today, Henri serves as the FinTech and RegTech lead at PWC for China and Hong Kong and teaches FinTech entrepreneurship at The University of Hong Kong where he introduced the first ever university-level FinTech course in Asia. He is a TEDx speaker, a published author, a member of the Milken Institute’s Young Leaders Circle, and was named “one of the 100 most influential individuals in fin-tech in Asia.” As a speaker at this year’s FinTech Finals, Henri sits down with Jay to share insights into global FinTech trends and the Hong Kong FinTech ecosystem.   In today’s episode, Jay uncovers: Why the big banks shouldn’t fear innovation, What makes Hong Kong an ideal launching pad for FinTech startups, Why it’s more difficult than you might think to successfully transition from corporate banker to FinTech entrepreneur, and What to expect at the 2017 FinTech Finals Enjoy, and don’t forget to tweet your questions and comments to @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript of Henri’s interview Check out Henri’s website, Twitter, and LinkedIn Don’t miss the FinTech Finals 2017 at StartmeupHK 2017 Detailed Show Notes

FinTech evangelist Henri Arslanian’s passion lies in closing the gap between the entrenched financial services industry and FinTech’s startup stars, but he didn’t start out in the banking world. Growing up in Montréal, Canada, Henri joined the ranks of corporate lawyers before setting off for Beijing to study Chinese Law. Today, Henri serves as the FinTech and RegTech lead at PWC for China and Hong Kong and teaches FinTech entrepreneurship at The University of Hong Kong where he introduced the first ever university-level FinTech course in Asia. He is a TEDx speaker, a published author, a member of the Milken Institute’s Young Leaders Circle, and was named “one of the 100 most influential individuals in fin-tech in Asia.” As a speaker at this year’s FinTech Finals, Henri sits down with Jay to share insights into global FinTech trends and the Hong Kong FinTech ecosystem.   In today’s episode, Jay uncovers: Why the big banks shouldn’t fear innovation, What makes Hong Kong an ideal launching pad for FinTech startups, Why it’s more difficult than you might think to successfully transition from corporate banker to FinTech entrepreneur, and What to expect at the 2017 FinTech Finals Enjoy, and don’t forget to tweet your questions and comments to @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript of Henri’s interview Check out Henri’s website, Twitter, and LinkedIn Don’t miss the FinTech Finals 2017 at StartmeupHK 2017 Detailed Show Notes (3:24) How Henri transitioned from corporate lawyer in Canada to FinTech early adopter in Hong Kong

After founding several successful companies, including the UK’s largest independent media buying agency, Lee turned his focus to the healthcare industry and created the Now Healthcare Group. Today, Now Healthcare is the world’s premiere telehealth provider which delivers access to qualified doctors who can diagnose and prescribe treatments to patients within minutes over the Internet. But cloud-based medical consultations are only the beginning for Lee as Now Healthcare continues to explore the use of cutting-edge innovations, including AI, to revolutionize how each of us receives healthcare. Listen in to discover: How someone with no background in medicine is set to disrupt the $15 billion-dollar-a-year healthcare industry How one everyday problem became a winning business opportunity Why AI is set to ease the pressure on the the UK’s healthcare system What the future of personal health care looks like for you What to expect at Healthtech Asia 2017 Enjoy, and please, tweet your questions and comments to @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript of Lee’s interview Follow Lee on Twitter and LinkedIn Learn more about the Now Healthcare Group and Dr Now Buy tickets or check out the highlights from Healthtech Asia at the StartmeupHK Festival 2017 Detailed Show Notes

In this episode, Jay talks with Lee Dentith, accomplished serial entrepreneur and keynote speaker for this year’s Healthtech Asia forum at the 2017 StartmeupHK Festival. At 22 years old, Lee became the youngest ever Business Development Director for his UK-based employer and eventually made the jump to entrepreneurship after discovering a passion for problem solving. After founding several successful companies, including the UK’s largest independent media buying agency, Lee turned his focus to the healthcare industry and created the Now Healthcare Group. Today, Now Healthcare is the world’s premiere telehealth provider which delivers access to qualified doctors who can diagnose and prescribe treatments to patients within minutes over the Internet. But cloud-based medical consultations are only the beginning for Lee as Now Healthcare continues to explore the use of cutting-edge innovations, including AI, to revolutionize how each of us receives healthcare. Listen in to discover: How someone with no background in medicine is set to disrupt the $15 billion-dollar-a-year healthcare industry How one everyday problem became a winning business opportunity Why AI is set to ease the pressure on the the UK’s healthcare system What the future of personal health care looks like for you What to expect at Healthtech Asia 2017 Enjoy, and please, tweet your questions and comments to @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript of Lee’s interview Follow Lee on Twitter and LinkedIn Learn more about the Now Healthcare Group and Dr Now Buy tickets or check out the highlights from Healthtech Asia at the StartmeupHK Festival 2017 Detailed Show Notes (2:41) Lee’s entrepreneurial backgro

Before setting up shop amid the skyscrapers of Central District, Marina studied economics and international business in both Asia and Europe and spent time working for a boutique law firm before setting out on her own entrepreneurial journey. In today’s episode, Jay sits down with Marina to discuss: The origins of BeFast.TV and Marina’s entrepreneurial journey How helping other startups eventually led to BeFast.TV’s revenue model Why fashion has always been at the forefront of innovation Managing the fear of failure And, of course, the upcoming Fashiontech Asia 2017 event Enjoy, and don’t forget to tweet your questions and comments to @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript of Marina’s interview Get in touch with Marina through Twitter or LinkedIn Share your startup story or get inspired by other’s at BeFast.TV Buy tickets or check out the highlights from Fashiontech Asia at the StartmeupHK Festival 2017 Detailed Show Notes (1:52) Marina’s journey from Russia to Hong Kong and from employee to entrepreneur (7:11) How Marina got involved with BeFast.TV and the stress of being a startup co-founder (9:37) What the changing media landscape means for BeFast.TV (and your startup) (11:27) What BeFast.TV is, what it can do for you, and why Hong Kong was the perfect launch market (14:50) BeFa

Marina Bay is the intrepid co-founder of BeFast.TV, a Hong Kong-based media company devoted to helping entrepreneurs and startups succeed by documenting stories of success and failure through video. Marina brings her energetic and curious nature to the Hong Kong startup scene and has recently spearheaded the expansion of BeFast.TV into the event arena with the Fashiontech Asia event taking place as part of the 2017 StartmeupHK Festival. Before setting up shop amid the skyscrapers of Central District, Marina studied economics and international business in both Asia and Europe and spent time working for a boutique law firm before setting out on her own entrepreneurial journey. In today’s episode, Jay sits down with Marina to discuss: The origins of BeFast.TV and Marina’s entrepreneurial journey How helping other startups eventually led to BeFast.TV’s revenue model Why fashion has always been at the forefront of innovation Managing the fear of failure And, of course, the upcoming Fashiontech Asia 2017 event Enjoy, and don’t forget to tweet your questions and comments to @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript of Marina’s interview Get in touch with Marina through Twitter or LinkedIn Share your startup story or get inspired by other’s at BeFast.TV Buy tickets or check out the highlights from Fashiontech Asia at the StartmeupHK Festival 2017 Detailed Show Notes (1:52) Marina’s journey from Russia to Hong Kong and from employee to entrepreneur (7:11) How Marina got involved with BeFast.TV and the stress of being a startup co-founder (9:37) What the changing media landscape means for BeFast.TV (and your startup) (11:27) What BeFast.TV is, what it can do for you, and why Hong Kong was the perfect launch market (14:50) BeFast.TV’s revenu

(Click here to get future interviews with Ramit Sethi, Pat Flynn, James Altucher, and more). Today, he runs VaynerMedia, one of the world’s hottest digital and social media marketing agencies. He is also a prolific angel investor, with investments in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Uber. Gary is a New York Time’s best-selling author of four books, popular podcaster, inspirational public speaker, and all-around entrepreneurial giant. Today, you’ll hear about: How to win your parents’ approval to become an entrepreneur, even if they are not supportive The only subject Gary got A’s in during high school Sneak preview of Gary’s plan to expand into Asia The single most important trait to becoming a successful entrepreneur Don’t forget to tweet your questions and comments to @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Full Transcript of Gary’s episode Follow Gary on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and YouTube Learn more about

Gary Vaynerchuk is coming to Asia!  Gary is a natural born entrepreneur. He took his family’s wine business from $3 million dollars in annual revenue, to $60 million dollars, in just five years. (Click here to get future interviews with Ramit Sethi, Pat Flynn, James Altucher, and more). Today, he runs VaynerMedia, one of the world’s hottest digital and social media marketing agencies. He is also a prolific angel investor, with investments in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Uber. Gary is a New York Time’s best-selling author of four books, popular podcaster, inspirational public speaker, and all-around entrepreneurial giant. Today, you’ll hear about: How to win your parents’ approval to become an entrepreneur, even if they are not supportive The only subject Gary got A’s in during high school Sneak preview of Gary’s plan to expand into Asia The single most important trait to becoming a successful entrepreneur Don’t forget to tweet your questions and comments to @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Full Transcript of Gary’s episode Follow Gary on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and YouTube Learn more about Gary and

After a life-changing experience while living in Cuba, Jeremy set out to find a solution to empower women and girls around the world. Recently, he gave a TEDx talk on how investing in women and girls will be one of the greatest drivers of growth and stability this century. Tune in to hear: How giving back can increase your bottom line Why the simplest ideas can sometimes be the hardest to set in motion Jeremy’s practical advice for entrepreneurs looking for success in 2017 The outsized impact that empowering women has on communities big and small Don’t forget to join the conversation with Jay on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript of Jeremy’s interview Follow Jeremy on LinkedIn and Twitter Learn more about i=Change and shop brands that give back Discover Inside Retail’s Cutting Edge at StartmeupHK 2017 Detailed Show Notes (2:51) How living as a local in Cuba changed the course of Jeremy’s life forever (5:16) i=Change is born from a simple yet powerful idea (7:00) How millennials view philanthropy differently (8:34) Giving back can help your bottom line (14:40) How any small business can start giving back with i=Change (17:39) Even the simplest of ideas can be hard to implement

After discovering that 77% of consumers have the desire to buy from brands that clearly give back to the community, Jeremy Meltzer launched i=Change, a platform that provides online retailers with a way to give back with every sale. Today, i=Change is a fast-growing social enterprise which partners online retailers with the most impactful NGOs to develop projects around the world. After a life-changing experience while living in Cuba, Jeremy set out to find a solution to empower women and girls around the world. Recently, he gave a TEDx talk on how investing in women and girls will be one of the greatest drivers of growth and stability this century. Tune in to hear: How giving back can increase your bottom line Why the simplest ideas can sometimes be the hardest to set in motion Jeremy’s practical advice for entrepreneurs looking for success in 2017 The outsized impact that empowering women has on communities big and small Don’t forget to join the conversation with Jay on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript of Jeremy’s interview Follow Jeremy on LinkedIn and Twitter Learn more about i=Change and shop brands that give back Discover Inside Retail’s Cutting Edge at StartmeupHK 2017 Detailed Show Notes (2:51) How living as a local in Cuba changed the course of Jeremy’s life forever (5:16) i=Change is born from a simple yet powerful idea (7:00) How millennials view philanthropy differently (8:34) Giving back can help your bottom line (14:40) How any small business can start giving back with i=Change