Episode 27 with Yat Siu, Tech Entrepreneur & CEO of Outblaze | The Good Luck Club

➜ GLC is the official "Podcast Partner" for the https://www.startmeup.hk/ 2020 event in Hong Kong ➜ Podcast time stamp below ➜ Connect to Yat via https://www.outblaze.com/yat-siu ➜ Please leave a comment below, it's like oxygen to get your feedback. ➜ Subscribe: /simonsquibb ➜ Connect: https://www.simonsquibb.com About Yat Siu Yat Siu is a technology entrepreneur/investor based in Hong Kong. He is co-founder and chairman of Animoca Brands, a company focusing on leveraging popular brands, gamification, AI, blockchain, and mobile technology to make engaging apps ranging from games to fitness solutions. Yat is a director for TurnOut Ventures, a partnership between Outblaze and Turner Entertainment that brought to prominence the hugely popular emoticon character Tuzki. In 2017 he set up the Dalton Learning Lab, a digital lab environment that supplements Hong Kong students with skills not emphasized by the local education system, including divergent thinking and design thinking. Yat has earned numerous accolades including Global Leader of Tomorrow at the World Economic Forum, and Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the DHL/SCMP Awards. A classically trained musician, Yat is a member of the advisory board of BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) and a director of the Asian Youth Orchestra. Timestamps below to guide you through the video: 00:00 Good Luck Club intro 1:25 Interview starts & Yat introduces himself 3:20 What does success mean? 7:17 Concept of purpose 10:41 Talking about his childhood 13:24 Starting a business 19:45 Experience of working for a company 24:32 Working at AT&T 30:12 Are entrepreneurs born or bred? 36:58 Discussing Dalton Learning Lab 40:00 Becoming an entrepreneur 45:10 Discussing not having a father 48:22 Selling a business 52:00 Is exit important for an investor? 53:22 Different types of investors 55:22 Discussing Coronavirus and the economic crash 1:03:15 Discussing luck 1:09:20 What advice would you give to your younger self? 1:10:23 Interview sum up /// About Simon Squibb #simonsquibb #founder #advice Simon is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, motivational speaker, and mentor. He has started 17 businesses, invested in over 66, and has mentored hundreds of founders. Having sold his award-winning insight-driven branding and digital agency, Fluid, to PwC, Simon now focuses on inspiring, motivating and guiding both budding and experienced entrepreneurs by sharing his personal experiences, insights, ideas and tips on his website simonsquibb.com and through his social channels. Connect @ www.simonsquibb.com Watch @ YouTube: /simonsquibb Meet @ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonsquibb/ Invest @ AngelList: https://angel.co/simonsquibb Socialize @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimonASquibb/ Debate @ Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsquibb Dance @ TikTok: https//tiktok.com/simonsquibb8 Snap @ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonsquibb/ About The Good Luck Club The Good Luck Club is a podcast and video series that focuses on the idea that luck is an ingredient that's absolutely necessary in order to have a successful life and business. In each episode of The Good Luck Club we invite an entrepreneur or change-maker to share their journey to success. For most, it’s never a straightforward one, and there’s much inspiration and learnings in the struggles they’ve been through along the way. And, as our name suggests, we’ll also dive into their stories about luck; the good and the bad, and its role in success. Connect @ Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2vFY3Cp Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodLuckpodcast Socialize @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodLuckClubPODCAST Snap @ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodluckclubpodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please share with your friends. Subscribe to The Good Luck Club channel www.youtube.com/goodluckpod

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