監製:Dora Tang
“Without discipline I think everything will fall apart.” - Ted Kwan
Ted is a co-founder of a social enterprise. He will share an inspiring story about his dream and his pursuit of societal betterment in his hometown of Hong Kong.
Despite his father's bankruptcy during Ted's early years, his family endured years of debt without losing hope. This experience shaped Ted's perspective, leading him to believe that impoverished families can still find happiness if given the opportunity to rise and become self-sufficient.
Fifteen years ago, Ted dedicated his after-work hours to pursue his passion. He invested in a social enterprise focused on assisting marginalized and ex-offender youth, helping them reintegrate into society. This marked the first step toward his dream of uplifting disadvantaged groups in Hong Kong.
Ted's ultimate goal is to inspire Hong Kong citizens to support social enterprises. By encouraging consumption from these enterprises, funds are directed towards employing marginalized individuals, while customers also benefit from the goods and services offered. Over the years, Ted's initiative has evolved into a social enterprise platform, bringing his dream closer to becoming a reality.
Ted's journey is an ongoing one, but his unwavering dedication and the growth of the social enterprise platform demonstrate that his vision is gradually being fulfilled. He continues to work tirelessly to create positive change and empower the less fortunate in Hong Kong.
“Without discipline I think everything will fall apart.” - Ted Kwan Ted is a co-founder of a social enterprise. He will share an inspiring story about his dream and his pursuit of societal betterment in his hometown of Hong Kong. Despite his father's bankruptcy during Ted's early years, his family endured years of debt without losing hope. This experience shaped Ted's perspective, leading him to believe that impoverished families can still find happiness if given the opportunity to rise and become self-sufficient. Fifteen years ago, Ted dedicated his after-work hours to pursue his passion. He invested in a social enterprise focused on assisting marginalized and ex-offender youth, helping them reintegrate into society. This marked the first step toward his dream of uplifting disadvantaged groups in Hong Kong. Ted's ultimate goal is to inspire Hong Kong citizens to support social enterprises. By encouraging consumption from these enterprises, funds are directed towards employing marginalized individuals, while customers also benefit from the goods and services offered. Over the years, Ted's initiative has evolved into a social enterprise platform, bringing his dream closer to becoming a reality. Ted's journey is an ongoing one, but his unwavering dedication and the growth of the social enterprise platform demonstrate that his vision is gradually being fulfilled. He continues to work tirelessly to create positive change and empower the less fortunate in Hong Kong.
"Don't let your background limit your development and exploration. As long as you work hard, you can achieve the same level of success as those who come from privileged families." - Annie Hui Annie Hui is the Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of a pioneering Web 3 infrastructure solution service provider based in Hong Kong. Born, raised, educated, and having spent her entire life in Hong Kong, Annie takes immense pride in her local roots. Annie will share her journey which exemplifies the power of resilience and determination. Her relentless pursuit of excellence perfectly demonstrates the indomitable spirit of Hong Kong. Despite coming from a low-income family, Annie's economic disadvantages never tainted her character. Instead, they fueled her innate drive for innovation and problem-solving. During her high school years, Annie embarked on her first groundbreaking project: an egg waffles vending machine. Alongside her team, she painstakingly built a 24/7 vending machine from scratch, ingeniously utilizing two irons to cook the delectable waffles. To perfect the recipe, they consumed ten waffles daily for an entire month. This audacious endeavor marked the beginning of Annie's adventurous spirit. Following a successful fifteen-year career as an information technology consultant, Annie took the leap and founded her own company - a Web 3 infrastructure solution service provider. Alongside her partners, she dedicates herself to sharing their wealth of experience and knowledge, raising public awareness about asset security, and educating others on the fundamental principle: "Not your key, not your assets."
“Embrace change and never stop believing in yourselves. Don't be afraid to start from the bottom, don't be afraid to take the first step, and don't be afraid of other people's judgment.” - Jason Ang Herrera Jason Ang Herrera, co-founder of a groundbreaking health and wellness digital platform, shares his transformative life journey, embodying the philosophy of embracing change and unwavering self-belief. Once an overweight and unathletic child, Jason drew inspiration from a famous Japanese basketball-themed manga. Through eight years of relentless effort, he defied discouragement, emerging as a semi-professional basketball player. After university, Jason pursued coaching basketball until the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted his training for three years. Undeterred, he seized the opportunity to reinvent himself, ultimately becoming a CEO. Jason’s story showcases the transformative power of the human spirit. It urges us to fearlessly embrace change, reminding us that unwavering self-belief leads to success.
“Embrace change and transformation, we should flow with the rhythm of life, so we can discover our inner strength by welcoming new beginnings, and evolve to the next level.” - Zen Fong Zen graduated as a clinical physiologist in Australia. After practicing for a few years, he discovered his interest in Web3 technology and the new opportunities it presented. Recognizing the immense potential of digital assets and the metaverse, he made the decision to enter this innovative industry. Together with his team, he established a company with the aim of contributing to the development of the next generation of the internet, both in Hong Kong and worldwide. To Zen, the metaverse represents an immersive digital realm where imagination knows no bounds, and the boundaries between the virtual and the real blend in awe-inspiring ways. Zen will share his captivating journey of pursuing his dreams, highlighting how he embraces change and failure as sources of inspiration.
"It’s never too late to start your dreams. The most important thing is to take the first step to start your journey. Turning your dreams into reality.” - Christine Yip Christine Yip found a company specializing in non-invasive healthcare solutions for monitoring diabetes and ketone fat metabolism management. Her innovative business is a game changer in the biotech and healthcare industries. Her achievement is highly recognized by receiving the silver medal from 2022 Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, and the Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Awards. In this episode, Christine would go back to her own high school and share her amazing journey from a music student to a start-up entrepreneur. For the pursuit of her own dream, all it takes is the willingness to learn and the belief that nothing is impossible.
”When you are not afraid, anything is possible.” - Leo Chan Passionate about leveraging new technologies, Leo Chan is a founder of a firm aiming to introduce innovative changing solutions to every day's technology products. He is a person with a growth mindset. He often pushes himself out of his comfort zone, like participating in Triathlon, and recently, finished a swimming relay across the English Channel. Leo is bold to explore and is striven to find new opportunities in different regions like Shanghai and Singapore. His dream is to teach or share with others what he is good at. In this episode, Leo will tell us his entrepreneurial journey, his path as a public speaker and a sports enthusiast.
"I found my own path to happiness through science. How about you? You too can find your own path, your own way to make a difference in the world." - Dr. Pui-wah Choi Dr. Choi, a holder of a PhD from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and the founder of a Biotech company, is an accomplished female biomedical scientist with a profound interest in addressing women's diseases. Her doctoral research primarily focused on ovarian cyst formation and the migration of ovarian cancer cells. She pursued postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA. This included the discovery of new biomarkers for diagnosing and prognosing ovarian cancer. Through her groundbreaking work, she has made significant contributions to the field by inventing a non-invasive kit that combines a sanitary pad for self-testing for cervical cancer. The journey of scientific invention bears a striking resemblance to that of Monk Tong, who obtained the sutra. Along the path to the east, obstacles abound. As a female scientist, Dr. Choi will share her personal experience and insights on overcoming challenges while striving to enhance human health and well-being. Her ultimate goal is to fulfill the dreams of others, enabling them to lead healthy and happy lives.
"My dream is to connect all the robots in the world and make it a better place. I encourage all the visionary and dream chaser to go after that dream in Hong Kong."-San Wong. Mr San Wong is the founder of a technology start-up in Hong Kong. He developed the ARC robotic automation system which is globally recognized and adopted by the government and the space research center. The platform can make the construction and inspection industry safer and more secure. San is also recognized as The Leaders of Tomorrow in TatlerAsia Gen. T list 2023 for his contribution. After his further studies in the United States, he find that life is full of possibilities and has started his own robotic dream. In the programme, he will share with us his personal stories on the path as an entrepreneur and his ups and downs in this journey.