Vince Chan

would you say that your exposure to Buddhism, philosophy, and Eastern culture has influenced your approach to investing, entrepreneurship, and even your overall life philosophy today? I'm originally from Hong Kong, so I did the opposite. I studied and emerged myself in Western culture, which has shaped a lot of how I think and conduct myself.

would you say that your exposure to Buddhism, philosophy, and Eastern culture has influenced your approach to investing, entrepreneurship, and even your overall life philosophy today? I'm originally from Hong Kong, so I did the opposite. I studied and emerged myself in Western culture, which has shaped a lot of how I think and conduct myself.

I'm curious about the impact Eastern culture and Buddhism have had on you as an American, especially when it comes to running and building businesses.

I'm curious about the impact Eastern culture and Buddhism have had on you as an American, especially when it comes to running and building businesses.

Early on, you mentioned that you started with literature, moving on to international relations. Then you moved to Japan. got the chance to connect with someone in banking, which led you into finance and investment. From there, you learned about building businesses, and eventually, you started your own companies. Looking back at all these transitions,

Early on, you mentioned that you started with literature, moving on to international relations. Then you moved to Japan. got the chance to connect with someone in banking, which led you into finance and investment. From there, you learned about building businesses, and eventually, you started your own companies. Looking back at all these transitions,

What would you say are the common themes or real drivers behind them? I ask this to many of my guests. Some say they've always been self-starters, while others say life is all about learning and that each change was a way to learn something new. What about you? What are the themes or drivers that have shaped your journey so far?

What would you say are the common themes or real drivers behind them? I ask this to many of my guests. Some say they've always been self-starters, while others say life is all about learning and that each change was a way to learn something new. What about you? What are the themes or drivers that have shaped your journey so far?

You are like Tintin. For those listening, when I first spoke with Ian about this interview, I discovered we had a common interest, our mutual admiration for Tintin. The adventurous explorer, always eager to dive into new places and experiences. Just like Tintin, Ian's got that same curiosity and spirit for discovery.

You are like Tintin. For those listening, when I first spoke with Ian about this interview, I discovered we had a common interest, our mutual admiration for Tintin. The adventurous explorer, always eager to dive into new places and experiences. Just like Tintin, Ian's got that same curiosity and spirit for discovery.

Wow. People at your age usually see Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, all the tech titans as their role models. Yet, you say Tintin is your role model.

Wow. People at your age usually see Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, all the tech titans as their role models. Yet, you say Tintin is your role model.

Your firm is called Ocean. I see that you are swimming in this vast ocean of the future of work. What fascinates you about this industry, about the challenges in this space that made you dive into this big ocean and decide to leave your mark?

Your firm is called Ocean. I see that you are swimming in this vast ocean of the future of work. What fascinates you about this industry, about the challenges in this space that made you dive into this big ocean and decide to leave your mark?

For the audience who might not be familiar with your firm, could you give us a quick rundown of what your firm does? Specifically, who are your top clients and what kinds of problems do you help solve?

For the audience who might not be familiar with your firm, could you give us a quick rundown of what your firm does? Specifically, who are your top clients and what kinds of problems do you help solve?

So the talent supply comes from Sri Lanka, and the demand for such talent is mainly from small and medium-sized service firms, particularly in the States, focusing on roles like operations and marketing. Your vision is to accelerate and scale this model to connect global talent with global demand. Is that correct?

So the talent supply comes from Sri Lanka, and the demand for such talent is mainly from small and medium-sized service firms, particularly in the States, focusing on roles like operations and marketing. Your vision is to accelerate and scale this model to connect global talent with global demand. Is that correct?

I've seen business models like this before, essentially redistributing skills and talent by connecting supply and demand more closely. Now, there are a couple of major trends impacting the workplace and the workforce, not just in the US, but globally. I imagine they affect your agency's approach in solving problems for both sides. One of the hottest topics, of course, is AI.

I've seen business models like this before, essentially redistributing skills and talent by connecting supply and demand more closely. Now, there are a couple of major trends impacting the workplace and the workforce, not just in the US, but globally. I imagine they affect your agency's approach in solving problems for both sides. One of the hottest topics, of course, is AI.