OhHello Ep. 102: The Journey of an Accidental Entrepreneur with Andrew Yeung

In this conversation, Andrew Yeung shares his journey from moving to New York during the pandemic to founding Fibe, a tech events business. He discusses the importance of community, mentorship, and the concept of the 'third door' in accessing opportunities. Andrew emphasizes the value of building supportive environments and encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to take action on their ideas.

Takeaways

• Andrew moved to New York during the pandemic to start a new life.
• He founded Fibe, a tech events business, to connect people.
• Community building was essential during the isolation of COVID-19.
• Andrew emphasizes the importance of kindness in networking.
• The 'third door' concept highlights alternative paths to success.
• Mentorship has played a crucial role in Andrew's journey.
• Creating a supportive work environment fosters alignment and growth.
• Taking small actions can lead to significant opportunities.
• It's important to embrace uncertainty in entrepreneurship.
• Now is a great time to start experimenting with ideas.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Andrew Yeung
02:44 The Birth of Fibe and Early Challenges
05:34 Building Community and Connection
08:38 The Concept of the Third Door
11:46 The Role of Mentorship in Growth
14:33 Creating a Supportive Work Environment
17:28 Encouragement for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
20:32 Reflections on Career Choices
23:17 Final Thoughts and Advice