Acquiring Minds The Entrepreneur Awakens: Pivoting from Tech to Ownership
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May 29, 2025 
Kin Sio, owner of Lights On Digital and former tech industry professional, shares his inspiring journey from tech to entrepreneurship. He discusses his initial foray into real estate before finding his niche in business ownership. Kin emphasizes the importance of flexibility for family care and navigating cultural expectations around success. He dives into unique challenges in the hospitality sector, particularly dynamic pricing strategies, and highlights the significance of community support as he plans to expand operations from Hawaii to the mainland.
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Kin's Path from Tech to Real Estate
- Kin Sio started his career in tech with a well-paid job at Microsoft but never dreamed of entrepreneurship.
- His entrepreneurial awakening began with dabbling in real estate investing starting in 2019.
Owning Business Enables Flexibility
- Family health crises triggered Kin's desire for flexibility and control over his time.
- Owning a business became more valuable to him than just a job for that personal freedom.
Layoff Sparked Entrepreneurship Leap
- Kin's layoff from Coinbase became a pivotal moment to pursue entrepreneurship fully.
- Supported by his wife’s stable job, he embraced trying ownership with little to lose.