Steven Lam is the co-founder, executive director & co-CEO of GOGOX Holdings Limited, the first app-based logistics platform in Asia committed to providing extensive logistics services through innovative technology. Steven built the company with the vision of “Simplify Logistics”, aiming to resolve logistics inefficiencies and enable users to enjoy seamless logistics services.

Over the years, GOGOX has evolved from a van-hailing platform to a diversified logistics platform that supports instant delivery to customised logistics solutions. GOGOX instantly connects individuals and businesses with millions of logistics partners to fulfil all sorts of delivery needs, redefining the delivery experience by providing speedy, agile and convenient logistics services that are unmatched. 

Steven’s wealth of experience in entrepreneurship has brought him accolades in different categories, including Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia in 2016, Hong Kong’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons Selection in 2018, and 50 Asians to watch of The Straits Times in 2018. In this episode, Steven and Simon go deep on how to start a business with little money, how to find the right investors and much more.

Topics

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:59 - How GOGOX was born
• 3:07 - How did you start with so little capital?
• 14:16 - Supply first
• 18:17 - Founder structure
• 25:04 - Getting investment
• 35:30 - Steven’s family opinions
• 38:09 - Have you ever thought about quitting?
• 41:18 - Company Culture
• 45:04 - Do you have any regrets?
• 48:27 - Advice for young people

GOGOX:

https://www.gogox.com/index/

StartmeupHK: 

https://www.startmeup.hk/startmeuphk-festival-2022/

HKBN / HKBN Enterprise Solutions:

www.hkbn.net / www.hkbnes.net