OPERATORS Danny Yeung, CEO of IM8 & Prenetics: Operators Titans E009
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Jan 15, 2026 
Danny Yeung, a serial entrepreneur and CEO of IM8 and Prenetics, shares his remarkable journey from a high-school dropout to building a $100M brand with David Beckham. He discusses launching his first ventures in dessert franchises and hotel furniture, before moving to Hong Kong to create a Groupon competitor. Yeung reveals how Prenetics became a leading COVID testing provider, the tough decisions of cutting thousands of employees, and the rapid rise of IM8, focusing on premium, scientifically-backed supplements.
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Franchising A Dessert Chain
- Danny cold-called Hei Laosan's HQ, bought business-plan software, and franchised a Hong Kong dessert chain into the U.S.
- He invested his life savings and learned management and operations from running stores late into the night.
Breaking Into Big-Client Furniture
- Danny pivoted to hotel furniture after a failed order and closed an MGM deal by pretending to have a larger team.
- Delivering that MGM project unlocked credibility with big casino clients and scaled the furniture business.
Make Fast Decisions From Reps
- Use experience to make fast decisions when data is limited; reps compound into better judgment.
- Accumulate varied operational reps so you can act quickly and with higher probability of success.