Forrest Li
Founder and CEO of Sea, the Singapore-based tech group behind Garena, Shopee and SeaMoney, who led the company's expansion across gaming, e-commerce and fintech in Southeast Asia and beyond.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 50min
Sea CEO: Gaming Empire, Southeast Asia Strategy and Humble Leadership
Forrest Li, the visionary founder and CEO of Sea, dives into the remarkable journey of building Southeast Asia's largest tech company. He shares insights on the evolution from a gaming distributor to a $100 billion powerhouse, revealing the staggering success of the game Free Fire. Forrest discusses humble leadership inspired by Forrest Gump, local solutions that outmaneuver giants like Alibaba, and the role of AI in enhancing customer service and game production. He also emphasizes the importance of core values and nurturing talent while balancing ambition with humility.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 10min
HIGHLIGHTS: Forrest Li - CEO of Sea
Forrest Li, Founder and CEO of Sea, shares his inspiring journey of building Southeast Asia's tech giant from scratch. He discusses the phenomenal success of Free Fire, which captivates over 100 million players daily. Li reveals how local challenges shaped Sea's rise in e-commerce and fintech, focusing on convenience and accessibility. He emphasizes humility as a core value, reflecting on its impact on leadership and culture. This insightful conversation highlights the blend of innovation and local solutions in Sea's groundbreaking success.
