The Boss Code

Nick Hsu is an AI algorithm engineer who was a founding team member of RedNote in its early startup days. In this episode, we discuss how the Chinese social media algorithms actually work.

Alex Blania is the Co-founder and CEO of Tools for Humanity, a multi-billion-dollar crypto startup pioneering the development of a global digital identity system utilizing iris scanning technology. Join us as we explore how Blania and his co-founder, Sam Altman, are reshaping the future of digital identity and authentication.

Naveen Jain is a contributor to the Tari Protocol, a platform redefining digital ownership through blockchain technology. Focused on empowering creators, enabling secure decentralized asset management, and offering easy mining on personal devices, Naveen is leading a transformative movement in the digital economy. Discover his mission to shape the future of digital innovation and creator rights.

Joojin Kim is a former corporate lawyer and the founder & CEO of Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC), an independent nonprofit organization that aims to accelerate effective climate action and energy transition in Asia. In this episode, we discuss the global climate crisis and delve into the pioneering experience of establishing a major climate NGO in Korea.

JP Thor is the founder of THORChain, one of the most significant decentralized liquidity protocols in the cryptocurrency space. He is recognized for his innovative contributions to decentralized finance (DeFi), helping THORChain achieve a valuation exceeding $2 billion and facilitating billions in transactions through its cross-chain liquidity solutions.

Yat Siu is a Hong Kong-based entrepreneur, crypto investor, and co-founder of Animoca Brands, a company focused on gamification, AI, blockchain, mobile technology, and creating products that utilize popular brands.

Thomas Brag is one of the co-founder of the popular YouTube channel Yes Theory, which has over 8.5 million subscribers. Yes Theory's mission is to explore new places, embrace diverse cultures, and live by the mantra "Seek Discomfort." In this podcast episode, Thomas takes us on his journey, where he risked everything to grow their YouTube channel into a thriving business, all while traveling to some of the world's most unique places, including troubled regions like Syria. Don't miss this inspiring conversation.

Collin Abroadcast is a content creator, YouTuber, and bargaining expert. He took a leap of faith by leaving his job and moving to China to teach English. This marked the beginning of his creator journey, during which he explored different parts of Asia, gaining practical skills about effective bargaining in the region's bustling fake markets. If you want to learn how to get great deals through bargaining and want to know about life in China from an American perspective, you're in the right place.

Chris Williamson is the host of the Modern Wisdom Podcast, YouTuber and former club promoter. In this Asian Boss Podcast episode, Stephen Park and Chris compare different social trends between the West and Asia, including declining birth rates, the evolving role of men in modern society, the scarcity of role models, and more. If you're seeking some 'modern wisdom,' you've come to the right place.

Tim Hwang is the co-founder of FiscalNote, a global software, data, and media company in the US and he's the youngest Asian-American CEO of a public company. How was he able to build a multibillion company before even reaching the age of 30? Despite attending prestigious universities like Princeton and Harvard, Tim's story goes beyond privilege and showcases the true grit and determination required to build a company at scale. In this episode, Tim shares his journey from being the son of Korean immigrants and the only Asian kid in a Michigan neighborhood to getting involved in US politics, including Obama's presidential campaign, and eventually achieving success as a CEO. Gain unique insights into the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned along the way.