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Overview

  • 4 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Chinese, French, German, Yue (Cantonese); learning Japanese, Korean, Russian
  • 35, Male
  • Member since 2016
  • Startups
  • University of Waterloo
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

I am startup entrepreneur, specializing in cryptography, security, privacy, and blockchain.

I also like playing sports, video games, and starting things. Friends say I am entertaining and erudite. Having immersed in various cultures, I can talk about anything in depth but always hungry to learn more!

I'm not verified because I don't want to pay 160 HKD a year. I'm bootstrapped!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet cool interesting people and totally immerse into local culture. And I am bootstrapping my startup (which means spend as little as possible) :P

Interests

  • culture
  • auto racing
  • skiing
  • snowboarding
  • martial arts
  • history
  • languages
  • programming
  • karate
  • kendo
  • startups

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: haha no thank you not since high school. I only read literature related to work.

Movies: I like movies that invite me to me to think deeply about the plot while it's unravelling and lingers on as metaphysical or philosophical thoughts: Crimson Tide (1995), Infernal Affairs (2002), Minority Report (2002), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), The Prestige (2006), Vantage Point (2008), Inception (2010), and Arrival (2016).

Music: jazz, math rock, melodic rock, metal, rap but not hip-hop. My favourite piece is John Cage 4'33.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Started multiple tech companies, sold a few of them.

Teach, Learn, Share

Share my startup war stories, provide 1-on-1 advice to those hoping to or already starting companies.

Share my travel stories. Well-versed in East Asian, North American, and Central European culture.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My life and professional experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Netherlands, Pakistan, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, United States

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