The second episode of the Collective VC podcast features Reese Wong, the founder of Micromeetup: re-imagining connection via small-scale, personalised meetups👋
He shares his insights on community building, the student entrepreneur lifestyle, finding a good balance, and insights into the startup scene while studying at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), as the president of LSESU Entrepreneurs. He talks about curating the Global Shapers - London Hub II how he would build a hypothetical investment philosophy, his future visions for Micromeetup, and much, much more (chapters in the video) ‼️ 🌍
• Reese Wong: Communities, Curation, St...
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0:00 - Introduction to Reese Wong and the Collective VC Podcast
0:32 - Reese Wong's Portfolio Career and Community Building Projects
1:32 - The Value of an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Challenges Outside London
2:08 - The Intersection of International Relations and Entrepreneurship
2:36 - Reese's Engagement with London's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
3:20 - Analyzing the Unique Entrepreneurial Culture at LSE
4:04 - Supporting Entrepreneurs at LSE with a Broad Range of Events
5:06 - The Influence of Finance and Consulting Aspirations at LSE
6:19 - Addressing the Aspirational Aspects of Entrepreneurship Among Students
7:08 - Reese Wong's Early Influence and Initiatives in Hong Kong
9:17 - The Challenges of Community Building and Engagement
10:21 - Insights into the World Economic Forum and Global Shapers Community
12:30 - Reese Wong's Role and Impact within the Global Shapers Community
14:44 - Diverse Initiatives and Local Impact Projects by Global Shapers in London
17:01 - The Importance of Effective Time Management and Prioritization
19:17 - Balancing University Work with Entrepreneurial and Community Efforts
21:04 - The Optimal Time for Starting a Startup During University
23:08 - Keeping Doors Open While Pursuing Entrepreneurial Ventures
24:43 - Vision and Goals for Micromeetup: Enhancing Real-World Connections
26:24 - The Concept of Micro Events and Their Unique Appeal
28:19 - Strategies for Encouraging Real-Life Connections Through Technology
30:19 - The Challenge of Changing Mindsets in Consumer Behavior
32:00 - Building a Team and Leveraging Public Interest for Micromeetup
33:37 - The Value of Building in Public and Engaging with Community
35:31 - Reese Wong's Long-Term Aspirations and Focus for the Future
37:49 - Investment Thesis Focused on Driving Mindset Change Through Tech
39:01 - The Potential of Short-Form Content in Shifting Mentalities
40:17 - Reflections and Advice to Reese's Future Self
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