Suggested questions

1You’ve built your life and career across China, Singapore, and the US. How did living between those different worlds shape the way you think about technology and opportunity?

2When did AI stop feeling like an interesting field to watch and start feeling like something you had to build in yourself?

3A lot of people assume the most important AI companies have to come from the US or China. What made you believe a globally competitive company could be built from somewhere else?

4What did you notice early on about emerging markets that made you feel they were being overlooked in the AI conversation?

5You’ve been close to fast-growth moments before, from Silicon Valley to your own earlier ventures. Looking back, what experiences most prepared you for building in a space that moves this quickly?

6There’s a lot of excitement around AI right now, but also a lot of distrust. When you look at that tension, what do you think people are most uneasy about?

7What does it actually look like to build an AI company that people in different countries can trust?

8Was there a moment when your vision for the company became bigger than just building a strong product and started to feel like a different kind of role in the global AI landscape?

9You’re trying to reach investors, media, and broader stakeholders while the industry is changing in real time. How do you decide which story matters most at a given moment?

10When you think about the next year, what feels most important to get right—not just for the company, but for the kind of presence you want to have in the wider AI conversation?