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Gifting is a broken business, but one visionary dropout is on a mission to fix it. How? By merging cutting-edge tech, cultural insights, and sheer hustle
Tune in as we sit down with Dong Wenhao, Co-Founder of Smilie, the maverick entrepreneur who turned industry pain points into a scalable solution. Here’s a sneak peek:
- Why traditional gifting giants struggle to adapt
- The surprising role mindset plays in innovation (hint: it's huge)
- How data and digitalisation are key to bringing transparency to an opaque industry
- The challenges of fundraising in a tough market – and unconventional partnerships that emerged
Plus, he shares raw wisdom for budding entrepreneurs about starting up, building the right relationships, and finding true freedom in business. It's a conversation packed with hustle, insight, and a unique take on disrupting a massive market. Don’t miss this unfiltered conversation about resilience, infrastructure, and the art of turning ‘cannot’ into ‘can.’
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