Can’t believe it’s already been four years since our first foray into the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s entrepreneur day—time slips by in a flash, turning initial stumbles into solid strides. Back then, we wandered through sessions wide-eyed, soaking up talks from veterans without grasping much at all; the business landscape felt utterly foreign, like piecing together a puzzle in the dark. Fast forward, and those experiences have layered on practical insights into markets, strategies, and operations that now guide our daily decisions.
Top of my list for thanks goes to Sonia, my steadfast partner in this ride—we’ve tackled learning curves side by side, and now our medical technology initiative is gaining real traction. Let’s keep pushing; the momentum feels right. Among countless takeaways, one phrase from mentor EY resonates deepest: “堅持、應變” (persistence and adaptability). It boils down to holding firm through rough patches while tweaking approaches as circumstances shift—a mindset that’s proven essential in navigating uncertainties.
On a side note, university days had me convinced I’d mapped every inch of CUHK’s sprawling campus through endless walks. Returning as an alum, though, after real-world knocks, reveals fresh angles: untapped resources, hidden networks, and opportunities waiting in plain sight. It’s a reminder that growth often circles back to familiar ground with sharper eyes.
