The Launch — August 2024
Hi, I'm David. I created this website, Leverage Asia. I am starting this blog to write about my progress.
I'm going to publish a post each month, where I'll set goals for the month, and see if I reached my goals for the previous month. You can find my August goals at the bottom of this post.
Subscribe to Leverage Asia and I'll send you an email with the next blog post! Also, shoot me an email if you want to connect!
What is Leverage Asia?
Leverage Asia interviews trailblazers who have leveraged the interconnected opportunities between Asia and America to scale their businesses and enrich their lives.
Today, it's easier than ever to expand your business and/or life into Asia. With so many people who have already done it, I want to show the world how easy and rewarding it is to leverage Asia.
I aim for these interviews to be not only inspiring but also rich in detailed, actionable advice and insights on expanding your business and life. There's a lot of superficial, motivational content online that doesn’t offer practical help.
I interview businesses of all sizes, from small side projects that earn a few extra dollars a month to large companies driving significant revenue.
My Higher Ground Goals
I aspire to achieve the freedom to work from anywhere in the world. While I currently have a full-time job (which I love) as a VC in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, I’m committed to leveling-up by exploring new ideas, starting innovative projects, and seizing the right opportunities as they arise.
For Leverage Asia, my goals are:
Deliver High-Quality Interviews. Provide insightful and inspiring conversations with trailblazers who have successfully navigated the dynamic landscapes of Asia and America.
Build a Thriving Community. Foster a network of like-minded individuals who share the Leverage Asia mindset, dedicated to growth, collaboration, and leveraging cross-continental opportunities.
Learn and Network. Continuously learn from other entrepreneurs and industry leaders, expanding our collective knowledge and creating valuable connections.
Generate Revenue. Ensure Leverage Asia is a sustainable platform that not only inspires but also provides practical value, leading to financial success.
By focusing on these goals, I aim to make Leverage Asia a hub of knowledge, inspiration, and opportunity for innovators looking to expand their horizons and achieve their business aspirations.
So Why Build Leverage Asia?
I’m aiming for higher ground.
Both for myself and for those around me.
As business leaders, we are either growing or dying.
In the bigger scheme and scope, all living things are either growing or dying.
Think of plants.
If it's not growing, then it's dying, no?
If it's not dying, then it's growing, yes?
In the context of business, while "dying" doesn't literally mean "death," it does mean weakening and lessening of power, vitality, and hope.
Drawing inspiration from Harvard Business Review and Starter Story , I began Leverage Asia, a business interview platform. While Harvard Business Review offers analysis on wide ranging subjects and Starter Story covers a broad spectrum of entrepreneurship, Leverage Asia distinguishes itself by hyper-focusing on business + life opportunities between Asia and America. From consumer goods and social media influencers to technology and beyond, I aim to showcase the strategies and stories of trailblazers leveraging the interconnected markets of Asia and America.
August Goals
I want to set my monthly goals and share them publicly, inviting you to help keep me accountable:
10 total interviews
60 total mailing list subscribers
These goals might not seem like much! But it’s a start!
I'll let you know at the end of the month how it all goes.
Thank you for tuning in. I 🫶 you mucho.
Yours truly,
David
