🎙️ Innotion Conversation: Building Confidence, Culture, and Community — The Entrepreneurial Journey of Cyrus Wong

In this episode of Innotion Conversation, host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Cyrus Wong, a young entrepreneur, about his inspiring journey of launching his first business early and navigating the challenges of the entrepreneurial world.

They discuss:

• How Cyrus built confidence and resilience while starting young.
• The importance of community support in entrepreneurial success.
• How his cultural background shaped his mindset and approach.
• Key advice for aspiring young founders entering the startup ecosystem.
• His future ambitions to launch a fashion tech startup and contribute to building a stronger entrepreneurial community in the UK.

Cyrus shares real-world insights on persistence, adaptability, and the mindset needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing startup landscape.

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🕒 Chapters 00:00 — Cyrus Wong: A Young Entrepreneur's Journey 07:34 — Navigating Challenges and Building Confidence 15:23 — Cultural Adaptation and Community Support 20:49 — Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 26:39 — Future Aspirations and Building Ecosystem

💡 Key Takeaways

• Early entrepreneurial journeys demand confidence and resilience.
• Community support plays a vital role in startup success.
• Cultural background influences mindset and strategies.
• Young entrepreneurs must embrace adaptability and persistence.
• Ambition to innovate in fashion tech and build a startup ecosystem is driving the next wave of founders.