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From War-Torn Beginnings to an Emmy Winner: Thomas Vu's Journey
Welcome to a new episode of Built to Win. In this episode, we are joined by Thomas Vu, a veteran game designer, VC entrepreneur, and Emmy-winning show producer. From his turbulent childhood in Vietnam to his pioneering work in the gaming industry, Thomas shares his remarkable story of resilience, innovation, and success. Join us for an insightful conversation that will leave you motivated and ready to achieve your dreams!
Highlights
"Great people in the long run always succeed in a way they can lose in the short term, but in the long run, they'll always win."
"Every positive interaction is a door to open 1,000 doors, and every negative interaction is a door that closes 1,000 doors."
"To enter the kingdom of heaven, you have to be like a child. Children play naturally, and as adults, we must remember how to play."
Timestamps
00:11 - Welcome to the Built To Win Podcast with Thomas Vu.
01:04 - Thomas shares his childhood experiences and the challenges his family faced after the Vietnam War.
03:25 - The journey by boat to the US and settling in Houston and Los Angeles.
04:39 - Growing up in garages and the influence of a forward-thinking parent.
05:26 - From UC San Diego to working at NASA and landing a job at Electronic Arts.
12:01 - Joining Riot Games and contributing to the success of League of Legends.
14:39 - Vietnam, launching League of Legends and the growth of esports.
21:12 - Thomas discusses his journey of self-awareness and spiritual growth.
33:19 - The role of religion and programming in shaping beliefs and behaviors.
45:30 - Creating an Emmy-winning show “Arcane” and transitioning from gaming to TV.
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Welcome to a new episode of Built to Win. In this episode, we are joined by Thomas Vu, a veteran game designer, VC entrepreneur, and Emmy-winning show producer. From his turbulent childhood in Vietnam to his pioneering work in the gaming industry, Thomas shares his remarkable story of resilience, innovation, and success. Join us for an insightful conversation that will leave you motivated and ready to achieve your dreams!
Highlights
"Great people in the long run always succeed in a way they can lose in the short term, but in the long run, they'll always win."
"Every positive interaction is a door to open 1,000 doors, and every negative interaction is a door that closes 1,000 doors."
"To enter the kingdom of heaven, you have to be like a child. Children play naturally, and as adults, we must remember how to play."
Timestamps
00:11 - Welcome to the Built To Win Podcast with Thomas Vu.
01:04 - Thomas shares his childhood experiences and the challenges his family faced after the Vietnam War.
03:25 - The journey by boat to the US and settling in Houston and Los Angeles.
04:39 - Growing up in garages and the influence of a forward-thinking parent.
05:26 - From UC San Diego to working at NASA and landing a job at Electronic Arts.
12:01 - Joining Riot Games and contributing to the success of League of Legends.
14:39 - Vietnam, launching League of Legends and the growth of esports.
21:12 - Thomas discusses his journey of self-awareness and spiritual growth.
33:19 - The role of religion and programming in shaping beliefs and behaviors.
45:30 - Creating an Emmy-winning show “Arcane” and transitioning from gaming to TV.