On the Rise

By Abe Chen and Matt Yao

On the Rise is a series of curiosity-driven conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and athletes about the life and career that they're building.

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December 01, 2023 Learnings from 1 year of self reflection | Matt Yao author of Game of One #023
💡GUEST INFO
Despite a successful tech career, Matt realized he needed a change. This year, Matt made a bold move, leaving his high-paying job to pursue his passions. Now, he's the mind behind "Game of One" blog, runs "Build in Climate" newsletter, and co-hosts the On the Rise Podcast. Discover more about Matt's inspiring story in today's episode!
Twitter: https://x.com/matt__yao?s=21&t=uvHCBLCVSoVl07u3MUDnZw
Game of One: gameofone.substack.com
Build in Climate: buildinclimate.substack.com
👋 ABOUT
On the Rise is a series of curiosity-driven conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and athletes about the life and career that they're building. Take some time in your day to learn something new and reflect on your own journey through the lens of our guests.
💯 FOLLOW US FOR MORE
Spotify: https://www.open.spotify.com/show/5YZnvUi7DMxa42kx0o9cEj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontherisepodder?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ontherisepod?_t=8YJj6vsJoys&_r=1
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🎙️ YOUR HOSTS
Hi, it’s Abe and Matt. Thanks for watching and being a part of our journey to highlight some amazingly multidimensional people. We are on a mission to tell the stories of everyday people and we would love to hear from you!
Say hi at [email protected], we will respond 🙂

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:47 Quitting his six figure tech job
00:07:06 What actually matters
00:12:35 Becoming a better human through blogging
00:14:20 From STEM to the arts
00:16:22 Verbs vs Roles in your persona
00:17:15 Finding community on a non conventional path
00:19:32 Following your curiosity
00:20:15 Writing about Climate
00:22:28 Getting people to care about the climate
00:25:36 Push and pull of climate advocacy
00:26:33 No more flood insurance in Florida?
00:28:25 The goal of Build in Climate
00:31:06 Beef burps are a major cause of CO2 emissions
00:36:51 Financial Incentives in Climate
00:38:49 Progress without plans, growth without goals

...more
43min
October 23, 2023 Shepherding the Future of Asians in Media | Mylen Yamamoto Tansingco, CliqueNow #022
Mylen Yamamoto Tansinco is the founder and CEO of Clique Now, a talent management agency working with some of the largest Asian creators such as The Fung Bros, Steven Lim, and Leena Dong. She's also the founder of Cropsticks, a brand that creates sustainable bamboo chopsticks, straws, and more. In our conversation, we discuss the future of creator monetization, where Asians in media are headed, and the influence of growing up in Hawaii on how she operates her businesses.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylennial/
CliqueNow: https://www.clique-now.com/
CropSticks: https://cropsticks.co/
👋 ABOUT
On the Rise is a series of curiosity-driven conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and athletes about the life and career that they're building. Take some time in your day to learn something new and reflect on your own journey through the lens of our guests.
💯 FOLLOW US FOR MORE
Spotify: https://www.open.spotify.com/show/5YZnvUi7DMxa42kx0o9cEj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontherisepodder?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ontherisepod?_t=8YJj6vsJoys&_r=1
Follow us everywhere: https://ontherisepod.com/
🎙️ YOUR HOSTS
Hi, it’s Abe and Matt. Thanks for watching and being a part of our journey to highlight some amazingly multidimensional people. We are on a mission to tell the stories of everyday people and we would love to hear from you!
Say hi at [email protected], we will respond 🙂
...more
45min
October 09, 2023 He made Kid Cudi a Music Video in 24 hours... using AI | Jacky Lu, Head of Creative at Kaiber #021
Jacky Lu is a co-founder and the Head of Creative at Kaiber. He combined his two interests in art and computation to start Kaiber. He is the creative mastermind behind Linkin Park’s Lost Music Video as well as Kid Cudi’s Entergalactic Music Video both of which used AI to generate graphics that you used to only be able to imagine.
Check out Kaiber: https://twitter.com/KaiberAI
Jacky Lu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackylu97/
👋 ABOUT
On the Rise is a series of curiosity-driven conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and athletes about the life and career that they're building. Take some time in your day to learn something new and reflect on your own journey through the lens of our guests.
💯 FOLLOW US FOR MORE
Spotify: https://www.open.spotify.com/show/5YZnvUi7DMxa42kx0o9cEj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontherisepodder?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ontherisepod?_t=8YJj6vsJoys&_r=1
Follow us everywhere: https://ontherisepod.com/
🎙️ YOUR HOSTS
Hi, it’s Abe and Matt. Thanks for watching and being a part of our journey to highlight some amazingly multidimensional people. We are on a mission to tell the stories of everyday people and we would love to hear from you!
Say hi at [email protected], we will respond 🙂
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:59 Realizing research wasn't his passion
00:04:03 Art and computation
00:06:59 Art vs STEM
00:08:37 Generative AI v. the creative industry
00:12:46 New modalities of Art
00:14:13 Making Kid Cudi a music video in 24 hours
00:17:16 The creative process
00:18:44 Generating music videos using AI
00:20:08 Founding of Kaiber
00:21:55 Music Videos are dying
00:24:49 The future of Kaiber
00:25:49 His biggest projects
00:27:56 Linkin Park
00:35:02 Know your taste
00:37:49 Closing words
...more
40min
September 25, 2023 Franchising a Gong Cha with his girlfriend | Long Tran #020
💡GUEST INFO
Long Tran has been a software engineer at Apple, Facebook (Meta), and Tesla but his real passion is escaping his W2 job through side hustles by age 35. To achieve that dream, he franchised a Gong Cha in Hayward CA, purchased multiple rental properties, and has Tesla's and a Porche listed on Turo.

His LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ltranco/

GongCha Yelp Page: https://yelp.to/qsKz2OWKeY
👋 ABOUT
On the Rise is a series of curiosity-driven conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and athletes about the life and career that they're building. Take some time in your day to learn something new and reflect on your own journey through the lens of our guests.
💯 FOLLOW US FOR MORE
Spotify: https://www.open.spotify.com/show/5YZnvUi7DMxa42kx0o9cEj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontherisepodder?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ontherisepod?_t=8YJj6vsJoys&_r=1
Follow us everywhere: https://ontherisepod.com/
🎙️ YOUR HOSTS
Hi, it’s Abe and Matt.
Thanks for watching and being a part of our journey to highlight some amazingly multidimensional people. We are on a mission to tell the stories of everyday people and we would love to hear from you!
Say hi at [email protected], we will respond 🙂
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:20 Growing up in Vietnam
00:02:26 Going to School in Vietnam
00:04:33 Retire by 35
00:06:10 The illusion of scarcity
00:07:17 Buying his 1st home 2 months out of college
00:08:48 Paying his way through college
00:09:18 Why he picked early classes
00:10:54 Literal mattress money
00:11:56 Any regrets?
00:14:33 Working at Apple
00:20:29 Living in the Bay Area for free
00:21:41 FIRE Movement
00:30:16 Renting a Porche on Turo
00:33:09 Franchising a Gong Cha
00:34:58 Love Language of Doing Business
00:35:58 The highest margin Gong Cha
...more
39min
September 11, 2023 Reviving the Great Dream of New York City | Daniel Golliher #019
Daniel Golliher is the Founder of Maximum New York, which comprises of a civics institution, a game, and a set of ideas. Prior to Maximum New York, Daniel wrote three books, worked as a barista in Cincinnati, and worked as a paralegal. We discuss abundance politics, how to live in NYC affordably, trash pickups as a way of getting involved in local politics, and much more.
Learn more about Daniel and Maximum New York:
Maximum New York: https://www.maximumnewyork.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielgolliher
👋 ABOUT
On the Rise is a series of curiosity-driven conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and athletes about the life and career that they're building. Take some time in your day to learn something new and reflect on your own journey through the lens of our guests.
💯 FOLLOW US FOR MORE
Spotify: https://www.open.spotify.com/show/5YZnvUi7DMxa42kx0o9cEj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontherisepodder?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ontherisepod?_t=8YJj6vsJoys&_r=1
Follow us everywhere: https://ontherisepod.com/
🎙️ YOUR HOSTS
Hi, it’s Abe and Matt. Thanks for watching and being a part of our journey to highlight some amazingly multidimensional people. We are on a mission to tell the stories of everyday people and we would love to hear from you!
Say hi at [email protected], we will respond 🙂
...more
58min
August 28, 2023 Untangling Self Stewardship, Beauty, and Privilege | Sherry Ning #018
💡GUEST INFO
Sherry Ning is the wonderful human behind the Twitter account @SchrodingrsBrat and popular Substack blog Pluripotent. Like pluripotent stem cells which aren’t fixed and can become anything, her articles are stem cell ideas, which is fitting for someone who is intensely curious. Sherry is also the author of The Pluri Society - 171 Notes on What It Means to Grow Into Yourself which can be found on Amazon.
Her Twitter: https://twitter.com/SchrodingrsBrat
Pluripotent: https://blog.theplurisociety.com/
The Pluri Society: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8QYXW7V
👋 ABOUT
On the Rise is a series of curiosity-driven conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and athletes about the life and career that they're building. Take some time in your day to learn something new and reflect on your own journey through the lens of our guests.
💯 FOLLOW US FOR MORE
Spotify: https://www.open.spotify.com/show/5YZnvUi7DMxa42kx0o9cEj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontherisepodder?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ontherisepod?_t=8YJj6vsJoys&_r=1
Follow us everywhere: https://ontherisepod.com/
🎙️ YOUR HOSTS
Hi, it’s Abe and Matt.

Thanks for watching and being a part of our journey to highlight some amazingly multidimensional people. We are on a mission to tell the stories of everyday people and we would love to hear from you!
Say hi at [email protected], we will respond 🙂
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:09 Identifying as a Writer
00:03:23 Growing into Writing
00:06:40 Transitioning away from the 9-5
00:09:74 Appearing Busy vs. Being Busy
00:11:40 A day in the life of Sherry
00:13:42 People Watching
00:17:26 On Beauty
00:21:30 Personality changes
00:24:10 The relationship between Beauty and Value
00:30:58 Privilege as the lack of obstacles
00:35:33 Self-Stewardship
00:38:47 75,000 Twitter followers
00:41:45 What is Cool?
00:45:52 Seasons of Life
00:48:46 A glimpse into Sherry's future
00:49:39 On reading well
00:52:12 The genius of Mozart
00:53:38 Classical, not necessarily classy
00:59:19 Free Will vs. Fate
...more
1h 2min
August 14, 2023 The truth about probiotics and gut health | Philip Strandwitz, Holobiome #017
💡GUEST INFO
On this episode of On the Rise, we have Phillip Strandwitz, the CEO and founder of Holobiome, a startup that is solving the complexity of the human gut microbiome to make drugs and consumer products.
With a PhD in biology from Northeastern University, Phillip is a founder with deep expertise in the field and he's committed to translating the science of the human microbiome into next-gen probiotics and targeted solutions for whole body health.
Now at, Holobiome is B2B platform biotech that is unraveling the complexity of the human gut microbiome to discover and develop products to fix health. The first industry they seek to transform is the $80B consumer probiotic industry, which largely consists of snake oil.
👋 ABOUT
On the Rise is a series of curiosity-driven conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and athletes about the life and career that they're building. Take some time in your day to learn something new and reflect on your own journey through the lens of our guests.
💯 FOLLOW US FOR MORE
Spotify: https://www.open.spotify.com/show/5YZnvUi7DMxa42kx0o9cEj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontherisepodder?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ontherisepod?_t=8YJj6vsJoys&_r=1
Follow us everywhere: https://ontherisepod.com/
🎙️ YOUR HOSTS
Hi, it’s Abe and Matt.

Thanks for watching and being a part of our journey to highlight some amazingly multidimensional people. We are on a mission to tell the stories of everyday people and we would love to hear from you!
Say hi at [email protected], we will respond 🙂
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:14 Early interest in biology
00:04:23 Antibiotic hunter
00:06:00 Becoming a poop scientist
00:07:23 Biotech Hubs
00:09:44 Happiness, health, purpose
00:15:01 Are probiotics actually effective?
00:21:41 Quick tips
00:22:42 Research meets business
00:25:15 Holobiome
00:28:56 Asshole lists
00:31:11 How to gain knowledge efficiently
00:32:38 Challenging biotech dogma
00:34:51 Holobiome
00:37:53 Building the largest human poop supply chain
00:39:25 Building the largest collection of gut bugs
00:42:03 Diverse Representation of Guts
00:44:35 How microbiome impacts pain and depression
00:47:30 Mind Body Connection
00:49:42 A cure for depression?
00:52:27 Dementia and Parkinsons
00:53:37 Gut Brain Axis
00:55:39 Bringing cures to you
00:56:52 Closing Statement
...more
59min
July 31, 2023 Starting her own Etsy Shop and Studio | Rena Li, Lotus Haus #016
💡GUEST INFO
Meet Rena Li, an artist across many mediums and creator whose studio, Lotus Haus, reflects her roots in the Asian diaspora, From evocative paintings to delectable culinary delights, from mesmerizing digital art to exquisite jewelry, Rena's portfolio reflects the diversity of her creative expressions.
Step into the captivating story of Lotus Haus and experience the magic of Rena Li's artistic journey.
Lotus Haus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lotus.haus/
Lotus Haus Studio: https://lotushaus.studio/
👋 ABOUT
On the Rise is a series of curiosity-driven conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and athletes about the life and career that they're building. Take some time in your day to learn something new and reflect on your own journey through the lens of our guests.
💯 FOLLOW US FOR MORE
Spotify: https://www.open.spotify.com/show/5YZnvUi7DMxa42kx0o9cEj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontherisepodder?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ontherisepod?_t=8YJj6vsJoys&_r=1
Follow us everywhere: https://ontherisepod.com/
🎙️ YOUR HOSTS
Hi, it’s Abe and Matt. Thanks for watching and being a part of our journey to highlight some amazingly multidimensional people. We are on a mission to tell the stories of everyday people and we would love to hear from you!
Say hi at [email protected], we will respond 🙂
...more
37min
July 17, 2023 87 edits for 2 seconds of The Matrix | Alberto Noti #015
💡GUEST INFO
Join us today as we dive into the captivating world of art and visual effects with the incredible Alberto Noti. A veteran of VFX and the creative behind the mesmerizing lighting and effects in your favorite games and films.
Alberto, an esteemed art and lighting director at Raven Software, takes us on an illuminating journey through his career at Activision, where he has contributed his talents to blockbusters like The Matrix, Spider-Man 2, Hancock, I Am Legend, and more.
As fellow fans of these legendary games and films, we're buzzing with excitement to unravel the secrets behind Alberto's awe-inspiring work. So join us as we explore the artistry of lighting and visual effects, unveiling the magic that brings our virtual worlds and cinematic experiences to life.
IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1114841/
👋 ABOUT
On the Rise is a series of curiosity-driven conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and athletes about the life and career that they're building. Take some time in your day to learn something new and reflect on your own journey through the lens of our guests.
💯 FOLLOW US FOR MORE
Spotify: https://www.open.spotify.com/show/5YZnvUi7DMxa42kx0o9cEj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontherisepodder?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ontherisepod?_t=8YJj6vsJoys&_r=1
Follow us everywhere: https://ontherisepod.com/
🎙️ YOUR HOSTS
Hi, it’s Abe and Matt.

Thanks for watching and being a part of our journey to highlight some amazingly multidimensional people. We are on a mission to tell the stories of everyday people and we would love to hear from you!
Say hi at [email protected], we will respond 🙂
...more
34min
July 04, 2023 Investing in Asian American Founders | Bob Wu #014
💡GUEST INFO
Bob Wu is the Managing Partner of Vermilion Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that takes a data-driven approach to investing in startups with at least one Asian founder.
Prior to starting his own fund, Bob was a Venture Partner at Primary Venture Partners and co-founded Teleport, the first startup to leverage Uber's API.
In this episode, we dive into Bob's upbringing in Texas as one of a few Asians, his early career moments in Shanghai and New York City, why invest in Asian-Americans, and the power of community.
To learn more more about Bob check out his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobawu/
👋 ABOUT
On the Rise is a series of curiosity-driven conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and athletes about the life and career that they're building. Take some time in your day to learn something new and reflect on your own journey through the lens of our guests.
💯 FOLLOW US FOR MORE
Spotify: https://www.open.spotify.com/show/5YZnvUi7DMxa42kx0o9cEj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontherisepodder?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ontherisepod?_t=8YJj6vsJoys&_r=1
Follow us everywhere: https://ontherisepod.com/
🎙️ YOUR HOSTS
Hi, it’s Abe and Matt.

Thanks for watching and being a part of our journey to highlight some amazingly multidimensional people. We are on a mission to tell the stories of everyday people and we would love to hear from you!
Say hi at [email protected], we will respond 🙂
00:00:13 Growing up in Houston, Texas
00:15:20 Leaving Shanghai for NYC
00:19:46 Mentality on failure
00:31:36 Staying connected with your community
00:41:51 Vermillion Ventures
00:47:29 Data-driven, index approach to VC
00:52:42 Investing in Asian-Americans
00:53:53 Staying Hungry
00:59:52 Tombstone
...more
1h 6min

FAQs about On the Rise:

How many episodes does On the Rise have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.