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S1 E4 — David McCann, CEO, AOP Capital Thursday, 2 April 2026 · 6:00 PM HKT
David J. McCann is an Irish entrepreneur and SFC-regulated finance professional based in Hong Kong, where he founded and leads AOP Capital - a merchant bank and family office firm focused on private equity, wealth management, and East-West investment opportunities. With over 15 years in Hong Kong and decades of entrepreneurial experience across the US, Australia, and Asia, he actively shares insights on family offices, succession planning, and Hong Kong's evolving role as a global wealth hub.
In this episode, David shares the three biggest mistakes he sees entrepreneurs make, why his firm runs a "Fuck Up of the Month" to encourage bold thinking, and how he bought his first business in the US with nothing but hustle and negotiation. He also breaks down what Hong Kong's family office boom means for entrepreneurs, why he became the Founding President of EO Greater Bay Area, and his philosophy on when and how to think about exit.
The Drams: Arran 10 Year Old · Glenfarclas 25 Year Old · Aberlour 16 Year Old · Bowmore 15 Year Old
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S1 E4 — David McCann, CEO, AOP Capital Thursday, 2 April 2026 · 6:00 PM HKT
David J. McCann is an Irish entrepreneur and SFC-regulated finance professional based in Hong Kong, where he founded and leads AOP Capital - a merchant bank and family office firm focused on private equity, wealth management, and East-West investment opportunities. With over 15 years in Hong Kong and decades of entrepreneurial experience across the US, Australia, and Asia, he actively shares insights on family offices, succession planning, and Hong Kong's evolving role as a global wealth hub.
In this episode, David shares the three biggest mistakes he sees entrepreneurs make, why his firm runs a "Fuck Up of the Month" to encourage bold thinking, and how he bought his first business in the US with nothing but hustle and negotiation. He also breaks down what Hong Kong's family office boom means for entrepreneurs, why he became the Founding President of EO Greater Bay Area, and his philosophy on when and how to think about exit.
The Drams: Arran 10 Year Old · Glenfarclas 25 Year Old · Aberlour 16 Year Old · Bowmore 15 Year Old