#145- Angel Investing and Video Game Networking with Bernard Chong

Jun 25, 2024

Bernard Chong started by selling shoes in his family's shoe business, World Balance, in the Philipines before becoming an iconic angel investor. He has stakes in ASI Studios, Energy FM, Tim Hortons, RKB Productions, Thirty One Digital, and more.

Chong is world-renowned for founding the award-winning Bren Esports (now APBren) organization in 2017. Bren's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang team achieved a historic win as the first Philippine team to win the M-series World Championship title. Chong is preparing for the launch of several new ventures such as Mendo Coffee Company’s U.S. expansion, a new platform mobile app, housing developments in Panama, the BrenNetwork investment fund and a global education-focused non-profit, BrenSEED Foundation.

 

Keywords: investing, entrepreneurship, shoe business, diverse portfolio, online gaming, business partnerships, video games, eSports, angel investing, philanthropy, chess, business insights, risk-taking, learning from failure, giving back, favorite book, favorite movie, favorite vacation destination, morning routine, personal hero, internet access.

 

Chapters

00:00Introduction to Bernard Chong and his diverse investments

02:00From electronic computer engineering to becoming an investor

09:32Lessons from failure and the importance of learning

13:01The life-changing impact of business process outsourcing

25:55Meeting online gaming friends in person and forming business relationships

29:16Transitioning from gaming friendships to business partnerships

35:16The positive impact of technology and information access

37:48Building a Brand in eSports

42:16The Vision for Bren eSports

45:00Balancing Work and Guiding Others

47:49Empowering Others and Allowing Growth

50:48Taking a Long-Term Approach to Investments

55:52Lessons from Chess and Video Games

58:04Advice to Younger Self: Embrace Testing and Learning

01:01:47Bridging the Digital Divide

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