Ernestine Siu

Jeffrey Tiong, the founder and CEO of Patsnap, a IP and R&D intelligence startup, says an investor once told him he was "not fit to be CEO."

Jane Lu is the founder and CEO of online fashion retailer Showpo. Today, the business brings in over $100 million a year.

While many places in the world face a housing shortage, Japan is facing the opposite problem: An oversupply of homes on the market.

Kavi Vu, 33, moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in August 2023. Today, she lives on about $1,500 a month, according to documents reviewed.

Anton Wormann, 32, transformed an abandoned house in Japan into a luxury Airbnb stay. Today, it brings in about $11,000 a month.

He is the head honcho of one of Southeast Asia's biggest tech companies, Grab — but he'll be the first to say that the journey has not been easy.

Anthony Tan is the co-founder and CEO of Grab. Founded in 2012, the ride-hailing app has now grown into a "super app" that offers services in mobility, deliveries, and digital financial services. Grab is listed on the Nasdaq and has more than 35 million users across eight countries in Southeast Asia as of 2023.

Jean Kang, 32, quit her decade-long career in tech to go all-in on her side hustle. Since February, her business has brought in about $160,000.

Zepto topped LinkedIn's 2024 Top Startups in India list.

Shu Matsuo Post, 38, has reached financial independence after building a seven-figure real estate portfolio. Today, he lives in Japan with his wife and kids.