Startups with Seoul Ep 16 - Richard Lee

25/11/2025 45 min

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From Guam to Hackathons: Richard Lee's Entrepreneurial JourneyJoin us in this episode of Startups with Seoul as we talk with Richard Lee about his journey from Guam to Atlanta's startup scene. Richard shares his experiences in building startups, working in venture capital, and his stints in both tech design and small business management. From his college days at Georgia Tech to his latest roles in consulting and scaling businesses, Richard offers valuable insights on entrepreneurial resilience, customer discovery, and the power of student networks. Tune in to learn from his diverse and unconventional path to success.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:15 Meet Richard Lee: From Guam to Atlanta01:43 Life in Guam: A Time Capsule of the 90s and 2000s02:57 Journey to Georgia Tech04:44 The Entrepreneurial Spirit: From Corporate to Startups06:30 Lessons from Early Startups13:14 The Importance of Customer Discovery19:15 Leveraging Student Status for Success23:50 The Adventurous Startup That Died24:38 Competing with Google Photos25:04 Accidental Leadership in Design28:27 From Cybersecurity to Product Design30:03 The Startup Journey and COVID-1940:23 Learning Through Failure43:54 Advice to My Younger Self