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The GUTS to Change: From Village Roots to Global Impact - Season 15 (Singapore, Nov 2025)

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The founder realized success wasn't the finish line but a key to unlock doors for millions more.

Cho Dong, co-founder of fintech unicorn Advanced AI, shares his journey from a rural Chinese village to building a billion-dollar company. He discusses the three types of 'guts' needed: perseverance through rejection, adaptability during dark moments, and the courage to expand globally to serve financial inclusion.

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