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The elusive “secret sauce” to building a successful company isn’t what you’d expect, says one of Singapore’s richest men.

Sea’s Forrest Li shares his no-secret-sauce approach to scaling. Plus, why Mekong Capital is staying cautious on AI-native startups.

In a fireside chat at the Stripe Tour, Sea’s CEO spoke about topics from the opportunity it saw in Brazil to the culture now guiding it as it scales.

Li said leveraging AI could help the company reach this valuation, but emphasized the need for disciplined execution and strong competition.

The billionaires have a combined wealth of US$145.2 billion.

Li’s spokesperson said he plans to reveal details about his team and vision for Singapore football in the weeks ahead.

A spokesperson for Li confirmed he is evaluating his candidacy following suggestions from the football community.

Li emphasized the role of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain in enhancing consumer experiences.

“In business, you must hope for the best but plan for the worst,” Li said in an internal memo to staff.

While 2023 may be more challenging, founder Forrest Li assured employees that Sea is starting the new year on “stable footing,” Bloomberg reported.