Exclusive Interview with the Creator of Garena: Forrest Li

Forrest Li, a Singaporean entrepreneur, is the mastermind behind Southeast Asia’s leading technology platform, Garena. With over 330 million users, Garena has revolutionized the online gaming and digital entertainment industry in the region. In this exclusive interview, we delve into the mind of Forrest Li to discover his journey towards success, his inspirations, and his future vision for Garena.

Li credits his love for gaming as the spark that ignited his entrepreneurial spirit. After graduating from Stanford University, he returned to Southeast Asia and saw the potential of the regional gaming market. In 2009, he founded Garena with the vision of making gaming accessible to everyone in Southeast Asia. Today, Garena has grown to offer not just gaming but also ecommerce, payment processing, and social media services through its various platforms.

In this interview, Li shares his insights on the challenges he faced in building Garena, his leadership style, and his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. He also talks about the company’s recent merger with Sea Limited and how it will drive Garena’s growth in the region. As Garena continues to expand and innovate, Forrest Li remains dedicated to his goal of empowering and connecting the people of Southeast Asia through technology.