#43: Loron Orris – Founding Partner Asia Sports Tech

Asia Sports Tech is one of the leading business consulting and financial advisory firms in all of Asia.

Loron Orris has 30+ years of experience in sports including being the managing director of NBA Asia during its early days. He also lectures at the Chinese University of Hong Kong Business School.

AST’s Mission is to transform and empower the sports, esports, and wellbeing ecosystems for Asia’s 4.5 billion citizens by leveraging breakthrough IP’s and technologies.

Asia Sports Tech and Loron Orris believe in the future growth of Asian sports – which led to a great conversation.

Chapters:
(01:15) Journey to Asia
(06:00) Building NBA Asia and IMAX Japan
(09:50) Waves of innovation in sports
(13:50) Overview of Asia Sports Tech
(19:30) Sports globalization (India example)
(22:30) Challenges new entrants face in Asia
(26:35) Hurdles of expanding beyond Asia
(30:25) Culture differences + trends to watch

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