Gary Vaynerchuk (Vaynermedia)

Jul 12, 2017, 6:00 – 9:00 AM (UTC)

Hong Kong

Mettā, 21/F California Tower, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong, 999077

We're bringing you something special in July! "GaryVee" certainly needs no introduction. Gary is a serial entrepreneur born in the former Soviet Union from where he emigrated to US and rose to prominence in the late 90’s after helping his father grow the family business (WineLibrary) from 4 to 60MM in sales. Currently he is known as social media guru, angel investor and internet celebrity.

In-person event

About this event

**IMPORTANT NOTICE**

Unfortunately, NO tickets will be sold at the door! The event has been SOLD OUT.

We're bringing you something special in July! 

**This event benefits the organization Pencils of Promise**

Gary Vaynerchuk (A.K.A. "GaryVee") certainly needs no introduction. Gary is a serial entrepreneur born in the former Soviet Union from where he emigrated to US and rose to prominence in the late 90’s after helping his father grow the family business (WineLibrary) from 4 to 60MM in sales. Currently he is known as social media guru, angel investor and internet celebrity.

Gary Vaynerchuk is the CEO and co-founder of VaynerMedia, a full-service digital agency servicing Fortune 500 clients across the company’s 4 locations. VaynerMedia is expanding its reach literally every single day especially thanks to new services like VaynerTalent and VaynerSports.

Gary is 4-time New York Times bestselling author and his latest book #AskGaryVee: One Entrepreneur's Take on Leadership, Social Media, and Self-Awareness is now available in Chinese!

Do you want a copy? We will be offering a limited number of tickets that will include the copy of the book!

Gary is a great example of when you deploy self-awareness, positivity and hard work you can not only achieve your goals but also help thousands and millions of people along the way.

WE WILL DISCUSS:

What entrepreneurship is all about

The current state and future of social media

Gary's Asia/China strategy


You might also get a chance to get your book signed or take a selfie with the one and only GaryVee!


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BONUS PANEL

Social media advertising landscape has changed a lot in the last couple of years thanks to so-called influencers or KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders). Asia is definitely not an exception. We might say that in many aspects Asia is actually leading the way and setting new trends.


What's the current state of influencer marketing in China and around the world? 

How to travel the world and build a business around your personal brand?

How to build the following on a new social media platform?


These are some of the topics we'll discuss with our panelists:

KIM LEITZES 

Kim is the co-founder of ParkLU, an influencer marketing platform that connects consumer brands with social media content creators in China. Her team has developed proprietary technology that makes it easy for brands to search and filter through thousands of data rich key opinion leader (KOL) profiles, and proceed to engage them in collaborative projects.

ZACH BENSON

Zach is an entrepreneur, hustler, world traveler, dancer, and connector. Zach also was a round 4 finalist on the hit TV show "So You Think You Can Dance". He is the Founder and CEO of Assistagram and specializes in creating Instagram campaigns reaching millions.

SUZANNE NGUYEN (moderator)

Suzanne “String” is a curious geek of the future, online she is known as StringStory, where she threads the dots of communication and tech. She touring around America for her fried chicken parties for entrepreneurs. String is also the producer of this year’s Shorty Awards Best Snapchat channel "Women In Tech".

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Speakers

  • Gary Vaynerchuk

    VaynerMedia

  • Jan Smejkal

    Startup Grind

    China & APAC Community Director

When

When

Wednesday, July 12, 2017
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM (UTC)

Agenda

6:00 AMRegistration & welcome drink
6:20 AMInfluencer marketing panel
6:50 AMSetting the stage for GaryVee
7:00 AMFireside chat with Gary Vaynerchuk
7:30 AMBook-signing & selfies
8:00 AMNetworking

Organizers

  • Jens Wernborg

    Startup Grind Hong Kong

    Director

  • Margaret Leung

    Startup Grind Hong Kong

    Co-Director

  • Amrit Sethi

    Excella Travel

    Startup Grind Moderator

  • Keith Engine

    Startup Grind Hong Kong

    Mentor

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Pencils of Promise

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Mettā

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SendGrid

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easiway

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WanderSnap

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BeFast.TV

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Cé La Vi

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