While the mainstream headlines often focus on the Magnificent Seven, we’re diving into a global powerhouse that often flies under the radar — Tencent. Based in Shenzhen, China, Tencent is a giant in gaming, social media, and cloud services. From the creation of WeChat—a super-app with over a billion monthly users—to investments in companies like Tesla, Spotify, and Snapchat, Tencent’s story is one of relentless innovation and strategic dominance. Since its IPO in 2004, shares of Tencent have increased by nearly 500 times, producing an average annual return of 35% per year.To help cover the story of Tencent, Clay will be sharing what he learned from the book Influence Empire by Lulu Chen.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro01:54 - Tencent’s journey from IPO to becoming a global tech powerhouse.05:28 - Lessons from Pony Ma’s leadership and Tencent’s strategic vision.18:33 - How Tencent’s investments shaped global tech innovation and growth.31:12 - The evolution and impact of WeChat as a transformative super-app.49:11 - Insights into Tencent’s dominance in the gaming industry.57:15 - Challenges of navigating Chinese regulations and political risks.01:08:47 - Tencent’s role in AI, cloud services, and strategic share buybacks.And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCES<ul>
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