Who are you?
Well, it shouldn't come as any surprise to you that my name is Ryan King. I’m currently lecturing in marketing and entrepreneurship at two tertiary institutions in Hong Kong. I’m a keen tech evangelist, and will talk about it to anyone willing to listen. Technology is one of the great game-changers of the modern world, and people and companies who ignore it do so at their peril.
I have been in entrepreneurship and technology for most of my career, usually in a role that involves explaining things to people. As such, when I’m not working, I’m writing and speaking on issues that matter to me in the technology field. Below you can find a list of links to talks I have given, articles I have written, and times I have been in the media. For even more goodies, check out my blog!
No takers: ‘Asian NATO’ unlikely to be realized
China Daily Global Edition - Jan 05, 2022
My article for China Daily Global discussing why the unique features of NATO, and the failure of similar alliances in other parts of the world, tell us that current US attempts to construct one in Asia-Pacific are unlikely to succeed.
Close Quarters: Season 1 FULL PLAYLIST
Aurora Theatre HK - April 1, 2021
Following on from the success of the dramatic short, ‘Screens Apart’, I was asked by Aurora Theatre HK to adapt it into a full six-episode short series. The sitcom is about a couple learning to live together in peace after being forced to co-habit due to a Covid lockdown. Check out the full first season!
Global Startup Academy Demo Day
EO / KISED - Feb 18, 2021
Demo Day at the end of the Global Startup Academy, a join program between the Korean government and SOSV, run by myself. The three teams in this section - Data Republic, Koodon, and Vandalsoft - were personally trained by me for their Demo Day pitch. Data Republic would go on to win first prize!
Because Nothing Can Stop the Learning! An #AltSXSWedu Recap
Hooked on Innovation - Mar 13, 2020
Recap of the AltSXSWedu conference I co-organized with the writer of this article and several other amazing volunteers. It was the first educational conference of its kind and attracted a lot of press!
SXSW EDU Is Called Off. But the Sessions and Parties Are Still Happening
EdSurge - Mar 10, 2020
Interview I did with EdSurge while I was working with a group of volunteers to organize an alternative conference for people stuck in Austin, Texas after the sudden cancelation of SXSW EDU due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus outbreak makes us reflect how we pay for things
China Daily HK Edition - Feb 21, 2020
My article for CDHK on how mobile payments could make a resurgence in Hong Kong due to the coronavirus outbreak shedding a spotlight on the hygiene issues surrounding paper money.
Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency may spell bad news for Hong Kong and mainland payment services – if regulators don’t step in first
South China Morning Post - Jun 29, 2019
Article I wrote for SCMP about the possible implications of Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency on the Hong Kong mobile payments industry.
My Endorsement for a New Blockchain Textbook
Amazon - Mar 4, 2019
A blurb and endorsement I wrote for the textbook ‘Online Film Production in China Using Blockchain and Smart Contracts’ by my good friend and blockchain entrepreneur, Patrice Poujol (see back cover).
Accelerator Speech at Japan Blockchain Conference (Video)
Facebook - Jan 31, 2019
Talk I gave at the Japan Blockchain Conference on why Emurgo is building a startup accelerator for blockchain in Hong Kong.
Review - Silent Sky - Aurora Theatre
HKELD - Oct 12, 2018
Review of the Hong Kong premiere of the Lauren Gunderson play, Silent Sky, in which I played the male lead, Peter Shaw.
Crypto Titans Podcast - Ryan King, Director of Acceleration at Emurgo
CryptoTitans - Apr 10, 2018
Podcast interview, discussing all things blockchain, RegTech, an cryptocurrency.
[INTERVIEW] Emurgo Director of Acceleration Ryan King
Blockchain News Korea - Apr 05, 2018
Interview I gave to Blockchain News Korea, explaining my new role accelerating blockchain startups building on the Cardano protocol.
Intro at KryptoSeoul x Cardano Meetup (Video)
Facebook - Mar 10, 2018
Just a few words I said (in Korean and English) at the KryptoSeoul x Cardano meetup, alongside other speakers from the project.
Speech at Emurgo Shibuya Office (Video)
Facebook - Feb 5, 2018
My talk at the first event in the brand-new Emurgo office in Shibuya, Tokyo. My part begins at 1:51:40.
Speech at Government RegTech Event in Taipei (Video)
Facebook - Jan 22, 2018
A talk I gave at the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance on the potential for blockchain technology. My part begins at 25:30.
Shanghai BarCamp Fall 2017
Techyizu - Oct 28, 2017
Schedule of talks to be given at the Fall 2017's BarCamp event, featuring a history talk by myself.
The insider's startup guide to Shanghai
Technode - Sep 15, 2017
Handful of tips and resources for entrepreneurs and startups in Shanghai, some provided by yours truly.
This startup wants to bring classifieds to all of China's expats
Technode - Jan 24, 2017
A few comments on the finalists chosen by me at the Launch Day for Startup Leadership Program Batch 5.
Tips for Foreign Founders: QR Codes and WeChat
Technode - Dec 22, 2016
Excerpts from my interview with Technode about the difficulties for foreign startups in China.
This Startup Is Selling China's Landfill Fabric To The US
Technode - Feb 22, 2016
Interview with me in Technode, acting as the spokesperson for the Squirrelz, an eco-materials startup I worked for earlier in my career.
Chinaccelerator shows off a diverse batch of 10 new startups at demo day
Tech in Asia - Jun 05, 2015
Review of the demo day for Chinaccelerator Batch 7, a program I went through with a previous company, SXT Learning.