Hong Kong, February 17, 2025 – Our founder and CEO, Calvin Cheng, recently shared his entrepreneurial journey and discussed the evolving landscape for start-ups with over 30 master’s students at Hang Seng University.
During the event, Calvin shared stories from his early days of launching Wizpresso, highlighting both the challenges he faced and the lessons learned along the way. He emphasized the importance of resilience, adaptability, and a customer-centric approach in navigating the dynamic business environment.
The discussion also focused on the latest challenges and opportunities for start-ups in today’s market. Calvin noted that while economic uncertainties persist, innovative technologies and gaps in customer experiences present unique avenues for growth. He encouraged aspiring entrepreneurs to focus on the end users’ pain points rather than the solution when starting a new business.
The audience was highly engaged in the discussions, with some attendees also sharing their experiences in overcoming obstacles during their entrepreneurial endeavors. The event underscored Wizpresso’s commitment to fostering a vibrant start-up ecosystem and supporting the next generation of business leaders.
Wizpresso remains dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs through initiatives like this, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with educational institutions to inspire innovation and drive positive change.
About Hang Seng University
The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) is a non-profit private liberal-arts-oriented university in Hong Kong, offering a wide range of undergraduate and taught postgraduate degree programmes. HSUHK, formerly known as Hang Seng Management College and Hang Seng School of Commerce, is a degree-granting institution since 2010. It officially became a private university with the approval from Hong Kong SAR Government in October 2018.