"I want Woodstock to be a go to place for any investing so whether you're investing in as you know, stocks or bonds or crypto and FX, whatever that is. And our priorities will obviously change, and things would take a long time, but for sure, Woodstock could be a good, a good place where people trust and, you know, they if I go there, I can get valuable advice, advices, and not like, recommend, stock recommends, but like, as in, like, you know, just people just giving, you know, coaching, like, oh, you know, this is, this is a good book, or this is a, you know, how you should think, like, that kind of advice, right? So this is where people should come for the community. They're valuable community, and also for easy access to markets, and also easy access to a bunch of different financial products, but also just be a better, you know, financial literate. Just increase your literacy in the markets, and therefore just become a better professional." - Brian Yun In this episode of the Asia Tech Podcast with Brian Yun, co-founder and CEO of Woodstock, we explored key insights from his entrepreneurial journey. Brian's diverse background, spanning Korea, Canada, and Japan, has significantly influenced his approach to business. His experiences in engineering, trading, and tech, notably at Twitter and Coinbase, have equipped him with a unique skill set that he has leveraged to build Woodstock. Brian emphasized the importance of patience and persistence, particularly when navigating regulatory frameworks, and highlighted the power of social media in building engaged and informed communities. Brian's vision for Woodstock is driven by a commitment to improving financial literacy and empowering individuals to make informed investment decisions. He discussed the emotional aspects of investing and the value of a supportive community, which Woodstock fosters through its community-driven index. Brian’s long-term focus on creating a meaningful impact goes beyond financial success, aiming to reshape how people invest and think about markets. His journey underscores the importance of integrating past experiences, understanding market psychology, and building transparent, participatory platforms to achieve entrepreneurial success.