Born in China in 1977, Forrest Li is the founder and CEO of Sea Limited, a Singaporean company that has gained worldwide success thanks to its gaming platform Garena. Li’s journey as an entrepreneur began at a young age, when he left China to study in the US at the age of 16. After working for several tech companies, he returned to Asia and founded Garena in 2009. Today, the company has a market value of more than $58 billion, making Li one of the richest people in the world with a net worth of over $17 billion.
But it hasn’t always been an easy road for Li. When he first started Garena, the company faced fierce competition in the crowded gaming industry. However, Li’s determination and vision for the company enabled Garena to grow rapidly and become the leader in Southeast Asia’s gaming market. Garena’s biggest success came with the launch of Free Fire, a mobile battle royale game that has become a global phenomenon with over 80 million daily active players. Along with its success in gaming, Sea Limited has also expanded into e-commerce and digital payments, further contributing to Li’s immense fortune.
From his humble beginnings to his current success, Forrest Li’s story is a testament to hard work, perseverance, and always believing in your dreams.