Forrest Li, originally from China, is an entrepreneur and the co-founder of Garena, one of the largest online gaming platforms in Southeast Asia. His journey to becoming a billionaire and one of the most influential figures in the gaming industry is a testament to hard work, determination, and foresight.
Li’s interest in online gaming began when he was studying in Shanghai. He and a group of friends would often spend hours playing online games, and that’s when the idea for Garena was born. Li saw the potential of the then-emerging online gaming market and decided to leave his job at the age of 30 to pursue his dream of creating a platform that would change the gaming landscape in Southeast Asia.
Garena quickly became a hit among gamers, offering popular titles like League of Legends and FIFA Online. Li’s business strategy of focusing on micro-transactions and in-game purchases proved to be a lucrative decision, and Garena’s revenue skyrocketed. With savvy marketing and strategic partnerships, Garena’s success continued to grow, and in 2010, Li became a billionaire at the age of 34.
Today, Garena not only dominates the online gaming market in Southeast Asia, but it has also expanded its reach to other regions and has become one of the top gaming platforms in the world. Along with his success