Forrest Li is the founder and CEO of Sea Ltd, a Singapore-based company known for its wildly popular mobile game, Free Fire. Born and raised in China, Li moved to Singapore in his early 30s to pursue entrepreneurship. His journey towards success was not an easy one, as he faced multiple failures before finally creating Sea Ltd and its subsidiary, Garena.

After graduating with a degree in engineering, Li worked at various tech companies before starting his own business. However, his earlier ventures did not achieve much success, and he even faced bankruptcy at one point. But Li’s determination and resilience led him to create Playfish, a gaming company that was eventually acquired by Electronic Arts. This success gave Li the means to start his own company, and that’s when Garena was born.

As CEO of Sea Ltd, Forrest Li oversees the operations of Garena and its other subsidiaries, including Shopee, an e-commerce platform, and AirPay, a financial services provider. With its recent success, Sea Ltd has become one of the most valuable companies in Southeast Asia. Li’s strategic decision-making and passion for innovation have played a significant role in the company’s growth and success.

Despite his hectic schedule and responsibilities as CEO, Li continues to remain involved in the gaming industry, attending events and engaging