[Event Highlight]
Venture Series – Fireside Chat with Ali Abdaal
PI Centre successfully hosted a Fireside Chat with Ali Abdaal—renowned entrepreneur, doctor, and bestselling author—on 18 September 2026.
Speaking to a full house at LT7, Lee Shau Kee Building, Ali shared his inspiring pivot from medicine to building a thriving creator business. He offered actionable insights on bridging academic expertise with market demand, validating early-stage MVPs, and managing multi-faceted commitments without burnout. The engaging discussion concluded with a dynamic 20-minute interaction session, inspiring aspiring university entrepreneurs to embrace a founder mindset.
Next Up: CUHK LEAP 2026 (9–10 October 2026)
Ready to turn your innovative ideas into impact? Join us at CUHK LEAP 2026, our flagship innovation and entrepreneurship event bringing together CUHK’s Entrepreneur Day and Innovation Day! Explore the exhibition booths, hear from industry leaders, and watch the CUHK Entrepreneurship Competition Final live at Yasumoto International Academic Park.
Learn more and register now: leap.cuhk.edu.hk