Forrest Li is a name that has become synonymous with success in the gaming industry. He is the founder and CEO of Garena, a leading online gaming and social platform in Southeast Asia. But before reaching the pinnacle of success, Li had to go through an incredible journey filled with challenges and determination.
Born in China, Li moved to Singapore to pursue his education. After graduating from the National University of Singapore, he started his career as an investment banker. However, it didn’t take long for his passion for gaming to take over. In 2009, he founded Garena, with the goal of bringing the best gaming experience to players in Southeast Asia.
With Garena, Li went from strength to strength, expanding the platform and introducing popular games like Free Fire, now one of the most downloaded mobile games in the world. His dedication and vision for the company have led Garena to become a household name in the gaming world. In 2019, the company was valued at over $15 billion, making Li one of the richest entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia.
Today, Garena has over 300 million registered users, with offices in multiple countries and partnerships with top game developers. Li’s leadership and determination to provide the best gaming experience to players have set Garena on a path for continued success. His journey from a small startup to
