Ian Goh

From 0 to 1: My Founder’s Playbook

I build things. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been driven by a single question: how can we solve meaningful problems by building something from nothing?

This page documents my journey of taking ideas from 0 to 1 and beyond. It’s a story told through the ventures I’ve built, the communities I’ve served, and the lessons learned along the way.

The Playbook in Action: A Record of Building

My career has been a series of bets on hyper-growth markets and the power of technology to connect people. Each venture was a chapter in the playbook.

1: Scaling the Creator Economy (Tiki)

As co-founder and CEO of Tiki, we didn’t just build another short-video app. We launched a “Make in India” platform from the ground up, scaling it to over 100 million users and 32 million MAU. Our mission was to build a true home for the creator economy in South Asia, and the community’s incredible growth was proof of our success.

2: Disrupting Hospitality (OYO)

I launched OYO’s business in Malaysia and led the growth and partnership teams. This was a masterclass in two-sided market creation, driving both demand (revenue and sales) and supply (hotel partnerships) as we expanded the model across Southeast Asia. Here you can still link to the “intro deck” if you wish.

3: Redefining Urban Mobility (oBike)

As one of the key launchers, I expanded oBike’s global dock-less bicycle sharing footprint across the Asia-Pacific region. We deployed 500,000 bicycles in 10 countries, driven by a vision to create healthier, car-lite cities and enhance community living.

4: Fostering Entrepreneurship at Home (DrinkEntrepreneurs)

It started in my hometown. I founded the Kota Kinabalu chapter of DrinkEntrepreneurs in Borneo to connect a fragmented community of passionate, like-minded builders. It was a 0 to 1 project in its purest form: building a community where none existed.

The Current Mission: Connecting the World (BIGO)

Today, my focus is on building the future of social platforms with BIGO Technology. As a Director based between the Middle East and Singapore, my mission is to launch new ventures and scale our operations, working to create meaningful connections across the globe.

The journey continues. My goal is to keep learning, building, and sharing the playbook.

Let’s connect and build the future together.Entrepreneur, Explorer, Entertainer
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