Chatri Sidyodtong: CEO of ONE Championship on his Origin Story & Overcoming Adversity

About this episode

Chatri Sidyodtong shares his inspiring journey from poverty to success as the CEO of ONE Championship.

In this encore installment of Silicon Valley Insider, Keith Koo hosts an interview with Chatri Sidyodtong, Founder and CEO of ONE Championship, a global media platform headquartered in Singapore and the star of “The Apprentice ONE Championship Edition.” As a 5-year old boy, Chatri’s mother told him “you will go help people” and that was something hard to fathom when he and his family were broke as he entered life at university. Hear Chatri tell his story of inspiration and hope. From rags to riches is a familiar story but ensuring humility along the way makes Chatri a superhero. Key Takeaways: Chatri’s mother’s words of wisdom instilled in him a strong sense of purpose and determination. Chatri’s journey from poverty to success is a testament to the power of hard work and perseverance. Chatri is a true inspiration to us all, and his story is a reminder that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. More about Chatri Sidyodtong Chatri Sityodtong is a Thai-American entrepreneur, martial artist, and the founder, chairman, and CEO of ONE Championship, a global sports media platform headquartered in Singapore. In 1994, he graduated from Tufts University with a degree in…

People in this episode

Host: Keith Koo

Guest: Chatri Sidyodtong

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• overcoming adversity
• inspiration
• martial arts
• success stories

Keywords

• Chatri Sidyodtong
• ONE Championship
• inspiration
• entrepreneurship
• overcoming adversity
• martial arts
• success

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ONE Championship, Evolve MMA

Places: Singapore, Tufts University, Harvard Business School

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