Victor Koo built one of the largest video platforms in the world as co-founder and former CEO of Youku - often called the “YouTube and Netflix of China” - creating billions in value and reaching millions of people. But at the height of that success, something didn’t add up. In this episode of the Aconic Podcast, Victor shares his journey chasing achievement across tech, media, and finance… to realizing that all of it had become noise.

What happens when everything you’ve worked for no longer feels meaningful?

Victor opens up about the moment the external wins stopped answering the deeper questions—and how that led him inward, toward clarity, purpose, and a different kind of success. If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing more, this conversation will challenge how you think about wealth, ambition, and what actually matters.

Samantha Tan joins the Aconic Podcast to share her incredible journey from a small rural town in Canada to becoming one of the most recognized drivers in international endurance racing. As the first Asian woman to win a major international endurance championship, Samantha opens up about her path into motorsports, the mindset required to compete at the highest level, and the challenges of building a racing career in a male dominated sport.

In this episode we explore Samantha Tan Racing, her partnership with BMW, and what it takes to compete in global endurance events like the 24 Hours of Dubai. Samantha also shares powerful insights about representation in sports, overcoming stereotypes, and using adversity as motivation to win.

Kristi Yamaguchi, the first Asian-American Winter Olympic gold medalist and trailblazer, shares her powerful journey from world champion figure skater to becoming a symbol of the Asian American Dream. In this episode, Kristi reflects on determination, discipline, and identity, opening up about winning Olympic gold at 20, representing the Asian American community, and finding purpose beyond competition.

She discusses the pressure of the Olympic stage, the meaning of representation, her work advocating against Asian hate, and how her foundation is transforming early childhood literacy in underserved communities. Kristi also shares the inspiration behind her children’s books and how perseverance over perfection, shaped her success.

Kristi also talks about her work with her foundation, Always Dream and its mission to ensure children have access to high-quality books in the home environment and extensive family engagement support.

This is an emotional, insightful conversation about legacy, resilience, and what it truly means to dream big.