We are delighted to announce the remarkable achievements of two outstanding award winners from our HKUST Founders' Club Fellows in the 3rd Hong Kong Ten Outstanding Youth Entrepreneurs Selection. These exceptional individuals, who are also esteemed members of our Founders' Club, have demonstrated their entrepreneurial prowess.

Awardee Spotlight: Patrick Tu(first left), CEO and Co-founder of Dayta AI
Patrick Tu started Dayta AI right after he graduated. Dayta AI is a trailblazing company that has made its mark in the retail sector, expanding its applications to shopping malls, restaurants, lounges, and galleries. With a strong presence in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region, Dayta AI is driving the digital transformation of the retail industry.

Awardee Spotlight: Hardy Liu(third right), Co-founder of Apoidea
Established in 2017, Apoidea is a technology company that aims to improve efficiency in the finance and business world. Today, Apoidea is a multi-product company with a Media business (Digest Media and AI news aggregator Arbor), a Bank Automation Business (SuperAcc), and a Wealth Management business (Altive). Altive has secured over $1 billion in funding from Asian private wealth channels, establishing itself as the top choice for alternative investments. This includes exclusive opportunities in global income portfolios, leading unicorn investments, and global real estate deals.

The Hong Kong Ten Outstanding Youth Entrepreneurs Selection aims to encourage outstanding startups across diverse industries and foster a vibrant entrepreneurial culture among Hong Kong's youth. It also serves as a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to attract resources for their projects.

We take great pride in their success and invite you to join us in celebrating their accomplishments. Let us continue to foster an environment that empowers aspiring entrepreneurs and drives positive change in society.