Episode 41 - Part 2: Terrance Philips A midwestern Family man, ex-Marine, Managing Director at a major private bank & all around great human!

In this episode we sit down with Terrance Phillips. He is a Managing Director at a major private bank in Hong Kong, acting as Asia head of private equity coverage. In his role he is responsible for developing relationships with general partners of private equity firms and their respective funds across Asia. He coordinates with his partners to deliver his firms platform to the private equity asset class. This includes subscription facilities, private banking, investment banking and funds distribution. Prior to joining his current firm he spent 12 years at Silicon Valley Bank in several Senior positions. Including Management Advisor, Global Treasury Advisor & Managing Director where he was responsible for the firms Global Private Equity Service Group. He managed relationships with more than 130 international Venture Capital Firms through Asia, Europe, Israel & South America. In addition to his current role he's an advisor to the board of directors of both the China Venture Capital Finance organization & the Hong Kong private equity finance association. He is also a board member of the Children's Medical Foundation & a Member to the Hong Kong Select USA Committee. He holds a Bachelors in International Business from Pepperdine University & an M.B.A from Pepperdine's Graziadio School of Business.

In Part 2 we talk about his life overseas in China with his family. He talks about learning different lessons from a different culture which opens up your mind. Terence shares his definition of success and how important it is to be "raising thoughtful caring children that you’re friends with when you're adults." He talks about the value of studies his children are learning in Asia.

He talks about the solid advice he’s gotten from mentors and how true business success is when people come to you because you’re the most knowledgeable in your space. Terrance talks about how he got involved with the Children’s Medical Foundation. This foundation provides neonatal care for premature babies at the rural levels. He shares his passion for their mission and their purpose.

We discuss the political climate of China and the U.S. and how social media has become a giant megaphone to magnify certain political beliefs and positions. We discuss his experience as an American in Hong Kong during this last presidential administration and geo-political tension.

Terrance talks about his regimen to stay grounded being part of a stressful and competitive career path. He talks about a retreat called Chizen which he learned about from some investors he works with who found themselves burnt out. He talks about switching his exercise routine and how he’s more focused on flexibility and functionality than building muscles these days. We talk about health being Wealth and how important it is to not lose track of your health when chasing success and career goals. And Jho asks her World Famous Six Q’s. Lo

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