In Part 2 of our conversation with Lee Hao Ming, CEO of LOUKEN Group, we go deep into venture building, brand stewardship, and human-first business.Hao Ming reveals how LOKAN’s unique flywheel model combines consultancy, creative capital, and relationship capital to grow sustainable businesses. He also opens up about his ADHD diagnosis, the challenges of being neurodivergent, and why his ultimate pursuit is freedom.If you’re a founder, leader, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode will reshape how you view success, purpose, and what it takes to build businesses that last.What You’ll Get From This Episode:-How LOKAN evolved from consultancy to venture builder over 25 years-The flywheel model: consultancy, equity partnerships & scaling ventures-Why branding is not cosmetic but the foundation of business longevity-The five pillars of sustainable ventures (economic, social, environmental, brand/culture, operational)-Investing in the wellbeing economy: agriculture, biotech, functional food & more-Hao Ming’s personal story of being diagnosed with ADHD and turning it into a strength-Why true success = freedom, not just money or titles⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to Part 2: Deep dive into LOKAN01:04 – LOKAN’s 25-year journey from consultancy to venture builder03:24 – Success stories: Charles & Keith, Paradise Group, Hegen05:08 – Why LOKAN invests with financial, creative & relationship capital07:34 – The flywheel model explained11:15 – Venture builder vs venture capital: what makes LOKAN different13:23 – Branding as foundation, not cosmetics16:28 – Why raising funds without clarity leads to failure17:56 – The five sustainability pillars of venture building25:12 – “Human first” investing and the wellbeing economy27:46 – Bridging the gap: from science & agriculture to consumer products31:16 – Case study: oat-based startup supporting PWD & SEN interns32:50 – Hao Ming’s ADHD diagnosis and journey as a neurodivergent entrepreneur37:00 – Coping with ADHD: turning hyperfocus into a superpower40:00 – The hidden struggles of neurodivergent leaders42:11 – Hao Ming’s ultimate purpose: seeking freedom43:24 – Closing thoughts and question for the next guest👇 Your hosts:👩‍🏫 Tammy Ng📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ngtammyyy/🎬 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ngtammyyy💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngtammyyy/🧠 Adeline Ng🌐 Website: https://adelineng.com/📝Free Marketing Notes: https://linktr.ee/adeline.ng📱Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ng.adelinee📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ade_ysc/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ade-ng/🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ng.adeGet to know Lee Hao Ming:💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haominglee/📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_xiaominggg/?igsh=MTR3dXVrMnQ0aGo2bQ%3D%3D#📷 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/loukengroup?igsh=MzNkZ2FzZTF4eXo=🎥 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@_xiaominggg?_t=ZS-8yERsy1fn04&_r=1Follow Man on a Mission here:🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manonamissionshow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manonamissionshow/?hl=en🏢 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manonamissionshow📌 Subscribe here:▶️ ‪https://www.youtube.com/@ManOnAMissionShow