100 Million Minutes of Mentoring

100 Million Minutes of Mentoring

Felix Lee, co-founder of ADPList, shares his inspiring journey from a humble upbringing in Singapore to creating a global mentorship platform. Felix discusses the critical importance of grit and determination in achieving success. He also delves into the fundamentals behind ADPList, shedding light on how the platform connects professionals worldwide for free mentorship and support. Tune in to learn about Felix's backstory, his views on future-proofing careers in the age of AI, and his unwavering commitment to helping others.

00:00 Introduction to Exponential Growth

01:20 Singapore's Excellence

03:39 Felix's Childhood and Entrepreneurial Journey

10:08 The Birth of ADP List

12:30 The Pandemic and ADP List's Early Days

15:08 The Decision to Go Full-Time with ADP List

21:20 The Philosophy Behind Free Mentorship

25:11 The Value of Free Mentorship

25:54 Exploring the Business Model

28:39 Future-Proofing Your Career

29:47 The Power of Determination and Grit

33:24 Excellence Beyond Double Standards

35:58 The Never-Ending Journey

38:15 Joining ADPList: Who and How

39:53 Impactful Mentorship Stories

41:38 Final Thoughts

Felix Lee

Felix is the Co-founder and CEO of ADPList and sets the company's vision and strategy. Founded in 2021, ADPList is the world's go-to platform for high-quality, trusted mentorship—with 25,000+ Mentors from companies like Netflix, Airbnb, and Google. It hosts over 100 Million minutes of sessions on topics such as product design, product management, and coding in 140+ countries.

As a designer, Felix has embedded his creative roots in ADPList's culture, product, and community.

Featured on Forbes 30 under 30 Asia List and Tatler's Generation T Future Leader List in 2023. In 2021, ADPList raised $1.3 million from Sequoia Capital India and, Goodwater Capital.

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