Gate CEO Dr. Han urged entrepreneurs to start on their own and use artificial intelligence to expand their capacity, then assemble a team as their businesses grow.
At the Oxford Union on Thursday, Nov. 12, Han called the approach “Boss + AI.” He said founders can use AI for everyday work, while also drawing on it for research and learning.
His speech was titled “Start Alone,” but Han said founders should not treat solo work as a permanent arrangement. As a venture grows, he advised, its founder should bring in partners and team members.
Han said Gate’s early history shaped the advice. After losing money trading through online forums, he set out to build a digital-asset platform he considered more trustworthy. He said he began the effort alone in 2013, without outside venture capital.
As Gate developed, Han said, it faced industry volatility and significant business challenges. He pointed to sustained conviction, stronger innovation and execution, and quick responses to new opportunities as ways companies can address such pressures.
