About this Event
Fai Chan is living proof that close to 15 years working in corporate (including Disney, Fossil Group, CASETiFY) is actually the perfect training ground for personal creative entrepreneurial revolution.
In 2019, Fai took a leap of faith and launched Pair Pair Full with a mission to promote positivity and pride in our city. Their playful mismatched socks depicting much-loved Hong Kong imagery were an instant hit, and the past 5 years have seen remarkable growth, with stores at IFC, K11 Musea, The Peak Tower and at HK International Airport. Today, Pair Pair Full isn’t just a sock brand - it’s a powerful homegrown icon in its own right, blending fashion with culture and art.
This is an exclusive opportunity to meet Fai in an intimate setting, hear his inspirational story firsthand and take away the valuable life and business lessons that his unique experiences have given him.
What You’ll Learn:
• The Pay-check Pivot: How he navigated the transition from steady income to payroll responsibility
• The Corporate Foundation: Why your corporate experience is your greatest entrepreneurial asset
• Idea to Reality: The exact steps to turn a creative spark into a viable, scaling business
• The Hong Kong Anchor: Why local heritage is the secret sauce for Pair Pair Full’s unique identity
• Markets to Malls: Scaling from weekend stalls to the IFC and HK International Airport
• Lessons from The Leap: Raw reflections and insights for those ready to start their own journey.
About The Speaker:
Fai Chan is a seasoned entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in start-up building, brand development and strategic planning. His previous experience includes his early days as a financial analyst at the international watches and accessories behemoth FOSSIL Inc, before moving on to become Global COO of CASETiFY. He launched Pair Pair Full in 2020 with a mission to promote positivity via cultural design. Last year, they also launched POME by Pair Pair Full, a multi-brand curated concept store.
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Registrations and Introductions
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:15 PM
Live Discussion plus Audience Q+A
🕑: 08:15 PM - 09:00 PM
Networking Drinks
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Banyan Workspace, 28號 Hoi Chak Street, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong (SAR)
HKD 90.00 to HKD 100.00
