John Ho

John is a community-driven entrepreneur and proud father of two, originally from Hong Kong. After 9 years in the hospitality industry, he dove into entrepreneurship — experimenting with affiliate marketing, social media, and online communities — all of which led him to his true calling: building spaces that bring people together.In 2021, he launched Alt_ChiangMai, Thailand’s first designed and purpose-built coliving and coworking space for digital nomads and remote workers. Then in 2024, with the support of the community, he crowdfunded and opened Alt_PingRiver, a peaceful riverside space designed to foster deep work, meaningful connections, and personal growth.John thrives on connecting with people from all backgrounds.

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Business and Entrepreneurship
My Stories of Learning to connect with People Led Me to Build a Coliving Business

I will shares personal stories of learning how to build intentional human connections — and how those lessons became the foundation for my coliving business - Alt_ChiangMai & Alt_PingRiver.

The presentation will focus on the relational skills often overlooked in entrepreneurship and explores how authentic relationships can become the most powerful driver of community and purpose-driven business.

Business and Entrepreneurship
My Stories of Learning to connect with People Led Me to Build a Coliving Business

I will shares personal stories of learning how to build intentional human connections — and how those lessons became the foundation for my coliving business - Alt_ChiangMai & Alt_PingRiver.

The presentation will focus on the relational skills often overlooked in entrepreneurship and explores how authentic relationships can become the most powerful driver of community and purpose-driven business.

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2024 Speakers

A Community-First approach on entrepreneurship (and how we crowdfunded 650K USD to build a coliving and coworking space)

John Ho

How can you connect virtually with your community, customers & partners? It is all about engaging people.

Silvia Boller

Coworking, Coliving, Community: new ways of living together in times of remote work

Jorin Eichhorn

Business at Every Port: Networking Your Way Around the Globe

Lirone Glikman