Gate CEO Dr. Han Says AI Can Expand Solo Founders’ Capacity

Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han argued Thursday, Nov. 12, that artificial intelligence can expand solo founders’ capacity to execute, a central idea in his Oxford Union speech on entrepreneurship.

In a speech titled “Start Alone,” Han traced Gate’s beginnings to losses he experienced trading through online forums. He began building the company alone in 2013, without outside venture capital, aiming to create a more trustworthy digital asset trading platform.

Han described his approach as “Boss + AI.” He said AI can improve how founders gather information, learn and handle daily tasks, giving individuals more ability to carry out their work.

The speech’s title did not mean entrepreneurs should remain on their own, Han said. He advised founders to take the first step independently, then look for suitable partners and team members as their businesses grow.

Han said Gate faced industry volatility and major business challenges as it developed. He said long-term conviction, quickly seizing new opportunities, and improving innovation and execution efficiency help companies meet challenges and develop over time.