August 21, 2026 |
19:30 HK

From Rolex to Entrepreneurship: Renaud-Louis’s Journey of Craft, Risk & Reinvention

What does it really take to leave a stable corporate career and finally bet on yourself?
In this episode of Asian Business Owners, I sit down with Renaud-Louis, founder of Amplitude, a Hong Kong watch atelier born from 18 years of experience at Rolex and a lifelong passion for craftsmanship.
 
Renaud-Louis shares the pivotal moments that pushed him from corporate comfort to entrepreneurship.
 
What you’ll hear:
 
  • The honest realities behind starting a retail business: choosing the right location, handling customers, managing cash flow
  • Navigating a major identity shift
  • The emotional and financial risks with the support of his family