Razer CEO on Growth in Asia, Smartphone, Outlook

The transcript discusses Razer's IPO, highlighting its decision to list in Hong Kong to access capital from both the US and China. The company focuses on the gaming market, emphasizing its ecosystem of hardware, software, and services. Razer's strategy includes expanding into the smartphone market, targeting the 2.2 billion gamers worldwide. The decision to go public was influenced by growth opportunities and the desire to involve the gaming community. Razer aims to leverage new technologies like AI and VR, positioning itself as a leader in the gaming industry.

Why did Razer choose to list its IPO in Hong Kong?

• To focus solely on the Asian market

• To access capital from both the US and China

• To reduce operational costs

• To avoid competition in the US market

What is the primary focus of the Razer Phone?

• To compete directly with Apple and Samsung

• To serve as a comprehensive entertainment device

• To be the cheapest smartphone on the market

• To focus on business users

What was one reason Razer decided to go public?

• To reduce company debt

• To allow the gaming community to own a part of Razer

• To focus on hardware development

• To increase private investment

How does Razer plan to maintain profitability while expanding?

• By cutting costs in all departments

• By merging with other tech companies

• By investing in new categories and moving them to profitability

• By focusing only on existing products

What role does gaming play in the development of new technologies according to Razer's CEO?

• Gaming is a major driver of new technologies like VR and motion sensing

• Gaming only affects software development

• Gaming is a minor influence on technology development

• Gaming has no significant impact on new technologies

Which markets does Razer see as having significant growth potential?

• North America and Europe

• China and Southeast Asia

• South America and Africa

• Australia and New Zealand

What is Razer's approach to new technology trends like AI and VR?

• To invest only in AI and not VR

• To wait for other companies to develop these technologies

• To lead in these areas by leveraging their gaming brand

• To ignore them and focus on existing products