BlackBerry CEO John Chen's Childhood

The speaker shares their family's history as refugees from China to Hong Kong, living in modest conditions. They discuss the societal pressure in Hong Kong to pursue careers in science and engineering, which influenced their educational path. The speaker eventually moved to the US for higher education, marking a significant transition in their life, where they first encountered computers and coding.

What challenges did the speaker's parents face as refugees?

Describe the living conditions of the speaker's family in Hong Kong.

What career aspirations were common among children in Hong Kong according to the speaker?

What was the speaker's experience with computers before moving to the United States?

How did the speaker's education transition from Hong Kong to Massachusetts?