Is the comfortable path actually the riskiest choice we can make?

In Episode 37 of the Tao of Chao Podcast, Philip Chao welcomes entrepreneur Lily Vittayarukskul for a conversation about risk, resilience, and the courage to step outside expected paths.

Lily’s journey began unusually early — starting college at 14 and interning at NASA as a teenager. After a family health crisis reshaped her perspective, she redirected her ambitions toward building technology solutions that address systemic challenges in healthcare.

Key insights include:

• Why comfort can disguise long-term risk
• How unconventional paths create unexpected opportunities
• The role of personal experiences in shaping entrepreneurial missions
• Why founders must embrace uncertainty rather than avoid it
• How individuals can rethink risk in careers and life

This episode explores how purpose, risk, and growth often emerge when we move beyond what feels comfortable.

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Philip Chao
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DISCLOSURE: Views expressed in the Tao of Chao podcasts are individual opinions and they do not represent the employers of each guest or the firm with which each guest is associated. Our podcasts are for educational and informational purposes only and should not be deemed or viewed as investment advice or recommendations. Please consult your personal financial advisor, investment expert, or investment fiduciary before taking any actions about your plan and investments.

In Episode 36 of the Tao of Chao Podcast, Philip Chao sits down with Paula Campbell Roberts of KKR to unpack the economic realities shaping American households.

With a data-driven and human-centered perspective, the conversation dives into:
• The uneven impact of inflation and why asset holders fared differently
• What rising credit card and auto delinquencies signal about consumer stress
• How wage growth, labor participation, and job switching have evolved
• Shifts in household savings post-COVID
• Why behavioral insights matter as much as economic indicators

Tune in for a grounded look at how consumers are navigating today’s economy—and what the data is really telling us.

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Philip Chao
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DISCLOSURE: Views expressed in the Tao of Chao podcasts are individual opinions and they do not represent the employers of each guest or the firm with which each guest is associated. Our podcasts are for educational and informational purposes only and should not be deemed or viewed as investment advice or recommendations. Please consult your personal financial advisor, investment expert, or investment fiduciary before taking any actions about your plan and investments.

What does power look like in an age defined by artificial intelligence, geopolitical rivalry, and rapid technological acceleration?

In Episode 35 of the Tao of Chao Podcast, Philip Chao welcomes Brian Wong for a compelling discussion on how AI is reshaping global order, the responsibilities of those who wield influence, and the moral frameworks needed to make sound decisions in complex systems.

Key insights include:
• How AI alters power structures between nations, institutions, and individuals
• Why moral clarity matters more than ever in high-stakes environments
• The benefits and risks of adopting AI at scale
• How leaders can balance innovation with responsibility and restraint
• Why humility, reflection, and well-defined frameworks improve decision-making
• Where geopolitical competition is headed — and what it means for markets

This episode offers a grounded, human-centered exploration of the forces shaping our future and the ethical considerations that must guide our path forward.

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Philip Chao
Website: https://philipchao.us
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DISCLOSURE: Views expressed in the Tao of Chao podcasts are individual opinions and they do not represent the employers of each guest or the firm with which each guest is associated. Our podcasts are for educational and informational purposes only and should not be deemed or viewed as investment advice or recommendations. Please consult your personal financial advisor, investment expert, or investment fiduciary before taking any actions about your plan and investments.