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Cautiously Optimistic

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About Cautiously Optimistic

Have you been hopeful about something, but recognize the challenges involved? We sit down with wide range of artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, professionals to share the value of their experiences. We get their take on what could be in our future on a variety of topics and to get a better sense of their personality, guests share what music is on their playlist currently. The show is not on a set release schedule, we post new episodes when we have value to share. Hosted by Neil Alonzo. General Partner, Managing Director @ WelinderShi Capital. We hope you find value in the show.

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39 episodes

episode Wing Lam on the Future of AI in the Restaurant Industry | CO Show Clip artwork

Wing Lam on the Future of AI in the Restaurant Industry | CO Show Clip

Wing Lam believes AI is inevitable in the restaurant industry, with applications already being used in areas like customer profiling and food delivery. While he acknowledges the potential benefits of AI, such as increased efficiency and reduced labor costs, he also raises concerns about the impact on human employment, particularly for roles that can be easily automated. Despite these concerns, Wing remains optimistic about the future and emphasizes the importance of focusing on the creative aspects of the industry where human value remains irreplaceable. The video is a Show Clip from Cautiously Optimistic Episode with Wing Lam https://youtu.be/UTo-T8uRWCs Show notes: https://www.cautiouslyoptimistic.co/episodes/wing-lam-riding-the-wave-of-action-sports-youth-culture-ai-automation-and-wahoos-fish-tacos #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology #Automation #Labor #FutureForwardQuestions #HumanValue #Creativity #Events #RoboticKitchen #CostEffectiveness

20 Aug 2024 - 5 min
episode Overcoming Racism and Fitting In: Wing Lam's High School and College Experiences | CO Show Clip artwork

Overcoming Racism and Fitting In: Wing Lam's High School and College Experiences | CO Show Clip

Wing Lam talks about experiencing racism and discrimination, particularly upon moving to the US and trying to fit into the high school and college social scenes. He shares how playing water polo in high school helped him overcome stereotypes and gain acceptance, while joining a fraternity in college further solidified his social standing. Through these experiences, Wing learned to challenge discrimination head-on and developed a resilient mindset that would later help him navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship. The video is a Show Clip from Cautiously Optimistic Episode with Wing Lam https://youtu.be/UTo-T8uRWCs Show notes: https://www.cautiouslyoptimistic.co/episodes/wing-lam-riding-the-wave-of-action-sports-youth-culture-ai-automation-and-wahoos-fish-tacos #OvercomingRacism #WingLam #HighSchoolExperience #CollegeLife #Discrimination #SportsAsUnity #WaterPolo #FraternityLife #Resilience #Entrepreneurship

19 Aug 2024 - 10 min
episode Wahoo's Fish Taco Rides the Wave of Action Sports: Surf, Snow, and Skateboarding | CO Show Clip artwork

Wahoo's Fish Taco Rides the Wave of Action Sports: Surf, Snow, and Skateboarding | CO Show Clip

After getting Wahoo's Fish Taco off the ground and popular with surfers, Wing Lam helped popularize snowboarding. He became the marketing director, then president, of the US Snowboard Association, bringing in sponsors and organizing events even though he had never snowboarded before. He also helped organize the first professional skateboarding events after skateparks were shut down due to liability concerns in the late 80s. The video is a Show Clip from Cautiously Optimistic Episode with Wing Lam https://youtu.be/UTo-T8uRWCs Show notes: https://www.cautiouslyoptimistic.co/episodes/wing-lam-riding-the-wave-of-action-sports-youth-culture-ai-automation-and-wahoos-fish-tacos #WahoosFishTacos #SurfAndSnow #ChuckAllen #USASnowboarding #WingLam #SkateboardingHistory #VertToStreet #MonsterJam #BirdHouse #OrangeOpen

18 Aug 2024 - 6 min
episode How Wahoo's Fish Taco Became the Official Restaurant of the Surf Industry | CO Show Clip artwork

How Wahoo's Fish Taco Became the Official Restaurant of the Surf Industry | CO Show Clip

Wing Lam describes the unique blend of Brazilian and Asian flavors that inspired the restaurant's menu. He also shares his strategic marketing moves that helped launch Wahoo's into the surf industry: partnering with surf brands like Billabong, Quicksilver, and O'Neill to become their official restaurant. This collaboration attracted pro surfers and action sports enthusiasts, solidifying Wahoo's as a popular hangout spot. Additionally, Lam discusses his commitment to supporting up-and-coming athletes through the "Hot Groms" ad campaign, which featured young surfers, snowboarders, and skaters in exchange for co-op advertising space. This initiative further strengthened Wahoo's connection to the action sports community. The video is a Show Clip from Cautiously Optimistic Episode with Wing Lam https://youtu.be/UTo-T8uRWCs Show notes: https://www.cautiouslyoptimistic.co/episodes/wing-lam-riding-the-wave-of-action-sports-youth-culture-ai-automation-and-wahoos-fish-tacos #WahoosFishTaco #OriginStory #SurfCulture #ActionSports #Branding #Marketing #YouthCulture #Entrepreneur #RestaurantIndustry #CaliforniaLifestyle

17 Aug 2024 - 6 min
episode Wing Lam's Family Journey to Opening Wahoo's Fish Taco | CO Show Clip artwork

Wing Lam's Family Journey to Opening Wahoo's Fish Taco | CO Show Clip

Wing’s shares the story of how he became aware of the importance of celebrity partnerships in the restaurant industry. His father opened a restaurant in Orange County, CA, where it really struggled until he hosted John Wayne for a birthday party. He and his siblings moved to help out, before learning the ins and outs of the business, eventually starting Wahoo’s Fish Tacos. The video is a Show Clip from Cautiously Optimistic Episode with Wing Lam https://youtu.be/UTo-T8uRWCs Show notes: https://www.cautiouslyoptimistic.co/episodes/wing-lam-riding-the-wave-of-action-sports-youth-culture-ai-automation-and-wahoos-fish-tacos #WahoosFishTaco #JohnWayne #NewportBeach #FamilyBusiness #RestaurantHistory #ChineseFood #BrazilianImmigrants #CelebrityEndorsement #OrangeCounty #Entrepreneurship

16 Aug 2024 - 10 min
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