THU 19 MAR 2026
From Broken to Unstoppable:
A 3000km Journey of Resilience and Rediscovery
GUEST SPEAKER:
Jo Lodder
Join host Rasheed Shroff for this very special episode of ‘Entrepreneur Stories’ as he sits down with extreme trail runner and charity fundraiser Jo Lodder!
When his young career as a professional jockey was suddenly halted by a critical back-injury aged 24, Jo’s whole life plan halted with it. Faced with the very real possibility of sinking into decline, he made the conscious decision to reinvent himself. Today, after several iterations, he has become not only a successful property entrepreneur but one of our city’s most inspiring fundraisers through his ‘Run for Freedom’ movement and the Action Asia Foundation.
In his own words, “Life has a way of testing us, but it’s our response to adversity that defines us”.
This is an exclusive opportunity to meet Jo in an intimate setting, hear his inspirational story firsthand and take away the valuable life and business lessons that his unique experiences have given him.
All proceeds from this special event will be donated to Action Asia Foundation. Light snacks kindly sponsored by Novy’s Kitchen. 0% ABV drinks kindly sponsored by Spiritu.
Event Details
- Thursday 19th March
- 6:30pm – 9pm
- Banyan Workspace, Quarry Bay
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
The fall that ended Jo’s riding career and what happened next
Finding the impetus to start again after losing it all
Jo’s journey from Jockey to Event Management to Property Entrepreneur
Alcohol and the hedonism of success in Hong Kong’s expat bubble
“Embrace change, and you’re rewrite the story of your life”
Transformative tales from his 3000km+ run from the Great Wall to Hong Kong
The Story Behind ‘The Story’
The Secrets of Self-Motivation
Reinventing Your Dreams
The Dark Truth Behind Success
Rediscovering Purpose
Running Through Adversity
AGENDA
18:15 – 18:45 | Registration and Introductions
18:45 – 20:15 | Live Discussion plus Audience Q&A
20:15 – 21:00 | Networking Drinks
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Jo Lodder is a plant-based trail runner, business leader and fundraiser. He is the co-founder of JNW Asia, a property marketing company based in Hong Kong focused on Niseko projects, and is a Director of the Action Asia Foundation. During Covid, he founded the Run For Freedom movement dedicated to helping disabled individuals overcome obstacles and live their fullest lives. In 2025, he successfully completed a challenge to run from the Great Wall of China in Beijing to Hong Kong in 60 days, a route of 3,140km.
REGISTRATION
This event is now SOLD OUT
General Admission | HK$188
Drinks and snacks will be served and are included in the ticket fee.
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