About Us
Invent Your Own Future is a youth-led nonprofit founded in Hong Kong with a mission to empower under-resourced youth by helping them connect the dots toward a brighter future. We do this by providing access to scholarships, seminars, job shadowing, and internship opportunities that bridge education and career.
Now with an expanding presence in Los Angeles USA, we remain committed to creating life-changing opportunities for young people across the globe.
Founder, Preston Chan
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Preston grew up and graduated from Singapore International School (HK). He now continues his academic journey as a passionate Sophomore at the University of Southern California.
In 10th grade, Preston was dismayed by his limited knowledge of career pathways. Taking advantage of Hong Kong’s dynamic and global qualities, he founded Invent Your Own Future to highlight the diversity of career options available for himself and his peers. Since then, Invent Your Own Future has interviewed professionals across various fields, providing valuable insights and inspiration for students exploring their future careers through educational seminars.
The initiative has also created job shadowing and internship opportunities for students.