About
Linos Owusu-Asare
In the heart of Tottenham, London, a single phrase from my secondary school teacher, Mr. Antti, changed the trajectory of my life: "Linos, you are a smart kid; you should consider scholarships to US Universities."
From that moment, I embraced the transformative power of words, storytelling, and education. This journey carried me from Tottenham to Philadelphia (I got that scholarship!), San Francisco, Dublin (Ireland), San Francisco (again!), New York, and now Los Angeles, shaping my commitment to inspiring others through words, storytelling, and education.
With over a decade of experience in video creation at early-stage ed-tech startups like Udemy and Outlier, I've dedicated myself to crafting impactful and educational content. These ventures (coupled with my extensive travels) have cultivated a deep understanding of diverse perspectives, enriching my creativity and driving me to empower others.
Fun Facts
Traveled around the world (literally!) for six months in the final half of 2019, went from LAX - JFK - LHR - TLS - LIS - BRU - VIE - ADD - BKK - SIN - ICN - HND - ITM - LAX (points for getting each airport code!)
Won a national championship in basketball at the under-16 level in the United Kingdom
Co-created an early (and somewhat decent) online men’s fashion course
Opened an international office for a high-growth start-up company (as a landing team of one!)
Amassed over 2,500,000 credit points and miles in the past few years (I’m an enthusiast!)
Often told I am the doppelgänger of Sterling K. Brown!
Recently Read
Lucky Me: A Memoir of Changing the Odds by Rich Paul
The Leader Lab by LeeAnn Renninger and Tania Luna
When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP by Mirin Fader
Misfits by Michaela Coel
The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday
To Pixar and Beyond by Lawrence Levy
Unlearn by Humble the Poet
The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates
Recently Watched
Nickel Boys
Bookie (Season 2)
Squid Game (Season 2)
The Day of The Jackal (Season 1)
The Penguin
Blink Twice
Sing Sing
Supacell (Season 1)
Robot Dreams
X-Men ‘97