Podcast/Video Interviews by Stephen Ibaraki

A Chat with James Lo: Purpose-Led Innovator; Corporate Executive; CEO of Lumin8, part of DTGO ecosystem; past leadership of Green Dot and Rovi

This week, Stephen Ibaraki has an exclusive interview with James Lo.

James Lo is CEO of Lumin8, part of the DTGO ecosystem, where he focuses on building the commercial and strategic infrastructure that enables global technology platforms to launch and grow across Southeast Asia.

Lumin8 is a go-to-market partner that helps international technology companies navigate and unlock high-growth markets through a GTM-as-a-Service model spanning compliance, localization, product adaptation, partnerships, and execution. An early example of this model in action was its role in shaping the partnership framework behind TRUE's cloud gaming initiative, connecting Thailand's largest telco with Australia-based Radian Arc and Europe-based Blacknut. Lumin8 brought together the specialist expertise, strategic support, and operating structure needed to help TRUE enter a new digital category with confidence.

DTGO is a purpose-driven business ecosystem that commits 2% of top-line revenue to social and environmental impact. Through MQDC, this philosophy is expressed in The Forestias a nature-led community for multi-generational living, and Cloud 11, a major new hub for creators and creative industries.

James Lo brings together commercial strategy, market-building expertise, and ecosystem partnerships to help global technology companies enter Southeast Asia with greater speed, clarity, and staying power.