Gene Yu, Former Green Beret, Author of The Second Shot and CEO of Blackpanda Group

Gene Yu is a former U.S. Army Green Beret, author, and entrepreneur. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Yu served with distinction in Special Forces, specializing in unconventional warfare and counterterrorism operations. After his military career, he transitioned into the private sector, becoming an author of the "Yellow Green Beret" series, which provides a humorous and candid look at life in the Special Forces. Yu gained international attention in 2013 when he played a pivotal role in orchestrating the successful rescue of a kidnapped Taiwanese national in the Philippines. Beyond his military and writing accomplishments, Yu has been active in the tech industry, co-founding businesses and contributing to innovations in cybersecurity and software development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.