Day 0 - Welcome to Odd Community
In a world of conflicts, private, personal AI is the only path to Freedom & Purpose.
Odd [od]
adjective.
: differing in nature from what is ordinary, usual, or accepted
: not forming part of any particular group, set, or class
: not regular, expected, or planned
: fantastic; bizarre
What to expect:
The main goals:
Teach you how to build your own private AI.
Keep you updated on AI progress from East & West.
Offer fully private AI apps that I build.
Unique Background & Insights:
Hi, I’m Henry Love. Founder / Writer #0.
I am Chinese 🇨🇳, born in Japan 🇯🇵, and educated in the US 🇺🇸. I spent the last three years in Mexico City 🇲🇽.
I’m fluent in 4 languages—Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and English.
Now in Bali, Indonesia 🇮🇩🌴🌅🌊🌋, for the foreseeable future, so I can be closer to Japan, China, and Southeast Asia.
I spent 12+ years in the forefront of advertising, data & privacy at FB and in Crypto.
During my first 3 years at Facebook, I worked on Mobile Performance Marketing, where we helped rising startups on how to target across different profiles, interests, locations, and platforms. We tracked everything from views to clicks to purchases. We ran A/B testing across mobile, web, and all Facebook log-in apps. The companies I managed spent more than $100M in these campaigns.
I learned where data came from and how to use it for targeting.
Then I spent 8 years working in crypto / fintech / VC, most recently as the Managing Partner of a reputable VC fund from Singapore & Shanghai - Fundamental Labs.
I focused on investing in infrastructure. Network Security. Wallet Security. Privacy & Zero-Knowledge Proofs. Working in sensitive geopolitics and regulatory environments.
I learned security and privacy.
I aim to share everything openly and without filter.
Beginner Friendly
Prior to this year, I’d never built software on my own. Never coded. Don’t know how GitHub works. I relied on statements and work of trusted experts without being able to verify their work. It was frustrating.
I decided 3 months ago that it’s time for me to get technical with the power of AI.
I’m committed to building everything publicly so I can share my lessons from the process of becoming a full-stack software architect. All in plain English.
These will be under: “🦾 Weekly AI Workshop”
I will have ONE project that I’m working on at any given time so you can follow it closely.
AI Progress across East & West
I have strong opinions about individual human rights. I don’t have many opinions on who should or will win the AI race between the U.S and China.
I have many colleagues & friends on the ground in both countries. Working on amazing AI & Robotics.
The two countries have effectively blocked the flow of information. Fortunately, I have access to both sides, which allows me to learn about the latest developments.
I will personally test out the newest AI from both sides and report my findings here.
Occasionally, I’ll chime in on economic impact, global trade, supply-chains, and more.
This will be covered under: “🇨🇳🇺🇸 AI RACE”
Our Private AI
Why is this so important?
Rising geopolitical tension and the AI race are driving the world to collect more data than ever before.
The current AI tools are designed to enhance productivity while collecting as much data as possible.
AI is built with 3 things: Energy. Processing Power. Data
If we don’t build this from the start, governments and companies will have too much power over people in the future.
I’m an Optimistic Realist (A Vipassana Practitioner). I believe AI can help us and/or destroy us.
When robots & AI run the world in the next 5–10 years, we need to know that our AI is always on our side. Regardless of who we are and where we live.
What is this logo?
I love logos. I’ve designed many of them in the past. It’s a secret hobby.
To me, it represents eyes wide open, being aware, and a reminder of surveillance that is becoming normalized. A bit intimidating, a bit of fantasy, and definitely bizarre. I hope you won’t forget it.
How did I end up here?
I hit all of my career goals by 33.
Then came a failed relationship. Lack of clarity and purpose at work. I went on a 1-year sabbatical. I traveled everywhere and learned a lot.
I’m now ready to get my hands dirty again, like when we were kids at the park with sand dunes.
China Trip
The last time I went to China was January, 2020. Right before COVID. Since then I haven’t visited for 6 years.
On April 15, 2025, I went to learn more about the latest in Chinese AI, manufacturing & robots at the largest import / export fair in Guangzhou, China.
Exactly when Trump raised the tariffs to 245%.
I hope everyone gets a chance to visit this event, as it demonstrates the capacity and advancements of Chinese manufacturing. American firms, in particular, can learn a great deal about the current state of the supply chain by visiting the source directly.
Yet, it’s more clear than ever before that there will be less and less collaboration between the two superpowers, especially in AI.
I think this is shortsighted and dangerous.
I hope I play a part in advancing AI collaboration and developments globally and empower individuals to be able to use AI for themselves with full privacy. Without permission or control from any companies or governments.
Outside of AI:
Talk to me about:
Nutrition (Electrolytes & Food)
Meditation
Competitive Beach Volleyball
Basketball
Vertical Jumps
Vocal Lessons
Ancient Weapons (Katana / Bow and Arrows)
Martial Arts (Learning)
More here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrylove0/
Most recently:
1-year sabbatical in Europe 🇸🇪🇱🇹🇩🇰🇳🇴 / South America 🇧🇷 🇦🇷 / Asia 🇨🇳🇸🇬🇹🇭🇮🇩
🌍 Sabbatical
⚡️ First 30+ days: Basic Software Engineering / Product Development Workshop