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Tan Min-Liang

Global tech visionary and CEO of Razer. Transforming gaming hardware into a billion-dollar lifestyle brand. Driven by design, performance, and challenging the status quo.

17,635

days alive

48

years old

Born
November 5, 1977 in Singapore, Singapore
ResidenceSingapore, Singapore
Zodiac
♏︎Scorpio·snake 🐍
Updated Jan 2026

About

Tan Min-Liang, a Singaporean entrepreneur and former lawyer, co-founded Razer Inc. in 2005 with Robert Krakoff. Starting with high-precision gaming mice, Razer quickly evolved into a dominant global lifestyle brand dedicated to gamers. His personal experience as a competitive gamer formed the foundation of the company's core philosophy: 'For Gamers. By Gamers.' He ensured that every product, from peripherals to powerful laptops, prioritized both minimalist aesthetics and extreme technological performance. Tan serves as the CEO and the Creative Director, maintaining a highly hands-on approach to product development. Under his leadership, Razer pioneered the concept of professional-grade gaming gear and established a strong foothold in the burgeoning esports industry. The company successfully expanded beyond hardware into software (Synapse) and services (Razer Gold and Pay), cementing its ecosystem dominance. Known for his decisive, often disruptive leadership style, Tan frequently interacts directly with the gaming community via social media. His career reflects a commitment to innovation, constantly pushing technological boundaries to deliver what he refers to as 'insane' products, thereby defining the cutting edge of the gaming and consumer electronics market.

Trivia

  • Before founding Razer, Tan practiced law for several years at the firm of Wee Swee Teow LLP.
  • He holds patents for several key gaming peripheral technologies and designs.
  • Tan Min-Liang is a passionate photographer and often shares high-quality images of his travel and tech on his Instagram account.
  • The very first Razer product was the Boomslang gaming mouse, launched in the late 1990s (before Razer Inc. was formally incorporated).

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Astrology
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Sun Sign

Scorpio♏︎

Moon Sign

Leo♌︎

Dominant Element

Water

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Planetary positions calculated for November 5, 1977

Life Operating System

Daily Rhythm

08:00
Start Day with Coffee

Known to start his intense work schedule with high-quality coffee, frequently documenting his preparation process.

Daily
Design Review & Social Engagement

Spends significant time reviewing product prototypes and maintains near-constant, direct engagement with the gaming community via platforms like X (Twitter).

Core Principles

For Gamers. By Gamers.

"This is Razer's fundamental ethos, ensuring products are designed and engineered by people who understand the needs of high-performance gaming."

Challenge the Status Quo

"A strong belief in innovation and disruption, constantly pushing the boundaries of what consumers expect from gaming hardware and refusing to accept mediocrity."

If it doesn't break, you're not trying hard enough.

"A focus on relentless iteration and prototyping, accepting that failure in early stages is necessary to achieve radical success and innovation."

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Dayze Life Thread
2022
Day 16,261
Age 44

Razer Privatisation

Confidence
96%
May 13, 2022

Successfully takes Razer private from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

2021
Day 15,984
Age 43

Awarded Public Service Medal

Confidence
96%
Aug 9, 2021

Received the Public Service Medal (Pingat Bakti Masyarakat) by the President of Singapore for his contributions to the nation.

2017
Day 14,619
Age 40

Razer IPO

Confidence
96%
Nov 13, 2017

Razer successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising approximately $528 million.

2011
Day 12,323
Age 33

Launched Razer Blade Laptop

Confidence
96%
Aug 1, 2011

Razer entered the highly competitive PC market, launching the first sleek, powerful gaming laptop, disrupting traditional bulky designs.

2005
Day 10,071
Age 27

Co-founded Razer Inc.

Confidence
96%
Jun 1, 2005

Established Razer Inc. in San Diego, California, alongside Robert Krakoff, focusing on high-performance gaming peripherals.

1999
Day 7,728
Age 21

Graduated Law School

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1999

Completed his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) at the National University of Singapore (NUS).