Our Team

  • Dexter Tse - Co-founder

    Dexter Tse is a history PhD student at Trinity College, Dublin.  His research interests include the pre-colonial, rural, and maritime histories of Hong Kong.  He is the founder of the Lion’s Ink Bookstore, an independent bookstore specialising in the city’s heritage, the author of a public history page, “Ancient Hong Kong Stories”, and four popular books, the principal investigator of the “Collection of Hong Kong Stele Inscriptions Project”, and most importantly, a dedicated Hong Kong public historian.

  • Godfrey Lai - Co-founder

    Godfrey Lai graduated from the CUHK with a degree in History. His experience spans public museums and local universities, where he has engaged deeply with the history sector. As a co-founder of WeToastHK, a self-organized research community , Godfrey is dedicated to promoting history to a broader audience, focusing particularly on Hong Kong’s rich history and culture. WeToastHK has gained recognition for its impactful social media presence, as well as its engaging YouTube and podcast channels in the history category, all aimed at keeping the multifaceted history of Hong Kong alive.

  • Reynold Tsang - Co-founder

    Reynold Tsang is a lecturer in the Department of History at the University of Hong Kong. He earned his DPhil in History at the University of Oxford. He specialises in the history of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, with a focus on museums, heritage, and cultural development. Beyond his academic pursuits, Reynold is deeply involved in public history, having delivered numerous public talks and organized and designed historical and museum tours in both the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.

Our Story

When modern garages first appeared in late-19th century, Hong Kong was already a densely populated city with limited space for such buildings. In fact, garages have never been popular in this city.  So, unlike many start-ups, our company did not start in a garage.

Instead, it all began at a casual dinner in Kowloon Tong, where the three co-founders posed a question: What if historians could be practically useful to the broader society?  Given the ups and downs Hong Kong has experienced in recent years, the public has become increasingly eager to explore their own history and seek guidance from the past. Many Hongkongers and Hong Kong brands are enthusiastic about preserving their own heritage and finding their own identities.  As historians, we want to help.

Before forming this company,  the three co-founders already had a rich background in promoting and circulating history.  Godfrey created one of the most popular history social media pages in Hong Kong; Dexter runs an independent bookstore and has written four popular history books; and Reynold is a specialist studying public history and museums.   We have come to recognise that knowledge produced in schools failed to fully reach the general public.  Long gone were the days when historians could lock themselves in ivory towers and focus only on their research.  We realised that greater effort is needed to bridge the gap between academia and the wider society.  As public scholars, we want to be that bridge.

Long gone were the days when history graduates could easily find a relevant job and contribute their knowledge and skills to the economy.  Every developed society needs specialists and professionals to preserve its heritage, enhance its culture, and promote its identity if it wishes to stay competitive.  We figure that an industry from which society seeks professional cultural services is essential.  Unfortunately, such an industry has yet to develop in Hong Kong to allow history graduates to contribute what they have learned and acquired in school.  We would like to try our best to develop it.  As Hongkongers, we want to build a more promising future.

Our beginnings may be humble, and our mission may be modest, but we have unwavering faith in ourselves and in the beloved home city we serve.