Lintao Lu: From Poverty to CTO, The “Go Through the Window” Mindset

The Authority Company · May 4, 2026 · 18m

What do you do when every door in your life is closed?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Lintao Lu, known as LT, author of In Through the Window. His story starts in extreme poverty during China’s Cultural Revolution and spans four countries, multiple industries, and decades of leadership.LT shares what it was like growing up during famine and political upheaval, where education was restricted and books were passed secretly by hand. From studying by a kerosene lamp to earning international scholarships and building a career as a CTO, entrepreneur…