By In a time when both capitalism and socialism face deep existential critique, Chinese-American entrepreneur and theological innovator Jacky Liu(also as Zhiqi liu) is proposing a radical alternative—a system grounded not in ownership, but in service, flow, and spiritual purpose.
As the founder and chief strategic architect of both WOGO Inc., a mobility platform based in Mountain View, California, and Hoorao, a global course platform with a business model similar to a “Netflix for Courses.”,” Jacky has not only built successful companies but embedded within them a new economic philosophy and theological framework he calls “Non-Possessive Economics” and “Platform Theology.”
“A platform is not a throne,” Jacky says. “It is a bridge. The role of a founder is not to accumulate, but to connect.”
This guiding belief is not a rhetorical flourish—it has been written into the constitutional structure of WOGO Inc., which explicitly prohibits asset hoarding and mandates revenue sharing with users and community stakeholders. Meanwhile, Hoorao’s business model shares over 70% of income with top educators worldwide, demonstrating the global viability of a service-over-possession ethic.
Platform Theology: Business as Spiritual Practice
Jacky’s Platform Theology proposes that digital platforms, if ethically designed, can become modern expressions of “agape” (selfless love) and practical embodiments of Christian stewardship. Drawing from both biblical teachings and Daoist wisdom such as “act without claiming possession”, Jacky envisions platforms as living structures of grace and trust, rather than extractive systems of profit.
This theological innovation is gaining recognition. Jacky was recently admitted to the Pacific School of Religion (PSR), a prestigious institution known for progressive theology and social transformation. His acceptance marks a rare fusion of real-world entrepreneurship with academic theological exploration.
“Jacky is one of the most innovative and practical minds I have ever encountered,” says Professor Shan Cao, a materials scientist (Ph.D., MIT), professor at Shanghai University and assistant professor at the University of West Florida, as well as a member of the European Academy of Sciences.
“His understanding of both the failures and merits of capitalism and socialism is exceptional. More importantly, he offers an entirely original solution that bridges both—and he implements it. I’ve never seen a model so grounded in innovation and practice.”
A Voice for Civilizational Renewal
Jacky’s work, while commercial on the surface, carries a deeper civilizational impulse. His theory of Non-Possessive Economics challenges the foundation of modern financial accumulation, proposing instead that value arises not from control, but from contribution. He argues that platforms should be spiritual vessels—spaces where individuals create meaning, not just profit.
This shift is not theoretical. WOGO, despite being in a capital-intensive mobility industry, does not own the vehicles on its platform. Instead, it connects owners and users through a shared-value governance model, with operations designed around Daoist-Christian ethics and sustainability principles. In April 2025, the company secured $5 million in institutional investment at a $30 million valuation, along with SAFE investments from several respected industry experts. Within just a few months of its founding, WOGO rapidly emerged as one of the most recognized Chinese-founded startups in the Silicon Valley venture community.
Recently, WOGO was the only non-AI project invited to participate in Plug and Play’s pitch competition, highlighting the company’s exceptional standing in a field increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence startups.
Conclusion: A New Kind of Entrepreneur
While many entrepreneurs build companies to exit or dominate, Jacky Liu builds platforms to serve. He represents a new archetype—the theological entrepreneur—who sees business not as an end in itself, but as a pathway toward collective dignity, relational ethics, and societal healing.
His published theories, recognized by respected scientists and media platforms alike, place him at the frontier of spiritualized economic innovation. As Liu himself often reflects:
“True wealth is not in possession, but in peaceful participation. Not in ownership, but in orchestration.”
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