From Power Systems to Smart Security: How Leo Built a 20-Year Business in Shenzhen

Leo’s 20 year journey spans from power systems to smart security exports. Quietly adapting to market shifts, he now focuses on overseas growth balancing industrial roots with evolving consumer needs. A grounded story of persistence and reinvention from Shenzhen.

Before the Robot Becomes a Product

This is not a startup announcement or a success story. It’s an early-stage exploration of how hardware ideas form, where they tend to break down, and how places like Shenzhen shape what happens both before and after companies exist.

In a City That Doesn’t Sleep, He Built a Brand Around Rest

In fast-paced Hong Kong, David built a sleep brand inspired by his mom’s insomnia and his own restless nights. What began as a quiet product test is now a growing global business — built slow, clear, and strong, without sacrificing rest.

From Factory Floor to Founder: Chen Jiao’s Journey in Foshan’s Curtain Rod Business

Most people think success in manufacturing comes from having capital, connections, or a clever product idea. But for Chen Jiao, it started with none of those. He didn’t go to college. He didn’t have investors. What he did have was time, grit, and a willingness to learn from

He Spent 14 Years in China’s Gaming Industry. Then He Bet It All on Roblox.

Fourteen years ago, Chandler Huang walked into his first gaming job with nothing but an English degree, a love of games, and a bit of luck. Back then, China’s gaming industry wasn’t what it is today. “I didn’t even know we had a real gaming scene,” he

How a Former Teacher Found Her Place in Fashion By Picking the Right Products and Store Locations

Ryn never studied design, but her instinct helped shape a brand—one decision at a time. Ryn didn’t enter fashion through the front door. She didn’t have a design degree, startup capital, or a plan. But over the years, she’s become the kind of person you want

From 115 Followers to 1M RMB: Vivian’s Leap from Fashion PR to MCN Powerhouse in Shenzhen

Vivian went from London’s high-fashion circles to running a thriving MCN (Multi-Channel Network) agency in Shenzhen—generating over 1 million RMB from Red Note alone in just six months, with zero ad spend and only 115 followers. Her story is a masterclass in spotting opportunities, moving fast, and letting

From Backpack to Business: How Appie Built a Business in Shenzhen Without a Plan

When I met Appie—a Dutch entrepreneur from Gouda—in Shenzhen, I could tell right away he had a story worth sharing. He left behind a 14-year IT career, traded the stability of office life for a backpack, and ended up starting a business in a city he never even