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VC associate Michelle Wang shares how she evaluates early-stage AI and hardware projects. What signals make her lean in, why founder motivation matters more than pitch decks, and what mistakes foreign founders still make when approaching Chinese investors.
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If your hardware idea is still on paper or halfway through a rough prototype, Carson Lin has a message for you: “The most expensive problems in hardware aren’t in R&D or manufacturing. They’re in all the wrong assumptions made in between.” Carson spent 7 years at
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Charley Shen has spent the last 15 years inside the supply chains that power global hardware, starting from components, moving through sourcing, and now helping overseas founders scale full-stack hardware products from Shenzhen.
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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.
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Since last year, Samuel has been moving between the US and Shenzhen while building early hardware projects. This story follows what shapes hardware ideas before a company exists — cost, iteration, and the decision to show up in person.
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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.
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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.
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Shenzhen lawyer Vicky from Yingke Law Firm shares legal insights for foreign entrepreneurs in China, from contracts and IP protection to dispute resolution. Learn how to avoid common risks and operate safely in the Chinese market.
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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
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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
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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