Inside a VC’s Mind: AI, Hardware, and What Actually Gets Funded
Investor Michelle explains what early-stage AI and hardware teams need beyond technology, from founder mindset to execution and market fit.
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Founders & Operators
Stories from founders, operators, investors, and business builders working across Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area.
From Power Systems to Smart Security: How Leo Built a 20-Year Business in Shenzhen
Leo’s 20-year journey from power systems to smart security shows how a Shenzhen company adapts, exports, and finds overseas growth.
Before the Company Exists: Samuel and the Work That Comes First
Samuel moves between the US and Shenzhen while developing early hardware projects, revealing the work that shapes ideas before a company exists.
In a City That Doesn’t Sleep, He Built a Brand Around Rest
David built a sleep brand in Hong Kong after his mother’s insomnia and his own restless nights inspired an early product experiment.
From Factory Floor to Founder: Chen Jiao’s Journey in Foshan’s Curtain Rod Business
Chen Jiao built a curtain rod business from factory-floor experience, supplier trust, and years of learning how manufacturing works.
He Spent 14 Years in China’s Gaming Industry. Then He Bet It All on Roblox.
After 14 years in China’s gaming industry, Chandler Huang left an established career to build his next chapter around Roblox.
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 in the room when decisions matter, especially when it comes to selecting the right products and choosing the right store locations. Her journey wasn’t loud. But her decisions quietly helped shape the direction of a business.
From 115 Followers to 1M RMB: Vivian’s Leap from Fashion PR to MCN Powerhouse in Shenzhen
Vivian moved from London fashion to building a Shenzhen MCN agency that generated more than 1 million RMB through RedNote campaigns.