Yes, will be back on the road soon, came back to Shenzhen after an amazing 2 weeks along the west coast of America – then to Guangzhou for a startup weekend. Its been over 2 years since visiting Shanghai, that was spring 2010! Amazing how time flies. I have been building up meetings and connections there to visit, and below …
Open Discussion +Volunteer Signup for Startup Tuesdays and Startup Weekends
[box] Who: Michael Michelini and Kawai Or 柯家伟 – Organizers of Startup Weekend. [/box] [box] When: 7 PM, TUESDAY, June 5TH 2012 [/box] [box] Where: Chai Huo Hackerspace, Nanshan, Shenzhen [/box] [box] Cost: FREE[/box] [box] Topic: Open Discussion +Volunteer Signup for Startup Tuesdays and Startup Weekends. [/box] [box] About: Hey guys, this is an open networking session. We will also be gathering to discuss the future of Startup Tuesdays and Startup …
Why Am I Doing Startup Weekend in China?
I like to blog because it allows me to answer common questions on a single platform. Spending Monday wrapping up the weekend in Guangzhou, taking the train back with my co-organizers: Kawai and Nik, we reflected on this weekend. It has affected all 3 of us. Kawai just quit his day job (last day was Thursday May 31), Nik has …
Results from Guangzhou China’s First Startup Weekend!
Noticing the majority of my recent blog posts are all about Startupweekend! It is true though, having April’s Shenzhen startup weekend at Tencent, and then going to Seattle USA startup weekend 2 weeks ago, and now this weekend’s first Guangzhou event. I am talking Nik and Kawai, about future plans for Startup Weekends in China, expansion plans, and how much …
Being in China has Converted me from Type A to Type B
For some reason, when I think of Type A vs. Type B personalities, I think back to my RA (resident assistant) training when I was in college. We would have yearly leadership training, and one of my favorite topics was leadership or management styles of Type A vs Type B. First I’ll quickly go through these 2 styles in my …
In Wall Street Journal on How to Open a Startup in China
Little bit of self promotion, but I’m really excited to have gotten confirmation by Saabira Chaudhuri, a reporter from the WALL STREET JOURNAL, that she included me in her latest article “Launching a Start-Up Overseas”. I’m a little shy / embarrassed to do “self-promotion” of myself and this article….yes, I know I am blogging my whole life every day…but still, …
Speaking at Shenzhen Startup Tuesday, about USA Startup weekend & book review
For those of ya’ll in Shenzhen, China – stop by tomorrow night at Shenzhen Marketing’s startup tuesday at Chaihuo makerspace. I’m going to be presenting on the concept of Startup Weekend and go through what I learned when reading the book by the guys who are driving Startup Weekend globally. I’ll also explain the expansion plan in China, get ideas …
May 29 – Mike Michelini discusses Startup Weekend’s vision, book review
[box] Who: Michael Michelini. [/box] [box] When: 7 PM, TUESDAY, MAY 29nd 2012 [/box] [box] Where: Chai Huo Hackerspace, Nanshan, Shenzhen [/box] [box] Cost: 20RMB [/box] [box] Topic: Startup Weekend Book Review + Situation in China. [/box] [box] About: American social media & e-commerce specialist, Mike has been in China since late 2007, originally to source products for his e-commerce business – but has transformed into working with American companies …
Back in China, Summary + Reflections from USA trip
Saturday afternoon typing from my desk at Chaihuo makerspace in Shenzhen, China. Totally buried in emails, chats, notepads, namecards surrounding me. I FREAKIN’ love it! – as much as I get stressed, jet lagged, overwhelmed, emotional….I just love this hyper-active traveling and international business. This USA trip was a defining one for me. Really a bridge, meeting blog readers on …
Rushing back to Asia, Panelist on Chinese Social Media at G2E Macau
First blog post back on the other side of the world. Last night (wed, may 23rd local HK time) arrived to Hong Kong international airport at 10:30pm, went through HK customs, baggage claim – took the airport express to downtown Hong Kong island and met my old friend Andre Martin in a McDonalds in North Point (1am). Gave Andre a …
Pumped for Guangzhou, China startup weekend, June 1-3
Totally physched. Coming back to China after a great trip to USA – meeting all these awesome people, Chinese businessmen who came to LA for e-commerce, startups in Silicon Valley, startup weekend in Seattle. I am learning my purpose, my drive, my passion, my calling. To help bridge USA and China startups / technology / e-commerce. Yes, its a huge …
Heading Back to China, Bringing Back Tons of USA Developments
Writing this up at the hotel checking out, and then more at the airport preparing to fly back to Asia. Going through namecards, paper notes, evernote notes….tons of information. Tons of contacts. Tons of ideas. Need to digest, make a plan, focus. My email box has been exploding. There is Guangzhou, China Startup weekend coming up so quickly: June 1 …
Visiting more awesome Seattle tech companies – @SEOmoz
Monday here in Seattle, and I definitely am experiencing the Seattle I was expecting – rainy, lots of coffee, and tech companies! I had scheduled a tour of SEOmoz during my stay and have been excited to drop in after an awesome startup weekend. I got to know SEOmoz well since they launched their site explorer and Gillian (@SEOmom) was …
MAY 22nd Arrow Dong; VP, RCF Assets Management Co., LTD.
[box] Who: Arrow Dong, VP, RCF Assets Management Co., LTD. [/box] [box] When: 7 PM, TUESDAY, MAY 22nd 2012 [/box] [box] Where: Chai Huo Hackerspace, Nanshan, Shenzhen [/box] [box] Cost: 20RMB [/box] [box] Topic: Starting Up a Coffee & Incubator; General Situation in China. [/box] [box] About: Arrow holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master in Management from XJTU. He has more than 15 years experience in IT/consumer electronics and telecom industry. Arrow …
Amazing Time Inside Seattle Startupweekend #SWSEA
The main reason I’m in USA is for facilitating this weekend’s Seattle Startup weekend, arriving here in Seattle late Wednesday night after a roadtrip up from San Francisco w/ Attila. The energy has been extreme – about 130 entrepreneurs checked in – overbooked with 80 on the waiting list! I’ll have to be honest, I was a bit nervous, being …
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