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March 27th, Huck Liang CEO and founder of foblc.com

In Events by Michael Michelini

[box] Who: Huck Liang, CEO and founder of  foblc.com [box] When: 7 PM, TUESDAY, MARCH 27th 2012 [box] Where: Chai Huo Hackerspace, Nanshan, Shenzhen [box] Cost: FREE [box] Topic: How to import goods into China? [box] About: As Huck Liang has 11 years in the import and export industry. He started his company in 2006 and has been focused on providing import and export solutions for SOHO and …

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Startup tuesday going well…even with me away on the road!

In travel by Michael Michelini3 Comments

Really excited to post today….earlier this week Startup Tuesday went along smoothly even without me stressing out and pushing people!! I was in hong kong airport picking up Doug to visit china for the first time and couldnt be at the meeting….Rachel and Henry and Bruce stepped up to hold things down while I was away. Feel so happy and …

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Mobile phone revolution is here, my newest equipment

In travel by Michael Michelini20 Comments

Truly amazing…typing this full blog post from my new android bluetooth keyboard on my way between offices. My latest battlegear: Samsung galaxy note mobile phone – bought a couple weeks ago for 5,300hkd (about $700usd) with a 1 year contract at china mobile hong kong (monthly phone bill is 68 hk dollars a month for unlimited Edge data planin hong …

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Trip to Guangzhou, TV Interview on GDTV Facetime

In china business by Michael MicheliniLeave a Comment

Seriously things have been happening so quickly in 2012. Over the past couple weeks Amy and I have been talking to Halley at GDTV (Guangdong TV) located in Guangdong province’s capital, Guangzhou This TV show is called FaceTime, which is a series of interviewing foreigners living and working in China. It is not actually aired inside China, but instead its …

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Welcome Gabree to the Shadstone China Team!

In china seo by Michael Michelini7 Comments

Been really getting to business…especially since the Chinese year of the Dragon started….I was tempted to go to Bali with my Shenzhen buddies for a holiday / TropicalMBA meetup…but locked myself in my “cave” and worked the majority of Chinese New Years. Making a plan, meeting my “Ace in the pocket” friend Xing Gao who really motivated me to re-build …

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Canadian University Visiting China, Recruiting more Chinese to enroll!

In china business by Michael MicheliniLeave a Comment

Gotta love the photo with me and all the beautiful Chinese women today at lunch! It got a bunch of feedback on my Chinese weibo, some sarcasm but overall laughter! As China develops into a larger and larger economy by the day, with upper class families still respecting the Western university over the domestic Chinese college, Western Universities are noticing …

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March 13 David Zhang aka Digitalboy from GeekCook

In Events by Michael Michelini

[box] Who: David Zhang aka Digitalboy from GeekCook  [/box] [box] When: 7 PM, TUESDAY, MARCH 13 2012 [/box] [box] Where: Chai Huo Hackerspace, Nanshan, Shenzhen [/box] [box] Cost: FREE [/box] [box] Topic: Dealing with creative product design inside China [/box] [box] David aka Digitalboy  is the lead product designer for the famous Chinese brand GeekCook – a brand that represents individuality and creativity in China.  David has experience in managing a team …

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STARTUP WEEKEND IS HERE AGAIN

In Events by Michael Michelini

Interested in E-Commerce?  Want to experience the energy of a room full of entrepreneurs? Do you want your one-on-one chance with industry experts or are simply interested in finding investors…THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU! Coming you way in April 6-8. See you in Nanshan. 创业周末(Startup Weekend)风暴再次来袭!想在互联网领域大展拳脚, 想体验创业气氛, 想结识各路高手, 想得到牛人辅导, 想认识投资人… 4月6日(周五晚)-8日, 机遇不容错过, 深圳南山约定你!报名:https://yoopay.cn/event/startupweekend ,详情:https://yoopay.cn/collect/attatch_download/136 More information coming soon.

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Excited for next 3 topics at Shenzhen Startup Tuesday!

In china business by Michael Michelini3 Comments

Worked over the past couple days to queue up speakers and topics to keep the Startup Tuesdays rocking after an awesome Boyd Jones talk last tuesday, Rachel + Henry from comfortworks home decor australian ecommerce startups, they have some experience in the Australian startup weekends and event management – taking a huge load off my shoulders updating the Shenzhen Marketing …

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Happy to Have Boyd Jones, Shenzhen VC, at Startup Tuesday

In china business by Michael Michelini1 Comment

Yup, just back from Manila earlier this week, digging out of emails, getting some SEO training started, planning 2 events in March, and ended today with an AWESOME Shenzhen startup Tuesday! I’ve been trying to get Boyd Jones to speak at a meetup for months now, and finally our request was fulfilled! Also, a really awesome boost is Rachel & …