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My China Trip Agenda – September 2025

In ai, business, Events, travel by Michael Michelini

Hey everyone, Mike here! I’m heading to Shenzhen, China, for a whirlwind of business activities, networking, and speaking engagements from September 15 to 23, 2025. From warehouse strategy sessions to the Shenzhen SEO Conference, here’s my detailed agenda. Stay tuned for updates, and if you’re in the area, let’s connect! Excited to connect with some amazing folks during this trip! …

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My Feature on the 7 Figure Seller Summit Podcast: Unlocking AI for E-commerce Success

In ai, blog, business, e-commerce, vlog by Michael Michelini

Hey everyone, Mike here! I’m thrilled to share that I was recently featured on my friend Gary Huang’s 7 Figure Seller Summit podcast, where we explored the exciting world of AI influencers and their transformative impact on e-commerce branding. Below, you can watch the full episode on YouTube, listen on Spotify, or check out the LinkedIn post to join the …

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Cross-Border Mastermind Pattaya 2025: 4 Days of E-Commerce and Amazon FBA Growth

In blog, business, e-commerce, Events, travel, vlog by Michael Michelini

As we wrap up the final morning of the Cross-Border Mastermind Pattaya 2025, I’m buzzing with energy from four incredible days of learning, sharing, and growth. This year, we extended the event to 4 days and 3 nights (up from 3 days and 2 nights), striking the perfect balance between intense mastermind sessions and unforgettable experiences in Pattaya, Thailand. The …

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Startup Forest: The Lasting Impact of Startup Weekend in China

In blog, business, china business, e-commerce, Events, vlog by Michael Michelini

It’s incredibly rewarding to witness the enduring impact of the efforts we poured into building the startup community in China over a decade ago. This past weekend, June 27–29, 2025, Hangzhou, China, hosted the inaugural Startup Forest event, a testament to the legacy of those early initiatives. I learned about the event when Joey, a participant from a Startup Weekend …

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Rekt Survivor: A Journey Through Web2 and Web3 Epic Fails

In blog, business, e-commerce, Events, vlog by Michael Michelini

Fortune favors the bold—or perhaps those who get “rekt” and keep pushing forward. My name is Mike Michelini, and I’m thrilled to share my experiences as part of the “Rekt Survivor” group, founded by Mark Koh in Bangkok. This community brings together individuals who’ve endured the wild ups and downs of crypto and traditional business, yet remain standing. Today, I’m …

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Uniswap Visiting Chiang Mai

In blog, business, e-commerce, vlog by Michael Michelini

Bridging some of the connections I’ve made over the years doing all these web3 events across Asia it was a pleasure to help out my friend James, APAC CM lead at Uniswap, to get the first Uniswap meetup here in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He flew up for a couple days and hit the ground running – Wednesday, May 28, 2025, …

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Hyper Networking in Hanoi, Vietnam – ICANN, GFA, Making Deals

In blog, business, Events, travel, vlog by Michael Michelini

The last leg of a recent 3 country Asia trip Singapore, Guangzhou China, and now Hanoi, Vietnam)  where it was about attending my first ICANN (Domain) conference and also keeping things fresh with the ecommerce community hosting an ecommerce meetup. Arriving fresh off the plane from China, Monday night I attended the opening networking ceremony to kick off the ICANN …

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Tariff Talks & Cantonese Cuisine with Wen Canton Gal

In blog, business, Events, travel, vlog by Michael Michelini

A week in Guangzhou, China for Canton Fair and business development and arranged a dinner meeting with content creator and local expert Wen (Canton Gal). It was an exciting evening of fire cooked food, and talks about cross border trade. Working on some new business deals with Wen Canton Gal – stay tuned! Fun time and learning – enjoy the …

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Singapore Business Development Trip April 2025

In blog, business, travel, vlog by Michael Michelini

Typing this up towards the end of this epic and intense Singapore trip. Story starts with one of my best friends from college, Ty, came to town from DC to speak at a legal / IP / lawyer conference and for months has been preparing me to come and hang out with him (as we haven’t seen each other in …

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Bangkok Birthday Party & Decom Night

In blog, business, e-commerce, Events by Michael Michelini

Pushing the limits – as we prepare for the upcoming Southeast Asia blockchain week in Bangkok, it falls right in the middle of my birthday, Wednesday, April 2. Why not make it a side event and have some fun! If you’re in Bangkok and interested in a special celebration for my birthday – please apply for our side event It …