As always, I am super overloaded with amazing information and action items from the DCBKK event. Still deep in the event today on day 2 but wanted to write up what I learned yesterday at day 1. Also – HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dan Andrews working the conference on his birthday, respect! Being Vulnerable The opening session was done by Jaime Masters …
October Is Going To Be A Busy Month!
Here is my crazy outline for October 2016. Let’s rock! October Holiday (Mid Autumn Festival) (Flight to Shenyang Wed, Oct 5) – The month will start off with the second biggest holiday in China. We plan to go to hometown in Northeast China (Dong Bei) Shenyang. To see family and celebrate Wendy’s grandmother’s big birthday. DCBKK – Tues Oct 11 …
Speaking at Hardware Massive Events: SZ on 5/19, HK on 5/25
I’m excited to be out speaking again! This time I’m honored to be invited to the Hardware Massive Event – in both their Shenzhen, China and Hong Kong Chapters. Hope to catch some of you there -here’s the info: Shenzhen, China Event on Thursday May 19 To RSVP and read latest info on the Shenzhen event, click here Thursday, May …
Cross Border Summit Success! Pushing Myself Out Of Comfort Zone
The Cross Border Summit was a great success! Thank you to everyone who came out on a Saturday and spent the full day with intense learning and networking! Many people said we should have waited til later in the year – that we didn’t have enough time to plan it – but we pushed through and made it happen – …
Couldn’t Help Myself – Back to Hosting Events Again
Lately being all cooped up in my apartment with my wife, kid, and in-laws I have finally gotten the need to get out and network a bit. Years ago, people would see me at every startup event and conference. And a lot of them I was an organizer! After having a kid and some other shifts from thinking online business …
Win Free Tickets To Shanghai, China Scrum Alliance 2015!
Win Free Tickets – My friend and Advisor Steve Forte is coming to Shanghai Sept to be a Keynote Speaker at the Scrum Alliance Gathering. Really wish I could attend myself but I’ll be traveling in USA. So, How to win? Read on, my friend! Event details can be found here Official Event Website is globalscrumgathering .hk (not online anymore) …
DCBKK 2015 Here I Come! Dynamite Circle Annual Conference in October
I’m such a fanboy of the Dynamite Circle and Tropical MBA! I love what Dan and Ian are up to there – and am so fortunate to have been able to catch their first Tropical MBA meetup back in summer of 2011 (man how time flies!). Their conference, DCBKK (Dynamite Circle Bangkok) 2015 has grown and matured to have over …
Hosting a China Business Workshop in Miami, Florida in September!
I’m really excited to be making a trip back to America in September! I mentioned it in a quick blog post last month on my USA trip and have been working out details. I want to do events all around the states, but seems my “home” is in Florida. It is where my parents are and I want to spend …
June 12 Startup Tuesday on a Break.
We are in the midst of planning the next Startup Weekend events. Looking for volunteers, organisers, suppliers, sponsors, and mentors. Contact us if you are interested in getting involved!
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 …
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 …
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 …
MAY 15 Incubator brainstorming + sharing session by Nik
[box] Topic: Incubator brainstorming + sharing session by Nik [/box] [box] When: 7 PM, TUESDAY, MAY 15th 2012 [/box] [box] Where: Chai Huo Hackerspace, Nanshan, Shenzhen [/box] [box] Cost: 20RMB [/box] [box] About: This is an open discussion on what support is needed for Shenzhen startup entrepreneurs and what will they expect from an Business incubator . [/box]
MAY 8th, Huck Liang CEO and founder of foblc.com
[box] Who: Huck Liang, CEO and founder of foblc.com [box] When: 7 PM, TUESDAY, MAY 8th 2012 [box] Where: Chai Huo Hackerspace, Nanshan, Shenzhen [box] Cost: 20RMB [box] Topic: How to be a B2B trader? [box] About: By popular request, Huck Liand is returning to give his second talk at Startup Tuesdays! As CEO of Huck Liang has 11 years in the import and export industry. He started his company …
April 24th Stephen Forte on “Exiting Tactics for a Startup”
[box] Who: Stephen Forte, Chief Strategy Officer of Telerik [/box] [box] When: 7 PM, TUESDAY, April 24th [/box] [box] Where: Chai Huo Hackerspace, Nanshan, Shenzhen [/box] [box] Cost: RMB20 [/box] [box] Topic: “Exiting tactics for a startup” [/box] [box] About: Stephen Forte is the Chief Strategy Officer of the venture backed company, Telerik, a leading vendor of developer and team productivity tools. Involved in several startups, he was the co-founder of Triton Works, which was …