Eugene Zhang, TSVC’s Founding Partner, and Spencer Greene, TSVC’s General Partner, on Chinese firms looking to venture out in new markets
Key timestamps:
00:08: Introduction to ION Influencers’ Fireside Chats
03:00: Macro Drivers for Onshoring
06:53: Implications for Investors
08:14: Impact on Existing Companies
10:39: Reorganization and Opportunities
11:27: Challenges of Onshoring
14:36: Competitive Advantage in Technology
15:59: Shift in Deal Focus
18:17: The Pace of Innovation
19:41: Roadblocks for Chinese Entrepreneurs
21:19: Establishing a Genuine US Company
22:09: TSVC’s Support for Immigrant Entrepreneurs
23:11: Evolution of Venture Capital
23:34: Approach to Investing: Venture Capital vs. Private Equity
24:11: Strategies for Late-Stage Companies
24:42: Identifying Potential in Startups
25:55: Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs
26:39: Assessing Product Viability and Market Potential
28:08: Key Considerations for Early Stage Investment
29:18: Learning from Experience in Investing
30:57: Closing Remarks