On July 21, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) Chuang
Community Silicon Valley Program was officially launched to empower US
entrepreneurs with Chinese insights. Professor Liu Jing, Associate Dean
of CKGSB; Ms. Liu Yu, Director of CKGSB Chuang Community; and the
Advisory Board Founding Members of the program attended the kick-off
ceremony.
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As China’s first faculty-governed and independent business school, CKGSB
is committed to cultivating business leaders with global visions and
innovative mindsets. Over 50% of CKGSB’s 10,000+ alumni are chairmen and
CEOs, generating 17% of China’s GDP.
Devoted to entrepreneur education for three years, CKGSB Chuang
Community has developed a network of over 400 entrepreneur alumni and
shaped comprehensive partnerships with leading companies including
Tencent, IBM, JD.com, VIP.com and the most prestigious VCs in China.
“We look forward to working together with the extraordinary board
members to combine resources in China and the U.S. to create a globally
influential ecosystem of entrepreneurship and innovation,” said
Professor Liu.
Mr. Larry Li, Managing Partner at Amino Capital, said that he would
introduce top scientists and innovative entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley
as speakers and mentors. Dr. Helen Liang, Managing Partner of FoundersX
Ventures, mentioned that apart from speakers and media connections, she
would also introduce opportunities for forums and seminars to increase
the influence of Chuang@Silicon Valley.
The founding members of the Silicon Valley Program Advisory Board
include Mr. David Chen, Chairman of HYSTA (Hua Yuan Science and
Technology Association); Dr. Yi Cui, Professor of Materials Science and
Engineering at Stanford University; Mr. Sam Gao, Vice President of
Intel; Mr. Larry Li, Founder and Managing Partner of Amino Capital; Dr.
Helen Liang, Managing Partner of FoundersX Ventures; and Mr. John Sun,
Partner of Light Bridge Ventures.
CKGSB Chuang Community Silicon Valley Program is now officially open for
application. The first roadshow will be held on Aug 17th in
San Francisco. If you are looking for a pathway to doing business with
China and expanding your entrepreneurial network in China, please
contact us via email (chuang@ckgsb.edu.cn)
or WeChat (ID: ckgsb_chuang).
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