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CEO and Founder of Tigerobo
Founder and CEO of Tigerobo, Chen Ye holds a PhD in Information Systems and Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2004–2007). From 2007–2015, he worked in the US as research scientist in Microsoft, eBay and Yahoo. During this period, he published over 20 papers. In 2015, he returned to China. Before founding Tigerobo in 2017, he was senior vice-president of products and marketing at Meituan-Dianping, China’s largest on-demand online service provider, heading its advertisement team for three years, raising its annual advertisement revenue from RMB 10m to RMB 4bn.
Founder and CEO of Tigerobo, Chen Ye holds a PhD in Information Systems and Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2004–2007). From 2007–2015, he worked in the US as research scientist in Microsoft, eBay and Yahoo. During this period, he published over 20 papers. In 2015, he returned to China. Before founding Tigerobo in 2017, he was senior vice-president of products and marketing at Meituan-Dianping, China’s largest on-demand online service provider, heading its advertisement team for three years, raising its annual advertisement revenue from RMB 10m to RMB 4bn.
Co-founder, CTO of Rheaply
Peter Tucker is the CTO and co-founder of Chicago-based pioneering circular economy B2B asset reuse platform Rheaply, where he has worked full-time since 2016. Before that, he worked at online mortgage lender Guaranteed Rate as Senior Software Engineer for almost four years and, before that, as a software developer at Rosenthal Collins Group and Flippex. Tucker also briefly worked as a business analyst and spent five years as a software developer at University of Iowa Health Care. He holds a Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems from the University of Northern Iowa.
Peter Tucker is the CTO and co-founder of Chicago-based pioneering circular economy B2B asset reuse platform Rheaply, where he has worked full-time since 2016. Before that, he worked at online mortgage lender Guaranteed Rate as Senior Software Engineer for almost four years and, before that, as a software developer at Rosenthal Collins Group and Flippex. Tucker also briefly worked as a business analyst and spent five years as a software developer at University of Iowa Health Care. He holds a Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems from the University of Northern Iowa.
CEO and founder of Intelligent Learning
After graduating from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2003, Yang Renbin worked as a software architect for nearly four years at Peking University’s Institute of Computer Science & Technology (ICST).In 2007, he joined ChinaCache as general manager of its CDN business unit. In 2009, he left Beijing for Hangzhou and joined Alibaba as product director and strategy director. He later became the chief architect of the mobile Taobao app.In 2014, he left Alibaba and launched neighborhood social app Youlin in Hangzhou. He also founded edtech platform Intelligent Learning in January 2018.
After graduating from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2003, Yang Renbin worked as a software architect for nearly four years at Peking University’s Institute of Computer Science & Technology (ICST).In 2007, he joined ChinaCache as general manager of its CDN business unit. In 2009, he left Beijing for Hangzhou and joined Alibaba as product director and strategy director. He later became the chief architect of the mobile Taobao app.In 2014, he left Alibaba and launched neighborhood social app Youlin in Hangzhou. He also founded edtech platform Intelligent Learning in January 2018.
Co-founder of Xampla
Tuomas Knowles is co-founder of Britain’s Xampla, producer of plant-based biodegradable plastics made from protein, which was founded in 2018 based on his team’s pioneering research. Knowles is a professor of physical chemistry and biophysics at Cambridge University, where he has worked since 2010 and manages the Knowles Lab which focuses on researching protein self-assembly underlying neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Knowles holds a PhD in Biophysics from the University of Cambridge and a degree in physics from ETH Zurich, a science and technology university.
Tuomas Knowles is co-founder of Britain’s Xampla, producer of plant-based biodegradable plastics made from protein, which was founded in 2018 based on his team’s pioneering research. Knowles is a professor of physical chemistry and biophysics at Cambridge University, where he has worked since 2010 and manages the Knowles Lab which focuses on researching protein self-assembly underlying neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Knowles holds a PhD in Biophysics from the University of Cambridge and a degree in physics from ETH Zurich, a science and technology university.
Founder of TreeFrog Therapeutics
Kévin Alessandri is CEO, CTO and co-founder of TreeFrog Therapeutics, whose proprietory C-Stem technology mass-produces high-quality pluripotent stem cells in a 3D environment. Prior to founding TreeFrog in 2018, Alessandri spent two years as a post-doctoral fellow at Bordeaux’s Institut d’Optique. During 2014 and 2015, he completed a post-doctorate at the University of Geneva, focused on developing 3D printed microfluidics systems to build 3D cell culture vessels for stem cell applications. From 2008 to 2013 he completed a PhD on cellular capsules technology and applications at the Institut Curie in Paris.
Kévin Alessandri is CEO, CTO and co-founder of TreeFrog Therapeutics, whose proprietory C-Stem technology mass-produces high-quality pluripotent stem cells in a 3D environment. Prior to founding TreeFrog in 2018, Alessandri spent two years as a post-doctoral fellow at Bordeaux’s Institut d’Optique. During 2014 and 2015, he completed a post-doctorate at the University of Geneva, focused on developing 3D printed microfluidics systems to build 3D cell culture vessels for stem cell applications. From 2008 to 2013 he completed a PhD on cellular capsules technology and applications at the Institut Curie in Paris.
Founder and CEO of AutoAnt (Chemayi)
Former Alibaba top executive, having spent 10 years at the e-commerce giant, including heading Taobao University, Alibaba’s educational arm for training e-commerce merchants and managers. Nicknamed “Inspector Black Cat”.
Former Alibaba top executive, having spent 10 years at the e-commerce giant, including heading Taobao University, Alibaba’s educational arm for training e-commerce merchants and managers. Nicknamed “Inspector Black Cat”.
Co-founder of Minutes Apps
Mohammad Zaenal is the cousin of Minutes Apps co-founder Angki Rinaldy. Armed with his experience in running offline businesses, he helped Angki establish Minutes Barber (which later became Minutes Apps) in 2015.
Mohammad Zaenal is the cousin of Minutes Apps co-founder Angki Rinaldy. Armed with his experience in running offline businesses, he helped Angki establish Minutes Barber (which later became Minutes Apps) in 2015.
Founder and CEO of Tapatalk
Born in Hong Kong, Winter Wong holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Toronto, and is a former software engineer at IBM and HP.
Born in Hong Kong, Winter Wong holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Toronto, and is a former software engineer at IBM and HP.
Co-Founder of Haishen Tech
After his master's degree, Wang Chenxi joined Baidu in 2012 and has been working in R&D of machine learning platforms at the Deep Learning Institute of Baidu.
After his master's degree, Wang Chenxi joined Baidu in 2012 and has been working in R&D of machine learning platforms at the Deep Learning Institute of Baidu.
Co-founder and CTO of Maimai
The co-founder and CTO of Maimai is a computer science graduate from Tsinghua University. Prior to co-founding Maimai, Jiang had a decade of experience working in Sogou, then Qihoo 360.
The co-founder and CTO of Maimai is a computer science graduate from Tsinghua University. Prior to co-founding Maimai, Jiang had a decade of experience working in Sogou, then Qihoo 360.
Founded in 1996, LB Investment (formerly LG Venture Investment) is supported by LG, the Korean conglomerate, and developing into a private equity fund investment company. It focuses on venture investments in Korea and China, and investments in medium and large companies.
Founded in 1996, LB Investment (formerly LG Venture Investment) is supported by LG, the Korean conglomerate, and developing into a private equity fund investment company. It focuses on venture investments in Korea and China, and investments in medium and large companies.
Established in 2006, Qiming Venture Partners is a leading venture capital firm in China with more than RMB 10 billion under management. They invest in early through growth stage companies within the internet and consumer ("intersumer"), healthcare, clean technology sectors.
Established in 2006, Qiming Venture Partners is a leading venture capital firm in China with more than RMB 10 billion under management. They invest in early through growth stage companies within the internet and consumer ("intersumer"), healthcare, clean technology sectors.
Founded in 2015, iResearch Capital is an investment fund of iResearch Group, one of the first consulting companies on internet research and analytics in China. It focuses on investment in marketing, big data, corporate services and new media companies.
Founded in 2015, iResearch Capital is an investment fund of iResearch Group, one of the first consulting companies on internet research and analytics in China. It focuses on investment in marketing, big data, corporate services and new media companies.
Founded by Wu Shichun in 2014, Plum Ventures is an internet-focused angel fund managing three RMB funds. Plum Ventures is listed among the top 10 angel investment firms in China, with each investment of RMB 2 million to 5 million.
Founded by Wu Shichun in 2014, Plum Ventures is an internet-focused angel fund managing three RMB funds. Plum Ventures is listed among the top 10 angel investment firms in China, with each investment of RMB 2 million to 5 million.
Founded in 2015, Hovione Capital is a VC firm from Portugal specializing in the health sector, with a focus on seed/early-stage investments in healthcare and medtech businesses. It currently manages €5 million in investment assets across its portfolio of three companies.
Founded in 2015, Hovione Capital is a VC firm from Portugal specializing in the health sector, with a focus on seed/early-stage investments in healthcare and medtech businesses. It currently manages €5 million in investment assets across its portfolio of three companies.
Chic by Choice: From Forbes' 30 Under 30 to insolvency
Lack of cashflow was the main reason for the demise of Chic by Choice, Europe's leading luxury dress rental e-store
FROGS: Overcoming challenges to launch Indonesia's first drone-taxi for daily commutes
The Yogyakarta-based startup backed by UMG Idealab seeks more technical resources to launch Indonesia's first homegrown “flying taxi,” after the success of its agritech drones
Catalonia: Spain's fast-rising robotics hub and next opportunity
With the robotics sector on the rise in Catalonia, expect to see more growth ahead, driving opportunities in related segments, especially services
Have you ever bought expensive equipment but seldom used it? Do you want to try the latest electronic gadgets at low cost? Try this online sharing and rental platform
FuVeX: Long-range hybrid-technology drones for multiple business uses
With its innovative hybrid helicopter and airplane technology, FuVeX is poised to take full advantage of the business opportunities afforded by new European regulations governing long-range drones
Oyika wants to help 30,000 Indonesian riders switch to electric motorcycles
With unlimited battery swaps and round-the-clock service, the Singapore startup is targeting ride-hailing and delivery drivers in Indonesia, a market with a growing appetite for electric motorcycles
Chinese startup Xianghuanji takes a gamble on smartphone leasing
Now you can rent the newest phones for half the price of an upgrade
DORM: New-generation housing for Indonesia’s tech-savvy, community-driven students
Combining online features with offline services, DORM goes way beyond what the market typically offers in student accommodation
Liquidstar: Bringing decentralized renewable energy to off-grid communities
Using a blockchain-based platform, Liquidstar wants to use smart, modular batteries to power remote, off-grid communities as well as homes, offices and EVs in cities
Fintech startup Xendit launches aid program for Indonesian businesses amid Covid-19 crisis
Xendit is helping more SMEs go online by waiving transaction fees for its digital payments solution for the first month
eCooltra CEO: Offline-to-online leader in two-wheel sharing economy
Timo Buetefisch, the CEO and co-founder of Europe's largest scooter rental firm Cooltra, discusses the successful offline-to-online shift to scooter-sharing app eCooltra
With a new focus on smart clinics, healthcare SaaS startup Medigo offers Covid-19 testing
A pivot to revenue-sharing and partnerships to provide Covid-19 testing has given Medigo a fighting chance, with a new funding round on the cards
HighPitch: E-grocery marketplace Pasar20 and healthcare edtech Appskep top the Medan chapter
Representing Sumatra’s startup ecosystem in the national finals later in November, Pasar20 and Appskep have ambitious expansion plans in store
Backed by Kleiner Perkins, Spotahome clinches Spain’s first Silicon Valley-led funding
Now in Europe’s US$500 billion home rental market, the Spanish proptech will soon expand to LatAm, the US and Asia
EV maker Xpeng Motors partners Didi to offer car rentals and better charging services
Besides working with China's largest ride-hailing platform, Xpeng Motors has also connected to the charging networks of EV maker NIO and TELD, China's biggest EV charging network
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