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What is china start
A one-week China immersion program, for global scales-up and start-up companies to learn China-specific knowledge, network with potential local partners and pitch for Chinese investment. It provides excellent opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs to capture the inspiring China opportunities.
Message from Assistant Dean
With the Chinese government’s ever-increasing desire for Western technology, CKGSB’s presence in Europe has identified the abundance and diversity of innovation and entrepreneurship, but equally, the lack of understanding about how to successfully integrate their business into China. China Start offers a solution for those who want to understand the Chinese market, grow their business, receive funding and partner with businesses and investors in the Chinese venture ecosystem.
CKGSB’s influential international alumni base will develop participant’s networks and partnerships with China’s industry leaders, helping your business to meet the most relevant people. China Start provides an elite standard of China venture ecosystem knowledge that will help participants to understand China and industry specific knowledge that is essential for successful integration into China.
——Ji Bo
Chief Representative in Europe
Assistant Dean
CKGSB
who should attend
China Start Program is for individuals who have the hunger to acquire China specific knowledge, global network and investment that will aid them in successfully delivering their China market entry strategies. Especially for high-potential, globally minded executives, entrepreneurs and investors, who see their team or organization’s future strategy closely aligned with the growing opportunities presented by China.
how can you benefit
China Start program features investment pitching sessions with Chinese angels, VC and PE investors that can offer participants the possibility to acquire a substantial investment and company visit to network and partner with top-notch industry leaders in the Chinese venture ecosystem
Testimonials
Changed my life; business-wise and personally. Now I need to learn Chinese! 100% satisfaction, truly a great program.
Aki Soudunsaari
Naturvention, CEO, Finland
Testimonials
If you want to do business in China, attend China Start first. The CKGSB team have extraordinary access to the most powerful and influential leaders in China. The event was demanding, but packed with learning and commercial opportunities.
Tony Craddock
Emerging Payments Association, Director General, UK
Testimonials
Being a part of China Start is a change event for our company. Now we understand a better culture of China, how to make business in China. We understand better of the market, how to network with China.
Matthis Zeller
China Start Program Participant
Head of Strategy and Communication at Aelectra
Head of Strategy and Communication at Aelectra
Testimonials
The China Start program gives the opportunity to meet with all Chinese biggest technology firms. This is very organised and an easy way where exchange with Chinese company, Chinese investors, to network with companies from all over the world.
Mathieu Caudal
uni GmbH, VP Growth, Germany
Testimonials
We are raising our business in Shenzhen, so it's being a fantastic opportunity to network and connect with other entrepreneurs who are exploring the system.
Francisco Serra-Martins
China Start Program Participant
CEO of Sonder Design and recipient of Forbes 30 Under 30
CEO of Sonder Design and recipient of Forbes 30 Under 30
when is china start
Upcoming session:
October 28 — November 2, 2018
Application Deadline:
1st September, 2018
Program Curriculum
China Start Programme Schedule for 2018
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Day 1, 28/10/2018, Xi'an
Morning
Cross Cultural Management: Understanding Chinese context
Afternoon
Chinese culture experiences: Huaqing Palace and Terra-Cotta Warriors
Evening
The spectacular performance show: “The Everlasting Regret”
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Day 2, 29/10/2018, Xi'an
Morning
Play Taichi
Global innovation conference
Fireside Chat with Chinese Unicron – JIBO
Afternoon
Exhibition at conference
Investment Pitch
Evening
Flight from Xi’an to Shanghai
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Day 3, 30/10/2018, Shanghai
Morning
Investment Pitch Workshop
Pitch Training
Afternoon
Company visit and Pitch event: Dobe Accelerator
Evening
Shanghai Bund River Cruise
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Day 4, 31/10/2018, Shanghai
Morning
Company Visit and Investment Pitch: Fosun
Afternoon
Company Visit: A Unicorn Company Founded by CKGSB Alumni
Evening
Flight from Shanghai to Shenzhen -
Day 5, 01/11/2018, Shenzhen
Morning
Internet Marketing by Prof. Li Yang
Afternoon
Company Visit to Tencent: Investment Pitch at Tencent Innovation Hub
Evening
Networking Dinner
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Day 6, 02/11/2018, Shenzhen
Morning
Company Visit to 3 nord Smart Home
Farewell Lunch
Afternoon
Business Model & Go To China Strategy by JI BO
Go To China Strategy Presentation and Expert Panel Advice Session
Feedback and Program Evaluation and China Ready Awards
Application Deadline
Please download and complete the registration form before the deadline.
You can email the completed form to lpwan@ckgsb.edu.cn
You can email the completed form to lpwan@ckgsb.edu.cn
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CONTACT
CKGSB Europe
Program Manager:
Liping Wan
E: lpwan@ckgsb.edu.cn
Tel: +44 880 768 3991
Program Manager:
Liping Wan
E: lpwan@ckgsb.edu.cn
Tel: +44 880 768 3991
Applying from China? Click Here
China Start faculty
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JI BOProgram Director; Chief Representative, CKGSB Europe; Assistant Dean, Global Executive EducationAreas of ExpertiseGlobal Business Insights, Entrepreneurs advisor -
XIANG BINGFounding Dean; Professor of China Business and Globalization; Director of the Centre on China and Globalization; PhD, University of AlbertaAreas of ExpertiseBusiness in China, Constructive Innovations, Global Implications of China’s Economic Transformation, Innovation and Globalization by Chinese Companies, Innovation in Management Education, Reform of SOEs, Relationship Between State and Business, Role of Private Sector in China -
GAN JIEProfessor of Finance; Associate Dean for Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Director of Centre on Finance and Economic Growth; PhD, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyAreas of ExpertiseAsset Pricing, Automation, Banking, China’s Industrial Economy, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship, Financial Regulation, Manufacturing, Stock Markets -
TENG BINGSHENGAssociate Professor of Strategic Management; Associate Dean of CKGSB Europe PhD, City of New York Previously taught: George Washington UniversityAreas of ExpertiseChinese Firms' Global Strategies, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, M&A, Strategic Alliances, Strategic Management -
LESLIE YOUNGProfessor of Economics; D. Phil. (Mathematics) Oxford, EnglandAreas of ExpertiseCorporate Governance, Financial Economics, International & Development Economics, International Finance -
Li YANGAssociate Professor of Marketing PhD, Columbia Business SchoolAreas of ExpertiseBig Data, Consumer Choice Models, Market Structure, Pricing, Retailing, Social Networks
China Start Brochure
For global Start-ups and Scales-ups to gain opportunities in China.
Applying from China? Click Here
Applying from China? Click Here
CKGSB Europe
Program Manager:
Liping Wan
E: lpwan@ckgsb.edu.cn
Tel: +44 880 768 3991
Program Manager:
Liping Wan
E: lpwan@ckgsb.edu.cn
Tel: +44 880 768 3991
