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Differentiated Understanding

Grace Shao
China
Artificial Intelligence
Silicon Valley
United States
Tanka
Electric Vehicles
Alibaba
Founders
Memory Technology
Geopolitics
AI Governance
Growth Strategy
Startup Culture
Information Overload
Super Individuals
Sovereign AI
Tech Startups
Semiconductors
Qoder
China Tech Sector

Every episode, I bring in a guest with a unique point of view on a critical matter, phenomenon, or business trend—someone who can help us see things differently. aiproem.substack.com

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Recent Guests

Ethan Cho
Partner at TheVentures, focused on AI-native startups in Korea
TheVentures
Episode: There's more to Korea than just chips. TheVentures CIO on the country's AI stack
John Wang
CTO and co-founder of Assembled
Assembled
Episode: Assembled co-founder John Wang on building a AI native support system for enterprises
Matt Sheehan
Senior Fellow in the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: Matt Sheehan on China’s AI Policies: Employment, Anxiety, Safety, and State Priorities
Shuyu Zhang
Senior Product Manager, QClaw Lead at Tencent
Tencent
Episode: Tencent's QClaw goes global, aims to serve the average consumer user, with PM Shuyu Zhang
Kevin Xu
Founder of Interconnected Capital and writer of the Interconnected Newsletter
Interconnected Capital
Episode: Sovereign AI, Open Source, and the Gulf’s Big Bet with Interconnected Kevin Xu
Alan Zhang
Principal and Portfolio Manager at Ox Capital Management, co-founder focused on merging market equities.
Ox Capital Management
Episode: EVs taking on AI OS and the Delivery War. The Chinese Tech Winners Beyond BAT with Alan Zhang
Zixuan Li
Head of CAI Chat, API, and Global Partnerships at Zhipu AI
Zhipu AI
Episode: Z.ai/ Zhipu: one of the first major LLM start-ups to go public. Competition with giants and aims for AGI
Kyle Chan
Expert on China's technology development and industrial policy
Brookings Institution
Episode: What the U.S. Misreads About China’s Tech Rise with Kyle Chan
George Chen
Partner and Co-Chair of Digital Practice at the Asia Group, Senior Fellow at Hong Kong University, and Distinguished Visiting Professor at Schwarzman College.
Asia Group
Episode: AI Governance From Brussels to Beijing: George Chen on APAC’s Different Path

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Grace Shao
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There's more to Korea than just chips. TheVentures CIO on the country's AI stack
Q: To start with, tell us about yourself. Tell us about venture investing in South Korea and the firm's background.
The guest describes his international upbringing, his path from hedge funds to semiconductor and consumer tech investing, and his focus at TheVentures on AI-native startups and Korea's evolving startup ecosystem.
Tencent's QClaw goes global, aims to serve the average consumer user, with PM Shuyu Zhang
Q: Why is WeChat the default entry point, and how does Tencent plan to compete globally while staying accessible?
WeChat was chosen for its mass reach and QR-based onboarding, while global expansion will rely on local co-creation with communities and localized adaptations to maintain accessibility and ease of use across regions.
Tencent's QClaw goes global, aims to serve the average consumer user, with PM Shuyu Zhang
Q: Will QClaw be free basically forever, or are there plans for pricing and monetization as it goes global?
There will be free tokens for first-time users to demonstrate value, plus tiered subscription plans to support different needs, with monetization evolving beyond token sales to balance user experience and revenue.
Tencent's QClaw goes global, aims to serve the average consumer user, with PM Shuyu Zhang
Q: What is the real target use case here, consumer convenience, consumer productivity, or small business automation?
The target is to regard people as the subject and meet their needs in aggregate, delivering a smooth and convenient experience that can adapt to varied conditions, whether life, productivity, or business, and then expanding through ecosystem integrations.
Assembled co-founder John Wang on building a AI native support system for enterprises
Q: What does a well-run support organization look like in three years with AI adoption growing?
A well-run org will deploy AI across voice, chat, and email with nuanced tiers of human support, and use data to optimize escalation and staffing, creating a more efficient and satisfying customer journey.

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Content revolves around various aspects of technology and its intersections with business, focusing on artificial intelligence, investment landscapes, and regulatory frameworks. Featuring expert guests, episodes tend to cover diverse topics, from AI governance in different regions to the implications of innovations in the startup ecosystem. This podcast stands out for its detailed exploration of geopolitical influences on technology trends and investment strategies, providing listeners with nuanced perspectives on global market dynamics. The conversations often highlight not only technological advancements but also ethical considerations, creating a rich discussion environment for those interested in how technology shapes the future of busi... more

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