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La French Tech Hong Kong and Shenzhen Podcast

La French Tech Hong Kong and Shenzhen
Hong Kong
Greater Bay Area
Invest Hong Kong
Artificial Intelligence
Alibaba.com
Cross-Border Trade
N8N
Libertify
Women's Health
Wechat
Baidu
Blissmi
Data Privacy
Agentic AI
AI Education
Safehear
Shenzhen
Branding
Stéphane Monsallier
Global Fast Track

La French Tech HKSZ podcast is a monthly series that dives into the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and change-makers who have carved out a niche in their respective industries. Each episode features in-depth interviews with these visionaries, exploring their personal and professional journeys, the challenges they’ve faced, and the breakthroughs that have shaped their paths. more

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Latest Episodes

Struggling to move your organization past the AI hype and into true, operational ROI?

From writing his first lines of code at age ten to earning a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence back in 1993, Stéphane Monsallier, Founder & CEO of System ... more

Planning to transform your business and wondering how automation can empower production, optimize manpower, and cut costs? Already building workflows but seeking better tools and support? Or perhaps you’re running a startup with limited resources and... more

What does it really take to build a startup from nothing, and scale it internationally?

In this episode, Antoine Kuhnast, Founder & CTO of Safehear, shares the unfiltered story behind building a deep tech hardware company, starting as a student with... more

Going global sounds exciting, but where do you actually start?

Going global is no longer about connections. It’s about data, tools, and execution. In this episode, Fiona Yeung sits down with Kelsey Ngai, Senior Marketing Executive (now Partnership M... more

Hong Kong is entering a new fintech era, and Peggy Kwok, Senior Vice President, Fintech at Invest Hong Kong, breaks down what founders, investors, and institutions need to know now. From Hong Kong’s next-generation data and payment infrastructure to ... more

Hong Kong’s Senior Vice President of Startups, Chin Yung Lu, explains how combining Hong Kong Fintech Week and StartMeUpHK Festival creates scale, cross‑sector dealflow and stronger matchmaking for startups, investors and corporates.

The events act... more

Planning to scale your startup across APAC and elevate corporate content into high‑impact AI experiences?

From winning Hong Kong’s Fintech Fast Track to producing hundreds of thousands of AI-generated videos for Société Générale, Florian Lang, co-fo... more

Thinking of entering the GBA and scaling across China and the world?

In this episode, our guest Ying Yu, Head of China Markets at Invest Hong Kong, unpacks how the city is shaping the future of global business. From Hong Kong’s role as a fundraising... more

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Stéphane Monsallier
Founder and CEO of System in Motion, AI strategy and education expert
System in Motion
Episode: Episode 18: Podcast with Stéphane Monsallier - The AI Transformation Action Blueprint: Executive Strategy, Model Independence, and the Future of Work
Dean Pike
AI and automation strategist, entrepreneur and Hong Kong ambassador for N8N
N8N
Episode: Episode 17: Podcast with Dean Pike - The Automation Advantage: From 80% Automated Operations to Thousands of Leads
Antoine Kuhnast
Founder and CTO of Safehear
Safehear
Episode: Episode 16: Podcast with Antoine Kuhnast — No Money, No Network: How Antoine Built a Deep Tech Startup from Scratch
Kelsey Ngai
Senior Marketing Executive of Alibaba.com
Alibaba.com
Episode: Episode 15: Podcast with Kelsey Ngai - Going Global Without Guesswork: How SMEs Win in Cross-Border Trade
Peggy Kwok
Senior Vice President, FinTech at Invest Hong Kong
Invest Hong Kong
Episode: Episode 14: Podcast with Peggy Kwok - Hong Kong Fintech 2030: The Roadmap for AI, Payments, and Tokenisation
Chin Yung Lu
Senior Vice President of Startups at Invest Hong Kong
Invest Hong Kong
Episode: Episode 13: Podcast with Chin Yung Lu - From Fintech Week to Global Fast Track: How Hong Kong Powers Startup Expansion
Florian Lang
French serial entrepreneur, CEO APAC at Libertify
Libertify
Episode: Episode 12: Podcast with Florian Lang - Breaking Borders with AI: Libertify’s Enterprise Success Story
Ying Yu
Head of China Markets at Invest Hong Kong
Invest Hong Kong
Episode: Episode 11: Podcast with Ying Yu - The GBA Playbook: Insider Strategies for Prototyping, Fundraising, and Cross-border Growth
Andy Wong
Head of Innovation and Technology and Life and Health Sciences at Invest Hong Kong
Invest Hong Kong
Episode: Episode 10: Podcast with Andy Wong - From Idea to IPO: Fast-Tracking Tech in Hong Kong

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Host of La French Tech Hong Kong and Shenzhen Podcast

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Episode 16: Podcast with Antoine Kuhnast — No Money, No Network: How Antoine Built a Deep Tech Startup from Scratch
Q: What led you to start expanding to Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, and how did that change the company's trajectory?
The shift happened after discovering a dense local ecosystem with factories, suppliers, prototyping capabilities, and a strong manufacturing climate; proximity to production and cost advantages accelerated development and enabled moving from a technology idea to scalable, regional production and global growth.
Episode 16: Podcast with Antoine Kuhnast — No Money, No Network: How Antoine Built a Deep Tech Startup from Scratch
Q: Antoine, can you tell us how the idea for Safehear first started and what inspired you to pursue this path?
The idea began from a personal story after a musician friend suffered hearing loss during a soundcheck, which highlighted how hearing protection could be invasive and insufficient; this sparked the vision to combine electronics, AI, and audio processing to create a product that protects hearing while preserving natural communication.
Episode 11: Podcast with Ying Yu - The GBA Playbook: Insider Strategies for Prototyping, Fundraising, and Cross-border Growth
Q: Okay, let's get started. How would you describe the current economic and business landscape in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area? What makes the region seem compelling for foreign investors and local companies making the day in cross-border?
The landscape is shaped by complexity in global politics and economies, prompting investors to seek stable, open markets with strong growth potential and reliable cross-border frameworks. Hong Kong and the GBA offer a unique blend of a free, rule-of-law environment, deep capital markets, and established policy support, making them attractive for both international investors and mainland companies looking to expand globally. The region's integrated ecosystem, access to the mainland market through CEPA, and ongoing policy initiatives reinforce confidence in long-term value and cross-border opportunities.
Episode 14: Podcast with Peggy Kwok - Hong Kong Fintech 2030: The Roadmap for AI, Payments, and Tokenisation
Q: How is AI regulation keeping pace with adoption in Hong Kong's financial sector?
Peggy explains that the government emphasizes responsible AI use, with a policy framework promoting ethical adoption, privacy protection, and human oversight, complemented by sandboxes to test innovations safely.
Episode 12: Podcast with Florian Lang - Breaking Borders with AI: Libertify’s Enterprise Success Story
Q: What makes Libertify's MVP and product roadmap unique?
Libertify offers a one-stop, compliant, auditable AI-powered media experience with fully customizable scripts, tones, avatars, and multilingual support, plus an integrated AI discussion layer and CRM connectivity to drive engagement and insights.

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This show centers on founders, executives, and policymakers who are shaping tech-enabled businesses and cross-border ecosystems in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and broader Asia. Episodes frequently feature AI strategists, hardware deep-tech founders, fintech and cross-border trade experts, and government-affiliated leaders who share practical lessons on scaling, navigating regulation, and building regional partnerships. The conversation style is actionable, with emphasis on go-to-market strategies, product-market fit in complex markets, and the role of public-private collaboration in accelerating innovation. A standout trait is the strong regional focus—especially HK and the Greater Bay Area—paired with hands-on case studies that translate high-lev... more

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1. Stéphane Monsallier
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7. Florian Lang
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