Innovator Insights
Each wave of technological innovation carries with it a surge of dreams, and within every innovation narrative lies immense transformative power.
The Office of Mainland Affairs of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Centre (EC), is proud to co-organize the "Innovator Insights" Talk Series. This series aims to foster an innovation culture within the University by inviting accomplished innovators from diverse fields to share their stories of innovation and entrepreneurship with students and faculty members. Through these talks, we aspire to ignite the energy of innovation, empower individuals to exceed their potential, and pave the way for a new realm of excellence.
The Third Talk
Don’t Waste Any Crisis!
Date: 24 April 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 2:30-4:30 PM
Venue: IAS LT, HKUST
Speaker: Savio Kwan, Former President and COO, Alibaba
Language: Mandarin
Introduction:
Savio Kwan was Alibaba's first Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the person who helped Alibaba to survive the first "winter", and did a lot of important work for the early development of Alibaba. In 2001, Savio Kwan joined Alibaba as President and COO, and laid a solid foundation for the development of business and talent cultivation of Alibaba during his tenure. In 2004, he became Alibaba's Chief Human Resources Officer……
The Second Talk
New Chief of the United Family Healthcare: From Banker to Entrepreneur
Date: 27 September 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 4-6 PM
Venue: LT-L, Cheng Yu Tung Building, HKUST
Speaker: Carl Wu, Co-Founder & CEO, New Frontier Group
Language: Mandarin
Introduction:
In 2016, Mr. Carl Wu left Blackstone and co-founded New Frontier Group with former Hong Kong Financial Secretary Antony Leung to enter the healthcare industry. Three years later, New Frontier acquired the United Family Healthcare (UFH), a high-end healthcare organization with a 25-year history in China, for $1.44 billion. Under his leadership, UFH has entered a period of expansion, building new hospitals in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing...
The Inaugural Talk
Sharing the Spirit of Entrepreneurship
Date: 27 April 2023 (Thursday)
Time: 4-6 PM
Venue: LT-D, HKUST
Language: Mandarin
Introduction:
Prof. Li Zexiang, widely recognized as the "Godfather of Entrepreneurship," was joining us for our inaugural talk. Prof. Li is not only an accomplished entrepreneur and investor but has also played a pivotal role in fostering entrepreneurship within University. Through his guidance, a remarkable entrepreneurial network in university has emerged, leading to the successful incubation of several Unicorn companies, including DJI, QKM, and Narwal.
During this special event, Prof. Li has been accompanied by three of his students, each at different stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Together, they have shared their invaluable experiences, insights, and personal stories, offering unique perspectives on the path of entrepreneurship.
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