Chun Xia is Founding Partner at TSVC alongside Eugene Zhang (YUVC#19) based in Silicon Valley. Seed investor in Zoom, Carta, Ginkgo Bioworks and more.

Dr. Xia Chun joined Eugene Foo and Yuyan Wang at YUVC discussing the intricate dynamics of Chinese entrepreneurs seeking financing in the U.S. amidst geopolitical tensions to focusing on the qualities needed to become a category leader.

Eugene Foo: TSVC’s approach to evaluating founders? Dr. Chun Xia: We prioritize founder traits like integrity, resilience, and alignment of values, ensuring the best chance of success. Now listen in for more insights! ❤

00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Insights on Entrepreneurship and Investment 02:11 - Personal Interests and Hobbies 07:44 - Journey and Experiences in the U.S. 18:55 - Challenges and Advice for Chinese Entrepreneurs 25:51 - Understanding People in Teams 26:27 - Challenges for Technical Founders 26:45 - Client Interviews and Engineer Mindset 27:25 - Investment Insights and Benchmarks 30:45 - The Trust Economy and Sharing Economy 35:56 - AI's Impact on Jobs and Industries 39:37 - The Future of Technology and Education 44:47 - Philosophical Reflections on Life and Media

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Why You Venture Capital (YUVC)

Chun Xia: GP of TSVC, Fund Returner Zoom’s Eric Yuan Said 10X Minimum | YUVC Podcast #22