Blog – Founders Space – Startup Accelerator, Incubator, Venture Capital

Claire Zhang, Strategic Partner

Claire Zhang 张春阳 is our strategic partner in China. Zhang is an angel investor whose investment projects include education, e-commerce, and B2B startups. Before joining Founders Space China, Zhang was an entrepreneur, launching a startup in the consumer app space that brought Chinese traditional practices to the mobile internet.

Prior to this, Zhang worked for the financial arm of Sina Group, which owns Sina Weibo, equivalent to the Facebook and Twitter of China, with 583 million monthly active users. Zhang worked directly with the President of Sina Finance and was responsible for strategic development and government affairs. Her responsibilities included helping to build overseas enterprise structures and support Southeast Asian business expansion, including setting up VIE structures in Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, and India.

Zhang is an alumnus of CEIBS, which is ranked the #1 business school in China. She also served as the Secretary General of the CEIBS Digitalization Association and a member of the Shanghai Council of the CEIBS General Manager Club. Read More...

Candice Wang, Head of Middle East, Founders Space

With over 14 years of senior marketing experience across various industries, including aviation, healthcare, real estate, and hospitality, Candice Wang has established herself as a global bridge between markets. Having lived and worked in cities such as Singapore, Seychelles, Dubai, Beijing, and Toronto, Candice is a recognized leader in cross-cultural communication and business development. She has a proven track record of managing high-stakes projects and successfully launching international partnerships.

At Founders Space, Candice is responsible for overseeing the company’s strategic operations in the Middle East. She leverages her extensive network of contacts and deep understanding of the region to foster growth opportunities for SMEs. Fluent in Mandarin and English, she bridges Eastern and Western markets with a keen eye for emerging trends. Read More...

Explosive Growth of AI, Startups, and Venture Capital

Startup Rainmakers – How to Sell & Close Transformational Business Deals

In this video, Captain Hoff talks to about how startup CEOs close transformational deals. These include venture funding, strategic partnerships, enterprise customers, and access to new markets.

AI for Humanity: Building a Sustainable AI for the Future

My good friend James Ong just wrote “AI for Humanity: Building a Sustainable AI for the Future.” I encourage all of you to read this book. It’s critical to our shared future and the responsible use of AI. https://aiforhumanity.co/

Create the Future Summit

Join us at Create the Future Summit: Register Here

Welcome to the Create the Future Summit! Join us at Ciel Creative Space in Berkeley for a unique gathering where tech, government, art, and the community converge. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and explore the intersection of innovation and collaboration. Read More...

AI Revolution: Unveiling Truths, Myths, and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

Listen to the Authentically Successful Podcast!

In this episode of “Authentically Successful”, Carol engages in a compelling conversation with Steve Hoffman, the CEO of Founders Space and a seasoned expert in startups, venture investing, and authorship.

Together, they delve into a wide range of topics, from the potential of AI to the allure of Silicon Valley. Steve walks us through key factors he thinks startups must embody to be funded right now and the flow of VC funding. Read More...

The AI Dilemma – The Promise and Perils of Superintelligence

What are the moral and ethical dilemmas we face as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly more powerful?

The development of super-intelligent AI systems that vastly surpass human cognitive capabilities in virtually every domain holds immense potential benefits for solving humanity’s greatest challenges, from curing diseases to reversing climate change to unlocking new frontiers of scientific understanding. However, the creation of superintelligence also poses existential risks if such systems are not imbued with the right goals and values aligned with the wellbeing of humanity.

Emergent Intelligence: The Future of AI & Entrepreneurship

As an entrepreneur and futurist, I can’t help but be excited and a bit anxious about the rapidly advancing world of artificial intelligence (AI). I’m living in an era when AI is no longer just science fiction – it’s becoming integrated into every aspect of our lives and businesses.

I see AI as the sum of all human creativity and knowledge to date. The large language models being developed are trained on the vast datasets of information we’ve created as a society. In a sense, we are feeding our collective knowledge back into powerful AI that can then augment our capabilities in unanticipated ways. Read More...

AI – How to Be a Successful Entrepreneur in the Era of LLMs

AI-powered entrepreneurship is the key to success in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. As an entrepreneur, leveraging AI can transform your business, giving you a competitive edge and driving growth. By strategically incorporating AI into various aspects of your operations, you can make informed decisions, streamline processes, and enhance the customer experience.

Transforming Your Business with AI Decision Making

Gone are the days of relying solely on gut instinct to make business decisions. With AI, you can harness the power of data to drive informed choices. Tools like Private GPT allow you to analyze customer data, providing valuable insights into their preferences and behaviors. By delegating key decisions to AI, you can make data-driven moves that propel your business forward. Read More...