Wendy Hu is our strategic partner in China. She’s a veteran startup founder with extensive experience in fundraising, event production, and gov relations.

Hu is committed to bridging the gap between China and the United States by bringing clean energy and other tech startups into China and helping them access the world’s biggest market. She also works with Chinese entrepreneurs that are looking to expand overseas.

Hu has deep relationships with government and private enterprise. She can draw upon policy support to build relationships and secure contracts. In addition, Hu works closely with partner VC funds to help entrepreneurs secure the capital necessary to scale their businesses and compete on a global scale.

Steven Echtman is Executive Producer at Founders Space and founder of Aiify.io.

Echtman has been working with the Founders Space team to advise client startups and facilitate networking and investor relation events. As a serial entrepreneur who’s successfully led fundraising efforts for a number of companies, he has significant experience and knowledge about the mindset of investors. He’s able to advise startups on what they need to show and tell investors, in order to assess if there’s a stage and sector fit. He coordinates startup pitch competitions and is able to introduce companies to active and interested investors.

As the founder of Aiify.io, Echtman builds and supports the AI community (including developers, investors, integrators, businesses, and other professionals ) via events, consulting, and advisory services. He helps organizations explore how AI can be leveraged for practical solutions and increased efficiency, both today and into the future. Members gain insights that help craft their AI strategy, discover new business opportunities, and see how the latest developments in AI can help everyone become more effective, creative, and competitive. Read More...