Xu Jiang: Future of Chinese Venture Capital, EV Makers Thrive But Fail Investors | YUVC Podcast #17
Description
Xu Jiang is Executive Director at Vertex Ventures China with a focus on new energy, AI, and deeptech.
Jiang joined Eugene Foo at YUVC sharing her journey from a management consultant to venture capital. Key topics include fundraising dynamics, valuation strategies, and sector selection.
The conversation highlighted the importance of growth mindset, technical team advantages, and offered a pragmatic view on China's venture capital future.
Now listen in for more insights! ❤
00:15 - Challenges of Fundraising
02:32 - Consulting to VC
04:06 - Growth Mindset
05:25 - Investing in AI
08:31 - Hard Tech Investment
11:14 - Beyond Investing
12:25 - Valuation
18:12 - Top-Tier Deals
19:59 - Investment Decisions
20:27 - Choosing Sectors
21:53 - From Volume to Quality
23:28 - Lessons from Failures
24:28 - Investment Standards
25:39 - Success Factors
26:32 - Portfolio Management
31:46 - Future of China’s VC
40:29 - Biggest Bubble
42:23 - Differentiation in Fundraising
43:24 - Meaning of Life
49:12 - Venture Media
52:37 - Secrets to Sustained Energy
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