Alumni Entrepreneur Series — From Startup to IPO: 3 Practical Tips to Building a Successful Company
Managing a startup to grow and navigating the multiple funding rounds to go public are some turning points for a successful entrepreneurial journey. Join us for an unfiltered fireside chat with our esteemed guests – Mr. Franz WU, our BBA alumnus and Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of YOHO Group (2347.HK), and Mr. K.O. CHIA, the President of HKVCA Institute, an entity within the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HKVCA) and Advisor to HKUST Entrepreneurship Fund, on what it takes to build a thriving company. They will share their experience on startup ideas, IPO, and challenges at each critical stage of an entrepreneurship journey from the perspectives of both an entrepreneur and a venture capitalist, such as strategies for growth and approaches to raise capital and navigate regulatory hurdles in the ever-changing entrepreneurship ecosystem.
The session will be moderated by Professor Carrie LING, Director of the Entrepreneurship Center at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).
Speakers
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Mr. Franz WU |
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Mr. K.O. CHIA Graduated as an electronics engineer, K.O. pivoted early into product management that subsequently led him to career shifts along his 40+ year journey. Consequently, he had diverse experiences as C-suite senior executive at a family office; silicon-valley style U.S. Asia venture capitalist; part of a U.S. technology startup entrepreneurial management team; and U.S. corporate operating executive in the technology and consumer sectors gained across Asia, Europe and U.S. He holds an MBA from Strathclyde Business School, Scotland; Postgrad Dip in Management Studies from Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland; and BEng (Hons) from Sheffield University, England. He serves as an Advisor to HKUST Entrepreneurship Fund; Advisory Board Member at CUHK School of Continuing Studies; Selection Committee Member of the Maycham Student Trust Scholarship Fund; Founding President of HKVCA Institute; and Senior Advisor to a fintech fund. He is also a Fellow of the HK Institute of Directors; a GlobalScot and is a certified Career Development Facilitator. |
Moderator
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Prof. Carrie LING Prof. Ling is passionate about empowering one’s creativity in science and technology through solving real-life problems and nurturing the next generation entrepreneurs in HK, believing that everyone can be an innovator. When she was a senior lecturer of ISD in 2017-2019, she taught entrepreneurship introductory and healthcare innovation courses for undergraduate students. |
- Due to the venue’s limited capacity, seats are available on a first-come first-served basis.
- Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email no later than a week prior to the event.
- Kindly note that photographs will be taken at the event for record and publicity use. By attending this event, you agree your image may be used for these purposes.
Please contact the External & Alumni Relations (EAR) Team of HKUST Business School.
Jul
11
Jul
11
12:30 - 14:00 (HKT)
(Registration starts at 12:00 noon and light lunch will be served)
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