La French Tech Hong Kong and Shenzhen Podcast

Struggling to move your organization past the AI hype and into true, operational ROI? From writing his first lines of code at age ten to earning a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence back in 1993, Stéphane Monsallier, Founder & CEO of System in Motion and co-founder of La French Tech Shanghai, has spent decades navigating tech ecosystems across Europe and Asia. In this episode, Stéphane...

Planning to transform your business and wondering how automation can empower production, optimize manpower, and cut costs? Already building workflows but seeking better tools and support? Or perhaps you’re running a startup with limited resources and need to scale locally, regionally, and internationally? In this episode, Dean Pike — AI and automation strategist, entrepreneur, and Hong Kong ambass...

What does it really take to build a startup from nothing, and scale it internationally? In this episode, Antoine Kuhnast, Founder & CTO of Safehear, shares the unfiltered story behind building a deep tech hardware company, starting as a student with no funding, no network, and no clear roadmap. Through pitching, failures, and real-world testing, he transformed a personal problem into a scalabl...

Going global sounds exciting, but where do you actually start? Going global is no longer about connections. It’s about data, tools, and execution. In this episode, Fiona Yeung sits down with Kelsey Ngai, Senior Marketing Executive (now Partnership Manager) at Alibaba.com , to unpack how SMEs can expand globally without relying on assumptions, guesswork, or trial and error. Drawing on her experienc...

Hong Kong is entering a new fintech era, and Peggy Kwok, Senior Vice President, Fintech at Invest Hong Kong, breaks down what founders, investors, and institutions need to know now. From Hong Kong’s next-generation data and payment infrastructure to responsible AI adoption, tokenisation, and cross-border connectivity, Peggy shares how the city is positioning itself as a future-ready fintech hub. W...

Hong Kong’s Senior Vice President of Startups, Chin Yung Lu, explains how combining Hong Kong Fintech Week and StartMeUpHK Festival creates scale, cross‑sector dealflow and stronger matchmaking for startups, investors and corporates. The events act as a practical “dating” stage for founders to test market fit in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA), with pre‑event roadshows, a Global Fast Trac...

Planning to scale your startup across APAC and elevate corporate content into high‑impact AI experiences? From winning Hong Kong’s Fintech Fast Track to producing hundreds of thousands of AI-generated videos for Société Générale, Florian Lang, co-founder of Libertify , is redefining corporate communication. In this episode, he unpacks: How Libertify defined its MVP and scaled it into a product del...

Thinking of entering the GBA and scaling across China and the world? In this episode, our guest Ying Yu, Head of China Markets at Invest Hong Kong, unpacks how the city is shaping the future of global business. From Hong Kong’s role as a fundraising and startup hub, to the Greater Bay Area’s rapid prototyping and scale-up ecosystem, Ying shares insider perspectives on: • Why Hong Kong is the faste...

In this episode, Andy Wong, Head of Innovation and Technology, and Life & Health Science at Invest Hong Kong, unpacks how the city is positioning itself as Asia’s ultimate launchpad for startups and tech enterprises. From government-backed R&D subsidies and fast-track visas for global talent, to the one-hour Hong Kong–Shenzhen pipeline that takes ideas from prototype to real production, An...

What does it take to build brands that resonate across borders—from the pulse of Gen Z in mainland China to the global-minded youth of Hong Kong? In this episode, Deric Wong, Chief Business Officer of Eternity X and ex-CEO of Dentsu China & Omnicom Media Group (OMG) Hong Kong; unpacks the art and science of cross-border marketing. From B2B storytelling and platform strategy to the future of AI...

What if women’s health wasn’t reactive, but proactive, personalized, and effortless? That’s exactly what Natasha & Inès are building with Blissmi—an AI-powered, science-backed platform that delivers holistic wellness plans for every stage of a woman’s life. From fertility to menopause, from mental health to nutrition, Blissmi helps women take control of their health before problems arise. And...

Marketing is evolving fast—and agentic AI is redefining what’s possible. In this eye-opening episode, David Ko, Managing Director of RFI Asia, explores how autonomous AI agents are transforming branding, personalization, and customer engagement across Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. From hyper-personalized skincare campaigns and real-time crisis monitoring to navigating the linguistic and cult...

Dive into the heart of Asia’s tech revolution with Olivier Kuziner, Managing Partner of Ekimetrics APAC. From hustling as a solo consultant in Hong Kong to building a 550-person analytics powerhouse across Asia Pacific, Olivier shares the hard-earned lessons, insider strategies, and transformative insights every tech lover, entrepreneur, and investor needs to hear. In this episode, you’ll discover...

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Renee Wan, Director at aimHigher Consultancy Limited, as she unpacks the evolving recruitment landscape across Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. In this episode, Renee reveals the core challenges facing today’s job seekers and employers—from the struggle to stand out in a competitive market and the nuances of local language and cultural expectations to t...

Uncover the visionary world of extended reality (XR) with Ariella Cheung, a forerunner fusing couture and cutting-edge technology. Discover how her revolutionary approach is reshaping the bridal industry and seamlessly blending art, creativity, and innovation to forge a dynamic future. In this podcast episode, Ariella Cheung, founder of Marianava Bridal Couture and innovator at AvantGrand Inno Tec...

Are you ready to delve into the fascinating world where technology meets morality? Join us for an eye-opening episode as we sit down with Dr. Jean-François Bonnefon , a leading authority in cognitive psychology and AI ethics. In this spellbinding conversation, we unravel the intricate ethical dilemmas posed by autonomous systems—especially the split-second moral decisions of self-driving cars. How...

Explore how Women in Web3 Hong Kong is closing the gender gap in Web3 leadership while sharing valuable insights to help everyone — men and women — thrive in this evolving industry. Gain practical strategies to break into Web3, whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or tech professional. Discover key skills and trends to stay competitive, hear inspiring stories from female leaders breaking barrie...

Get ready to be inspired! We are beyond excited to have Xavier Roso , a pioneer in technology and innovation, and a prominent leader at La French Tech Hong Kong & Shenzhen to be the 1st guest for our podcast series. Xavier will share his entrepreneurial journey and reveal how he drives the success of startups in fiercely competitive markets. As the CEO of one of Asia-Pacific's top partner rela...