Greg Curtin is an American working in the tech sector in Shenzhen, China. His work across four continents over the last 15 years has taken him through the materials sciences, agro chemicals, financial analysis, logistics, and consumer electronics industries. He’s has worked for Fortune 500 companies as well as small start-ups. Curtin is a TEDx speaker, host of local monthly debates and a member of the Shenzhen rugby team.

Episode Content:

• The main differences between Shenzhen vs. Guanzhou

• During TechCrunch, people had different opinions about Shenzhen, which is not all positive, but it has changed after they’ve been to Shenzhen. How did it change and what did people really think about that?

• Question for Greg: Would you recommend technology startups not doing hardware coming here?

• Greg compares Shenzhen with other places in China he has lived in before

• Shenzhen adapts to new technology really fast. Greg names a few examples of this.

• Greg shares a few words about One Belt, One Road initiative

• How can get in touch with Greg

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Interview

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• Email address: [email protected]

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