#09 Hit the ground running

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The German Innovators Podcast – Breaking Barriers, Building the Future

Bettina B. Scheibe and Johannes P. Lehmann

24 episodes

3 days ago

Welcome to The German Innovators Podcast—your go-to source for cutting-edge innovation, global market insights, and the stories shaping entrepreneurship worldwide. We dive into the minds of visionaries, disruptors, and industry leaders redefining success and pushing boundaries. From groundbreaking technologies to bold strategies, we explore how innovation is shaping industries and driving global impact. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or passionate about the future of business, join us for thought-provoking conversations that inspire action and challenge the status quo.

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#09 Hit the ground running - the Swiss way

The German Innovators Podcast – Breaking Barriers, Building the Future

44 minutes 53 seconds

1 year ago

#09 Hit the ground running - the Swiss way

In this episode, Bettina talks with Philippe and Felicia from Swissnex in China about the Swiss "super tool box" of highly integrated services and why "hitting the ground running" is one of the best IP protection strategies in the Middle Kingdom.

Key tips / take-aways include:

Deep tech startups usually have a significant competitive advantage which is hard to copy overnight. If you are a deep tech founder and are still worried about being copied, don’t come to China.
Startups entering China should not be in R&D stage, and be well prepared. Once landed in China, they should hit the ground running to further ensure their competitive edge.
Early collaboration with multinationals and support networks like Swissnex is a great way to progress quickly and gain access to trustworthy information about potential local partners.

About the guests:

Philippe Roesle is CEO at Swissnex in China, Consul at the Swiss Consulate in Shanghai and Head of the Science, Technology and Education Office at the Swiss Embassy in Beijing.

Felicia Wang is Startup Manager at Swissnex in China. She runs the Innosuisse China camp program which aims at empowering Swiss deep tech startups' market validation and entry in the Chinese market.

About Swissnex:

Swissnex is the Swiss global network connecting the dots in education, research, and innovation. The six Swissnex locations (Bangalore, Boston, Shanghai, San Fransico, Rio de Janerio and Osaka) and their outposts are established in the world’s most innovative hubs. Together with around twenty Science and Technology Offices (STO) and Counselors (STC) based in Swiss Embassies, the network contributes to strengthening Switzerland’s profile as a world-leading innovation hotspot.

Links:

Philippe Roesle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippe-roesle-%E4%BD%95%E8%BE%89-71423a89/

Felicia Wang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicia-%E7%8E%8B%E8%B6%8A-00a2b4123/

Swissnex in China website: https://swissnex.org/china/

Swissnex in China on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swissnex-china/

GINN: ⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/german-innovators/⁠⁠

Bettina Scheibe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettina-b-scheibe-b069b45a/

Johannes Paul Lehmann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannes-paul-lehmann-mba-68048084/