Full Episode: From Corporate Titan to AI Entrepreneur – Leo Jiang’s Journey Unveiled 🚀
🌍 "The $1 Trillion Question: How Do You Pivot from Corporate Success to Building an AI-Powered Business?"
🤝 From Leadership at Vodafone & Huawei to Launching Ground AI
📈 Unpacking Audience-Led Growth, AI Innovation, and the Future of B2B SaaS
🎙 Key Topics We Cover:
✅ Corporate to Entrepreneur Transition – Neil Jiang shares his journey from leading innovation at global giants like Vodafone and Huawei to founding Ground AI.
✅ Audience-Led Growth Unveiled – How Ground AI flips the script on traditional product-led strategies to drive B2B SaaS success in 2025.
✅ AI’s Role in Business Growth – Leveraging AI to solve real-world problems for startups and enterprises alike.
✅ Huawei’s Innovation Secrets – Behind-the-scenes look at building a startup ecosystem for a $138B Chinese tech titan.
✅ Cultural Nuances of Doing Business in Asia – Must-know tips for Western companies expanding into Asia’s diverse markets.
✅ The Future of AI & Entrepreneurship – What’s next for Ground AI and the AI-driven business landscape in 2025 and beyond.
Neil Jiang, a former corporate leader turned AI entrepreneur, reveals how he traded the security of a C-suite career for the unpredictable world of startups.
🌟 From heading innovation at Vodafone to scaling Huawei’s startup ecosystem across Asia, Neil now leads Ground AI—a fast-growing platform using AI to redefine B2B growth. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, solopreneur, or business strategist, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can’t afford to miss!
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Timestamps
00:20 – Introduction: From New Zealand to Global Corporate Leadership
02:45 – Early Career: EDS, HP, and British Telecom
06:00 – Vodafone Days: Leading Innovation in Asia
09:10 – Joining Huawei: Building a Startup Ecosystem in 2020
14:50 – Western vs. Chinese Corporate Culture Compared
20:00 – Was Huawei Treated Fairly? Neil’s Take
25:30 – The Copycat Debate: Innovation vs. IP Protection
32:00 – Pivoting to Entrepreneurship: Why Leave Corporate?
38:45 – Ground AI’s Mission: Audience-Led Growth Explained
45:00 – Top Mistakes Western Businesses Make in Asia
50:20 – Negotiation Tips: Balancing Respect and Strength
57:00 – Ground AI’s 2025 Vision: Content, Services, and Platforms
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