Silicon Valley by The Investor's Podcast Network is hosted by Shawn Flynn. It is an in-depth look into the workings of companies based in Silicon Valley. It delves into up-and-coming startups, established giants and the views of people who are making a mark in the technology scene in Silicon Valley.
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episode 6: SV006: What Really Happened when eBay Went to China with Alan Tien
On today’s show, we talk to Alan Tien, an experienced senior executive in Internet, e-commerce, Online Payments, Emerging Markets (APAC), and Strategy. He has deep experience in Product Management, rooted in a strong understanding of technology. He has led teams including PayPal into China with eBay in the early 2000s.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What is the real story behind what happened when eBay went to China
- What is the most common business model that is being utilized in China
- What companies such as Stripe and Facebook face when going into Asian markets
- What are some of the Financial Technology that China has adopted that the West has not
- Who are some of the real disruptors in Financial Technology
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I would like to make a special thanks to Wendy Xue. Without her, I would never have met Alan. And without him, much of what has happened with Silicon Valley could not have happened.
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