The talk will cover several key topics. First, Jiang will reflect on his journey of starting a business at the age of 20, sharing the lessons he learned along the way. Next, he will discuss strategies for surviving in the competitive landscape of large corporations, introducing the concepts of “latency and bandwidth” to help entrepreneurs balance technical choices with business strategies. Finally, he will explore future trends in AI, particularly how Large Language Models (LLMs) offer new avenues for innovation and entrepreneurship. This event will provide attendees with valuable industry insights and practical guidance for launching and growing a business.
We look forward to your attendance!
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM, Oct 28. (Monday)
Venue: CCT E1004, performance cafe
Navigating Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI: Lessons, Challenges, and Future Opportunities
As AI technology advances rapidly, individual entrepreneurs face unprecedented opportunities and challenges. Yaokai Jiang, an expert in AI and large-scale information systems, will share his experiences from Silicon Valley, analyzing how AI drives innovation, particularly in areas like high-fault-tolerance distributed systems and software engineering. He will demonstrate how AI empowers startups to grow quickly and stand out in highly competitive markets. In this era of transformation, understanding how to leverage AI to reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and achieve scalability is crucial for future success.
Guest Info
Yaokai Jiang
Founder & CEO of ZION
Jiang Yaokai is the Founder and CEO of ZION. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Cambridge and a master’s degree in Large-scale Information Systems Technology from Carnegie Mellon University. With extensive experience in technology and business, he was an early senior engineer at the Silicon Valley B2B unicorn Medallia, specializing in artificial intelligence, high-fault-tolerance distributed systems, and software engineering.
Under his leadership, the team established ZION in 2019, and its product ZION (the overseas version named Momen) is committed to making ‘no code + AI’ development easier. ZION supports the creation of WeChat mini-programs and web applications, catering to various commercial scenarios such as e-commerce payments, SaaS platforms, AI applications, interactive communities, and marketing campaigns. With over 200,000 users, ZION has attracted investment from Sequoia Capital, Linear Capital, and Y Combinator China, showcasing its innovation and impact in the market.
