HKUST E-25th: Friday Dreamer x InnoX Entrepreneurship Talk

From Idea to Impact: Navigating the Entrepreneurial Path as a Student

SpeakerS: 

• Dr. Lemma LI - Investment Manager at Hong Kong X Technology Fund
• Mr. Austin ZHANG - CFO of TECHO Underwater Technology Limited
• Mr. Jackson YIP - CEO of EC Innovation Limited
• Mr. Raymond OR - CTO of Dawnflow

About the Workshop:

Join us for an inspiring panel featuring three dynamic student founders: Austin ZHANG, Jackson YIP, and Raymond OR. We’ll also hear from Dr. Lemma LI, an Investment Manager at Hong Kong X Technology Fund, who will share insights from their entrepreneurial journeys.

You'll gain valuable knowledge on starting a business, avoiding common pitfalls, and balancing academics with entrepreneurship. The session will emphasize the importance of networking and mentorship. Plus, discover exciting opportunities through the InnoX Camp, and don’t miss the chance to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs during the Q&A and mingling session!

Event Details:

• Date:  November 8, 2024
• Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
• Venue: Jockey Club Atrium, HKUST

Event Registration:

https://hkust-ec25th.com/public

Speakers Bio:

Dr. Lemma LI - Investment Manager at Hong Kong X Technology Fund

• Dr. Li specializes in investing in hard technology projects within the fields of AI robotics and new energy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Automation from the University of Science and Technology of China and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hong Kong. Dr. Li possesses extensive research and investment experience in areas such as automatic control, intelligent manufacturing, robotics, and novel battery materials. She has served as the judging expert for numerous innovation competitions, like the Startup World Cup, the "Red Ship Cup" Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, and so on.

Mr. Austin ZHANG - CFO of TECHO Underwater Technology Limited

• Zhang Leyuan, is the co-founder of TECHO Underwater Technology. Inspired by scuba diving experiences, the project aims to enable divers to communicate underwater with simple, safe equipment. With a background in finance and business, he is passionate about enhancing the diving experience through innovative solutions.

Mr. Jackson YIP - CEO of EC Innovation Limited

• Jackson Yip, CEO of EC Innovation Limited, dedicated himself to entrepreneurship after graduating from HKUST SBM in 2023. Jackson is leading the commercialization of a breakthrough electrocatalytic technology into EC Innovation's flagship product, "EC Flow System", paving the way towards food self-sufficiency and rebuilding the planting ecosystem.

Raymond OR - CTO of Dawnflow

• Dawnflow is at the forefront of revolutionizing sports training through next-generation automation. By seamlessly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, we aim to make sports mastery accessible to anyone, anywhere. Our innovative products, such as the TOFI Device and the Squash Ball Feeding Machine, provide athletes with high-performance self-training solutions that accelerate learning by up to 1000 X compared to traditional methods.

Friendly reminder:  

1. This is a recognized event in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service" category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 1.5 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins. Students of HMAW1905 must register with their ITSC email.