Fellow
Richard MOU
SwitchBot
CO-Founder
Richard Mou is the co-founder of SwitchBot, a global leader in smart home technology. Since joining the founding team in 2019, Richard has driven the company's global marketing and sales efforts, achieving a 50-100x revenue growth. With a background in Electronic Engineering and a minor in Business from HKUST, Richard combines technical expertise with business acumen to bring innovative products to market.
A passionate tinkerer and early adopter, he is dedicated to integrating cutting-edge technology into everyday life, enhancing convenience and efficiency for consumers worldwide. As a proud alumnus, Richard is eager to inspire and support the next generation of entrepreneurs at the university, sharing insights from his journey in transforming innovative ideas into successful global ventures.
Company Description
SwitchBot is a global leading smard home brand established by a team of innovators and backed by top VC firms, including Fortune Caizhi, Hillhouse Capital, and Source Code Capital. SwitchBot's journey began in 2015 with the simple idea of creating a mechanical robot to automate light switches. From a two-person startup, SwitchBot has now grown into a team of hundreds, introducing product lineup like robot vacuum, smart lock, smart hub, smart curtain, sensors to over 100 countries with millions of users. SwitchBot has been endorsed by thousands of medias and awarded IF Design Award, Red Dot Design Award, IDEA Design Award, GOOD DESIGN Award, and Red Star Design Award.