Why I Left Huawei to Build the Future of AI - Nuo Jiang | 158

Nuo Jiang has built a career at the intersection of corporate leadership, AI innovation, and entrepreneurship. With experience at major global companies like Vodafone and Huawei, he made the bold decision to leave the corporate world and launch Ground AI. Now, he helps businesses scale through audience-led growth and automation, leveraging AI-driven strategies to drive success.

• How innovation and competition shape global markets
• The transition from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship
• The biggest mistakes Western companies make when expanding into Asia

Many businesses struggle because they assume their existing strategies will work in new markets, but cultural adaptation and localization are essential for success. Nuo shares key insights on avoiding these mistakes and thriving in the Asian business landscape.

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0:00 Intro
2:44 Leadership at Vodafone and Transition to Huawei
7:22 Cultural Differences Between Western and Chinese Companies
8:14 Huawei’s Work Ethic and Global Perception
10:03 China’s Rapid Innovation
11:26 Huawei’s Evolution and Market Challenges
15:54 The Nature of Copying and Innovation
18:10 Intellectual Property and the Pace of Innovation
21:12 The Decision to Leave Corporate Life
22:36 The Transition to Founding Ground AI
27:45 Audience-Led Growth vs. Product-Led Growth
28:48 Mistakes Western Companies Make
35:03 Understanding Asia’s Business Landscape
38:09 Establishing and Managing Partnerships
39:00 The Future of Ground AI
45:22 Where to Find Ground AI
46:08 Outro

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