183 Chinese American Culture with Ken Wilcox

Chinese American culture with Ken Wilcox In this episode, we welcome Ken Wilcox, In this episode, we talk with Ken Wilcox, Chairman and CEO Emeritus of Silicon Valley Bank and author of the upcoming book The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That “Win-Win” Doesn’t Mean Western Companies Lose Twice (Wiley, Dec 2024). Ken shares his experiences from four years in China, working to build a joint venture between SVB and the Chinese government. He reveals how the Chinese Communist Party interfered with the project and tried to steal SVB’s business model. Drawing from interviews with a wide range of people, his book offers clear advice for businesses navigating the challenges of working in China. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation about the realities of doing business in China. "we would involve with countries and banks as soon as the would get venture capital" Ken's tips about Chinese American culture to become more culturally competent: Do prepare thoroughly Don't start negotiating immediately; don't be too gullible Don't believe all the flattery Make sure you have leverage in your negotiation Make small steps There is no substitute for living in another country; it's important to spend time in that country You can't jump over your own shadow Some Americans are smart; we, as Americans, can assume the best in others unless otherwise proven. Links mentioned in this episode are: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenwilcoxsvb/ Want to avoid the most common mistakes when working internationally? Read this article. Chinese American Culture on Culture Matters More stories and culture can be found here. Culture Matters The Culture Matters Podcast on International Business & Management Podcast Build your Cultural Competence, listen to interesting stories, learn about the cultural pitfalls and how to avoid them, and get the Global perspective here at the Culture Matters podcast on International Business. We help you understand Cultural Diversity better by interviewing real people with real experiences. Every episode there is an interview with a prominent guest, who will tell his or her story and share international experiences. Helping you develop your cultural competence. Welcome to this culture podcast and management podcast. To Subscribe to this Management Podcast, Click here. The Culture Matters Culture Podcast. Available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio Click here to get the podcast on Spotify Talk to your Amazon Alexa and listen to the Podcast Listen directly on Amazon If you have a minute, please leave me an honest rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the visibility and the ranking of this culture podcast on iTunes immensely! A BIG THANK YOU! Enjoy this FREE culture podcast! Music: Song title - Bensound.com More Ways of Listening: Get a Taste of How Chris Presents, Watch his TEDx Talk     Name Email Address Phone Number Message 11 + 8 = Send Call Direct: +32476524957   European Office (Paris) Whatsapp: +32476524957   The Americas (USA; Atlanta, GA; también en Español):  +1 678 301 8369 Book Chris Smit as a Speaker If you're looking for an Engaging, Exciting, and Interactive speaker on the subject of Intercultural Management & Awareness you came to the right place. Chris has spoken at hundreds of events and to thousa...