The Impulso Podcast

E26: Momentum Works Goes to China Part 2/2

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Aug 30, 2023
The hosts recap their fascinating trip to China, highlighting visits to innovative companies like Huawei and insights from executive briefings with Tencent Cloud and Cyrus Technology. They delve into unique experiences at Huawei's sprawling campus and discuss its diverse business expansions beyond smartphones. Discover Shenzhen's green finance initiatives and the potential of humanoid robots from UBTech. The journey emphasizes the importance of competitive strategies and customer-centric operations, offering valuable lessons for global leaders.
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ANECDOTE

Huawei’s European-Style R&D Campus

  • The Momentum Works team toured Huawei’s Songshan Lake campus and described it as a serene, European-style R&D village with 108 buildings.
  • Hosts noted guided caddies, internal trains, lakes, shops and weekend family access that made it feel like a living campus.
INSIGHT

Huawei Is Deeply Embedded Across Sectors

  • Huawei’s scope extends far beyond phones into mining, healthcare, finance, logistics and autonomous driving.
  • The visit highlighted how platform companies embed into many parts of daily life to sustain competitiveness.
ANECDOTE

Campus Monument Reflects Fighting Spirit

  • The campus featured a wartime-style monument with slogans about fighting and never retreating, reflecting a competitive spirit.
  • One slogan quoted from WWII read, "Russia is big, but there's nowhere to retreat to. Moscow is behind us."
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