HEAD OF THE DAY
Eric in his meeting room
The Sperm Sprinter
The now 18-year-old son of Chinese immigrants founded his first startup, Aviato, three years ago. The platform turned billions in investment data into readable and understandable insights. Investors gave him 2.3 million USD, even though he secretly ran the whole operation from school.
🏫 Suspension: When his high school found out he was taking investor calls from the bathroom, he got suspended. After that, he was only allowed in with supervision. It didn’t stop him.
🧬 Sperm Racing: His new project lets sperm cells compete against each other, live under the microscope. Behind the absurd idea lies a serious mission: to make men’s health visible and open for discussion.
👉 Lesson learned: Age is no barrier to innovation. Courage and one good idea are enough to build a startup, even from the unlikeliest place.
The China Survival Guide for Western Businesses
Entity setup, WeChat strategy, hiring your first local team. 12+ years on the ground in Shanghai.
