The Asiabits Podcast
Asia's Founders. Their Real Stories.
Weekly in-person conversations with the founders, operators, and investors building the future in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and beyond.
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Episode 7
He Borrowed $300,000 to Build a Physical AI Tamagotchi
Irving Gao, Takway AI / Sweekar
Episode 6
He's 23 and Visited 500 Robot Companies in China
Francesco Crivelli, Intuition Core
Episode 5
He Found the Real Problem: Millions of Dogs Left Home Alone
Pepehola
Episode 4
Why Your $500/Month Pilates Studio Is A Scam
Eric, Pavo Fitness
Featured Founders
The People Behind
the Products
Ep 8
Tuo Liu
Robotuo
Designed robotics labs for MIT and Harvard. Moved back to Shenzhen to build the largest open-source robotics community. His maps of 150+ humanoid companies in China went viral.
Ep 7
Irving Gao
Takway AI / Sweekar
Gave up PhD at USTC, borrowed ¥2M, shipped 200 units with only 1 user after 30 days. Built the world's first physically growing AI pocket pet. CES 2026: "Breaking News."
Ep 6
Francesco Crivelli
Intuition Core
23, grew up between Switzerland and Chile. Visited 500+ robotics companies across China. The truth about fake demos.
Ep 5
Jacky
PePeHola
Built a smart dog ball so you can play with your dog from anywhere. AI-validated the market before building a prototype. CES 2026, CNET.
Ep 4
Eric
Pavo Fitness
Chronic back pain, couldn't afford $100 Pilates sessions. Built a smart foldable reformer. $400K on Kickstarter in 48 hours.
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