Jing Wang: WeRide’s Venture Investor, 15 Years VC Investing in China | YUVC Podcast #25

Jing Wang is the venture investor of recently Nasdaq-listed WeRide, the World's First IPO of Universal Autonomous Driving Technology Company. A partner at Sky9 Capital with 15 years of experience, Jing joined YUVC for an in-depth podcast.

Eugene Foo: You classify founders based on traits, similar to how Olympic events are categorized into three types: systematic image, extreme breakthrough, and environmental. What is the basis for this classification?

Jing Wang: The classification reflects event characteristics: systematic image events (e.g., football) rely on strong systems, extreme breakthrough events (e.g., track and field) focus on individual performance, and environmental events (e.g., snow sports) emphasize adaptability. This showcases the diverse demands on founder profile. 00:20 - Venture Capital: US vs. China

00:43 - Jing’s Background and 15-Year Journey

04:34 - Founding the Venture Campus

04:55 - Evolution and Growth of the Venture Campus

08:23 - Investment Philosophy and Strategies

12:38 - Challenges in Venture Capital

18:58 - Evaluating Entrepreneurial Projects

23:59 - The Obsession Factor in Investments

24:35 - Experience and Its Role in Decision Making

25:09 - Managing Conflicts and Discussions

25:58 - Assessing Project Risks and Opportunities

26:46 - The Power of Thorough Discussions

28:13 - Unpacking the Concept of Risk Investment

31:06 - Evolving Investment Strategies Over Time

34:58 - Role of the Combat Intelligence Center

41:20 - Future Trends in Risk Investment

47:16 - Human Nature and Technological Innovation

49:04 - Reflections on Life and Experience

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