“It’s tough for early-stage guys”

LINKS FROM TODAY’S EPISODE

• Read the full transcript from Ben’s interview
• Find Ben’s tweets @BenjaminJoffe
• Ben’s articles at Forbes
• Ben’s articles at TechCrunch
• HAX
• HAX’s annual report on hardware trends

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DETAILED SHOW NOTES

• (2:09) Ben’s quick introduction of himself
• (3:00) Ben explains how he ended up in Asia
• (6:18) How Ben got involved with HAX and why he moved to Shenzhen
• (10:09) The nuances of investing in hardware versus software
• (16:37) Dealing with the threat of copycats
• (18:10) What HAX looks for when investing in a startup
• (20:55) The role and benefits of HAX’s Accelerator program
• (23:54) Ben’s views on China and Shenzhen
• (27:01) Ben shares some HAX portfolio companies he’s excited about
• (30:59) Ben research and experience in entrepreneurial culture
• (37:40) Where to find and how to connect with Ben

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