SCALE UP - Conversation with Andrew Du, Founder of Quadratic Acceleration Quantum, ex-VP of investment at Sequoia Capital China Fund

My guest this week is Andrew Du, Founder of an Generative AI venture, Quadratic Acceleration Quantum, ex-VP of investment at Sequoia Capital China Fund, Andrew is a trailblazing GenZ entrepreneur/investor in the startup/VC ecosystem in China. He started his journey as a strategic analyst at Tencent, making waves with the merger of the new Tencent Music Entertainment Group. Later, he joined Sequoia Capital, swiftly becoming the youngest player in the game. At Sequoia, he immersed himself in early-stage projects in the consumer sector, hitting the jackpot with investments in killer brands like 得物App, SUPERMONKEY超级猩猩健身, Wenheyou...

Beyond his investment efforts, Andrew is also a talented indie musician and writer. He's authored books on #artificialintelligence, #creatoreconomy, and #metaverse real estate. Additionally, he's a frequent speaker at CCTV+ (Video News Agency), Phoenix TV, TEDtoChina and Global Times...

In our conversation, Andrew and I delved deep into the evolving landscape of the #futureofwork in China. We discussed the lessons and tips for managing the #genz crew, and lastly, Andrew shared his inspirational life journey from growing up in the rural countryside to becoming a successful investor and entrepreneur today. Subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter for detailed write-ups of this interview.