Episodes

  • How to Mastering Startup Pivots? Insights and experiences from EpicTopia’s Founders, Kaitan & Joshua.

    How to Mastering Startup Pivots? Insights and experiences from EpicTopia’s Founders, Kaitan & Joshua.
    Nov 30 2024

    Guests：Kaitan Sun & Joshua Zheng [Founders of EpicTopia]

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitan-sun/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/zgh/

    Today, we're joined by Kaitan Sun and Joshua Zheng, the founders of EpicTopia, a transformative platform that blends life journey tracking with AI-generated insights, revolutionizing personal growth. Kaitan and Joshua recognized the struggle many face in translating aspirations into concrete action. That's where EpicTopia comes in! It's not just another journaling app – it's your personalized AI guide to help you discover the "why" behind your goals and craft a plan to bring them to life. We'll deep dive their pivot from a social sharing platform to an AI-powered personal development tool. We'll uncover the key features and their brainstorm process that set EpicTopia apart. We'll also gain valuable insights from their experiences as founders right at the center of Silicon Valley.

    Host: Lei Zhao

    • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leizhaostone/
    • Twitter: twitter.com/LeiZhao_
    • Email: questionlabpodcast@gmail.com

    Sponsor: SyncMind - your personal AI-powered leadership coach designed to empower you with self-awareness.

    • Sign Up Link: https://forms.gle/PnpJR157jbTDr2RZA
    • Help Define Product: https://app.lyssna.com/do/4508e7dd20a7/876d

    Timestamps

    • Introduction (0:00 - 1:34)
    • SyncMind (1:34-2:19)
    • Podcast Overview (1:50-end, generated by NotebookLM & verified by human)

    Other Platforms: @QuestionLabPodcast

    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@QuestionLabPodcast
    • Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/question-lab-podcast/id1705440304
    • Spotify：https://open.spotify.com/show/0P2Xy7XERp0qczWw16DbbS?si=sb8dm7HFS5OQpc43SL7uZw

    Link to Original Podcast (in Mandarin):

    • Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/创业当中如何转型-在硅谷这座创业大学-和katian-joshua-founders-of/id1705440304?i=1000677963138
    • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pDriTH1GLBLN4dLW8Fyho?si=9hhm4Jz0QJyvE_pKr5PTsg
    Show more Show less
    22 mins
  • 创业当中如何转型？在硅谷这座创业大学，和Katian & Joshua [Founders of EpicTopia]聊一聊创业/转型/愿行合一

    创业当中如何转型？在硅谷这座创业大学，和Katian & Joshua [Founders of EpicTopia]聊一聊创业/转型/愿行合一
    Nov 23 2024
    嘉宾：Kaitan Sun [Founder of EpicTopia] & Joshua Zheng [Co-Founder of EpicTopia]LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitan-sun/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/zgh/Email: kaitan9095@gmail.com & zgh.joshua@gmail.com今天我们的这集播客邀请来了 EpicTopia 的两位创始人——Kaitan Sun 和 Joshua Zheng！他们打造了一个结合人生旅程追踪与 AI 洞察的全新平台，正在彻底改变个人成长的方式。Kaitan 和 Joshua 都是拥有者商业背景的数据科学家，他们发现，很多人都在为如何将自己的梦想付诸实践而苦恼。而 EpicTopia 就是为了解决这个痛点而诞生的。在这期节目里，我们将聊聊他们的创业历程，以及如何从一个社交分享平台成功转型为一个 AI 驱动的个人发展工具。 我们还会深度剖析 EpicTopia 的几个亮点功能和他们脑爆的过程，以及帮助用户专注实现目标的“Epic”结构。除此之外，Kaitan 和 Joshua 还会分享他们作为创业者的独家经验——从面对挑战到建立强大的公司文化，再到他们日常使用的高效生产力秘诀，干货满满！主持：Lei ZhaoLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leizhaostone/Twitter: twitter.com/LeiZhao_Email: questionlabpodcast@gmail.comSponsor: SyncMind 一款帮助你提升自我觉察的领导力AI教练平台Sign Up Link: https://forms.gle/PnpJR157jbTDr2RZAHelp Define Product: https://app.lyssna.com/do/4508e7dd20a7/876d本期时间戳介绍与背景 (0:00 - 3:51)EpicTopia 的发展历程 (3:52 - 9:10)应对用户痛点 (9:11 - 15:28)人工智能在个人发展中的力量 (15:29 - 17:29)EpicTopia 的实践：真实案例 (17:30 - 21:51)个人记录的价值：用户视角 (21:52 - 25:34)自我意识与个人成长旅程 (25:35 - 30:47)核心价值观与坚持 (30:48 - 39:05)应对挑战与重塑挫折 (39:06 - 47:35)以透明度与责任感为核心的领导 (47:36 - 57:55)行为基准与反馈循环 (57:56 - 1:01:04)接受反馈与持续学习 (1:01:05 - 1:07:47)回顾性建议与招聘见解 (1:07:48 - 1:12:26)推荐资源与行动号召 (1:12:27 - 1:19:21)Other Platforms 其他平台 @QuestionLabPodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@QuestionLabPodcastApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/question-lab-podcast/id1705440304Spotify：https://open.spotify.com/show/0P2Xy7XERp0qczWw16DbbS?si=sb8dm7HFS5OQpc43SL7uZwXiaoyuzhou: https://podcaster.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/podcasts/64f217af3fa4090b74e94e3f/homeTranscript: https://dus3lacuo7vi.larksuite.com/minutes/obus3t9ek612zvt4kgu45x9b?from=from_copylink
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 19 mins
  • The Most Important Lesson from Stanford Business School: How to Master Self-Awareness? As AGI reshapes our world, what truly defines each person’s moat? Join a conversation with Tony Shan [Stanford GSB alum, father, and ex-VP of Finance].

    The Most Important Lesson from Stanford Business School: How to Master Self-Awareness? As AGI reshapes our world, what truly defines each person’s moat? Join a conversation with Tony Shan [Stanford GSB alum, father, and ex-VP of Finance].
    Nov 17 2024

    Guest: Tony Shan [Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, Father, Ex-VP of Finance]

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyshan05/

    Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Tony Shan, the former VP of Finance at Urban Electronic Co. and previously a Principal at @CPE, CITIC Private Equity. But today, we’re diving into a role far more significant than his corporate titles: the role of a father. In this episode, we’ll begin with Tony’s journey from China to Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and discuss how that experience led him to a deeper understanding of himself. We’ll then explore the reflections and inner growth he’s experienced while raising his children, and how his relationship with them has reshaped his relationship with himself. Finally, we’ll discuss the importance of individuality in a world rapidly advancing toward artificial general intelligence (AGI). If you enjoy today’s episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, and leave us a review! We love hearing from you, and we read every comment.

    Host: Lei Zhao

    • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leizhaostone/
    • Twitter: twitter.com/LeiZhao_
    • Email: questionlabpodcast@gmail.com

    Sponsor: SyncMind - your personal AI-powered leadership coach designed to empower you with self-awareness.

    • Sign Up Link: https://forms.gle/PnpJR157jbTDr2RZA
    • Help Define Product: https://app.lyssna.com/do/4508e7dd20a7/876d

    Timestamps

    • Introduction (0:00 - 1:00)
    • SyncMind (1:00-1:45)
    • Podcast Overview (1:45-end, generated by NotebookLM & verified by human)

    Other Platforms

    • Apple Podcast: @QuestionLabPodcast
    • Spotify：@QuestionLabPodcast

    Link to Original Podcast (in Mandarin):

    • Spotify: 斯坦福商学院最重要的课是竟然是教你如何自我认知？在AGI即将到来的时代，什么才是每一个人类的护城河？和Tony Shan[斯坦福商学院GSB，父亲，Ex-VP of Finance] 聊一期关于个体性，亲子关系，和他在斯坦福商学院遇到的文化冲击。

    Material Mentioned in Podcast:

    1. Managing Oneself https://a.co/d/dNUkIIU
    2. On Becoming a Leader https://a.co/d/hY6bqWU
    3. I and Thou https://a.co/d/35l5zf7

    Transcript: https://dus3lacuo7vi.larksuite.com/minutes/obusxlzoxa44jo7q33v2fpqa?from=from_copylink
    Show more Show less
    15 mins
  • 斯坦福商学院最重要的课是竟然是教你如何自我认知？在AGI即将到来的时代，什么才是每一个人类的护城河？和Tony Shan[斯坦福商学院GSB，父亲，Ex-VP of Finance] 聊一期关于个体性，亲子关系，和他在斯坦福商学院遇到的文化冲击。

    斯坦福商学院最重要的课是竟然是教你如何自我认知？在AGI即将到来的时代，什么才是每一个人类的护城河？和Tony Shan[斯坦福商学院GSB，父亲，Ex-VP of Finance] 聊一期关于个体性，亲子关系，和他在斯坦福商学院遇到的文化冲击。
    Nov 10 2024
    嘉宾：Tony Shan [斯坦福商学院GSB，父亲，Ex-VP of Finance]LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyshan05/今天我们邀请到的是Tony Shan, Ex-VP of Finance at Urban Electronic Co. 他之前是principal @CPE, CITIC Private Equity. 但是我们今天会聊一个比这两个身份都要重要很多很多的身份：父亲。在节目当中，我们首先会聊到他从中国到斯坦福商学院GSB的经历，以及在这段经历当时他是如何重新思考和自己的关系。然后，我们会聊到他如何在陪伴自己孩子成长过程当中，进行内观和思考。同时，我们也会聊到他和子女关系如何影响他和自己的关系。在节目最后，我们会聊到个体性在AGI即将到来的时代的重要性。如果你喜欢本期节目，不要忘了在Apple Podcasts，Spotify，小宇宙或其他播客平台上面订阅我们，同时别忘了留下评论！我们非常乐意听到你的反馈，而且每条评论我们都会仔细阅读。主持：Lei ZhaoLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leizhaostone/Twitter: twitter.com/LeiZhao_Sponsor: SyncMind 一款帮助你提升自我觉察的领导力AI教练平台Sign Up Link: https://forms.gle/PnpJR157jbTDr2RZAHelp Define Product: https://app.lyssna.com/do/4508e7dd20a7/876d本期时间戳0:00-09:05：介绍Tony Shan以及对话主题概述，包括他的个人成长、育儿和人工智能时代的个性化。09:05-18:15：讨论去除旧习惯，接受新思维方式，以及从注重效率转向关注个人成长和赋能他人。18:15-23:37：探索人工智能如何通过降低创造性门槛来增强个人表达，并通过“微反思”促进自我认知和成长。23:37-39:42：Shan作为父亲的经历，尊重孩子个性的重要性，以及找到合适的学习环境。39:42-52:57：讨论亲子关系和亲密关系，基于理解和尊重的新型关系模式的需求，认识到“他人”是一个完整的个体的重要性。52:57-01:06:19：聚焦于关系中的自我意识和沟通，Shan的自我发现之旅，以及为诚实自我表达提供安全空间的重要性。01:06:19 - 01:16:40：休息和充电的重要性，放松和恢复的策略，以及如何从工作中抽离。01:16:40 - 01:26:11：应对对人工智能的焦虑，强调人与人之间联系和社区的重要性，以及人际关系的不可替代的价值。Other Platforms 其他平台 @QuestionLabPodcastApple Podcast: @QuestionLabPodcastSpotify：@QuestionLabPodcastXiaoyuzhou: @QuestionLabPodcast播客中提及的材料：《管理自己 Managing Oneself》https://a.co/d/dNUkIIU《成为领导者 On Becoming a Leader》https://a.co/d/hY6bqWU《我与你 I and Thou》https://a.co/d/35l5zf7Some Key Takeaways[收获1:个体性在AI时代的重要性] 在人工智能日益承担重复性和分析性任务的时代，拥抱并放大个人的独特品质变得更加重要。与其担心被淘汰，不如专注于使自己与众不同的特质，因为这可能是在人机时代中脱颖而出的关键。通过投入个人的激情和兴趣，个体甚至可能找到与人工智能协作的新方式，开启新的可能性。[收获2:忘记是学习的开始] 真正的学习始于去除阻碍成长的过时信念和习惯。Tony Shan分享了他在斯坦福和硅谷的经历，在那里他接触到了关于工作与生活平衡及生产力的不同视角，挑战了他原有的假设。这一“去学习”的过程让他能够采用新的方法并重新评估他对成功的理解。[收获3:去发现孩子本来的样子是所有父母的必修课] 认识和尊重孩子个性的必要性且是所有父母的必修课。Tony Shan回顾了自己的童年经历，并在自己的孩子身上看到类似的模式，指出了对孩子强加个人期望的挑战。他倡导父母应采取支持性的角色，在提供探索和指导机会的同时，尊重孩子的内在特质和偏好。
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Why Having “Rock Star” Team Members Isn’t Enough: From Graduate Student to Head of Perception in Just Six Years — A Technical Perspective on Team Building with David Zhou [Head of Perception at Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN)]

    Why Having “Rock Star” Team Members Isn’t Enough: From Graduate Student to Head of Perception in Just Six Years — A Technical Perspective on Team Building with David Zhou [Head of Perception at Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN)]
    Nov 4 2024

    Guest: David Zhou [Head of Perception at Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN) & CMU]

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/xunda-david-zhou/

    Today I will bring you David Zhou, who has fast-tracked his career from grad school at Carnegie Mellon University to becoming the Head of Perception at Cyngn, a Nasdaq-listed company, all in just six years. Cyngn, initially focused on self-driving technology on outdoor geofench application, made a bold pivot to autonomous solutions for industrial material handling in response to the market during pandemic. Throughout this entire transformation, David has led the perception team from the ground up. In this episode, we explore David’s journey at Cyngn, from recruiting top talent to managing a high-performing team that’s pushing the boundaries of autonomous technology. You’ll also hear about his insights on leadership, team dynamics, and personal growth, while playing a pivotal role in Cyngn. Stay tuned as we unpack the fascinating career of David Zhou and his experiences in a rapidly evolving industry. If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a comment! We love hearing from you, and we read every single one.

    Host: Lei Zhao

    • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leizhaostone/
    • Twitter: twitter.com/LeiZhao_

    Sponsor: SyncMind - your personal AI-powered leadership coach designed to empower you with self-awareness.

    • Sign Up Link: https://forms.gle/PnpJR157jbTDr2RZA
    • Help Define Product: https://app.lyssna.com/do/4508e7dd20a7/876d

    Timestamps

    • Introduction (0:00 - 1:05)
    • SyncMind (1:05-1:50)
    • Podcast Overview (1:50-end, generated by NotebookLM & verified by human)

    Other Platforms

    • Apple Podcast: @QuestionLabPodcast
    • Spotify：@QuestionLabPodcast
    • Xiaoyuzhou: @QuestionLabPodcast

    Link to Original Podcast (in Mandarin):

    • Apple Podcast: 为什么团队有“明星”成员，还远远不够？仅仅6年，如何从研究生到感知团队负责人？和David Zhou [Head of Perception at Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN)]，从技术看团队。
    • Spotify: 为什么团队有“明星”成员，还远远不够？仅仅6年，如何从研究生到感知团队负责人？和David Zhou [Head of Perception at Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN)]，从技术看团队。
    Show more Show less
    10 mins
  • 为什么团队有“明星”成员，还远远不够？仅仅6年，如何从研究生到感知团队负责人？和David Zhou [Head of Perception at Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN)]，从技术看团队。

    为什么团队有“明星”成员，还远远不够？仅仅6年，如何从研究生到感知团队负责人？和David Zhou [Head of Perception at Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN)]，从技术看团队。
    Oct 26 2024

    嘉宾：David Zhou [Head of Perception at Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN) & CMU]

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/xunda-david-zhou/

    今天我们请来了David，他从卡内基梅隆大学的研究生，一路快速晋升，仅仅用了六年时间就成为了上市公司Cyngn (sin-gin)的感知部门负责人。Cyngn最初专注于户外geofench应用的自动驾驶技术例如园区，矿区等。但在疫情期间果断转向了工业物料处理的自动化解决方案，快速适应了市场需求。在这整个转型过程中，David有着少有的从零组建感知团队的经验，一步步走到今天。在本期节目中，我们将聊聊他如何招募顶尖人才，管理一支高效团队，推动自动化技术的边界。你还会听到他关于领导力、团队协作和个人成长的见解。如果你喜欢本期节目，不要忘了在Apple Podcasts，Spotify，小宇宙或其他播客平台上面订阅我们，同时别忘了留下评论！我们非常乐意听到你的反馈，而且每条评论我们都会仔细阅读。

    主持：Lei Zhao

    • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leizhaostone/
    • Twitter: twitter.com/LeiZhao_

    Sponsor: SyncMind 一款帮助你提升自我觉察的领导力AI教练平台

    • Help Define Product: https://app.lyssna.com/do/4508e7dd20a7/876d

    本期时间戳

    • 1:34 公司简介
    • 3:39 感知团队的建立
    • 5:36 明星员工特质探讨
    • 8:40 面试技巧与人才识别
    • 11:40 团队建设三要素
    • 16:55 关键软技能解析
    • 19:41 招聘经验分享
    • 26:32 团队层级建设
    • 30:36 领导者的自我意识
    • 32:37 提升自我意识的方法
    • 35:32 导师的价值

    Other Platforms 其他平台

    • Apple Podcast: @QuestionLabPodcast
    • Spotify：@QuestionLabPodcast
    • Xiaoyuzhou: @QuestionLabPodcast
    Show more Show less
    38 mins
  • New paradigm shift for consumer AI products to non-productivity tool? Bootstrap for 18 years, how did Xmind achieve over 100 million users? Conversation with Maggie Yan (CMO of Sky9Build, ex-VP of Xmind) about GTM in the AI Era. [English Ver.]

    New paradigm shift for consumer AI products to non-productivity tool? Bootstrap for 18 years, how did Xmind achieve over 100 million users? Conversation with Maggie Yan (CMO of Sky9Build, ex-VP of Xmind) about GTM in the AI Era. [English Ver.]
    Oct 18 2024

    Guest: Maggie Yan

    maggie@sky9athena.com

    Today, we’re excited to have Maggie Yan with us, the Chief Marketing Officer of Sky9 Build. Sky9 Build is a venture studio focusing on AI startups expanding globally, and they specialize in investing in and incubating talented entrepreneurs, helping them achieve product-market fit. Before this, Maggie was the VP of AI Business and Growth at Xmind, a popular mind-mapping and brainstorming software that has thrived for 18 years without any external funding, amassing over 100 million users worldwide. In this episode, Maggie dives into the key differences between growth strategies for productivity tools and non-productivity tools, while also exploring the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into non-productivity solutions. She highlights the importance of reassessing traditional growth metrics, with a special focus on the value of early paying users. Maggie also shares her approach to attracting both core and ‘lottery’ users through a dual strategy, and offers insights into how Xmind achieved massive success without any outside investment.

    Host: Lei Zhao

    • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leizhaostone/
    • Twitter: twitter.com/LeiZhao_

    Sponsor: SyncMind - your personal AI-powered leadership coach designed to empower you with self-awareness.

    • Sign Up Link: https://forms.gle/PnpJR157jbTDr2RZA

    Timestamps

    • Introduction (0:00 - 1:15)
    • SyncMind (1:15-1:59)
    • Podcast Overview (1:59-end, generated by NotebookLM & verified by human)

    Other Platforms

    • Apple Podcast: @QuestionLabPodcast
    • Spotify：@QuestionLabPodcast
    • Xiaoyuzhou: @QuestionLabPodcast

    Link to Original Podcast (in Mandarin):

    • Apple Podcast: 消费级AI产品新范式？AI如何和非效率工具产生火花？18年0融资，如何做到过亿用户？和Maggie严格 (Sky9Build的CMO，Xmind) 聊聊GTM in AI Era。
    • Spotify: 消费级AI产品新范式？AI如何和非效率工具产生火花？18年0融资，如何做到过亿用户？和Maggie严格 (Sky9Build的CMO，Xmind) 聊聊GTM in AI Era。
    Show more Show less
    11 mins
  • 消费级AI产品新范式？AI如何和非效率工具产生火花？18年0融资，如何做到过亿用户？和Maggie严格 (Sky9Build的CMO，Xmind) 聊聊GTM in AI Era。

    消费级AI产品新范式？AI如何和非效率工具产生火花？18年0融资，如何做到过亿用户？和Maggie严格 (Sky9Build的CMO，Xmind) 聊聊GTM in AI Era。
    Oct 12 2024

    嘉宾：Maggie 严格

    • 邮箱：maggie@sky9athena.com
    • 今天我们邀请到的嘉宾是严格 Maggie Sky9 build the chief marketing officer。 Sky9 build 是基于 venture studio 模式，关注出海 AI 项目与孵化潜力创业者的投资加创业团队帮助项目找到 product market fit。Maggie 之前是Xmind VP 负责 AI 业务和增长商业化。Xmind 是一款流行的思维导图和头脑风暴软件，做了18年零融资，全球拥有过亿用户。在我们今天这集播课当中， Maggie 讨论了效率工具与非效率工具的增长策略区别，并深入探讨了将 AI 应用于非效率工具的潜力和挑战。她强调了重新评估传统增长策略指标的重要性，尤其是优先考虑早期付费用户的价值。 Maggie 还分享了她如何通过双管齐下的策略获取核心用户和彩票用户，并介绍了Xmind 0 融资成功的经验。

    主持：Lei Zhao 赵磊

    • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leizhaostone/
    • Twitter: twitter.com/LeiZhao_

    SyncMind: 一款帮助你提升自我觉察的领导力AI教练平台

    • Sync Mind Sign Up Link: https://forms.gle/PnpJR157jbTDr2RZA

    本期时间戳

    • 介绍 (0:00 - 0:41)
    • 效率工具 vs. 非效率工具 (0:41 - 7:17)
    • 聚焦于AI中的非效率工具 (7:17 - 13:03)
    • AI时代的产品市场契合度 (13:03 - 18:01)
    • AI中的增长指标转变 (18:01 - 25:54)
    • 寻找并利用早期采用者 (25:54 - 30:38)
    • 核心用户 vs. “彩票用户” (30:38 - 33:56)
    • Xmind案例研究：从自力更生到成功 (33:56 - 43:59)
    • 自力更生 vs. 风险投资：找到合适的路径 (43:59 - 49:59)
    • 自我意识在创业中的重要性 (49:59 - 1:10:26)
    • 个人成长与适应变化 (1:10:26 - 1:23:18)
    • 总结与号召行动 (1:23:18 - 结束)

    Other Platform

    • YouTube: @QuestionLabPodcast
    • Apple Podcast: @QuestionLabPodcast
    • Xiaoyuzhou: @QuestionLabPodcast
    • Ximalaya: @QuestionLabPodcast
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 33 mins