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Media group powered by @rfannin covering innovation & investment about Silicon Valleys globally #events #newsletter #videos #AskAVC show #books

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@SiliconDragon
SiliconDragon
24 days
China tech took center stage @CES2026 as Chinese humanoid robots stole the show with @AGIBOTofficial @UnitreeRobotics + showcasing robots as toys, workers, boxers, athletes. Out of 4,300 exhibitors globally, 942 came from China-just 1 sign of its growing tech power via @rfannin
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SiliconDragon
1 month
Great @nytimes article, videos about flying cars, drones & living in the future in China. Buy New Tech Titans of China book by @rfannin for more about this next innovation era htts://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/12/17/climate/china-hefei-clean-energy-drones-evs-robots.html
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SiliconDragon
4 months
China is in the driver's seat when it comes to EVs, and that's a national security risk! Read my @Newsweek cover story https://t.co/KYoLczlowV #rfannin
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SiliconDragon
9 months
What a moment! Closing bell @NYSE for recent IPO of #COPLU. A first for everything! https://t.co/rB02AbLpxT… @silicondragon @rfannin
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SiliconDragon
1 year
I'll also share some news about an upcoming 2nd edition of Tech Titans of China. So much has changed in 5 years! https://t.co/ohhlUWOAz1
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Long-time SVB leader Ken Wilcox tells why keeping eyes wide open in China (and anywhere) is so smart but may get even tougher in 2025.
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SiliconDragon
1 year
Timely Talk on "Win-Win" in China Business with @SVB's long-time CEO Ken Wilcox and #silicondragon's @rfannin. January 23, Silicon Valley. Join us! https://t.co/ohhlUWO2Jt
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SiliconDragon
1 year
on the sidelines of #TechCrunch SF, join us this Wednesday morning for a female-led panel with these NextGen AI VCs @jennywxiao #leoniscapital @andreashuyuwang #generalcatalyst @luzhangvc #fusionfundVC & #SashaRao @NixonPeabody @EmbarcaderoCtr Let's Go! https://t.co/JEQ92wl3T4
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SiliconDragon
2 years
AI VC firm @LeonisCapital just invested in AI video generation startup Yarn in SF. Hear more from VC @jennywxiao about how Leonis analyzes deals and seeds #GenAI upstarts + a bonus - her view on China vs US LLMs. Sign up for @rfannin's #AskAVC show May 9
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VC Jenny Xiao of Leonis Capital shares her expertise about GenAI investments as startups and tech giants chase a $1T opportunity.
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SiliconDragon
2 years
with Elon Musk planning to build Tesla EVs in Mexico and talking up Chinese-owned, Mexican-made auto parts, this new TX-China-MX link for tech and manufacturing is a trend to explore. Catch investment futurists this @siliconglobal event in Austin, March 10 https://t.co/TlPh2EJXz8
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SiliconDragon
3 years
looking forward to my talk with @JimBreyer @jimihendrixlive @SXSW 2023, March 11, 10am: New Frontiers of Tech Innovation (goes with my new book Silicon Heartland & Jim's location in Austin) @siliconlands
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Browse events, build your schedule, and get personalized recommendations for the 2023 SXSW Conference & Festivals from March 12–18, 2026 in Austin, TX.
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SiliconDragon
3 years
From Rust Belt to Tech Belt, the New #SiliconHeartland @siliconlands And What China's Challenge to US technology leadership has to do with it, in @rfannin's newsletter
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SiliconDragon
3 years
More $ is needed to reboot Rust Belt economies. Only 10% of VC deals and 6% of VC $ go to 7 core inland states. But Heartland VCs @ElevateIn @RefineryVC @JumpStartInc @Revolution are change-makers. Ask these VCs on our next @siliconlands online series
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SiliconDragon
3 years
expanding our #AskAVC shows to #SiliconHeartland Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, CBus! Meet top VCs from #HighAlpha #DraperTriangle #MagaracVentures #Cintrifuse #Rev1Ventures #ComebackCapital fueling a Tech Belt outside the Valley https://t.co/v27PaHIDzu
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SiliconDragon
3 years
now after 2 years of road trip explorations and interviews with change-makers, excited to share news of @rfannin's latest book, Silicon Heartland, Transforming the Midwest from Rust Belt to Tech Belt, with @penguinrandom @Imagine_CB
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Chronicling her return to America's heartland, CNBC contributor Rebecca A. Fannin provides an optimistic and engaging look at the current entrepreneurial comeback happening in the Midwest,...
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SiliconDragon
4 years
#Meta's transition as interpreted by @rfannin https://t.co/gST7FK5ji5
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SiliconDragon
4 years
looking for the next unicorn from Asia? look no further!
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RebeccaFannin
4 years
comprehensive look at emerging giants in Asia that are poised for greater things, in #KPMG report just out profiling the markets and founders who are making it happen. Glad to contribute 14 interviews with startup leaders. Access report here:
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@SiliconDragon
SiliconDragon
4 years
enjoyed having VC, entrepreneur, angel investor @shervin on our AskAVC show to talk about his life journey, his recent breakthrough deals, and why Miami is such a hot startup hub, with @rfannin
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SiliconDragon
4 years
Breakthrough VC @Shervin talks with @rfannin about incubating start-ups from his home base in Miami/why & how he launched the tech migration to MIA all the way back in 2018/his life journey from war-torn homeland/ Uber & Hyperloop deals & more! Wed 4pm ET
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Meet VC, Angel Investor, Entrepreneur Shervin Pishevar known for Uber, Virgin Hyperloop One, Midas lister 4 times in Q&A online
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SiliconDragon
4 years
Next show in our #askAVC series (51 episodes & counting, 1,800+ attendees)
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RebeccaFannin
4 years
Find out about the way-out tech startups that breakthrough VC @shervin is incubating now from his newco Edison in Miami. Learn why he favors this metro. Ask about his life journey & mission too, or his Uber, Hyperloop deals. Join us online, 6-22, 4pm ET
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@SiliconDragon
SiliconDragon
4 years
Join us this Wed for our Ask A VC show online with 2 metaverse VCs, hosted by @rfannin with @seahorncapital and #libertycityventures, an investor in @AnimocaBrands
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Metaverse Innovations, Ask A VC Anything Series with Silicon Global Online, Show with Audience Q&A
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