Dear CE Friends,

We are proud to announce that a new chapter in history is beginning for China Entrepreneurs, as we bring our “Start Up 101 Series” to the great city of Shanghai. We had a dream that one day we would continue our mission outside of Beijing. Now, that dream is coming true as we launch “China Entrepreneurs Shanghai”.

Over the course of five years in Beijing, thousands of entrepreneurs have attended our events, listened to countless presentations. From successful entrepreneurs, investors, and people who love the world of entrepreneurship, all have walked away with valuable techniques and insight on how to elevate their business. Today, we wish to bring that spirit to Shanghai!

For this Shanghai kickoff event in May, we evaluate “The State of Entrepreneurship in China.” The economy continues to steam ahead and entrepreneurs are right at the center of that growth, but what form has “entrepreneurship” taken in China? What does it take to be an entrepreneur in China? What is the key to being a successful entrepreneur? What can China’s budding entrepreneurs learn from more experienced markets? And what is the state of China’s entrepreneurship community today and where will it be in five years?

Our speakers will help us to examine these issues, share with us their successful experiences in entrepreneurship and help us figure out if we have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. We are happy to welcome Jack Perkowski, Chairman and CEO of ASIMCO Technologies Limited; Raymond Chang, CEO and Founder of Lucky Pai and Rocky Lee, Partner, China Head of VC/PE Practice of DLA Piper.

For those of you have attended our Beijing events, we hope you can reach out to your Shanghai friends and let them know that “China Entrepreneurs is coming to Shanghai”. We hope that with this launch, we will continue to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship in China in partnership with these new friends. We welcome any feedback or new ideas as we make this big leap. We look forward to seeing you in May.

Sincerely,

Eric L. Schmidt
President, Founder
China Entrepreneurs
www.ce-online.cn

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Speaker-Jack Perkowski, Founder and CEO of ASIMCO Technologies, one of the largest, Western-owned components manufacturing businesses in China with a 70% market share in the China auto parts business. ASIMCO Technologies was named one of the "Ten Best Employers in China", ranking third according to a survey conducted by Hewitt Associates and 21st Century Business Herald. Mr. Perkowski is a regular speaker to a wide range of audiences, addressing topics such as doing business in China, global and domestic industry trends, China’s global economic impact and its future role in the global economy, as well as China specific topics such as IPR issues, distribution, and dealing with the Central and Local governments.

Jack Perkowski received a Bachelor of Arts degree (cum laude) from Yale University in 1970 and an MBA degree (with high distinction) from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration in 1973 and was designated a Baker Scholar. He is also the author of “Managing the Dragon: How I’m building a billion dollar business in China”.

Speaker-Raymond N. Chang, Founder and CEO of Lucky Pai Commerce Ltd., a TV home-shopping company. Founded in 2006, Lucky Pai hopes to become the largest multi-channel virtual retailer in China – encompassing TV, online, and mail catalogues. Lucky Pai’s revenue went from zero to $18 million USD in 2007, and projected revenue will spike to $140 million USD in 2008.

Raymond Chang worked as Associate at Mckinsey & Company for two years before becoming the co-founder and former CEO of GigaMedia, one of the leading internet and media companies in Taiwan. GigaMedia listed in Nasdaq (GIGM) in 1999. Raymond was also CEO/Executive Director of Pacific Media Plc..

Raymond received his B.A. degree on Economics and Political Science from the New York University, and an MBA focused in Finance & Management from Yale University. He also received his Ph.D in Public Administration Program at the Harvard University in 1997. Raymond was ranked by Fortune magazine as one of the 25 Rising Stars of global enterprises under the age of 40.

Speaker-Rocky T. Lee, Partner and Head of the Asia VC & PE practice of DLA Piper. According to Asia Law & Practice, Mr. Lee has been the leading venture lawyer in China for 3 years running and he has helped DLA capture Venture Law Firm of the Year from Zero2ipo and Counsel of the Year from Capital Magazine. DLA Piper closed over 96 China VC/PE deals for investors and companies alike in 2007. Mr. Lee received his Law degree from UCLA, with a specialization in Business law. He received his B.S. from the University of California at Berkeley.