Ep02: Jeff Chen on Building and Growing a Successful Startup Within China

Digital Health Today, Asia Pacific Edition with Tony Estrella

Jan 20 2021 • 27 mins

What does it take to compete in China as a startup?  How do the broader trends of Tencent and WeChat affect the interoperability of healthcare with other industries including technology?  What is the mindset of Chinese families and individuals and their demands for healthcare? In this episode, we hear from Jeff Chen about the dynamics of building a successful startup in China whilst addressing these challenging questions. Jeff is currently the Chief Strategy Officer for WeDoctor, one of the most recognized Digital Health companies in China.  Prior to his current role at WeDoctor, Jeff served as the Group Chief Innovation Officer at Fullerton Health, focusing on innovation and digitalization of key services. Prior to that, he was the Head of Technology Investment Banking for Asia Pacific at HSBC, where he was in charge and led all the TMT transactions across the region. Before joining HSBC, Jeff was a Senior Director with Credit Suisse Hong Kong’s TMT investment banking team. His coverage focused on capital raising for internet companies and high-profile traditional technology M&A transactions across Asia Pacific. >> Click here to read the transcript Links and Resources: Connect with Jeff Chen: LinkedIn Visit WeDoctor Visit Fullerton Health Connect with Tony Estrella: Twitter | LinkedIn | Personal Website Connect with Taliossa Read Tony’s Book: Comatose FutureProofing Healthcare Full Whitepaper, Summary and Video: A Vision for Asia Pacific in 2050 Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Digital Health Today is made possible by the support of our sponsors. Special thanks to: Bayer G4A Cedars-Sinai Accelerator Takeda Roche