Welcome to Startup Story Night, a captivating evening dedicated to celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit and the remarkable journeys of three inspiring founders. Hosted by Startup Grind Beijing, this highly anticipated event will take place on September 27, igniting the stage with a fusion of innovative ideas, invaluable insights, and the electrifying energy of the startup ecosystem.
Startup Story Night is the epitome of entrepreneurial storytelling, where founders from diverse industries will captivate the audience with their tales of triumph, resilience, and the lessons learned along the way. This immersive experience will provide a unique opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs, seasoned professionals, and curious minds to delve into the minds of visionary leaders who have dared to push the boundaries and transform their ideas into reality.
Moreover, Startup Story Night is not just a platform for storytelling—it's an interactive experience that encourages engagement and collaboration. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a vibrant Q&A session following each founder's talkshow, enabling them to delve deeper into the intricacies of the entrepreneurial process and seek advice from the very individuals who have charted the path to success.
THE SPEAKERS
Rafael Suchan
CEO and Co-Founder of METYCLE
CEO and Founder of VASTALTA
Rafael Suchan is the co-founder of Germany-based METYCLE, the leading online B2B marketplace enabling seamless global trade of secondary raw materials. He has also co-founded Beijing-based VASTALTA Circular Technology focusing on the technology requirements to implement China’s “30/60” carbon neutrality targets, especially with regards to circular economy.
With more than 20 years of experience in the materials industries in Asia and Europe, Rafael acts as a bridge between China and Europe to help tackle some of the most challenging areas in today’s business environment: • climate protection, • resource savings, and • resilient supply chains.
Before founding METYCLE and VASTALTA, Rafael was CEO at globally leading metal recycler Scholz. He spent more than 15 years at Bayer and its chemicals spin-off Lanxess where he was Global Vice President and Managing Director for Asia-Pacific. Rafael is a graduate of Tsinghua University in Beijing, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, and the University of Applied Sciences in Essen, Germany.
Taís Bahia
Founder and CEO of Xianzai
Xiaojie Qin
Founder and Director of CandleX
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Sep 27, 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 19:00-21:00 (China Time)
Language: English
Location: Moonee, B1 Floor, No. 51 Jiu Gu Lou Da Jie, Xicheng District
西城区旧鼓楼大街51号，B1层
VENUE SPONSOR
Cangku bar aka Soi bar is a one of the oldest music live venue in Beijing. And now they had moved to a new location: 51# Jiugulou Dajie, Xicheng. Beijing
EVENT AGENDA
18:45 - 19:00 Registration, Food & Networking
19:00 - 19:05 Introduction of Startup Grind Beijing
19:05 - 19:10 Introduction of Community Partners
19:10 - 20:10 Startup Founder Talkshow
20:10 - 20:30 Interactive Q&A
20:30 - 21:00 Networking
REGISTRATION
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(Including networking, light food, and beverages)
Early Bird Tickets: 79RMB/Person（Limited Amount)
Regular Tickets: 99RMB/Person
At The Door: 129RMB/Person
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