Lillian Li on Understanding Chinese Tech on Its Own Terms

Lillian Li is the writer of Chinese Characteristics, a longform newsletter analyzing Chinese tech’s design philosophies, business strategies and product idiosyncrasies. Before returning to China in 2020, Li was a venture capital investor with Salesforce Ventures and Eight Roads Ventures investing across Europe. While in London, Li also co-founded Diversity VC, a non-profit partnership promoting diversity in venture capital. Li is a graduate of the University of Cambridge and the London School

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