EP. 144 · 12.12.2026 · 1:15:33
CHINA'S AI UNDERDOGS: STARTUP LESSONS FROM BEIJING TO SHENZHEN
with Li Xiaohua
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE
THE CONVERSATION
Li Xiaohua joins the DAO podcast to discuss what it takes to build an AI startup in China today — from navigating regulatory landscapes to competing with giants like Baidu and Alibaba. We explore the unique strengths of Chinese AI founders, the US-China tech divide, and why the next wave of AI unicorns may come from unexpected corners.
GUESTS
ON THE ROUNDTABLE
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LI XIAOHUA 李晓华
Founder & CEO, DeepCloud AI
Founder of DeepCloud AI, a Beijing-based startup building enterprise LLM infrastructure. Previously led AI strategy at a top Chinese cloud provider and is a frequent speaker on China-US tech dynamics.
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