In this episode, we speak with YC, who is one of our long-time R&D partners, during a drive to a factory in China.

He shares what’s changed over two decades of working in Chinese manufacturing, what still works, and what often gets overlooked from the outside. We talk about how long-term working relationships shape the way we build today, how expectations around quality differ across countries, and why being present still makes a difference.

This is part one of a two-part episode. Part two will cover tariffs, innovation, and the challenges of starting up and staying in China.

This episode was recorded on the road. Please excuse the background noise, and thank you for listening.

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