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Fintech has come a long way in China, from barely being recognized to one of the fastest growing markets in the region. As the world’s leader in Fintech technology, China is a breeding ground for Internet finance companies, and accordingly, investment in the industry. With millions of users and an ever-growing number of fintech unicorns, the future of Internet finance looks exceedingly bright in China.

Today, ASP selected the special episode that Oscar Ramos sat down with venture capitalist and fintech investor Wei Hopeman. After beginning her career in financial services and investment banking, Wei co-founded Arbor Ventures in 2013, the first VC fund specialized in fintech in the Asian ecosystem. She talks to us about the growth of fintech, the benefits of corporate VCs, and how founders and corporate VCs can improve their interactions with each other.

Show notes:
1:28 Intro 

2:07 How Wei got into financial services 

5:46 Going into investment banking 

7:30 The growth of fintech in Asia 

9:32 The lack of infrastructure in financial services 

12:18 Launching fintech in China 

15:18 Benefits of corporate VCs 

17:08 Key questions a founder should ask corporate VCs 

18:31 Key difference between types of VCs 

21:02 Educating corporates in working with startups 

23:17 Women in VC 

30:16 The future of Arbor Ventures

thanks to our host Oscar Ramos, guest Wei Hopeman, editor David and Geep, organizer Chinaccelerator and sponsor People Squared. Be sure to check out our website at Chinaccelerator Website

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