Podcast highlights:

03:10 An introduction to the book Shenzhen Superstars by Johan Nylander and the story of Silicon Valley veteran Scotty Allen

17:10 Is the shift to Asia a real thing and will Shenzhen be the new New York? What's hype and what's reality in the emergence of one of the most exciting megacities in the world?

37:55 The Greater Bay Area: An introduction to the Pearl River Delta Integration Plan introduced by the Chinese Government.

Is this megacity construction project going to be a game-changer felt globally?

Podcast notes:

00:05 Welcome Johan Nylander author of Shenzhen Superstars to Asia Tech Podcast Stories

01:00 Where is this city of 20 million people called Shenzhen anyway? An introduction to the home of the world's leading emerging tech and start-up companies that few people outside of Asia have even heard of yet.

03:10 An introduction to the book Shenzhen Superstars by Johan Nylander and the story of Silicon Valley veteran Scotty Allen

08:20 Are people unprepared for the kind of technology coming out of Shenzhen? We take a look at the WeChat app as business platform and how it's used in ways that many outsiders to Asia will be surprised by

13:25 Is telling the story of Shenzhen and the people going to be hard for the world to swallow? Is the world ready for Shenzhen?

17:10 Is the shift to Asia a real thing and will Shenzhen be the new New York? What's hype and what's reality in the emergence of one of the most exciting megacities in the world?

20:35 The story of Naomi Wu aka SexyCyborg: the most sexual approach to technology

23:50 Is the "punk" culture, DIY approach to making technology and medai particular in Shenzhen or prominent all over China?

26:40 How culture plays an important part in forging entrepreneurial mindset at the grass roots level of Shenzhen

30:10 Shenzhen and its historical parallels with 20th century San Francisco: the backstory behind telecom company Huawei

33:40 How would a conversation be like between Shenzhen and Sweden, London, LA 20-somethings

35:00 Are parallels between Shenzhen and Blade Runner justified?

37:55 The Greater Bay Area: An introduction to the Pearl River Delta Integration Plan introduced by the Chinese Government.

Is this megacity construction project going to be a game-changer felt globally?

42:25 Why Johan chooses to live in Hong Kong despite Shenzhen being only 15 minutes away

44:35 Johan offers advice for a young graduate in the West: be curious and open-minded

48:15 Where to find information about Johan Nylander and the book Shenzhen Superstars