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From China’s Cultural Revolution to Tech : Ping Fu's Journey


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In this episode of the Harvest Series Podcast, host Rose Claverie explores resilience, innovation, and the power of grit with entrepreneur and author Ping Fu. From her harrowing childhood experiences during China’s Cultural Revolution to co-founding Geomagic and shaping the future of technology, Ping’s journey is a testament to adaptability and courage.

She shares the wisdom that guided her through unimaginable hardships, the mindset that fueled her success, and how embracing chaos and creativity has defined her path. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on perseverance, reinvention, and the lessons we can all take from her extraordinary life.

2:53 - Start of the interview. Ping Fu was interviewed during the fires in LA.

4:01 - What were the moments during the Cultural Revolution that shaped Ping Fu? What skills did she develop?

9:19 - What gave Ping Fu hope during her worst times?

15:04 - Ping Fu reflects on leaving China for the United States and the shock it was for her.

20:35 - She started studying computer science because she didn’t speak enough English to study literature.

25:00 - Ping Fu shares the incredible story of Geomagic and how knowing how to tell a story helped her become a very successful entrepreneur in the United States.

32:00 - What it means to be strong for Ping Fu: not being attached to a bad story, but also not being attached to a good one.

39:00 - Ping Fu talks about China and emphasizes that the Cultural Revolution is not representative of China as a whole.

43:00 - Harvest of the Day: When did Ping Fu have to show the most courage in her life?

Follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries and @rose.claverie for updates.

Watch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest Series.

Credits:

  • Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequences
  • Technician in Kaplankaya: Joel Moriasi
  • Music by: Chambord
  • Artwork by: Davide d'Antonio

Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners

Harvest Series Co-Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel

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