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Stanford PhD Talks with Life Dreamers 01: A Record of Overseas Restaurant Entrepreneurship
Have you ever played a simulation management computer game? Have you ever had a dream to open your own little shop? In this episode, our two guests are pioneers in overseas restaurant entrepreneurship who have turned this dream into reality. One is David, who once ran a Polish-themed grocery café in Australia, and the other is Bing, a former Stanford undergraduate and Fintech entrepreneur turned investor, who founded a romantic and creative Japanese restaurant in the United States. Surprisingly, both overseas Chinese choose to open Japanese/Polish restaurants instead of Chinese restaurants. So how did they make their decisions? These guests will share their entrepreneurial stories and explore how cultural, community, team, and economic factors play a crucial role in the process. This episode will give you an in-depth look at the challenges and joys of overseas Chinese entrepreneurship.
[You will hear]
03:30 Reasons why overseas Chinese choose not to open Chinese restaurants
11:38 What he did before opening a restaurant
19:32 Key considerations for choosing a community to open a restaurant
23:07 Greeting culture in overseas restaurants compared to China
25:20 How to become a recognized Polish chef by Poles
36:30 How to build and manage a team from scratch
[Guest]
Bin：A Stanford University alumnus who began working in restaurants at 16 to support his university education and fund his first startup. Before opening his restaurant, Bing founded several Fintech startups and non-profit organizations. During the pandemic, he made a bold career transition by opening a Japanese restaurant in Texas, becoming both a chef and an operator. Growing up in the U.S. after immigrating with his parents, Bing has unique insights into the American and Chinese restaurant industries. He humorously describes himself as "a good driver, photographer and chef, but a storytelling techie." In this episode, we’ll learn about his entrepreneurial journey and insights into running a restaurant, as well as the story of a second-generation immigrant continually exploring and creating new dreams. For more information about Bing's restaurant, visit https://www.houseof25.com.
David：A Chinese businessman running an Eastern European grocery store in Australia. His story is full of serendipity and bold decisions. During the pandemic, he took over a shop on the brink of closing. Through his effort and creativity, transformed the shop into the most popular Polish shop on the Gold Coast. In this episode, we’ll discuss why he chose to start his business in Australia and how he made unexpected business decisions during the pandemic. We’ll also talk about the diverse foods sold in his store, like traditional Polish pierogis. Don’t miss this inspiring and courageous story of how a new immigrant established himself in a foreign land and integrated into a new culture through hard work and wisdom.
Dr. Janice：A Stanford University graduate with nearly 15 years of experience in the U.S. Her social circle is akin to the "United Nations," spanning the globe with industry leaders and global wanderers alike. As the host of 「AirDrop从天而降」, Janice shares her experiences and insights on technology, entrepreneurship, and life exploration, engaging with guests from various fields on cutting-edge technology and life philosophy. In this episode, Janice invites her two entrepreneurial friends to share their startup stories in different fields.
[Music] Mozart, Minuet (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, 3rd. mov)
[Find Us Here] Listening Platforms: Xiaoyuzhou | Ximalaya | Bilibili | Qingting FM Overseas Channels: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcast
[Contact Us] [email protected]
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By Airdrop从天而降Have you ever played a simulation management computer game? Have you ever had a dream to open your own little shop? In this episode, our two guests are pioneers in overseas restaurant entrepreneurship who have turned this dream into reality. One is David, who once ran a Polish-themed grocery café in Australia, and the other is Bing, a former Stanford undergraduate and Fintech entrepreneur turned investor, who founded a romantic and creative Japanese restaurant in the United States. Surprisingly, both overseas Chinese choose to open Japanese/Polish restaurants instead of Chinese restaurants. So how did they make their decisions? These guests will share their entrepreneurial stories and explore how cultural, community, team, and economic factors play a crucial role in the process. This episode will give you an in-depth look at the challenges and joys of overseas Chinese entrepreneurship.
[You will hear]
03:30 Reasons why overseas Chinese choose not to open Chinese restaurants
11:38 What he did before opening a restaurant
19:32 Key considerations for choosing a community to open a restaurant
23:07 Greeting culture in overseas restaurants compared to China
25:20 How to become a recognized Polish chef by Poles
36:30 How to build and manage a team from scratch
[Guest]
Bin：A Stanford University alumnus who began working in restaurants at 16 to support his university education and fund his first startup. Before opening his restaurant, Bing founded several Fintech startups and non-profit organizations. During the pandemic, he made a bold career transition by opening a Japanese restaurant in Texas, becoming both a chef and an operator. Growing up in the U.S. after immigrating with his parents, Bing has unique insights into the American and Chinese restaurant industries. He humorously describes himself as "a good driver, photographer and chef, but a storytelling techie." In this episode, we’ll learn about his entrepreneurial journey and insights into running a restaurant, as well as the story of a second-generation immigrant continually exploring and creating new dreams. For more information about Bing's restaurant, visit https://www.houseof25.com.
David：A Chinese businessman running an Eastern European grocery store in Australia. His story is full of serendipity and bold decisions. During the pandemic, he took over a shop on the brink of closing. Through his effort and creativity, transformed the shop into the most popular Polish shop on the Gold Coast. In this episode, we’ll discuss why he chose to start his business in Australia and how he made unexpected business decisions during the pandemic. We’ll also talk about the diverse foods sold in his store, like traditional Polish pierogis. Don’t miss this inspiring and courageous story of how a new immigrant established himself in a foreign land and integrated into a new culture through hard work and wisdom.
Dr. Janice：A Stanford University graduate with nearly 15 years of experience in the U.S. Her social circle is akin to the "United Nations," spanning the globe with industry leaders and global wanderers alike. As the host of 「AirDrop从天而降」, Janice shares her experiences and insights on technology, entrepreneurship, and life exploration, engaging with guests from various fields on cutting-edge technology and life philosophy. In this episode, Janice invites her two entrepreneurial friends to share their startup stories in different fields.
[Music] Mozart, Minuet (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, 3rd. mov)
[Find Us Here] Listening Platforms: Xiaoyuzhou | Ximalaya | Bilibili | Qingting FM Overseas Channels: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcast
[Contact Us] [email protected]