TechNode’s Eva Xu on media, startup companies, and emerging tech in China

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Juliana Batista
Ta for Ta: Women, Success, China

Eva Xu is both the chief financial officer and chief operating officer of TechNode and TechCrunch China. In this episode, Eva and Juliana dive into Eva’s career background, the challenges and opportunities behind running a media company that covers emerging technology in China, how Chinese tech startups are changing perceptions on early-stage company growth, and more. 

8:23: Challenging yourself and your company

14:55: Value behind the dual role of CFO and COO

19:14: What makes TechNode unique

22:44: The difference between Chinese- and English-language coverage and audiences

Juliana Batista is a brand strategy consultant with experience in the U.S. and China, and she previously operated at the intersection of sustainability and strategy for a Hong Kong-based textile manufacturer. Her experiences in China range from studying at Tsinghua University through Schwarzman Scholars to working and living in a 4th-tier industrial town. Juliana is an avid ultramarathoner and has a soft spot for jianbing.

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