Guest: Tony Shan [Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, Father, Ex-VP of Finance]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyshan05/

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Tony Shan, the former VP of Finance at Urban Electronic Co. and previously a Principal at @CPE, CITIC Private Equity. But today, we’re diving into a role far more significant than his corporate titles: the role of a father. In this episode, we’ll begin with Tony’s journey from China to Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and discuss how that experience led him to a deeper understanding of himself. We’ll then explore the reflections and inner growth he’s experienced while raising his children, and how his relationship with them has reshaped his relationship with himself. Finally, we’ll discuss the importance of individuality in a world rapidly advancing toward artificial general intelligence (AGI). If you enjoy today’s episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, and leave us a review! We love hearing from you, and we read every comment.

Host: Lei Zhao

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leizhaostone/
• Twitter: twitter.com/LeiZhao_
• Email: questionlabpodcast@gmail.com

Sponsor: SyncMind - your personal AI-powered leadership coach designed to empower you with self-awareness.

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Timestamps

• Introduction (0:00 - 1:00)
• SyncMind (1:00-1:45)
• Podcast Overview (1:45-end, generated by NotebookLM & verified by human)

Other Platforms

• Apple Podcast: @QuestionLabPodcast
• Spotify：@QuestionLabPodcast

Link to Original Podcast (in Mandarin):

• Spotify: 斯坦福商学院最重要的课是竟然是教你如何自我认知？在AGI即将到来的时代，什么才是每一个人类的护城河？和Tony Shan[斯坦福商学院GSB，父亲，Ex-VP of Finance] 聊一期关于个体性，亲子关系，和他在斯坦福商学院遇到的文化冲击。

Material Mentioned in Podcast:

1. Managing Oneself https://a.co/d/dNUkIIU
2. On Becoming a Leader https://a.co/d/hY6bqWU
3. I and Thou https://a.co/d/35l5zf7

Transcript: https://dus3lacuo7vi.larksuite.com/minutes/obusxlzoxa44jo7q33v2fpqa?from=from_copylink

Guest: David Zhou [Head of Perception at Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN) & CMU]

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/xunda-david-zhou/

Today I will bring you David Zhou, who has fast-tracked his career from grad school at Carnegie Mellon University to becoming the Head of Perception at Cyngn, a Nasdaq-listed company, all in just six years. Cyngn, initially focused on self-driving technology on outdoor geofench application, made a bold pivot to autonomous solutions for industrial material handling in response to the market during pandemic. Throughout this entire transformation, David has led the perception team from the ground up. In this episode, we explore David’s journey at Cyngn, from recruiting top talent to managing a high-performing team that’s pushing the boundaries of autonomous technology. You’ll also hear about his insights on leadership, team dynamics, and personal growth, while playing a pivotal role in Cyngn. Stay tuned as we unpack the fascinating career of David Zhou and his experiences in a rapidly evolving industry. If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a comment! We love hearing from you, and we read every single one.

Host: Lei Zhao

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leizhaostone/
• Twitter: twitter.com/LeiZhao_

Sponsor: SyncMind - your personal AI-powered leadership coach designed to empower you with self-awareness.

• Sign Up Link: https://forms.gle/PnpJR157jbTDr2RZA
• Help Define Product: https://app.lyssna.com/do/4508e7dd20a7/876d

Timestamps

• Introduction (0:00 - 1:05)
• SyncMind (1:05-1:50)
• Podcast Overview (1:50-end, generated by NotebookLM & verified by human)

Other Platforms

• Apple Podcast: @QuestionLabPodcast
• Spotify：@QuestionLabPodcast
• Xiaoyuzhou: @QuestionLabPodcast

Link to Original Podcast (in Mandarin):

• Apple Podcast: 为什么团队有“明星”成员，还远远不够？仅仅6年，如何从研究生到感知团队负责人？和David Zhou [Head of Perception at Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN)]，从技术看团队。
• Spotify: 为什么团队有“明星”成员，还远远不够？仅仅6年，如何从研究生到感知团队负责人？和David Zhou [Head of Perception at Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN)]，从技术看团队。