Episode 13: Podcast with Chin Yung Lu - From Fintech Week to Global Fast Track: How Hong Kong Powers Startup Expansion

Hong Kong’s Senior Vice President of Startups, Chin Yung Lu, explains how combining Hong Kong Fintech Week and StartMeUpHK Festival creates scale, cross‑sector dealflow and stronger matchmaking for startups, investors and corporates. The events act as a practical “dating” stage for founders to test market fit in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA), with pre‑event roadshows, a Global Fast Track pitching program, and an AI assistant “Samantha” to surface targeted meetings. CY highlights Hong Kong’s role as a bilingual, common‑law bridge for China‑facing companies seeking global investor confidence, and stresses realistic planning around costs, traction and fundability.What You’ll Discover: • How the combined flagship events supercharge investor matchmaking• The most common pitfalls founders face when entering Hong Kong and how to avoid them• How AI matchmaking tools like Samantha are changing networking ROI• How sponsors and exhibitors turn booths into dealflow• What VCs want in 2026• how to make yourself the “prey” investors want to chase.With practical strategies for navigating compliance, and sharp insights into investor expectations, this episode is a must-hear for entrepreneurs ready to expand their horizons.Tune in for the tactical playbook!Connect with the Guest:Chin Yung Lu (Senior Vice President of Startups, Invest Hong Kong)https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinyung-lu/Connect with the Host:Fiona Yeung (Community Lead, La French Tech Hong Kong - Shenzhen)https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionayeung/