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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2025 · 29 MIN

Teaching Kids About AI: How to Prepare with Johnson Cheng of Voyager Capital

from WIT (What I Think) - with Derek Ting - Your edge in Artificial Intelligence · host Derek Ting

Join us on the WIT podcast for an insightful conversation with Johnson Cheng as we explore the vital topic of "Teaching Kids About AI: Benefits and Challenges." In this episode, we discuss why it's essential to introduce children to artificial intelligence, the skills they can gain, and the potential ethical concerns. Johnson shares expert insights and practical tips for parents and educators on how to navigate the evolving landscape of AI education. Don't miss this engaging discussion that aims to empower the next generation for a tech-driven future!About the video/podcast series:Come on a journey with me to gain from multiple perspectives on Artificial Intelligence so you can learn and form your own opinion of what it is and where it's going. I ask personal and ethical questions to see if those perspectives align with your own. Discard what doesn't work for you, but also absorb the hidden gems. I'm looking to simplify what seems so complex so that I might integrate AI into my life and yours.Who are the people I'm interviewing? I'm in search of hearing from people immersed in AI, the ones who have been successful at using it, teaching it, investing in it.About the Hosthttp://www.derekting.comAbout the Speaker:Johnson ChengCEO of Voyager CapitalJohnson Cheng is the founder of Voyager Capital. He has extensive experience in innovation, corporate strategy, negotiations, change management, lean agile product development, and deal-making. He has worked on multi-million-dollar deals and projects in real estate, healthcare, private equity, financial services, and technology across the globe. Prior to founding Voyager, he ran csc86.com, a B2B industrial goods and MRO e-Commerce platform under China South City Holdings (1668.HK). During Johnson's tenure, he transformed the company and grew Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) from naught to 186 M RMB p.a. The platform had 160+ employees, 800,000+ members, over 3 M SKUs, and a strategic partnership with Ping An Bank and JD.com (NASDAQ: JD). Prior to his work at China South City, Johnson founded Chi Fan Group, his family investment firm, and was a Strategy & Operations consultant at Deloitte Consulting (New York). He is a member of the Advisory Board of FiscalNote, a member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), Regional Chair (HK) of the Family Business Network (FBN Asia), and a member of the Cornell EMI Advisory Council . He received his B.S. and MBA from Cornell University.

Join us on the WIT podcast for an insightful conversation with Johnson Cheng as we explore the vital topic of "Teaching Kids About AI: Benefits and Challenges." In this episode, we discuss why it's essential to introduce children to artificial intelligence, the skills they can gain, and the potential ethical concerns. Johnson shares expert insights and practical tips for parents and educators on how to navigate the evolving landscape of AI education. Don't miss this engaging discussion that aims to empower the next generation for a tech-driven future!About the video/podcast series:Come on a journey with me to gain from multiple perspectives on Artificial Intelligence so you can learn and form your own opinion of what it is and where it's going. I ask personal and ethical questions to see if those perspectives align with your own. Discard what doesn't work for you, but also absorb the hidden gems. I'm looking to simplify what seems so complex so that I might integrate AI into my life and yours.Who are the people I'm interviewing? I'm in search of hearing from people immersed in AI, the ones who have been successful at using it, teaching it, investing in it.About the Hosthttp://www.derekting.comAbout the Speaker:Johnson ChengCEO of Voyager CapitalJohnson Cheng is the founder of Voyager Capital. He has extensive experience in innovation, corporate strategy, negotiations, change management, lean agile product development, and deal-making. He has worked on multi-million-dollar deals and projects in real estate, healthcare, private equity, financial services, and technology across the globe. Prior to founding Voyager, he ran csc86.com, a B2B industrial goods and MRO e-Commerce platform under China South City Holdings (1668.HK). During Johnson's tenure, he transformed the company and grew Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) from naught to 186 M RMB p.a. The platform had 160+ employees, 800,000+ members, over 3 M SKUs, and a strategic partnership with Ping An Bank and JD.com (NASDAQ: JD). Prior to his work at China South City, Johnson founded Chi Fan Group, his family investment firm, and was a Strategy & Operations consultant at Deloitte Consulting (New York). He is a member of the Advisory Board of FiscalNote, a member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), Regional Chair (HK) of the Family Business Network (FBN Asia), and a member of the Cornell EMI Advisory Council . He received his B.S. and MBA from Cornell University.

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