{"product_id":"chinnovation-isbn-9780470827963","title":"Chinnovation","description":"It is widely-believed that China's entrepreneur class has grown and their businesses are succeeding primarily due to their knowledge of the domestic market, quick adaptation to market changes, and their resourcefulness. But innovation? Forget about it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Well, not quite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Drawing on a wealth of on-the-ground stories and thorough research, \u003ci\u003eChinnovation: How Chinese Innovators Are Changing the World\u003c\/i\u003e shows how Chinese companies of every stripe have dispelled this myth and overcome the barriers to successful, profitable innovation. \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow did Neil Shen, co-founder of CTRIP Capital China, see the opportunity for a Chinese travel site? \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow did Ray Zhang, CEO of Ehi, scale up one of the most innovative hybrid car-rental companies in China? \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow did Zhang Tao, CEO of Dianping, start a ZAGAT-inspired user-review site for restaurants and establish a continuous process of innovation?\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eYinglan Tan has spent more than five years learning the secrets of Chinese innovators, a fast-growing subculture playing key roles in China's transformative transition from \"Made in China\" to \"Innovated in China.\" Learn:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eWhat is the path that an innovative Chinese private-owned enterprise take?  \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow blue-chip innovators remix business models successfully in China?\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eWhat are the capabilities that these innovative companies acquire? \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow they harness the necessary resources and navigate around legal restrictions?\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow do they attract, train and retain talent? \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow do these companies experiment with innovative approaches and also manage the risk of innovation? \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eWhat are the lessons learnt and how would these entrepreneurial innovators advise others who are embarking on the same journey?\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChina's rapid economic growth has made it a crucial market but multinational corporations are now competing with China's own homegrown businesses. \u003ci\u003eChinnovation: How Chinese Innovators Are Changing The World\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the common threads amongst Chinese entrepreneurs as they reach into a wider world.\u003c\/p\u003e  Acknowledgments.  \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Welcome to the World of Chinnovation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 The Star Innovators’ Call to Adventure: Starting Up: How Star Entrepreneurial Innovators Smell Blood and Meet Market.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Star Innovators Recognize Scope Innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Star Innovators Choose the Right People for the Right Jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Star Innovators Learn from Mistakes and Make Calculated Bets on Cross-Disciplinary Innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Star Innovators Spread Their Wings: Innovations in Scaling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Star Innovators Become Industrial Evolutionists: Maximizing the Returns of Innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBios of Interviewees.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"It is often said that China makes products but does not invent them. Business professor Yinglan Tan dispels that myth.\" (\u003cem\u003eNature,\u003c\/em\u003e April 2011)   \u003cb\u003eYinglan Tan\u003c\/b\u003e is a Kauffman Fellow and serves on the boards of several innovative growth ventures and venture capital funds in Asia. He was the first director of 3i Venturelab China, a joint-venture between private equity firm 3i (LSE:III) and INSEAD, one of the world's leading business schools.\u003cbr\u003e Educated at Harvard, Stanford, and Carnegie Mellon, Yinglan is now an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Nanyang Business School where he teaches in the Masters program in Technopreneurship and Innovation (Chinese).  He also works with the Singapore Government to enhance the innovation and enterprise landscape in Singapore.\u003cbr\u003e Yinglan was named one of 100 Leaders of Tomorrow by the St Gallen Symposium in 2010. He is also the praised author of \u003ci\u003eThe Way of the VC: Having Top Venture Capitalists on Your Board\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley, 2010).  It is widely-believed that China's entrepreneur class has grown and their businesses are succeeding primarily due to their knowledge of the domestic market, quick adaptation to market changes, and their resourcefulness. But innovation? Forget about it.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Well, not quite.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Drawing on a wealth of on-the-ground stories and thorough research, \u003ci\u003eChinnovation: How Chinese Innovators Are Changing the World\u003c\/i\u003e shows how Chinese companies of every stripe have dispelled this myth and overcome the barriers to successful, profitable innovation.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow did Neil Shen, co-founder of CTRIP Capital China, see the opportunity for a Chinese travel site? \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow did Ray Zhang, CEO of Ehi, scale up one of the most innovative hybrid car-rental companies in China? \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow did Zhang Tao, CEO of Dianping, start a ZAGAT-inspired user-review site for restaurants and establish a continuous process of innovation?\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eYinglan Tan has spent more than five years learning the secrets of Chinese innovators, a fast-growing subculture playing key roles in China's transformative transition from \"Made in China\" to \"Innovated in China.\" Learn:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eWhat is the path that an innovative Chinese private-owned enterprise take?  \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow blue-chip innovators remix business models successfully in China?\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eWhat are the capabilities that these innovative companies acquire? \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow they harness the necessary resources and navigate around legal restrictions?\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow do they attract, train and retain talent? \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow do these companies experiment with innovative approaches and also manage the risk of innovation? \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eWhat are the lessons learnt and how would these entrepreneurial innovators advise others who are embarking on the same journey?\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChina's rapid economic growth has made it a crucial market but multinational corporations are now competing with China's own homegrown businesses. \u003ci\u003eChinnovation: How Chinese Innovators Are Changing The World\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the common threads amongst Chinese entrepreneurs as they reach into a wider world.\u003c\/p\u003e  It is widely-believed that China's entrepreneur has grown and their businesses are succeeding primarily due to their knowledge of the domestic market, quick adaptation to market changes, and their resourcefulness. But innovation? Forget about it.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Well, not quite.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Drawing on a wealth of on-the-ground stories and thorough research, \u003ci\u003eChinnovation: How Chinese Innovators Are Changing the World\u003c\/i\u003e shows how Chinese companies of every stripe have dispelled this myth and overcome the barriers to successful, profitable innovation.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow did Neil Shen, co-founder of CTRIP Capital China, see the opportunity for a Chinese travel site? \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow did Ray Zhang, CEO of Ehi, scale up one of the most innovative hybrid car-rental companies in China? \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow did Zhang Tao, CEO of Dianping, start a ZAGAT-inspired user-review site for restaurants and establish a continuous process of innovation?\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eYinglan Tan has spent more than five years learning the secrets of Chinese innovators, a fast-growing subculture playing key roles in China's transformative transition from \"Made in China\" to \"Innovated in China.\" Learn:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eWhat is the path that an innovative Chinese private-owned enterprise take?  \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow blue-chip innovators remix business models successfully in China?\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eWhat are the capabilities that these innovative companies acquire? \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow they harness the necessary resources and navigate around legal restrictions?\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow do they attract, train and retain talent? \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHow do these companies experiment with innovative approaches and also manage the risk of innovation? \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eWhat are the lessons learnt and how would these entrepreneurial innovators advise others who are embarking on the same journey?\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChina's rapid economic growth has made it a crucial market but multinational corporations are now competing with China's own homegrown businesses. \u003ci\u003eChinnovation: How Chinese Innovators Are Changing The World\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the common threads amongst Chinese entrepreneurs as they reach into a wider world.\u003c\/p\u003e  Innovation in China has gone through a transformation and now rivals the Silicon Valley in its creativity, entrepreneurship, and human drive. This book hits a nerve. Chinese start-ups are rocking the world! Yinglan Tan captures a snapshot in \u003ci\u003eChinnovation\u003c\/i\u003e that most journalists have been blind to. China is not just making cheap imitations, China is thought-leading.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eTimothy C. Draper\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFounder and Managing Director, Draper Fisher Jurvetson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eChinnovation\u003c\/i\u003e is a must read for anyone interested in what will surely become one of the major stories of the next few decades, as China's innovators drive up the value curve on the fast line. No one is better placed than Yinglan Tan to provide key insights, directly useful to business people seeking to learn about the China-way of entrepreneurship.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eJonathan Story\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEmeritus Professor of International Political Economy, INSEAD and Author of\u003c\/i\u003e China Uncovered\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e China has transformed tremendously over the last few decades and now, through innovation, its burgeoning Chinese entrepreneurial class are driving China to a whole new level. With \u003ci\u003eChinnovation\u003c\/i\u003e, Yinglan Tan delivers to readers well-researched and timely insights on what China has to offer to the world.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eLoh Hoon Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eManaging Director, Phillip Securities Pte Ltd and Chairman, Board of Advisors, OTC Capital\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The global innovation landscape is undergoing profound changes and Chinese companies are challenging the traditional innovation concept. Innovation has become a new feature of entrepreneurship in China. Whether you are planning on establishing a partnership with Chinese companies to build global innovation capability, or  already a participant of the competition in China market, I highly recommend that you read this book.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eLiu Jiren\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChairman and CEO, Neusoft Corporation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The eight Rs of \u003ci\u003eChinnovation\u003c\/i\u003e, combined with the Innovation Stack framework is an amazing solution to make innovation in China better understood for corporate executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and educators. Yinglan Tan bridges the key concepts and winning techniques used by Chinese innovators and translates it into a structured process, hence, a joy to read for all stakeholders.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eMartin Haemmig\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSenior Advisor on Venture Capital, SPRIE, Stanford University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is a timely and relevant book to review China's innovation path.  Over the years there has been more localization and more adoption of existing technology for implementing in China. With China assuming a greater role in the world's economy and developing a more powerful domestic market, Chinnovation will surely emerge as a key innovation source for the world. \u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eYork Chen\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePresident and Managing Partner, iD TechVentures Ltd.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Innovation in China is a hot topic with global implications.  Companies and investors hoping to capitalize on China's growth may have underestimated the groundswell of innovation happening today. Through his new book, Chinnovation, Yinglan Tan demystifies this topic and provides entrepreneurs, managers, and investors with important knowledge on China's business market. A compelling read for anyone interested in China's future and its impact on the global economy.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eJens H. Molbak\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFounder and CEO, Coinstar (NASDAQ: CSTR)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eYinglan Tan's book could not be more timely. China's success as a factory for the world and the fundamental transformation it has had on global industries and markets, while impressive, is yesterday's story. Yinglan introduces us to the individuals and firms who are driving tomorrow's story of China's emergence as a locus of innovation that will have major implications for consumers, firms, and economies around the world.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eSteven White\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAssociate Professor, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Informative and entertaining! Brimming with brilliant analysis and actionable insights. How do Chinese entrepreneurs survive in China? They innovate like crazy, in ways that will amaze most Westerners. Hear their authentic voices as they describe the real struggles underlying monster successes like Alibaba and Tencent. This book is a wake-up call, a must-read for anyone fascinated with China!\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003ePo Chi Wu\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAdjunct Professor, School of Business and Management\u003cbr\u003e Hong Kong University of Science and Technology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Since Schumpeter, much has been written on Innovation Economics. Given the growing role of China in the global economy, professionals worldwide, as well as entrepreneurs in China, should read Chinnovation. Based on many real-life cases, this first systematic study of innovation in China offers a broad view, often in lively detail.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eYou Xing\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChief China Representative, Paris Region Economic Development Agency\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Convergent incomes and divergent growth between East and West is the economic story of our times. China leads this charge and is re-establishing itself as a center for global technology and innovation. I love the way \u003ci\u003eChinnovation\u003c\/i\u003e draws on the war stories of Chinese entrepreneurs and investors to dispel the myths and proffer practical advice to the next generation of high growth multinationals.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eDaniel Heaf\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDirector of Digital, BBC Worldwide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A great book to shed light on what kind of innovation thrives in China and what makes it work. I highly recommend this book to entrepreneurs who wish to capture Chinese markets. Yinglan Tan has done a remarkable job in analyzing the reasons behind the successes and failures of these new Chinese companies. All are invaluable lessons for the newcomers.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eJennifer Pan\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eManaging Director, ChinaSense, Inc.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eChinnovation\u003c\/i\u003e is definitely an exciting read. It shows readers how China's economic growth has been fuelled by hard working and innovative entrepreneurs, and not just because of government-led policies. Chinnovation proves that the transition from \"Made in China\" to \"Innovated in China\" is indeed a reality.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eIkkei Matsuda\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePresident and CEO, Hokkaido Venture Capital, Inc.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Yinglan Tan offers a fresh and unconventional look at innovation and entrepreneurship in the world's second largest economy. \u003ci\u003eChinnovation\u003c\/i\u003e is an insightful project that removes the myths and secrecy to present the true picture of Chinese entrepreneurs and how innovation is driving the country in the 21st century. A must read for all interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, and China.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eIrina Anghel\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSecretary General, South Eastern Europe Private Equity and Venture Capital Association\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As the crucial innovation battleground for high growth businesses of the future, China is both alluring and intimidating, with rapidly changing market conditions and regulatory landscape, intense competition, and unique rules of engagement. Against this backdrop, \u003ci\u003eChinnovation\u003c\/i\u003e provides a refreshing, modern Art of War treatise on the Tao of creating successful innovation in China.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eKu Kay Mok\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePartner, Gobi Partners\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The book brings to life the most intelligent and promising young entrepreneurs in China, demonstrate how local entrepreneurs can succeed with local insights and local executions to address local needs. Yinglan Tan presents a whole new angle to look at innovation in China and how China and the world might benefit from these \"chinnovations\" and \"chinnovators\". \u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eZhao Hanxi\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDirector, CITIC Capital\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As China progresses through another rapid evolution and transformation of its industries, we see a rapidly growing field of Chinese entrepreneurs that can propel China to possibly top the global tables in creativity and innovation. \u003ci\u003eChinnovation\u003c\/i\u003e reveals to readers the truth behind these Chinese start-ups and their journey through innovation. This is a must-read for would-be entrepreneurs and seasoned business leaders alike.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003ePatrick Lee\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eExecutive Chairman, Sing Lun Holdings Limited\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Yinglan Tan takes us on a journey through extraordinary stories of entrepreneurship in China. An easy read, it is sure to make you feel like you have lived and breathed the air of opportunity that China represents today, far beyond the statistics seen in popular press and analyst briefings. You get the unique privilege of getting into the minds of the entrepreneurs, seeing their rapid ingenuous actions and you find yourself celebrating their stupendous results. 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