Scientists to Entrepreneurs: From Lab to Market

Scientists are emerging as a new force of entrepreneurship in China. But to become successful entrepreneurs, these scientists must not only possess technical knowledge, but also have to learn how to deal with challenges related to finance, product development, sales, marketing and customer relations. We talk to several entrepreneurs who moved from the lab to the market and ask: How do scientists have to change to improve their chances of business success?

Urban congestion is still a major issue in cities around the world. New technologies, like autonomous driving and industrial-grade unmanned vehicles help resolve traffic-related problems and offer hope for the future of travel. When might robotaxis and even flying cabs become how we travel around? Leading companies will share what innovation in transportation will look like.