Andrew He co-founder of Nous Capital discusses the essence of value investing, how to develop a research framework, tips for managing bias in decision-making, and how to build a hedge fund company and culture from scratch. Andrew He is the Founding Partner, Chairman, and CIO of Nous Capital, a long-bias hedge fund investing in Chinese companies listed around the world. Prior to establishing Nous, Andrew was a senior PM and formed the value investing team at CITIC Capital; a Partner & Co-PM at Asia Value Capital; he began his career in QFII equity sales at CICC. Next Level Communication is a communication advisory focused on helping teams and companies unlock value in every interaction. Whether it’s an investor pitch or your next board meeting, every message, for every audience, deserves expertise and intentionality. Our team of cross-disciplinary professionals with a combined 100+ years’ experience in high-stakes communication with world leaders, institutional investors, corporate boards, and executive teams. World of Allocators was launched in 2020 to encourage long-term thinking and adoption of the endowment approach among asset managers in China. We are a community of investors bridging domestic and overseas practitioners to share and learn. The World of Allocators platform reflects our ambition to unite like-minded professionals across the globe.

Justin Yang is a podcaster, producer, entrepreneur and investor. He has 15 years' experience founding and investing in creative and business ventures in China. He is the co-host and producer of The Honest Drink Podcast, which attempts to understand society, critical thinking and the trappings of being human. Jonathan Rechtman is a communication coach, simultaneous interpreter, co-founder of Next Level Communication and Cadence Translate. Based in China for over a decade, he has interpreted for multiple presidents and prime ministers, Hollywood stars, Fortune 500 CEOs, and Nobel prize winners, and has served as a communication coach to some of the country’s most influential C-suite executives. Next Level Communication is a communication advisory focused on helping teams and companies unlock value in every interaction. Whether it’s an investor pitch or your next board meeting, every message, for every audience, deserves expertise and intentionality. Our team of cross-disciplinary professionals with a combined 100+ years’ experience in high-stakes communication with world leaders, institutional investors, corporate boards, and executive teams. World of Allocators was launched in 2020 to encourage long-term thinking and adoption of the endowment approach among asset managers in China. We are a community of investors bridging domestic and overseas practitioners to share and learn. The World of Allocators platform reflects our ambition to unite like-minded professionals across the globe. Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by Jonathan Rechtman, or any other podcast guest, are solely their opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Opinions are personal and not representative of Next Level Communication, World of Allocators, or other affiliated organizations.

Nicole Su is the co-founder of Jadehouse Capital. Prior to establishing Jadehouse in 2020, Nicole accumulated a decade of experience on the buy-side. Her career began with a global Secondary fund, followed by a role at an investment platform owned by one of China's largest insurance companies. Jadehouse Capital, a first-generation financial advisory firm in China, distinguishes itself through its deep local roots and international perspective. The firm specializes in assisting allocators and fund managers in enhancing performance, improving capital efficiency, and streamlining fundraising processes. Jonathan Rechtman is a communication coach, simultaneous interpreter, co-founder of Next Level Communication and Cadence Translate. Based in China for over a decade, he has interpreted for multiple presidents and prime ministers, Hollywood stars, Fortune 500 CEOs, and Nobel prize winners, and has served as a communication coach to some of the country’s most influential C-suite executives. Next Level Communication is a communication advisory focused on helping teams and companies unlock value in every interaction. Whether it’s an investor pitch or your next board meeting, every message, for every audience, deserves expertise and intentionality. Our team of cross-disciplinary professionals with a combined 100+ years’ experience in high-stakes communication with world leaders, institutional investors, corporate boards, and executive teams. World of Allocators was launched in 2020 to encourage long-term thinking and adoption of the endowment approach among asset managers in China. We are a community of investors bridging domestic and overseas practitioners to share and learn. The World of Allocators platform reflects our ambition to unite like-minded professionals across the globe. Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by Jonathan Rechtman, or any other podcast guest, are solely their opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Opinions are personal and not representative of Next Level Communication, World of Allocators, or other affiliated organizations.

Matilda Ho is a serial entrepreneur and investor driving to create more sustainable food systems. She has founded Bits x Bites, China’s pioneer agrifood tech VC investing in early-stage startups tackling global food system challenges. She is also the founder of Yimishiji, an omni-channel lifestyle brand that promotes natural and organic food products to empower consumers to eat safer, healthier, and more mindfully. A former business designer and consultant at BCG and IDEO, she has worked extensively in the agricultural and food sector, using design thinking among other methodologies to simplify complex problems, find product-market fit, and drive sustainable business growth. Bits x Bites is an agriculture and food tech VC based in Shanghai, investing in early-stage startups with transformative technologies to address the most critical challenges in the food system in China. Jonathan Rechtman is a communication coach, simultaneous interpreter, co-founder of Next Level Communication and Cadence Translate. Based in China for over a decade, he has interpreted for multiple presidents and prime ministers, Hollywood stars, Fortune 500 CEOs, and Nobel prize winners, and has served as a communication coach to some of the country’s most influential C-suite executives. Next Level Communication is a communication advisory focused on helping teams and companies unlock value in every interaction. Whether it’s an investor pitch or your next board meeting, every message, for every audience, deserves expertise and intentionality. Our team of cross-disciplinary professionals with a combined 100+ years’ experience in high-stakes communication with world leaders, institutional investors, corporate boards, and executive teams. World of Allocators was launched in 2020 to encourage long-term thinking and adoption of the endowment approach among asset managers in China. We are a community of investors bridging domestic and overseas practitioners to share and learn. The World of Allocators platform reflects our ambition to unite like-minded professionals across the globe. Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by Jonathan Rechtman, or any other podcast guest, are solely their opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Opinions are personal and not representative of Next Level Communication, World of Allocators, or other affiliated organizations.

Chee-We Ng is a former coder turned venture capitalist, specializing in AI, Cybersecurity & Next-Gen Computing. As a teenager Chee-We developed a word processor from scratch for his mother, and during his days at MIT, he worked on a chatbot that would do Q&A based on the internet (20+ years before but didn’t work nearly as well as ChatGPT!). His passion lies in finding and working with cutting-edge technical founders and help them execute strategies that drive positive global impact. Chee-We holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT with a 5.0 GPA, and an MBA from Harvard. His diverse background includes corporate investing, buyouts, joint venture formation, consulting and product marketing and development. Oak Seed Ventures is dedicated to nurturing bold entrepreneurs in AI, Cybersecurity & Next-Gen Computing, providing crucial seed funding and support to kickstart their journeys. The team has backed top-ranked startups across these domains. Oak Seed Ventures’ investment philosophy revolves around identifying and investing in exceptional technical founders and fostering their growth through an extensive network of industry executives with deep connections in finance, telecom, internet, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. More than 80% of the startups funded by the team has received one or more subsequent rounds of investments. Jonathan Rechtman is a communication coach, simultaneous interpreter, co-founder of Next Level Communication and Cadence Translate. Based in China for over a decade, he has interpreted for multiple presidents and prime ministers, Hollywood stars, Fortune 500 CEOs, and Nobel prize winners, and has served as a communication coach to some of the country’s most influential C-suite executives. Next Level Communication is a communication advisory focused on helping teams and companies unlock value in every interaction. Whether it’s an investor pitch or your next board meeting, every message, for every audience, deserves expertise and intentionality. Our team of cross-disciplinary professionals with a combined 100+ years’ experience in high-stakes communication with world leaders, institutional investors, corporate boards, and executive teams. World of Allocators was launched in 2020 to encourage long-term thinking and adoption of the endowment approach among asset managers in China. We are a community of investors bridging domestic and overseas practitioners to share and learn. The World of Allocators platform reflects our ambition to unite like-minded professionals across the globe. Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by Jonathan Rechtman, or any other podcast guest, are solely their opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Opinions are personal and not representative of Next Level Communication, World of Allocators, or other affiliated organizations.

As the Co-founder and Managing Partner of TNB Aura, Charles Wong leverages his extensive expertise in fund management, venture capital, and private equity investments, along with his analytical acumen, to lead the firm's venture capital endeavours in Southeast Asia. Before joining TNB Aura, Charles established Capital Associates, providing specialised advisory services to mid-market VC funds in Southeast Asia. He also gained invaluable experience as a management consultant at Booz & Company, where he focused on corporate strategy and mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, Charles served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Groupon in Shanghai. Jonathan Rechtman is a communication coach, simultaneous interpreter, co-founder of Next Level Communication and Cadence Translate. Based in China for over a decade, he has interpreted for multiple presidents and prime ministers, Hollywood stars, Fortune 500 CEOs, and Nobel prize winners, and has served as a communication coach to some of the country’s most influential C-suite executives. Next Level Communication is a communication advisory focused on helping teams and companies unlock value in every interaction. Whether it’s an investor pitch or your next board meeting, every message, for every audience, deserves expertise and intentionality. Our team of cross-disciplinary professionals with a combined 100+ years’ experience in high-stakes communication with world leaders, institutional investors, corporate boards, and executive teams. World of Allocators was launched in 2020 to encourage long-term thinking and adoption of the endowment approach among asset managers in China. We are a community of investors bridging domestic and overseas practitioners to share and learn. The World of Allocators platform reflects our ambition to unite like-minded professionals across the globe. Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by Jonathan Rechtman, or any other podcast guest, are solely their opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Opinions are personal and not representative of Next Level Communication, World of Allocators, or other affiliated organizations.

Marshall Yang is an Executive Director at Enlight Growth Partners (EGP). Previously he was at NGP Capital where he served on the boards of Xiaolu (Acquired by Alibaba Health), Squirrel AI, Xiaoxun, Chunmi and Sensoro as Director. Jonathan Rechtman is a communication coach, simultaneous interpreter, co-founder of Next Level Communication and Cadence Translate. Based in China for over a decade, he has interpreted for multiple presidents and prime ministers, Hollywood stars, Fortune 500 CEOs, and Nobel prize winners, and has served as a communication coach to some of the country’s most influential C-suite executives. Next Level Communication is a communication advisory focused on helping teams and companies unlock value in every interaction. Whether it’s an investor pitch or your next board meeting, every message, for every audience, deserves expertise and intentionality. Our team of cross-disciplinary professionals with a combined 100+ years’ experience in high-stakes communication with world leaders, institutional investors, corporate boards, and executive teams. World of Allocators was launched in 2020 to encourage long-term thinking and adoption of the endowment approach among asset managers in China. We are a community of investors bridging domestic and overseas practitioners to share and learn. The World of Allocators platform reflects our ambition to unite like-minded professionals across the globe. Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by Jonathan Rechtman, or any other podcast guest, are solely their opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Opinions are personal and not representative of Next Level Communication, World of Allocators, or other affiliated organizations.

George Yang is a partner at Capital 49, a new venture capital fund set up by the founders of global fintech payment platform, Airwallex. Jonathan Rechtman is a communication coach, simultaneous interpreter, co-founder of Next Level Communication and Cadence Translate. Based in China for over a decade, he has interpreted for multiple presidents and prime ministers, Hollywood stars, Fortune 500 CEOs, and Nobel prize winners, and has served as a communication coach to some of the country’s most influential C-suite executives. Next Level Communication is a communication advisory focused on helping teams and companies unlock value in every interaction. Whether it’s an investor pitch or your next board meeting, every message, for every audience, deserves expertise and intentionality. Our team of cross-disciplinary professionals with a combined 100+ years’ experience in high-stakes communication with world leaders, institutional investors, corporate boards, and executive teams. World of Allocators was launched in 2020 to encourage long-term thinking and adoption of the endowment approach among asset managers in China. We are a community of investors bridging domestic and overseas practitioners to share and learn. The World of Allocators platform reflects our ambition to unite like-minded professionals across the globe. Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by Jonathan Rechtman, or any other podcast guest, are solely their opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Opinions are personal and not representative of Next Level Communication, World of Allocators, or other affiliated organizations.