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Study Overview
– DDIE – Developed to Developing International Entrepreneurs.
We defined Developed Country using United Nations HD Index
(top 50)
– Comprehensive Study – Covering Demographics,
Opportunity Selection, Market Entrance, Government Policy,
Quality of Life and Immigration
– Part I : Demographics / Opportunity Selection
– Broad Reach – Interviewees from 25 different countries, located
in 10 different MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) across China.
– Wide Spectrum – Covering from Startup to International Brand
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Unique Point
Country Origin
n United States had highest participation (29%)
n Germany’s (8%) D.A.A.D. program – promotes students
study aboard has significant impact in supporting German IE
Development
City of Residence
n DDIE seek existing clusters. Either for commerce, safety or
share like-minds. One reason both Shanghai and Beijing have
higher DDIE participation.
n NOTE: DDIE Incubators without DDIE community, DO NOT
increase local DDIE growth.
n Example: Dalian’s SOS Ventures – This venture didn’t
contribute to long term local entrepreneur clustering.
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Unique Point
Startup Age is getting younger :
n Average Startup Age – China DDIE (2002) – 37 years Old
n Average Startup Age – China DDIE (2013) – 25 years Old
New DDIE More Focused / More Entrepreneurial
n DDIE are starting up with MORE entrepreneurial experience
(then previous years), NOT just unemployed.
While Old Dragon’s retire:
n Current Post-40 Tend shows significant participation drop-
off.
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Unique Point
n Female participation in DDIE has increased significantly ,
From 5% in 2002 to 22% in 2013.
n Today, Female DDIE have a significant participation in China
F&B, Retail and Personal Services
n Post 2002, Female DDIE participation tied to Spouse
Overseas Deployment, this has changed.
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Unique Point
n Majority of DDIE (53%) have Post-Graduate Degrees
n Developed Countries - Domestic Entrepreneurs (only 12%
have Post Graduate Degrees) US Census
n Immigrant Entrepreneurs in United States (20% have Post
Graduate Degrees) US Census
n DDIE come to China with Advanced degrees. Instead of
Earning their Degree in Country.
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Challenges for DDIE success:
n First, Lack of Local Social Capital
n Second, Lack of Understanding and Access to Government
Policy
n Finally, Lack of Access to Distribution Channels
Challenges
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Conclusions
n Long term issues in favoring local businesses
n Poor history on Changing Policy and NOT Grandfathering
Current Businesses
n Constraints on resources handled by government, NOT
public sector (lack efficiency)
n Lack of Social Education – Possible niche for Foreign
Businesses (not just teaching English)
Conclusions
