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Inside CVC by u-path
Welcome to Inside CVC — the podcast where corporate venture capital meets the real world. Each episode brings together top voices from CVC, traditional VC, private equity, entrepreneurship, academia, and public policy to explore the trends, challenges, and geopolitical forces shaping the future of innovation and investment. Whether you're a corporate investor, founder, policymaker, or just curious about the evolving landscape of business and capital, Inside CVC is your front-row seat to the conversation.
Inside CVC by u-path
Episode 2: Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Cross-Border Strategy with Benjamin Qiu
In this timely and globally focused episode of Inside CVC, we sit down with Benjamin Qiu, an American lawyer and cross-border investment expert, to unpack the escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China—and what they mean for corporate venture capital, startups, and innovation worldwide.
Benjamin brings a unique perspective shaped by decades of experience in Silicon Valley and China, and currently joins us from Tokyo. We explore the ripple effects of rising tariffs, the future of globalization, and how companies should be rethinking supply chains, data access, and international deal flow.
Whether you're a CVC leader, startup founder, or strategist navigating global markets, this conversation offers sharp insight into one of the most urgent business issues of our time.
Topics include:
- China’s evolving trade posture and industrial confidence
- How Asian corporates are responding to tariff volatility
- Risks to cross-border data, innovation, and venture investing
- What CVCs should prioritize right now—from cash preservation to global diversification
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