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About Will Wang
My core capabilities: • Innovation• Marketing• Communication• Branding• Sales• Business model• Value chain My mission: to educate, incubate and accelerate startups on innovations, new business development & strategic GROW.I am a corporate innovation partner in planning & running innovation programs within a large corporation. I’ve worked with Founders Space, a global startup accelerator, partnering with BOSCH for building internal startup programs. Moreover, I co-founded InnoClub, a first club-based tech-incubator in Sydney, Australia funded by RSL Club.We apply latest startup methodologies & systematic innovation processes to incubate and accelerate most-promising new ventures. Our key focused areas including IoT, Sensor as a service, AI, big data, Consumer App, Enterprise SaaS, e-commerce, social commerce, marketplace, O2O, smart manufacturing, connected logistics, smart consumer goods, Biotech, Fintech and more.I’m also a startup mentor, particularly helping founders on validate user pain, building MVP, GTM planning, business model analysis, grow strategy and pitch for raising venture capital.Moreover, we also collaborate with large corporations, other incubators/accelerators, local governments, top universities, tech parks, VCs, industry experts for helping founders & innovators.More About Will Wang:My latest project is to establish a world leading incubator in Sydney, Australia that will propagate social entrepreneurship and startup mindset at both a community and corporate level. My passion in innovation emanated from the use of innovation frameworks when completing a major capstone project for my Master of Marketing degree with the University of Sydney. Whilst completing this project, I joined an Australian startup team called STASHD to participate in a global startup pitch competition in Shanghai called “The Next Unicorn” (The Chinese version of “Shark Tank”). STASHD advanced to the final round and successfully received funding from Tencent and launched its business in China. Moreover, I have 5+ years marketing, sales & strategy experience with Apple, BestBuy & Bosch.
Will Wang Work Experience Details
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GmGolden Sailing International Mar 2024 - PresentShanghai, ChinaInnovation, low cost, high volume & varietiesDirect Connect Factories to RetailChina ——> Australia• kids toys• household commodities • small gifts• smart locks
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Corporate Innovation Partner & Startup MentorFounders Space Nov 2016 - PresentSan Francisco, California, United StatesI’m a Corporate Innovation Partner, Startup Mentor & GM of Australia region at Founders Space. Founders Space corporate innovation mission: We help corporations implement the same innovation methodologies and processes as Silicon Valley startups, so corporate can think like a startup and innovate like Silicon ValleyOur Vision: Be No. 1 strategic partner of the most innovative companies in the world, such as Bosch, Huawei & Qualcomm.Founders Space is an award winning global startup accelerator and venture builder headquartered in San Francisco. With over 50 partners in 22 countries, Founders Space have worked with hundreds of startups from all over the world about the Innovation Methodologies & Entrepreneurship. We have also published our award winning bookto teach entrepreneurs, innovators & creators about the process of radical innovation.Our Corporate Innovation Projects with BOSCH:We took 8 internal Bosch innovation teams from idea stage, market validation, business model development, go-to-market all the way to pitching upper management teams for funding. This program ran for 3 months and was highly successful, almost all projects achieved MVP validation & business model validation milestones, and are going to next-step GROW stage.Bosch internal startup projects such as:• Bosch Mobility IoT Solution - RideCare Fleet Management https://www.bosch-mobility.com/en/solutions/software-and-services/ridecare-insight/• Bosch AI Speaker https://www.bosch.com.cn/internet-of-things/voice-control/• Bosch Smart Parking https://www.bosch-mobility-solutions.cn/cn/highlights/connected-mobility/connected-and-automated-parking/• Bosch Connected Logisticshttps://www.boschservicesolutions.com/zh/监控服务/互联物流/ -
Business Model Innovator, Pt-Be/BudBosch (China) Investment Ltd. Feb 2022 - PresentShanghai, ChinaPower Tools Purpose: Fascinate our users with affordable solutions for a better life- Make our tools more versatile, durable & affordable - Our team works with top executives including senior Vice President, Business Owners, Internal Startup CEOs, Global/regional division leaders for critical decision makings and implementing ground-breaking strategies & new initiatives that drives new innovations, growth & positive impacts to our business communities across 150+ countries, including: - Develop an “idea platform” within BOSCH Power Tools to systematically generate, prioritize & funding new ideas, in order to build a new venture portfolio & incubate-able idea pipeline for digital transformation & business model innovation beyond hardware/manufacturing power tools- As a business model innovator, working with key stakeholders to develop new business model, such as physical-2-digital, product-2-service, pipeline-2-platform, shareholders-2-stakeholders business models shift, more value-adding to our users & more value-capturing for the company- As a project manager woking closely with all key stakeholders to lead & develop new businesses including market analysis, strategic focus analysis, Bosch internal analysis, innovation strategy and market entry strategy & Go-to-market/pilot, in order to drive high potential fast-growing businesses for the next 10 years acceleration- As a venture teams’ mentor/coach, guide teams step-by-step on innovation process, such as BP review, pitch deck & pitch presentations to the board that meets Bosch Innovation Framework for funding & next step implementation/follow-ups- As project teams’ market intelligence partner, offer market data analytics & sales forecasting for decision making including market size validation, competition report, user insights report, future technologies trend, Bosch target sales value, volume, market cap, target market share, CAGR & EBIT -
Innoclub Co-Founder & Rsl Club Innovation DirectorInnoclub Jul 2019 - Nov 2020Sydney, Australia“Innovate Locally, Scale Globally”We have built & launched the 1st ever RSL Club Incubator in Australia, Sydney for driving RSL Club business innovations/entrepreneurship, new ventures development/investment & community/social impactsIn 2020, we have partnered with Campsie RSL Group to launch our Australian Veteran Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program. Together, we offer Australian veterans a startup learning hub as a smooth career transition platform after their military discharge, including startup education program and club seed funding & corporate acceleration program, in order to help veteran entrepreneurs develop, launch, and grow their ideas into venture fundable and scalable startups.Our Mission: to educate, incubate and accelerate startups for driving social entrepreneurship, business innovation and new business diversifications. Our Vision: to be a world leading community driven innovation hub for helping local entrepreneurs, startups, and corporate to achieve business innovations, economic benefits and social impacts. -
Next Unicorn Global Startup Pitch (Stashd App China Partner)The University Of Sydney Business School Nov 2015 - Jul 2019Sydney, AustraliaConsulting Project 1: STASHD (a Fashion Mobile App connects Chinese fashion lovers to exclusive western local fashion designers)A global digital fashion mall that simplifies and centralizes the mobile shopping experience in the palms of your hands.Participate a global startup competition “The Next Unicorn” in Shanghai, pitch to high-profile investors, successfully advanced to the final among hundreds of startups around the world, and got funding from Tencent and launched its business in China.Project 2: Rainmaker & Company (PaaS: Social Innovation Platform connects small charities to large corporations)Rainmaker’s mission is to brings business thinking to small charities. We offer Skills-based community projects to small charities by partnering with top-tier large corporations, in which enables Rainmaker to leverage large corporations' core business capacities and resources to help small charities building a sustainable business. Rainmaker's goal is to amplify small charities' social impacts to local communities.Project 3: Bio-tech Food PackagingWe partner with The University of Newcastle & RSL Clubs to build the 1st bio-tech R&D lab in Australia for local testing & licensing cutting edge bio-plastic technology, in order to offer local communities & consumers a healthier & more sustainable food packaging.Thru local sourcing, local R&D, local manufacture & distribution, we help to accelerate & transform Australian Circular Economy development and growth.Project 4: AI Rostering (a SaaS for hospitality industry, such as clubs, hotels, and restaurants)AI software fully-automate employee shifts to best accommodate your business demand and employees personal preferences, which cuts employee management cost, improve employees work satisfaction and business results. Our unique proprietary is our industry proven 20+ years “AI algorithm” that automates your daily roster based on business big data and machine deep learning. -
Vp Of Product Strategy & Business DevelopmentRha Gear Imports Llc Oct 2014 - May 2015Usa, Salt Lake CityOur Promise: Always Leading, Value is What We DoWe specialize in Consumer Electronics, Outdoor Sports Gears, and Children Toys. - New product strategy & procurement from sourcing, prototyping, design to manufacture quality to marketing, channel & sales- Business planning including sales budgeting, distribution channel pipelining, cost structure, revenue streams & ROI prediction- Building and Managing Relationship with manufacturers in China - Guiding & Monitoring manufacturers’ product quality, product line range, new innovations & packaging for Superior Value Chains Creation & Value Delivery- Partnering & optimizing logistics networks both domestic and international from China to USA- Negotiating trading agreement with suppliers and 3rd party partners including sample delivery, cost of goods, procurement quantity, shipping time, payment & service
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Apple Expert/Training Mentor, Apple Store Broadway (Sydney)Apple Apr 2012 - Jun 2014Sydney, AustraliaOur Promise: Cultivate an Apple Retail Experience - to connect, to develop, to offer an experience like no others.- Store Top Sales & #1 Customer Satisfaction Rating- Fostering a great store culture that translating into a great customer experience and create Apple Net Promoters- Creating a Unique Shopping Experience by Apple Steps of Service and Offering Complete Solutions- Building the Store Ecosystem by Partnering closely with cross-functional teams across the store including sales team, business team, service team, creative team, inventory back-office team as well as team leaders in order to craft the best customer in-store Journey possible- Prospecting and growing business customers via different communication channels including phone calls, emails, meetings and events; identify their business needs and present solutions, keep follow-up for cross-selling, up-selling opportunities and referrals- Offering Mentorship & trainings to newly hired team member and on-going facilitating Apple's unique cohesive, empowered team-work culture for achieving store objectives- Acting as an Apple brand ambassador, promoting the brand, delivering the core brand values/vision for achieving superior customer loyalty and satisfaction- Supporting new store openings, including employee’s Core training, team building, in-store visual display & product functionality- Hosting Apple community events, such as school summer camp, corporate customer workshops -
Fashion AdvisorDavid Jones Oct 2011 - Apr 2012Sydney, AustraliaDavid Jones is the #1 Destination for Fashion and Style in Australia- Offering personalized service on anything from gifting, fashion, accessories, consumer electronics, beauty and home- Collaborate with team members across all 1000+ global fashion brands- Offer David Jones Five Star Service of Being Extraordinary for Everyone with 3C's: Connect, Collaborate, Close- Maintaining high standard customer-friendly visual display- Achieving both Individual and Team Sales Target on regular basis- Promoting David Jones American Express Membership Card to increase CLTV- Point of Sales service, such as Payments, Product Return & Exchange, Inventory Search, Price Inquiry, Customer Inquiries & Complaints, Stock Reserve & In-store Pickup, etc.,) -
Customer Experience & Solution ManagerBest Buy Aug 2010 - Feb 2011Shanghai City, China (Flagship Store, Xujiahui)Our Promise: To make our customers' life easier and more Inspired through the latest and greatest technologies - Delivering Unique Customer-Centric Shopping Experience, including: • Efficient Sales Floor Leadership • Customer-Centric Sales Strategy • Velocity and Customer Needs based Shopping Environment • The Complete Solutions of Latest & Greatest Technology • Reliable After-sales service (Geeksquad Service) to Fulfill Brand Promises to customers • Inventory Integrity & on-time Replenishment to ensure Stock Availability to customers; - Cultivating Associates' Empowered Working Environment; - Development and Validation of Employee Engagement; - Hosting Daily Team Meetings for Business Focus Emphasis & Performance Recap, by focusing on Boosting Team Energy, Team Motivation, Performance Recognition, Best Practices Sharing & Daily Business Plan Key Executions; - Associate Development and Recognition for Employee Satisfaction and Customer Satisfaction; - Reinforcement of Living Company Cultures and Core Values. "Having Fun while Being the Best" - Development and Execution of Company Brand Awareness Strategies; - Executing & Improving Monthly Business Plan to Complete PNL goals and all Sales Targets; - Maintaining partnership to Corporate leaders including Marketing team, Merchant team, HR team, Logistics team, and Aligning to Key company Retail Growth Strategies; - Supervising all existing stores' Commercial Sales, including: • Commercial Sales Coordinating and Approval • Building Business Customer Database, Sales Performance Matrix, Evaluating Sales Performance Reports • Designed an Innovative & Standardized Business Sales Process (SOP’s), Sales Report Frameworks, Selling Strategies & Marketing, and Weekly Promotions, that were implemented across the China market -
Assistant To Senior Director Retail OperationsBest Buy Sep 2008 - Feb 2011Shanghai City, China (Asia Head Office, Retail Field Operations)- Assisting director in all aspects of store management including: • 1-on-1 coaching & mentoring BestBuy all store GMs on BBY fundamental retail leadership skills, including team management, sales and customer experience; • Facilitate all stores Revenue and Net Operating Profit Growth, including sales strategy, service strategy, product/merchandising strategy, pricing strategy and brand strategy • Development leadership skills of local customer facing teams • Validating and 1-1 coaching All stores' business plan and execution • Weekly Stores Tour, Mentoring store General Managers • Day to Day business operations of all existing retail locations- Scheduling, organizing, facilitating and real-time translating weekly/monthly top-executive meetings;- Preparing and summarizing updated reports to Director for business performance analysis & measuring customer & employee experience, including Sales report, Customer Satisfaction Insight report, Employee Viewpoint feedback report;- Assisting to train and develop all stores General Manager's about BestBuy fundamentals including company culture, creating Customer-Centric shopping experience, people management processes, Complete Solution Selling Strategies, Business Analysis, Performance Management, Sales Floor Leadership; - Supporting director's daily administraive works, IT technical support & business travel arrangement;
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Strategy & Business DevelopmentChallenger Mobile Aug 2007 - Aug 2008Shanghai City, ChinaA Swedish leading Mobile VoIP solution provider to large telecommunication carriers around the world.- To develop Asia Pacific market through on-line CRM program and Digital Marketing;- To integrate training curriculums for local sales team including sales skills, selling strategies and product knowledge (Benefits, Advantages, and Features); - To assist Sweden HQ leaders' daily works in China, and conduct PEST market research (Politics, Economics, Social, Technology), Industry Trends, Consumer Behavior, Competition & SWOT Analysis - Planning & coordinating weekly video conference, and solving IT technique issues, UX, and software programming & upgrading; -
Key Account ExecutiveNew Asia Pacific Travel Jul 2006 - Jul 2007Sydney, AustraliaA leading travel agency specialized in Asia Pacific travel tours, headquartered in Sydney.- Handling Australian customers inquires about touring in Asia Pacific Region, particularlly in charge of Greater China area, and offering personalized travel plannings, services and packages; - Offering China travel visa apply services and International flight ticket booking services; - Maintaining relationship with existing travel members by Emails, Mails, SMS, calls, door to door visitings and trade shows; - Collecting & analyzing customer date, and design & offer personalized services; - Advertising and branding via newspapers, travel magazines and partnering with other travel agencies; - Customer acquisition thru partnering with local travel agencies such as Flight Centre and attending major International Travel Expo/Exhibition Events;
Will Wang Skills
Leadership
P&l
Customer Experience
Product Marketing
Team Building
Visual Merchandising
Marketing Management
Presentation Skills
Social Media
Multi Channel Retail
E Commerce
Big Box
Consumer Electronics
People Management
Retail
Account Management
Profit
Sales
People Development
Sales Operations
Customer Satisfaction
Forecasting
Business Development
Market Research
Competitive Analysis
Store Management
Team Leadership
Digital Marketing
Advertising
Merchandising
Customer Relationship Management
Interviewing Skills
Strategy
Loss Prevention
Sales Management
Business Planning
Pitching Ideas
Marketing
New Business Development
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Customer Service
Social Media Marketing
Business Strategy
Management
Product Development
Import Export
Marketing Communications
Inventory Management
Planograms
Marketing Strategy
Brand Management
Crm
Pricing
Marketing Research
Will Wang Education Details
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Master Of Marketing
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Founders Space (Top 10 Incubator By Inc. Magazine)Entrepreneurship & Radical Innovation -
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services -
Business/Commerce, General
Frequently Asked Questions about Will Wang
What company does Will Wang work for?
Will Wang works for Founders Space
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Will Wang's current role is Entrepreneur and business owner.
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What schools did Will Wang attend?
Will Wang attended The University Of Sydney Business School, Founders Space (Top 10 Incubator By Inc. Magazine), University Of Sydney, La Trobe University, East China Normal University.
What are some of Will Wang's interests?
Will Wang has interest in Technology And Innovation, Fashion, Outdoor Adventure, Photography, Music, Martial Arts, Sports, Nba Basketball, Car Driving, Travel.
What skills is Will Wang known for?
Will Wang has skills like Leadership, P&l, Customer Experience, Product Marketing, Team Building, Visual Merchandising, Marketing Management, Presentation Skills, Social Media, Multi Channel Retail, E Commerce, Big Box.
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