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Jan Smejkal

Advisor - Business Development Asia
Air Ventures
Country or state 
China
Available to 
Global
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Languages 
English,
Czech
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

I started working on my network while still at school. Now, I'm 25 years old (finishing the Masters degree) and can say that I managed to build a strong global network that helps me execute and drive all my projects and activities forward. I'm a living example that everyone can build a strong global network no matter the age, background or expertise. And I can teach you how!

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I'm an entrepreneur and dreamer currently on my life's mission in China. I grew up in a small village in the south of the Czech Republic with a strong desire to explore the world and challenge myself. I studied Mechatronics in high school, have a BA in Economics and Finance and am now pursuing an MSc in Management from the Peking University HSBC Business School in Shenzhen.

I helped launch a venture for Rocket Internet (in 2 markets), built an online business during my last year of BA and found a passion in connecting and educating people through communities like Startup Grind.

I'm a big supporter of social entrepreneurship, which led my involvement with the Hult Prize Foundation (hultprize.org) that strives to improve lives of those less fortunate by bringing together the world's brightest business minds to compete in teams to solve the planet's biggest challenges with innovative ideas for sustainable social enterprises.

I'm passionate about startups (especially tech, and tech-enabled companies and education), healthy lifestyle and helping others to achieve their goals.

In my free time, I study Mandarin Chinese and mentor companies, startups, and individuals on how to master the art of building long-lasting relationships (business networking).

Current position (3)

Advisor - Business Development Asia

Air Ventures

VP Business Development

Whoolala

Co-Director

Startup Grind

Degrees (2)
Economics & Finance
Charles University in Prague
2009 to 2012
Management
Peking University HSBC Business School
2014 to 2015

Presentations

Past talks (3)
Business Networking - The Art of Building Long-lasting Relationships
Startup Grind - Workshop
Shenzhen
December 31, 2015
Business Networking: Grow Your Business & Achieve More In a Shorter Period of Time
Blackbox VC China - Fireside Chat
Shenzhen
December 31, 2015
Business Networking - The Art of Building Long-lasting Relationships
Toastmasters - Workshop
Shenzhen
December 31, 2015
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Books & Articles (4)

Welcome
3 Tips on How to Make a Better Follow-up
5 Networking Skills That Will Turn You Into a Pro
The Power of Preparation (Part 1)

Expertise (9)

Business
Skills & Trades
Education
Networking Strategic Business Networking Business Relationships Venture Capital Business
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Why choose me? 

I'm a living example that literally everyone can build a strong global network.

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