Roger Xiao (MBA, CITP)
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Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Richard Corbyn
I had the pleasure of managing Roger during his time as our Asia Pacific Sales and Marketing Director. Roger is a driven and capable business person and manager with strong ethics. Three key strengths Roger possesses are: a) leadership ability (excellent team builder); b) strategic thinking and regional business plan development; and c) negotiation skills. Under his leadership, Roger managed to significantly grow Labsphere's Asia Pacific sales and make the region a critical part of our culture and strategy. I would not hesitate to work with Roger again in the future.
Peter Weitzman
I worked closely with Roger for almost 4 years, most recently as his direct manager. Roger started as Labsphere's first employee in China. He grew our sales in China to over $2M per year. Roger also managed Asia-Pacific sales for Labsphere and grew the territory to over $4M per year. By the time of his departure we had created a fully functional Asia-Pacific organization based in Shanghai which includes sales, marketing, finance, quality, a factory producing products for worldwide sale, and an engineering team designing products for the Chinese and global markets. Roger hired many talented people who are now valuable, highly effective employees. Roger is an exceptional leader and I would highly recommend him. I wish him best of luck in his new endeavors in Canada where he will continue to sell our products through his own business.
Richard Corbyn
I had the pleasure of managing Roger during his time as our Asia Pacific Sales and Marketing Director. Roger is a driven and capable business person and manager with strong ethics. Three key strengths Roger possesses are: a) leadership ability (excellent team builder); b) strategic thinking and regional business plan development; and c) negotiation skills. Under his leadership, Roger managed to significantly grow Labsphere's Asia Pacific sales and make the region a critical part of our culture and strategy. I would not hesitate to work with Roger again in the future.
Peter Weitzman
I worked closely with Roger for almost 4 years, most recently as his direct manager. Roger started as Labsphere's first employee in China. He grew our sales in China to over $2M per year. Roger also managed Asia-Pacific sales for Labsphere and grew the territory to over $4M per year. By the time of his departure we had created a fully functional Asia-Pacific organization based in Shanghai which includes sales, marketing, finance, quality, a factory producing products for worldwide sale, and an engineering team designing products for the Chinese and global markets. Roger hired many talented people who are now valuable, highly effective employees. Roger is an exceptional leader and I would highly recommend him. I wish him best of luck in his new endeavors in Canada where he will continue to sell our products through his own business.
Richard Corbyn
I had the pleasure of managing Roger during his time as our Asia Pacific Sales and Marketing Director. Roger is a driven and capable business person and manager with strong ethics. Three key strengths Roger possesses are: a) leadership ability (excellent team builder); b) strategic thinking and regional business plan development; and c) negotiation skills. Under his leadership, Roger managed to significantly grow Labsphere's Asia Pacific sales and make the region a critical part of our culture and strategy. I would not hesitate to work with Roger again in the future.
Peter Weitzman
I worked closely with Roger for almost 4 years, most recently as his direct manager. Roger started as Labsphere's first employee in China. He grew our sales in China to over $2M per year. Roger also managed Asia-Pacific sales for Labsphere and grew the territory to over $4M per year. By the time of his departure we had created a fully functional Asia-Pacific organization based in Shanghai which includes sales, marketing, finance, quality, a factory producing products for worldwide sale, and an engineering team designing products for the Chinese and global markets. Roger hired many talented people who are now valuable, highly effective employees. Roger is an exceptional leader and I would highly recommend him. I wish him best of luck in his new endeavors in Canada where he will continue to sell our products through his own business.
Richard Corbyn
I had the pleasure of managing Roger during his time as our Asia Pacific Sales and Marketing Director. Roger is a driven and capable business person and manager with strong ethics. Three key strengths Roger possesses are: a) leadership ability (excellent team builder); b) strategic thinking and regional business plan development; and c) negotiation skills. Under his leadership, Roger managed to significantly grow Labsphere's Asia Pacific sales and make the region a critical part of our culture and strategy. I would not hesitate to work with Roger again in the future.
Peter Weitzman
I worked closely with Roger for almost 4 years, most recently as his direct manager. Roger started as Labsphere's first employee in China. He grew our sales in China to over $2M per year. Roger also managed Asia-Pacific sales for Labsphere and grew the territory to over $4M per year. By the time of his departure we had created a fully functional Asia-Pacific organization based in Shanghai which includes sales, marketing, finance, quality, a factory producing products for worldwide sale, and an engineering team designing products for the Chinese and global markets. Roger hired many talented people who are now valuable, highly effective employees. Roger is an exceptional leader and I would highly recommend him. I wish him best of luck in his new endeavors in Canada where he will continue to sell our products through his own business.
Credentials
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CITP (Certified International Trade Professional)
FITTMay, 2017- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Equation Angels
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Canada
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Angel Investor
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Aug 2021 - Present
Proud to be a member of Equation Angels and look forward to the first Investment Meeting in September! I can not wait to meet those startup entrepreneurs and review their pitches! If you are leading a startup with following qualifications, please contact us!Customer Traction: Annual revenues of at least $100K or high likelihood of closing sales to a strategic customer within three monthsScalability: Use of innovative technology to scale customer and revenue growth rapidlyAddressable Market Size: At least $100M annuallyMarket Geography: GlobalLocation: Ontario, with preference for southern OntarioAge of Company: Three years or less from date of incorporation, with exceptions for companies with a major pivotIntellectual Property: Preferably owned or assigned to company; preferably patented or patentable. IP may include trade secretsFounder Team: Complementary coverage of skill sets; open to bringing in executives to help fill skill gaps; experienced, driven, and coachableIndustry Sector: All but pharmaceuticsFinancing Sought: Up to $2M but may be higher if other investors are committed to fill the larger roundPre-money Valuation: Generally, not greater than $5M. Justification will be required for valuation based on revenues, market position, IPInnovation: Must present clear advantages over competitors, whether in technology, products, or market approachReadiness for Due Diligence: Secure data room available with information that is standard for early stage due diligence (Due Diligence checklist available)Ability to Pitch: Practiced ability to present advantages of your company at a very high level to a general university-educated audienceWE fund between $200K to $2M along with help from over 200 experienced successful business leaders and entrepreneurs. We have jointly provided $90.3M in funding to approximately 281 startup companies, and this funding is often further leveraged by government funding partnerships with us.
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Founder
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Dec 2019 - Present
Canstarpro Enterprise Inc. in Toronto is focusing on following areas of business:-As part of EAS Group in Toronto, we provide pre-landing services to new immigrants and international students (Canadian school applications-K12, colleges and universities and related visa applicaitons); post-landing services: Canadian immigration applications and all other visa applications or extensions-As part of Bay Street Group in Toronto and working as a Registered Realtor in Ontario, we provide real estate investment advice and services (residential and commercial) in the Greater Toronto Area-Partnering with Hatitic Inc in Toronto, we provide financial investment consultancy including life/term insurance, critical illness insurance, medical insurance for temporary visitors and RESP/RRSP/TFSA invesment
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General Manager, Greater China
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Oct 2014 - Dec 2019
Rebuild Labsphere China operation Rebuild Labsphere China operation
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Canada China Business Council
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Canada
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager (China and Canada Business Strategy Advisory)
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Oct 2013 - Oct 2014
Advising CCBC member companies on their China and Canada business strategy. Still serving as a mentor to CCBC. Advising CCBC member companies on their China and Canada business strategy. Still serving as a mentor to CCBC.
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Manager
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Jan 2012 - Apr 2013
Business Development for Labsphere in Canada
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General Manager (Asia Pacific)
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Oct 2010 - Dec 2011
Overall management of Labsphere Asia Pacific operations
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Sales and Marketing Director, Asia Pacific
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May 2007 - Sep 2010
Focusing on growing Labsphere Asian Pacific sales and marketing activitiesBuilding a direct sales team and a distributor network
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Electro Rent Corporation
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United Kingdom
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Information Services
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International Business Development Manager
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Jun 2004 - May 2007
Led in setting up Electro Rent’s first China branch office Led in setting up Electro Rent’s first China branch office
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Project Manager, Overseas Operations
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Jul 1996 - May 2002
In charge of CRBC overseas business operation with a focus on World Bank funded engineering projects In charge of CRBC overseas business operation with a focus on World Bank funded engineering projects
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Education
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2002 - 2004
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management
MBA, International Management and Strategy -
1992 - 1996
Beijing International Studies University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), International Business Management -
2013 - 2013
Sheridan College
Certificate, Global Supply Chain
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