Real people, really met — most on the record. More appear here as they happen.
Why people talk to Ruokun
A practical bridge into Shenzhen
Ruokun described Shenzhen as more than a manufacturing base: founders can find engineering talent, prototyping speed, supply-chain depth, distribution, and go-to-market support in one connected ecosystem.
An investor's view across product stages
Her work spans AI, intelligent hardware, consumer technology, and new energy, with experience evaluating companies from early formation through later venture rounds.
What stood out in the conversation
For hardware founders, the advantage is not one supplier or one factory. It is the network around the product journey — the people and infrastructure that help turn an idea into something that can ship.
Good reasons to connect
Hardware founders
Founders planning engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, or go-to-market work through Shenzhen.
AI and robotics builders
Teams building intelligent products where hardware, software, supply chain, and commercialization must move together.
Cross-border ecosystem partners
Operators connecting global founders with product, manufacturing, and market resources in China.
Who should meet Ruokun
Serious hardware founders preparing to build or scale a physical product.
AI, robotics, and intelligent-device teams looking for product ecosystem context.
Operators who can help founders navigate engineering, manufacturing, distribution, or cross-border growth.
Background
Vice President at Vision Plus Capital, based in Shanghai.
Previously Investment Manager at Unity Ventures (2019–2021).
JD in International Law and Legal Studies, Peking University (2015–2018).
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, University of International Business and Economics.
Vision Plus Capital
Fund-level background is kept separate from Ruokun's personal track record.
Verified — public facts
Vision Plus Capital's official website says the firm was founded in 2015, manages more than RMB 15 billion, and has invested in more than 150 companies. Vision Plus Capital ↗
The firm's official portfolio includes companies such as Li Auto, Tuya, DP Technology, Jushuitan, and Fourier Intelligence. Vision Plus Capital portfolio ↗
From the interview — self-reported
In the Zoom interview, Ruokun described how Shenzhen's engineering and supply-chain network can shorten the hardware startup journey.
The fund background above describes Vision Plus Capital as an institution; it is not presented as Ruokun's individual deal attribution.
How to introduce Ruokun
Use the angle that matches the founder's real need; Walter remains in the loop.
Shenzhen hardware ecosystem
“Ruokun has a practical view of how serious hardware founders can use Shenzhen's engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, and distribution network.”
AI and intelligent hardware
“She focuses on AI and intelligent hardware at Vision Plus Capital and understands the product journey beyond software alone.”
Cross-border product building
“She can speak to the ecosystem around building physical products in China while thinking about global markets.”
