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The asiabits Podcast

The asiabits Podcast

By: Thomas Derksen & Michael Broza
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What happens in Asia increasingly shapes tomorrow's world. Yet people still underestimate the developments unfolding in China, South Korea, and Japan—the emerging technologies, shifting markets, and groundbreaking deals. We want to change that. We talk to entrepreneurs, founders, and other inspiring leaders about their journeys, businesses, and products.


About the hosts:

Thomas Derksen is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and content creator with over 10 million followers on social media. Recognized as one of the most influential Western voices on China, Thomas offers deep insights into the country's culture, society, and rapidly evolving digital economy.
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afuthomas/


Michael Broza is an entrepreneur with extensive experience in fintech and AI-powered M&A, connecting the M&A community throughout the German-speaking region. He now develops advanced AI-powered tools to enhance efficiency, primarily in the M&A sector. Based in Shanghai, Michael regularly provides insights into Asia's tech and venture ecosystems, builds strategic networks, and actively shares his knowledge through social media and direct community engagement.

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-broza/

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  • He quit his job in Germany and moved to China.

    He quit his job in Germany and moved to China.
    Jan 12 2026

    "I quit my job in Germany and moved to China without knowing what I wanted to do here. For a lot of people, it’s crazy. For me, it makes no sense to stay in Europe."

    In the premiere episode of The asiabits Podcast, Michael (Co-founder of Asiabits) shares the unfiltered story of why he traded the German countryside for the high-speed chaos of Shanghai and Shenzhen.

    We dive deep into why Europe is "ignoring" the Asian Century, the reality of the AI race (DeepSeek, South Korea’s battle plan, and beyond), and why the "China Experts" you see on LinkedIn are often getting it completely wrong.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    The "Suicide" of Ignorance: Why European businesses are at risk by ignoring Asian innovation.
    Life on the Ground: The truth about safety, convenience, and the "American Dream" currently happening in China.
    The Elevator Pitch: How a chance meeting in an elevator led to the birth of the asiabits newsletter and podcast.
    Germany vs. China: A look at the massive gap in AI investment and entrepreneurial speed.
    The "Gym" Mentality: Why building a startup is exactly like losing 60kg—it’s about showing up when you don’t want to.

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    asiabits is on a mission to bridge the gap between East and West. We provide non-biased, on-the-ground insights into technology, innovation, and the future of business in Asia.

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