ByteDance Founder Zhang Yiming Opens Zhichun Innovation Center in Shanghai
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming made a rare public appearance in Shanghai on October 9 to attend the opening ceremony of the Zhichun Innovation Center. This new private non-profit institution was co-founded by Zhang and Professor Yu Yong, known for establishing the ACM program at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Located in the Xuhui District, the center is dedicated to recruiting young individuals passionate about computer science and artificial intelligence to serve as junior research fellows. During his remarks, Zhang emphasized his long-standing commitment to talent recruitment and development, stating that significant potential among young people remains untapped. He outlined the center's mission to cultivate individuals who are curious, resilient, and capable of independent thinking. The initiative encourages long-term focus, practical experience, and learning through exploration while embracing uncertainty. This event marks a notable step in Zhang's post-CEO activities, focusing on educational and research infrastructure rather than direct corporate management. The collaboration with academic figures like Professor Yu highlights a strategic effort to bridge industry resources with academic rigor to foster next-generation tech talent in China.
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ByteDance Founder Zhang Yiming Opens Zhichun Innovation Center in Shanghai
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming made a rare public appearance in Shanghai on October 9 to attend the opening ceremony of the Zhichun Innovation Center. This new private non-profit institution was co-founded by Zhang and Professor Yu Yong, known for establishing the ACM program at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Located in the Xuhui District, the center is dedicated to recruiting young individuals passionate about computer science and artificial intelligence to serve as junior research fellows. During his remarks, Zhang emphasized his long-standing commitment to talent recruitment and development, stating that significant potential among young people remains untapped. He outlined the center's mission to cultivate individuals who are curious, resilient, and capable of independent thinking. The initiative encourages long-term focus, practical experience, and learning through exploration while embracing uncertainty. This event marks a notable step in Zhang's post-CEO activities, focusing on educational and research infrastructure rather than direct corporate management. The collaboration with academic figures like Professor Yu highlights a strategic effort to bridge industry resources with academic rigor to foster next-generation tech talent in China.
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