Cindy Chow

Executive Director & CEO

Alibaba Group

Artificial Intelligence

About Me

Ms. Cindy Chow is currently the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund (AEF). AEF is a mission-driven initiative launched by Alibaba Group in 2015. To vitalize the development of innovation and technology, AEF's mission is to help Hong Kong entrepreneurs and young people realize their dreams and visions for a Hong Kong that is vibrant and engaged regionally and globally. As part of its investment program, AEF provides entrepreneurs with investment capital through AEF Hong Kong Fund, AEF Greater Bay Area Fund and AEF NextGen Fund, and strategic guidance to help them grow their businesses and penetrate the mainland Chinese and global markets, by utilizing Alibaba's Ecosystem.

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From Hong Kong to the World: Embarking on the New Journey of Innovation

Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem is rapidly emerging as one of the most vibrant in Asia. Join this Workshop & Networking Reception to connect with our innovative tech ventures, and explore why Hong Kong is a premier destination for startups looking to scale up and succeed on an international stage.

VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony

The VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony will celebrate the brightest entrepreneurs and groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of technology. This prestigious event will reveal and honour the winners of VivaTech’s renowned startup competitions, including the Female Founders Challenge, the AfricaTech Awards, the Next Startupper Challenge, along with our two new prizes this year: the Tech for Change Award & the Innovation of the Year. The event promises to be a vibrant showcase of the world's most promising startups and exciting innovations, one of the key highlights of VivaTech 2025, taking place on our main stage (Stage One) on June 12.

Female Founder Challenge

The Female Founder Challenge, organized by VivaTech, champions leading startups and breakthrough innovation built by women. Our main objective is to empower women entrepreneurs by facilitating networking opportunities and access to funding through experience-sharing and connecting them with venture capitalists. On stage, the five female founders will have the opportunity to pitch their startups in front of a jury of top decision-makers and investors. Come discover these inspiring founders! 2025 Finalists: - Hormona - Karolina Lofqvist, Founder & CEO - Parallel Carbon - Aranzazu Carmona Orbezo, Co-Founder & CTO - Radiant Matter - Elissa Brunato, Founder & CEO - Verley - Hélène Briand, Co-founder & CTO - Virtuosis AI - Lara Gervaise, Co-founder