Imagine moving to Beijing as a finance student and ending up building bridges for global innovators 💡. That’s the story of Afghan entrepreneur Abdul Wahed Ahmadzai, who turned his classroom ideas into a thriving business ecosystem in China’s bustling capital.
📚 Student Roots, Global Vision
Ahmadzai arrived in Beijing in 2014, studying finance at the University of International Business and Economics. Like many peers, he envisioned a corporate career – until a 2016 startup competition changed everything. 'I thought I’d just pitch my idea and leave,' he told CGTN. 'But Beijing’s ecosystem surprised me.'
🚀 The Beijing Advantage
From co-working spaces to mentorship programs, Ahmadzai discovered a city that 'lets you focus on your ideas, not logistics.' His winning concept? A platform connecting international students with local opportunities – now part of Beijing’s booming innovation scene. 'You don’t need money or connections here,' he says. 'Just creativity.'
🌐 Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers
Ten years later, Ahmadzai still calls Chaoyang District home. His advice to aspiring founders? 'Beijing treats entrepreneurship like a team sport. Whether you’re from Kabul or Kansas, the city’s resources become yours.' With initiatives supporting young innovators, China’s capital is writing a new playbook for global business – one startup at a time.
