Since graduating from the Erb program & joining Intel, Hongda discovered the importance of having fun at work. What makes work fun for him is exploring creative ways to apply & monetize technology, especially as it applies to sustainable energy, smart cities, & future transportation use cases. Hongda currently works on finance post-merger integration at Intel Capital, and is highly interested in tech VC trends in China & Russia. Hongda worked in both these countries in the past, & speaks both languages.