• Why Having “Rock Star” Team Members Isn’t Enough: From Graduate Student to Head of Perception in Just Six Years — A Technical Perspective on Team Building with David Zhou [Head of Perception at Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN)]

  • Nov 4 2024
  • Length: 10 mins
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Why Having “Rock Star” Team Members Isn’t Enough: From Graduate Student to Head of Perception in Just Six Years — A Technical Perspective on Team Building with David Zhou [Head of Perception at Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN)]

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  • Guest: David Zhou [Head of Perception at Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN) & CMU]

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/xunda-david-zhou/

    Today I will bring you David Zhou, who has fast-tracked his career from grad school at Carnegie Mellon University to becoming the Head of Perception at Cyngn, a Nasdaq-listed company, all in just six years. Cyngn, initially focused on self-driving technology on outdoor geofench application, made a bold pivot to autonomous solutions for industrial material handling in response to the market during pandemic. Throughout this entire transformation, David has led the perception team from the ground up. In this episode, we explore David’s journey at Cyngn, from recruiting top talent to managing a high-performing team that’s pushing the boundaries of autonomous technology. You’ll also hear about his insights on leadership, team dynamics, and personal growth, while playing a pivotal role in Cyngn. Stay tuned as we unpack the fascinating career of David Zhou and his experiences in a rapidly evolving industry. If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a comment! We love hearing from you, and we read every single one.

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    • Introduction (0:00 - 1:05)
    • SyncMind (1:05-1:50)
    • Podcast Overview (1:50-end, generated by NotebookLM & verified by human)

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    Link to Original Podcast (in Mandarin):

    • Apple Podcast: 为什么团队有“明星”成员，还远远不够？仅仅6年，如何从研究生到感知团队负责人？和David Zhou [Head of Perception at Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN)]，从技术看团队。
    • Spotify: 为什么团队有“明星”成员，还远远不够？仅仅6年，如何从研究生到感知团队负责人？和David Zhou [Head of Perception at Cyngn (Nasdaq: CYN)]，从技术看团队。
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