John Zai is the Founder and CEO of Cocoon Networks, Europe’s first Chinese capital-backed, international business platform strengthening China-UK trade. He is further the Founder and Chairman of Tech Shanghai Advocates, Global Tech Advocates first landing point in China, as well as an Ambassador for London Tech Week and a mentor on the Mayor’s International Business Programme. In 2015, John was awarded as one of the UK’s top 5 Asian Investors by the UK Business Angels Association. In 2018, John Zai and Cocoon Networks are launching London Tech Week in China as well as hosting the 3rd China-UK Hi! Technology Festival during London Tech Week in June. John holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from Shanghai University; a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Birmingham University and a Master's degree from the University of Southampton.