IT Professional headed to Hong Kong (work and meeting tech entrepreneurs)

[David Taylor]

Hello!

I'm an American IT professional considering heading to Hong Kong for a number of reasons. I'm in the process of starting a business and would also be looking for work in the Hong Kong area. I have a few questions that I hope would point me in the right direction in looking for information:

1.) How difficult would it be for a foreigner to find sponsored work in Hong Kong? I have just over 5 years of Linux systems administration and web development experience with some additional database experience.

2.) Is it generally difficult to get going in the tech start-up scene? I would be interested in going to start-up incubators to get some advice and direction on how to take my business to market.

3.) Aside from the standard venues for networking can anyone recommend some resources to get a good knowledge base before arriving in Hong Kong?

My main goal would be to meet like-minded tech entrepreneurs and find co-workers. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[Jonathan Buford]

Hi David, 

1) It will depend, but should be not that difficult. To some extent, your options will vary based on formal credentials. We might be interested for Makible.

2) That is reasonably easy here, and you don't have as many hoops as some of the other markets. It helps if you have a little cash in the bank, but requirements are pretty low to sponsor your own visa.

3) Networking in HK is stupidly easy. Once you contact with a few folks you will find the right people you need within a few additional steps. Check out the StartupsHK LinkedIn and Facebook groups to start with, and look at some of the events on the calendar for meeting other folks. 

Cheers, 

Jon

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