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StartupsCA / Silicon Valley·Ranked Thursday, July 9, 2026
This former Apple executive is betting on Shenzhen, not Silicon Valley, to create the 'next Apple'
Former Apple executive argues Shenzhen offers better path to next consumer electronics leader.

Startups building consumer electronics will have a better shot at becoming the next Apple in Shenzhen than in Silicon Valley, said Will Wang, CEO of China's smart-glasses startup and the country's newest unicorn Even Realities. "If we wanted to create a futur…
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#40 that day1.85/ 10
Technology breakthrough · weight 30%1/10
Economic impact · weight 25%3/10
Job impact · weight 20%2/10
Regional relevance · weight 15%2/10
Policy & geopolitics · weight 10%1/10
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