That Time I Stole a Bike in Shanghai

If you read my other articles (the first here and the second here), you know that, being in charge of H-FARMs Marco Polo Program, I have developed a strong like/dislike relationship with China.I recently came back from my third trip in this Country, and I have a confession to make: I stole a bike in Shanghai.Even if the bike was old, rusty and unlocked, even if the Chinese are inclined to help others and even if I was tired and had no idea how to find my hotel, all this does not excuse me from taking responsibility.

I was in China to pave the way for H-FARMs big debut in Asia, something that makes me extremely proud and excited!Why did I end up stealing a bike? Because while I was paving the way, I went to Shanghais suburbs to visit the largest startup accelerator (whose reception didnt understand basic English that even Italians speak like The pen is on the table), where no taxis were available and where Didi (the local Uber) was easy to use just for the local people like it happens with many other Chinese technologies.

Beware, lets not fall into the classic mistake that so much irritates Chinese people when they think of Westerners who boast of working remotely with China:we (h)farmers are ready to overcome their Wall, we are creating a small community of determined, ambitious and fun digital farmers in the Oriental Paris Shanghai.Students, startuppers, European companies who believe in the H-FARMs vision of an open, international and shared innovation: be prepared, we are leaving for a journey without borders!.