MindsLeap hosted a two-day closed-door entrepreneur retreat in Hangzhou from January 29 to 30, 2026. The program combined technology visits, inner cultivation, and collective intelligence workshops, bringing together founders, CEOs, and senior executives to explore opportunities created by AI and frontier technology.
The retreat also offered participants a rare chance to step away from daily business pressure and recharge in the landscape of Xixi Wetland.
Visiting Hangzhou’s AI Frontier
On the first afternoon, participants visited Rokid, one of Hangzhou’s representative AI and AR companies. Rokid is known for consumer and industrial AR glasses and its self-developed YodaOS operating system. Through product demonstrations and expert discussions, participants gained a clearer understanding of spatial computing and next-generation human-computer interaction.
On the second morning, the group visited BrainCo, a pioneering company in non-invasive brain-computer interface technology. Its intelligent bionic hand and leg products gave participants a direct view of how brain-computer interfaces may reshape rehabilitation and health technology. The expert session explored why brain-computer interfaces may become one of humanity’s major long-term technology projects.
Collective Intelligence Workshop
One of the most memorable parts of the retreat was MindsLeap’s collective intelligence workshop.
Unlike traditional lectures or consulting sessions, the workshop did not immediately provide answers. Instead, it created a process of expression, response, and reflection, allowing insights to emerge from the group.
Participants explored three themes:
- Reviewing the sources of past business success
- Identifying current risks and bottlenecks
- Exploring technology-enabled opportunities and new business directions
Many participants described the format as a rare opportunity for deep reflection and peer learning.
Recharging at Shili Fangfei
The second track of the retreat focused on inner renewal. Participants stayed at Shili Fangfei, a resort deep in Xixi Wetland that can only be reached by boat.
After the evening dinner, a meditation and healing session helped participants slow down and reconnect with their inner state. On the second morning, a rainy Hangzhou landscape created an unexpected atmosphere of calm and reflection.
For many entrepreneurs, the combination of external exploration and internal restoration made the retreat especially meaningful.
MindsLeap as a Bridge Between Silicon Valley and China
MindsLeap is the China partner of Founders Space, a leading Silicon Valley incubator. We connect global technology insights with China’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, helping founders gain frontier knowledge, business perspective, and high-quality peer networks.
This Hangzhou retreat was another step in MindsLeap’s effort to build a premium entrepreneur community combining technology exploration, deep conversation, and personal renewal.
This article was translated and adapted from the Chinese original with AI assistance.