About
Author & columnist · Speaker & panelist · Entrepreneur & investor
Author & Columnist
Jason Inch is a seasoned independent economist with a focus on China since 1992. He's penned multiple books on China's economy, including notable works like "Supertrends of Future China" (2008) which gained global recognition, and "China’s Economic Supertrends" (2012) which details China's macroeconomic trajectory until 2018. His latest in the series, "China 4.0: The Man, the Plan, the Dream," delves into China's 13th Five Year Plan and recent societal advancements from 2016-2020.
Speaker & Panelist
Jason Inch stands out as a prominent voice in the tech industry, especially when it comes to economics. His insights have taken center stage at TEDx, particularly with his enlightening "Future of Globalization" talk at TEDxSuzhou in 2015—available for viewing on YouTube. Beyond these platforms, Jason has imparted his deep knowledge of China to over 30 EMBA and MBA study tours worldwide, solidifying his reputation as a leading expert on the region.
Entrepreneur & Investor
In 2013, Jason Inch established LOHAUS, a Shanghai hub promoting urban sustainability, doubling as a coworking space. His endeavors at LOHAUS led to a bilingual book and won him the 2014 Shanghai International Excellence Award, along with accolades from the Richard Ivey School of Business. Further expanding his technological footprint, he founded the Genaro Network, integrating sustainability with blockchain for global solutions. Most recently, Jason pioneered JAIdeate, an AI venture studio co-building companies across Southeast Asia.
Timeline
- 1992 · China focus
- 2003 · CEIBS exchange
- 2008 · Supertrends of Future China
- 2012 · China’s Economic Supertrends
- 2013 · LOHAUS founded
- 2015 · TEDxSuzhou
- 2017 · China 4.0
- Genaro Network (co-founder)
- JAIdeate Venture Studio
Speaking highlight
“Future of Globalization” — TEDxSuzhou, 2015. Watch on YouTube via the Videos section on Work.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jason Inch?
Jason Inch is a seasoned independent economist with a focus on China since 1992. He is an author of books on China’s economy, a TEDx speaker, and an entrepreneur: he founded LOHAUS in Shanghai in 2013, co-founded the Genaro Network, and founded JAIdeate Venture Studio in Bali. Contact: jasoninch@yahoo.com or LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/jason-inch).
What is Jason Inch known for?
He is known as an independent economist focused on China since 1992; author of Supertrends of Future China (2008), China’s Economic Supertrends (2012), and China 4.0: The Man, the Plan, the Dream (2017); founder of LOHAUS and JAIdeate; Genaro Network co-founder; and TEDxSuzhou 2015 speaker (“Future of Globalization”).
What books has Jason Inch written?
His books include Supertrends of Future China (2008), China’s Economic Supertrends (2012), China 4.0: The Man, the Plan, the Dream (2017), and a bilingual LOHAUS book documenting the loft’s philosophy.
What is LOHAUS?
LOHAUS (Loft of Health and Urban Sustainability / 上海乐豪斯) is a Shanghai social enterprise coworking and urban sustainability hub Jason Inch established in 2013. It was China’s first social enterprise coworking and event space, located at Yongjia Road 50, Shanghai. Signature work included the Solar Shanghai rooftop project (2014); recognition included the 2014 Shanghai International Excellence Award.
What is JAIdeate?
JAIdeate is an AI venture studio (PT JAIdeate Metaverse Warehaus) in Bali, Indonesia, founded by Jason Inch. It partners with founders to explore, build, and scale AI-native companies across Southeast Asia. Visit jaideate.id.
How can I contact Jason Inch?
Email jasoninch@yahoo.com (primary) or LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/jason-inch. For JAIdeate studio inquiries: info@jaideate.id.
Has Jason Inch given a TEDx talk?
Yes. He gave the talk “Future of Globalization” at TEDxSuzhou in 2015; it is available on YouTube via the Videos section on the Work page.
Where does Jason Inch work / what regions?
His career focus has been China since 1992 (including Shanghai LOHAUS). Most recently he founded JAIdeate Venture Studio in Bali, co-building AI-native companies across Southeast Asia.