Erik Walenza-Slabe

CEO, Asia Growth Partners | Tech & Innovation Chair, AmCham

๐Ÿ“ China๐Ÿ”„ Updated October 2026๐Ÿ’ผ 1 investments๐Ÿ“… 4 years investing๐Ÿ—“ Last invested Jun 2022
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The worlds first truly community-owned accelerator
2015
CEO
Oct 2015
Asia Growth Partners (AGP) is a management consultancy dedicated to helping clients build successful businesses in Asia. Our mission is to help our clients grow their core businesses and capture emerging opportunities in Asia. We do this by conducting detailed research, advising strategy, and providing agile local capabilities to drive forward implementation. Asia Growth Partners is headquartered in Shanghai with teams in China, India, Southeast Asia, and Europe. Why AGP? > Focus on Differentiation. Companies must differentiate their offerings and operations in order to sustain a profitable business in Asias fiercely competitive markets. We help companies innovate locally to build competitive advantages. > Comprehensive Research Approach. Our work is built on a strong foundation of bottom-up research and our proprietary databases. We systematically analyze markets, use cases, technologies, business models, and competitive ecosystems to help our clients develop and implement effective strategies. > Experienced, Multi-Cultural Team. Our diverse team has deep roots in both Asian and Western cultures and markets. We are experienced in navigating the often divergent priorities of regional teams and headquarters. > Long-Term Partnership. We always put our clients first. This dedication to a partnership approach has won the trust of both Fortune 500 leaders like Siemens, BASF and Merck Group, and of domain specialists such as EPLAN, Mann+Hummel and Fischer. The AGP Difference: + Strategic guidance tailored to the specific market dynamics in Asia. + Deep technology expertise via our ecosystem of local experts, startups, and investors. + Agile working model and complete dedication to adjusting to meet the evolving needs of our clients. + Commitment to delivering results with a consistent focus on client satisfaction, not contractual terms.
Managing Director
Oct 2015
IoT ONE was founded in 2015, under the umbrella of Asia Growth Partners, by three entrepreneurs who share a passion for understanding the role of digital technologies transforming how businesses operate and compete. Our mission is to help organizations realize opportunities and manage challenges created by digitalization. We harness our proprietary database solutions to support our companies in rethinking their products and operational processes for our digital age. IoT ONE constantly tracks and provides insights in the global enterprise ecosystem with its database constantly evolving. + Suppliers: spanning over different industries, technologies, functional areas & use cases. To access the supplier database, visit www.iotone.com/suppliers + Case Studies: with detailed segmentation by technologies, industries, functions, and use cases. To access the supplier database, visit www.iotone.com/case-studies Follow us here on LinkedIn to get the latest digitalization trends and to access insights on the issues that matter most to your business at www.iotone.com Wechat: IoTONE Email: team@iotone.com
2011
China Managing Director
Aug 2011
The Applied Value Group combines Management Consulting, Private and Public Investments, and Social Responsibility. Our engagements create shareholder value through rigorous analysis, strategic advice, and strong emphasis on actions to make it happen. Clients include leading international companies in several sectors, ranging from heavy industry to services and private equity. The Group has offices in the US, Europe, and China. We combine the in-depth expertise of a global advisor with the focus, attention, and flexibility of a boutique consulting firm.
2008
Management Associate, Office of Finance and Management
Aug 2008
City of Portland, Oregon Serving the Common Good of its people and the people of the greater region. The City includes bureaus to administer government functions pertaining to fire, police, water supply, wastewater treatment and stormwater management, environmental resource management, urban planning, transportation and parks.