Mindful Patience and Sustainable Food Systems

The speaker shares a personal journey of learning patience through magic, which later becomes a crucial skill in addressing food safety and sustainability challenges in China. By founding an online farmers market and a food tech accelerator, the speaker aims to promote mindful patience and innovation in building a sustainable food system.

What did the speaker's grandmother give them that sparked an interest in magic?

• A magic box

• A magician's hat

• A magic wand

• A book of spells

What is the key to success in the speaker's magical act?

• Using colorful props

• Making the doves appear after waiting patiently

• Performing in a large venue

• Quickly making the doves appear

What challenge does the speaker mention about living in China?

• The language barrier

• The lack of public transportation

• The fast-paced lifestyle

• The high cost of living

What alarming statistic about diabetes does the speaker mention?

• China has the highest number of diabetic children

• One in every four diabetics in the world is from China

• Diabetes rates have doubled in the last decade

• Diabetes is the leading cause of death in China

What was the initial challenge faced by the speaker's online farmers market?

• Limited availability of chemical-free produce

• Lack of customer interest

• Competition from other markets

• High delivery costs

Where did the speaker find chemical-free bananas?

• Hainan Island

• Guangzhou

• Beijing

• Shanghai

How quickly can the speaker's company deliver orders?

• Within a week

• Within 24 hours

• In as fast as three hours

• By the next day

What type of vehicles does the speaker's company use for deliveries?

• Gas-powered trucks

• Motorcycles

• Electric vehicles

• Bicycles

What is one of the goals of the speaker's food tech accelerator?

• To reduce food prices

• To support startups in shaping the future of good food

• To create a new food delivery app

• To expand into international markets

What does the speaker believe is the real secret to success?

• Innovation

• Networking

• Mindful patience

• Hard work