Garbo Tian is a seasoned business strategist and cross-border education entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, investment operations, and institutional partnerships across China, the U.S., and Asia-Pacific.

She is the founder of a cross-border education company with RMB 100 million+ in cumulative revenue, where she built and led academic credit transfer collaborations with over 400 universities and colleges around the world. Her work has helped bridge global education systems, develop sustainable academic programs, and promote East–West learning partnerships.

In the business sector, Garbo has advised on entrepreneurship strategy, ESG integration, and post-investment management across sectors ranging from education to finance.

Garbo is a frequent speaker in both English and Chinese, having delivered over 1,000 professional talks to audiences that include executives, university faculty, policymakers, and international entrepreneurs.

Her academic credentials include:

· Doctor of Education, University of Southern California (USC)

· Master’s in Economics and Management, University of York, UK

Garbo's Udemy courses focus on:

· Strategic analysis of leading Chinese companies, such as Huawei, Haidilao, Pop Mart, and Xiaohongshu

· Cross-border business models and how Chinese enterprises scale internationally

· Real-world MBA-level case studies grounded in system thinking, policy frameworks, and institutional dynamics

· Entrepreneurial ecosystems and innovation in emerging markets

· Chinese Culture

Her teaching style combines rigorous research with practical insights, helping learners understand not just what works in business, but why it works—especially in the context of China’s fast-evolving market environment.

Her courses are designed for:

· MBA students and business professionals

· Entrepreneurs seeking global growth strategies

· Educators and policymakers interested in Asia’s innovation models

· Anyone looking to understand business logic through real cases

Garbo believes that in a complex world, clarity comes from connecting global strategy with local insight—and that great businesses are built by those who understand both.