OUR STORY & PURPOSE
Bridging European Innovation with China's Speed
Eastgate AI was founded by Mabel LU, a digital leader with over 20 years of experience bridging China and Europe across FMCG, luxury, and technology. She created Eastgate AI to solve a problem she saw repeatedly: promising innovations stalling at borders - European startups unable to find trusted manufacturing partners, and global enterprises missing the opportunity to adopt China’s digital speed.
Shanghai‑rooted and globally focused, Eastgate AI turns cross‑border complexity into lasting advantage.
Vision
A world where the best of Eastern innovation and Western expertise come together seamlessly - enabling businesses to move at China speed without sacrificing the deliberation, quality, and trust that define European markets.
Mission
At Eastgate AI, we connect China’s cutting‑edge capabilities in digital, AI, and robotics with European enterprises ready to scale. Through curated matchmaking, go‑to‑market strategy, and cross‑border transformation, we help our clients navigate complexity, build lasting partnerships, and create value that spans continents.
FOUNDER | ADVISOR | KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Meet Mabel LU
Mabel LU founded Eastgate AI to bridge two worlds she knows intimately: China's unparalleled speed in robotics, AI, and digital innovation, and Europe's deep strength in industrial excellence and global markets.
Recognized globally:
- 40 Women to Watch APAC (2018)
- WEQUAL Awards Finalist EMEA (2024)
- Empowered Women in Tech APAC Gold Award (2025)
20+ years bridging China and Europe across FMCG, luxury, and technology:
- Former Global Vice President of Digital Ecosystem & Transformation at Danone - drove significant growth in consumer lifetime value for core brands
- Managing Partner, APAC at a Polish tech startup - scaled a B2B Data-as-a-Service platform across APAC
- Led digital marketing for L'Oréal for a decade at 4A advertising agencies
Now: Leading cross-border partnerships in humanoid robotics, publishing research on China's AI ecosystem, and speaking at industry summits.
Connect: mabel.lu@eastgate-ai.com | WeChat: mabel0902