EEVblog #826 - Siglent CEO Eric Qin Visits The EEVblog Lab

Siglent Founder and CEO Eric Qin visited the EEVblog Lab and very kindly agreed to sit down for a quick impromptu chat.
NOTE: Proper English subtitles are available.

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[benadams]

Always nice when the CEO is a technical person with a passion for the products they make.

[Mavermick]

Pathetic comments about his English - all I can say is he speaks much better English than my Chinese. Thanks for the video.

[StateofElectronics]

What a great interview to conduct Dave! Really interesting stuff. The fact that he would come to you is very impressive (not to down play your impressive stature in any way). To not speak through an interpreter is even more impressive on his confidence in his product & company, his personal ideas and his willingness to appear transparent and approachable. That's not lost on me as I have had plenty of meetings with business leaders in China to know just how difficult and closed they can be. From a marketing perspective, this move on Siglent's part is very forward thinking and inclusive. He gave plenty of detail on his technical approach without stopping you from asking anything proprietary. It's a very smart move and one I'm sure many will appreciate. I'm sure many will look at Siglent in a whole new light as a result.

[ForViewingOnly]

The CEO popping into the EEVblog lab for a chat! Respect! Lots of great off-the-cuff questions from Dave too. Seriously Dave, with >6 years of vlogging experience and your AmpHour podcasts I think you've mutated into something beyond an engineer. I've really enjoyed watching the evolution and am proud to be an EEVblog fan.

[nathantrigg]

A CEO that really cares about his costumers.
I'm changing brands after this. Sold.

[Afrotechmods]

Very cool. Would love to see more interviews with high profile execs.

[Bibl]

Big respect for Eric! not many CEO-s would do that

[TechnologyCatalyst]

He seems like a really down-to-earth and humble dude for being a CEO. Very cool!

[mokwws]

This is awesome!!!, a CEO with an engineering background talking openly about products and production; Thanks Dave

[RicardoATBarbosa]

I'm glad to see a successful tech company like this. We could see that this honourable man is very humble and transparent. I wish to him and his company all the best!

[gralu]

Excellent Interview. This guy is inspiring. I love the fact that his success is based on engineering knowledge and hard work, not just on being ignorant employer. Yolo from Poland.

[kenschwartz]

Dave, excellent interview. Have become aware of Siglent capabilities thanks to your videos.
Upgraded my lab with Siglent DMM, AWG, and Scope for my HW design consulting business. Also recommended a Siglent scope to a customer to perform their own measurements. Previously, I've been in 3 startups and only one had a CEO that reminded me of Mr. Qin. Interestingly that was the only successful one. We went public in 2007 and then was bought out by a competitor (behemoth) in 2010 that took 5 yrs to get us off the market while recovering their investment. Gives me hope that not all CEOs are cynical greedy sociopaths.

[douggale]

This interview makes me want to buy Siglent equipment. Fantastic CEO, I am very impressed that he wasn't overly secretive.

[nhferreira]

Very interesting interview. It's always a good sign when a CEO comes face to face for his products in a simple way, as did Mr. Eric Qin. After seeing this interview I consulted siglent's website in Europe and ordered a laboratory power supply.
Congratulations for your initiative.

[AlTheEngineer]

I really enjoyed this, thank you for interviewing Mr. Qin. Great guy!

[ThSu]

I think it is awesome for Mr Qin to come on here for what seems to have been an impromptu interview. I find it nice to learn a little more about how a company came about and grew to a successful international business. Great job on the interview Dave. Thank you.

[jcddcjjcdnz]

Great interview. I think Yolo is You Know. The CEO did very well and top marks to Dave for restraining himself and doing a dignified interview.

[miRaxTiPa]

I met Eric personally few years ago, it is great that he worked
 his way to CEO from engineer. His spirit is key to Siglent domination in the future.

[ickipoo]

What an excellent and fascinating interview, Dave. Eric comes across as a genuinely nice bloke, and I thank him for sharing his time and insights with us.

[PentaxSource]

Smart man! But why does he keep saying YOLO?