Shaun Rein

Super proud Baba! CGTN's profile of my son Tom and his drones & speakers was just released! They call him "an unexpected innovator". CGTN is China's largest television network. Watch the video and read. So excited for Tom and proud of him news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-1…

In China I take subways whenever I can - clean, cheap, fast & more convenient than driving my own car I wanted to take public transportation here in US - then I saw the homeless crowding bus stops as if they live there You can tell about a society by its public transportation

I'm angry. Intellectually I've railed against America wasting money on wars rather than on roads, hospitals & education in the US. But it was all intellectual - I haven't spent more than 2-4 weeks in the US in a year in 25 years But I have the last month. I've experienced…

So, a homeless person attacked me yesterday throwing rocks. I had to call the police A few days ago another one said he hated my race & hated me Why are there so many mentally ill, drugged out people roaming America's streets?

Some things I've liked about being in America vs what I haven't the last few weeks compared to China: 1) a woman next to me was choking in the restaurant. Immediately about 6 people came to help with CPR. Others came running to help if needed and call for help. In my experience…

I've been in America the last few weeks & I've enjoyed traveling the country. For the most part, my fellow Americans are good people. It's been a joy interviewing everyday Americans to hear about their dreams, habits and fears like I interview people in China. Where China faces…

Wave Media's profile of Tom Rein, the founder of Tom's Aerial Vehicles Incorporated, and his drone innovations

Real excited! RealClearDefense profiled my son Tom Rein and his drones innovations. This is his first profile in US media. realcleardefense.com/articles/2025/…

Two years ago I got a call from a German auto manufacturer to talk about the rise of Chinese NEV makers to the CEO and Board I told the exec that I would tell the Board that they would be in serious trouble. The exec said that was impossible because the CEO says we have the…

Flying from HK to SF, I met a Googler. Nice guy - but he still thinks US is far far ahead in AI because of initial lead of ChatGPT. He thinks Chinese can play catch up but not actually innovate/invent Americans are not ready for what going to hit them. Over confidence

Starbucks is in trouble in China - I discuss why Luckin will take market share in China unless Starbucks can regain their luxury in a cup status. Luckin is beating Starbucks on value & product innovation Starbucks should split their China & US operations into separately traded…

I'm super happy & super sad for the same reason - my son is moving to Austin, Texas today to pursue his dreams of building up his public safety drone company so I'm happy But I'm also sad he's leaving my side. But he's on the right path and that's all we can hope for as fathers