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Successful China Business Author’s Son Rises At UT Austin
- Tom Rein, a UT Austin freshman, founded Tom’s Aerial Vehicles to build drone hardware for public safety.
- Genesis funded TAV’s early-stage round, supporting student ventures at UT Austin.
- TAV aims to bridge the gap in U.S. drone manufacturing for public safety.
- Over 1,400 U.S. police departments rely on Chinese-made DJI drones for drops.
- Shaun Rein, a China market researcher and author, is Tom Rein’s father.
- Forbes notes Rein’s family background and entrepreneurial path diverging from his father’s career.
- UT Austin environment supports student-led hardware startups through funding and mentorship.
- The story frames domestic drone manufacturing as critical for safety and independence.
- Rein’s project garners attention amid broader Forbes China coverage on consumer spending and AI growth.
- The Forbes China feature highlights Rein’s father and son’s contrasting career paths within tech and business.
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