Maxthon Cited as an Example of 'Invented in China' Innovation at Silicon Dragon 2011 - "Chinov8!"

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Oct 07, 2011, 05:19 ET

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Maxthon (www.maxthon.com), a global software and web services company, was showcased as one of the few Chinese technology companies that have demonstrated repeated product and business innovation at Silicon Dragon 2011 – "Chinov8!" – on October 6th, in Menlo Park. There, Karl Mattson, GM of Maxthon International/Chief of Product Development, detailed how Maxthon innovated to grow from a word-of-mouth phenomena to one of China's first global software and web services company and how Maxthon created and sustains a culture of innovation.

Mr. Mattson addressed Maxthon's success at anticipating and staying on top of emerging technologies and business models and the many ways the brand distinguishes itself from other web browser companies. Following the Maxthon Q&A a spirited round table was held with panelists including Tim Draper, Managing Director, Draper Fisher Jurvetson; Bill Tai, Partner, Charles River Ventures; Marguerite Gong Hancock, Associate Director at Stanford University; and Howard Caho, Partner, O'Melveny & Myers.

"It is an honor for Maxthon share and exchange ideas with this panel of executives, venture capitalists and scholars who, together, represent an A-list of current experts on China's exploding high tech scene," says Jeff Chen, CEO of Maxthon. "Our evolution dovetails with the overall growth of China's, emphasizing the trends responsible for our – and China's – growing role as innovators for new markets throughout Asia, the Americas and Europe."

"Silicon Dragon 2011 is an opportunity to further the work Rebecca Fannin has done documenting how China's tech scene is moving from 'Made in China' to 'Invented in China.,'" says Karl Mattson, GM of Maxthon International/Chief of Product Development. "Maxthon is an early - and current - example of this evolution and we're proud to share what we've learned."

About Maxthon

Headquartered in Beijing, Maxthon Ltd. is an innovative software company and developer of superior web browsers which continue to set new standards for simplicity, speed and security. Each month more than 130,000,000 people use Maxthon's web browser in 120 countries across the world. Maxthon also brings its best-of-breed browsing to the Android platform for mobile devices and tablet computers. For more information about Maxthon please visit www.maxthon.com.

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