I am in U.S., DC metro area. If you are also interested in building such kind of a business, and know something about
1. business plan writing, I am thinking fund from both education ministry from Chinese gov't and/or angel investor in U.S. I do not think the starting fund will be a lot, however, outside investors are great to have as well as can put a value on the business.
2. Chinese learning marketing for U.S. or Globally, I know there is a storage for teaching materials and other things in U.S. as for Chinese teaching, a detailed marketing analysis and design will be a first step to become a great product.
3. some technology for building web sites with mobile device friendly UI, as explained before, I want to deploy this tool as an e-learning experiences.
I am an expert in technology and business, so I can do most for the business writing and technology research, for sure another pair of experienced hands will be of great help! Really need some help in product design, though I have some ideas, but I have never taught Chinese in U.S. for educational or professional ...
If you have interest, and can bring something to the table, please send me qqh. Look forward to hearing from you soon.