Wang Teng, the founder of ISHO, publicly expressed his gratitude to Xiaomi and Lei Jun during the company's AI sleep technology product launch event held on October 29. He stated that he gained significant experience during his time at the company.

Addressing public speculation regarding his use of Lei Jun's influence, Wang Teng emphasized that his appreciation for his past tenure is sincere. He noted that despite starting his own venture, he continues to value the professional history he shares with the organization.

Prior to his current role, Wang Teng served as the General Manager of Xiaomi's China marketing department and as the General Manager of the Redmi brand. In September, Xiaomi issued an internal announcement regarding his dismissal.

Following the announcement of his departure from Xiaomi, Wang Teng acknowledged on Weibo that he had made mistakes in the past and accepted the consequences of his actions.