Asia Business Podcast

Join guest host Jean Liu as Josh Lee, Co-founder of Cathoven, shares how their AI-powered platform is revolutionizing language teaching. From discussing Cathoven's core technology to its global impact, learn how they're reshaping the language learning industry and driving change in education. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

Introduction We’re joined by Chenchao Liu, the founder of SILREAL, a management consulting firm focused on the healthcare sector and Sino-European business exchanges. We discuss SILREAL’s work and delve into the unique opportunities and challenges in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors between China and Europe while also exploring trends affecting the industry. Chenchao's Journey Chenchao sh...

Connect with Pilar on LinkedIn Visit YCP Solidiance Visit Asia Business Podcast   Full show Transcript below Summary and Timestamps Overview In this episode of the Asia Business Podcast, host Art Dicker interviews Pilar Dieter, CEO of YCP Solidiance, an Asia-focused strategic advisory firm. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the Asian market, focusing on China’s decreasing foreign di...

Contact Ron Efron on LinkedIn Visit BluOcean Follow Asia Business Podcast on LinkedIn   Full show Transcript below Summary and Timestamps   Security in an Evolving Asia Business Environment In this episode of the Asia Business Podcast, host Art Dicker interviews Ron Efron, the director of BluOcean Security, about the comprehensive security services they offer multinational clients across the Asia...

We interviewed John Ling, an expert in Chinese manufacturing investment in the US. John shared valuable insights regarding the challenges and opportunities faced by Chinese entrepreneurs venturing into the American market. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the dynamics between China and the US, John provided a comprehensive overview of the mindset of Chinese investors, the facto...

We interview Eddy Chan, co-founder of Intudo Ventures, the leading and only venture capital firm that exclusively invests in Indonesia. Eddy shares some of the reasons to start the firm several years ago before Indonesia had started to emerge on the world stage as an top investment destination. We also discuss macro demographic as well as policy trends that have made Indonesia so attractive, as we...

We talk with Chris Pereira – Founder and CEO of business consulting group iMpact on obstacles they face and strategies that work for Chinese brands entering the US. A wide-ranging discussion from macro trends driving Chinese companies to go abroad to micro initiatives like early engagement with the local community to build support for the company’s investment there. You won’t want to miss this epi...

We talk with Tu Le, founder of China Auto Insights, on the rise of Chinese’s EV industry globally, how it got here, how the US and Europe can compete, and whether it really has been Chinese government policies that have made the difference. A full tour de force of where we are and where we are headed from one of the leading commentators in the business. https://www.asiabusinesspod.com/ This is a p...

From our sister show the China Business Law Podcast: We interview Jon Hicks, Employment Counsel at Netflix at its headquarters in Los Gatos, California. On how lawyers can effectively communicate with clients, including internal company clients when operating as an in-house attorney. https://www.asiabusinesspod.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

From our sister show the China Business Law Podcast: Boon Kim Fam talks with Shirley Zhang, Global Compliance Director at Dover Fueling Solutions. On running a global compliance program out of Shanghai for a multinational company. On the challenges of “work-life integration” and time management during COVID-19. And how Shirley and her team manage to stay on top of an ever increasing number of data...

From our sister show the China Business Law Podcast: From a "surgeon saving lives" (external counsel) to a "family doctor who knows everything there needs to know about each member of the family" (in-house lawyer), Di Yao, Head of Legal for Google Shanghai speaks to the China Business Law Podcast about his journey from an external counsel to an in-house lawyer. In this episode, Di talks about what...

From our sister show, the China Business Law Podcast: Craig Katerberg discusses managing a team of over 120+ people, keeping top talent happy, and how lawyers can improve their communication and understanding of company strategy to be more effective. https://www.asiabusinesspod.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...

We have a conversation with Jill Tang on building a community of fans and advocates that can help corporations on their purpose and sustainability goals. She gives insights on her journey of building Ladies Who Tech, one of the leading social enterprises in China focused on the STEM industry. https://www.asiabusinesspod.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other su...

In our conversation with Jessica Yu, the International BD Director of In-Road, we delve into In-Road's approach to helping chemical clients digitize their manufacturing processes, all while highlighting the current trends and challenges shaping the ongoing digitization journey within China's chemical landscape. https://www.asiabusinesspod.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

How can early-stage startups raise funds successfully? We talk with Davide Calì, the founder of CrossFund, on their venture platform to help startups win angel investment, and the importance of "follow up" to achieve more success with smart money. https://www.asiabusinesspod.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vis...

We talk with Chris DeAngelis, Partner at Alliance Development Group (ADG) on how Western software companies, particularly SaaS businesses, can enter the China market. We discuss some of the unique local license and data compliance issues, corporate structure options, and real-life lessons on how teams are best setup for internal alignment and operational success as a software business in China. ht...

We talk with Gabor Holch, long-time intercultural leadership consultant, coach, author, and speaker based in China since 2002. On how best to foster cross-border, cross-cultural management skills within a multi-national organization doing business in China. Gabor takes us through some of the key points in his new book, Dragon Suit, just recently released. https://www.asiabusinesspod.com/ This is a...

Contact Chris Wingo at cwingo@chinasageconsultants.com https://www.asiabusinesspod.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.asiabusinesspod.com

Mark and Bryce join to discuss how the digital ecosystem has developed differently and how western brands adapt. We also discuss consumer preferences for local vs foreign brands in sports and other product categories, and how foreign brands find local partners to work with in joint marketing campaigns. https://www.asiabusinesspod.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wit...

Ker Gibbs and Kenneth Yu bring decades of experience to discuss the challenges of retaining talent, responding to local competition, listening to customers, and the two potential divergent paths for US-China trade and investment going forward. https://www.asiabusinesspod.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit w...

We talk with Paul Triolo, Senior VP for China and Technology Policy Lead at Albright Stonebridge, member of the Council of Foreign Relations, and one of the leading authorities in the US on the Chinese semiconductor industry. Prior to Albright Stonebridge, Paul setup the Technology practice at Eurasia Group. This episodes focuses on the ability for China and Chinese companies to develop their own...

Join us as we discuss the market for medical devices in China and some of the major demographic trends driving growth, and how foreign and Chinese firms compete in China and globally. https://www.asiabusinesspod.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.asiabusinesspod.com

Started from a bike trip in Shangri-la and ended on the 12-hour train journey, Michael and Loic mapped out their idea to “help unlock the fossil fuel-less civilization”. We talk with the Qnetic founders, who are building a low-cost, long-life, long-discharge grid-scale energy storage with a mission for the better world. https://www.asiabusinesspod.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like t...

We talk with Alex Li, CEO of KAWO – an enterprise SaaS social media management platform backed by Sequoia China – about how a company originally focusing on foreign brands in China can broaden to help domestic brands. Alex discusses the challenges of raising funding in the current environment, and the never-ending quest to hire and retain talented people that fit the company’s DNA. https://www.asi...

Join us as we talk with David Alexander, CEO at Baysource Global on best practices for vetting and working with manufacturers in China. Particularly in the last 3 years when business travel to China has been challenging. On protecting IP and drafting good contracts, building communication and trust, spotting problems on factory audits, criteria for choosing and vetting manufacturers, etc. From the...