AAIM High Podcast

On the 8th episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I talked to Masako Konishi. Masako Konishi is the Chief Merchandising Officer at Forever 21 and has also been recognized as a Top 50 Woman Leader in Consumer Products for 2024. With leadership roles at Victoria’s Secret, James Perse, and other major brands, she brings a wealth of experience in merchandising, product strategy, and brand collaborations. F...

On the 7th episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I talked to Charles Kim. Charles Kim is a finance professional with over 20 years of experience in private equity, asset finance, and global markets. Charles is the founder and CEO of CRAVE Global, a financial institution connecting celebrities to Chinese fans. He has worked with NBA superstars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Russell Westbrook, and Tracy...

Today’s guest on AAIM High Podcast is Eugene Lee, Director at PS Business Management (PSBM). After graduating from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business in 2001, Eugene took a unique path, starting a retail company in Baltimore that grew to six locations and nearly 50 employees. Following the selling of the company in 2008, he pivoted to the music industry in Los Angeles, eventually...

The guest for the 5th episode of the AAIM High Podcast is Bill Tung, an expert in international sales and development. Mr. Tung has had a remarkable career, working at many huge companies and playing crucial roles in their international success. With deep expertise in starting, expanding, and managing profitable businesses across diverse markets and cultures, Mr. Tung has proven to be a distinguis...

In this episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I sit down with James Shin, the President of Film and Television at HYBE America and its subsidiary SB Projects. An entertainment executive, James has played a key role in shaping content across film, TV, digital, audio, and Broadway, overseeing projects like FX's DAVE and Netflix’s Excuse Me, I Love You . With over 30 projects spanning major networks, stu...

In this episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I will be talking to Shella Abe. Shella Abe is a Managing Director and the Head of Consumer Practice at True Search. She specializes in C-suite and senior-level placements for public, PE, and VC-backed companies. She has built the firm’s beauty, fashion, and lifestyle sector into an industry leader. She previously co-led True’s CEO & Board practices, c...

In today's episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I am talking to Phillip Kim. Phillip Kim is the CEO of the Michelson 20MM Foundation and Managing Director of Michelson Impact Ventures. He joins the podcast to talk about his journey in fields such as start-ups and venture capital. Since 2015, he has led the Michelson Philanthropies education practice, providing seed funding to over 40 mission-aligned...

In today's episode, I will be talking to Dave Lu. Dave Lu is the Co-founder of Hyphen Capital, a venture capital firm focused on investing in Asian American-founded businesses. He Led over 1,000 investors to deploy $30M into 90+ companies, supporting startups such as Sanzo, MiLa, Persona, Super, Nitra, Slope, Boo, and Formation Bio. He is also the Co-founder and President of Expo, an AI solution t...