Bridging Talks

🎤 Introduction In this episode, we connect with Kei Watanabe , Co-founder of Glasp , a San Francisco-based startup revolutionizing how we capture and share digital knowledge. Kei shares his journey from studying law in Japan to navigating the high-stakes tech ecosystem of Silicon Valley. We dive into the success of their YouTube Summary extension, which has reached millions of users, and the miss...

Bridging Talks: Keisuke Goto on Ramune, Empowering Foreign Founders, and Bridging Japan's Startup Ecosystems 🎤 Introduction In this episode, we connect with Keisuke Goto , Founder and CEO of Ramune Inc. , a platform and community dedicated to empowering foreign entrepreneurs in Japan. Keisuke shares his journey from a Tokyo-based software project manager who moved to California for five years, to...

Bridging Talks: The Future of HR and Performance Management in Japan with Dan Ring 🎤 Introduction In this episode of Bridging Talks , host Majid Hashmi speaks with Dan Ring , British HR Consultant, Founder of **Elevate**, and creator of **The People Protocol**, a data-driven performance management system helping companies operate with more clarity, accountability, and transparency. Dan shares his...

🎤 Introduction In this episode of Bridging Talks , host Majid Hashmi sits down with Joseph Allen , a front-end developer and freelancer with 8+ years of experience. Joseph shares his journey from studying in Singapore to building a career in front-end development, diving into the AI & machine learning boom, and navigating the ups and downs of running a freelance studio. We also discuss his cr...

🎤 Introduction In Episode 3 of Bridging Talks , host Majid Hashmi speaks with Safiyah (Jia) Kilby , CEO & Founder of STREETWYSE Inc. —anAI-powered safety solutions company on a mission to protect women, youth, and vulnerable individuals around the world, starting in South Korea. From the UK to building a startup in South Korea, Safiyah shares her journey of turning personal conviction into a...

🎙️ Bridging Talks – Episode 2From UK to Japan: Lessons in Global Hiring & Human Connection Guest: Paul Roberts – Tokyo-based recruiter and blogger. In this episode, we dive into Paul’s unique global journey and his perspective on recruitment, business, and human connection between the West and East. 🎯 In This Episode: [00:00:05] Welcome and Guest Introduction [00:00:52] Paul Roberts' Personal...

Welcome to Episode 1 of Bridging Talks — a cross-cultural business podcast by Bridging Connect. In this debut episode, host Majid Hashmi sits down with Eunnara Jo , founder of JOEL Localization & Trading , to explore the human side of localization, what it takes to navigate cultural complexity in business, and how global companies can localize beyond language. 🎙️ In this episode: [ 00:00:03 ]...