Ben Shin

AAIM High Podcast

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The AAIM High Podcast stands for Asian American Inspirers in Management. The podcast is centered around interviewing Asian American executives in the business world. The goal of the podcast is to inspire and empower the next generation of Asian American business leaders.

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Ben Shin

Episodes

Charles Kim - CEO of CRAVE Global and Co-Founder of Extol Capital 10.03.2025 1:01:28

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...

Eugene Lee - Director at PS Business Management (PSBM) 03.03.2025 48:43

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...

Bill Tung - Former Vice President of International Sales at Columbia Sportswear and Former GM of International at 47’ 24.02.2025 46:08

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...

James Shin - President of Film and Television at HYBE America 17.02.2025 41:41

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...

Shella Abe - Managing Director, Head of True Search’s Consumer Practice 10.02.2025 45:15

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...

Phillip Kim - CEO of the Michelson 20MM Foundation and Managing Director of Michelson Impact Ventures 03.02.2025 29:29

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...

Dave Lu - Founder of Hyphen Capital and President of Expo AI 24.01.2025 58:56

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...