HKUST MBA Superconnector

Most people assume investing rewards the sharpest mind in the room.  Leonie Foong, CEO of Overlook , built her career on the opposite idea, that what lasts is something rarer, and far harder to learn. In a world buried in news, alerts and live prediction markets, she keeps her Bloomberg terminal switched off for most of the day. Not because she's behind, but because she worked out that the edg...

What if the biggest shift in marketing is more than targeting efficiency, but a quieter change in how people decide, trust, and connect?    In this HKUST MBA Superconnector podcast, Prof. Stephen Shih, Associate Dean of MBA Programs , sits down with Prof. Jiewen Hong, Head of the Department of Marketing at HKUST Business School, for a conversation that goes beyond the obvious. Together, they explo...

Ever met someone whose electric energy pulls you right in? 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐙𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐥𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐠 delivers just that, a restless explorer bridging academia, tech giants like Tencent and JD, and consulting, always chasing fresh challenges. In this HKUST MBA podcast, Associate Dean Prof. Stephen Shih uncovers her journey: from Tencent to leading HKUST's Center for Technology and Business Ecosystems. Her vivid exampl...

Leaders today can no longer bank on a “safe” linear career; AI, shorter business lifecycles and global competition are rewriting the rules. In this podcast, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐃𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐠 , 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐚, 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐓𝐑 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐇𝐊𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐁𝐀 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 , shares how his own journey shifted from a planned corporate path into six startups and the frontlines of AI. He e...

In this episode of the HKUST MBA podcast, Prof. Stephen Shih, Associate Dean of the HKUST MBA, sits down with Keith Bevans—Partner and Executive Vice President, Global Head of Consultant Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence at Bain & Company—for a candid conversation that examines what’s changing—and what’s staying the same—in the world of consulting. Keith, a Bain veteran wi...

What do the most dissatisfied customers and the booming sustainability job market have in common? In this episode of the HKUST MBA  Superconnector  podcast, Associate Dean of MBA Programs Prof. Stephen Shih sits down with Prof. Fred Mutto—an engineer-turned-global executive and double HKUST alumnus—to explore how customer experience and sustainability are reshaping business leadership. From leadin...

In a special crossover episode of the HKUST MBA Superconnector Podcast, host Professor Stephen Shih shares a candid conversation originally recorded by Professor Dean He for his Office Hour  series. The guest? None other than Professor James Robinson from the University of Chicago—recent recipient of the 2024 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Set in a cozy café in Hong Kong, this episode...

In this episode, Prof. Stephen Shih (Associate Dean of HKUST MBA programs) sits down with Prof. Paul Kitney (Former strategist at Morgan Stanley, Daiwa, and BlackRock) Paul shares how whether you're facing market losses or standing on a frozen ridge at -40°C, the pressure is real, the stakes are high, and the path to the top is remarkably similar. In a tense moment, Paul recounts what he learn...

In this HKUST Superconnector timely episode, Prof. Paul Kitney unpacks one of the most critical—and often misunderstood—pillars of global economic stability: the independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve . Whether you're an investor, policymaker, or simply a global citizen, understanding how the Fed sets monetary policy and supervises the banking system is essential. Kitney explains the Fed’s dual...

In our latest episode of the HKUST MBA Superconnector Podcast hosted by Prof. Stephen Shih (Associate Dean of HKUST MBA Programs) , we had the opportunity to speak with Prof. Brad Bitterly . Prof. Bitterly’s research is at the intersection of psychology, management, and artificial intelligence. He received his PhD at Wharton and also worked at the global hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates. In a co...

Host: Prof. Stephen Shih, Associate Dean of HKUST MBA Programs Guest: Prof. Stan Ho, Adjunct Associate Professor Chairman of ARC Ratings Asia Pacific

Venture into the future of business and leadership with the HKUST MBA Super Connector podcast. In this episode, our host Prof. Stephen Shih, Associate Dean of HKUST MBA Programs, engages in a dynamic discussion with Kurt Keilhacker, General Partner at Elementum Ventures. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the corporate landscape. Kurt, who recently taught the inno...