Ashley Dudarenok

The Hidden Switch

Business EN ↓ 5 episodes

Meet founders, CEOs and innovators building billion-dollar companies you’ve never heard of. We're pulling back the curtain on the real global economy. Think of us as your backstage pass to the future, introducing you to the founders, CEOs, and innovators from Asia, Latin America, Middle East and other emerging markets who are absolutely crushing it. We're here to challenge the conventional narrative, to expand your understanding of global commerce, and to introduce you to the true architects of tomorrow's economy – the founders, CEOs and innovators who are not just adapting to change, but acti...

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Ashley Dudarenok

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Don’t Think Robots Need Human Bodies? Legend Robot CEO Breaks All Common AI Misconceptions 09.07.2026 12:07

Everyone is hyping up AGI, but walking around and looking cool in sci-fi clips doesn't generate real economic value. The next decade of AI isn't about humanoids; it’s about automation hitting our everyday lives and homes. 👉 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1WNGU5d... 👉 Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast... In this episode, I sit down with Zhang Zhixiang, founder of Legend R...

Coffee Rush vs Slow Tea: How Chinese Brand Chagee Is Winning Worldwide With A Calmer Philosophy 24.06.2026 1:03:01

The massive shift looming over 2026 isn't trade wars or tariffs—it's a deep misunderstanding between the world's two largest economies, costing billions in lost opportunity. Emily Chang, a 26‑year veteran of P&G, Apple, and Starbucks China, now CCO of Chagee, reveals a new reality: Chinese brands going global, American consumers embracing Eastern traditions, and a generation more curious than ever...

The Coming Agentic Economy: Why AI Agents Need Digital Property Rights 22.06.2026 1:29:10

The massive tech shift of 2026 isn't just about how smart AI will get, but about a radical new reality: robots and autonomous agents legally owning their own assets. Yat Siu, the visionary tech pioneer and Co-Founder of Web3 giant Animoca Brands, reveals how the tech landscape of 2026 is shifting toward a massive "Agentic Economy." But he delivers a stark, urgent warning: without digital property...

Asia’s No.1 Events Expert: I'm Using AI To End Awkward Networking Forever 16.03.2026 1:21:00

What if the secret to solving overwhelm and making powerful business connections wasn’t a new social app, but an AI that helps you connect in the real world? Anthony Sar, the events expert behind Asia’s largest fintech event, Hong Kong Fintech Week, reveals how he pivoted his entire business to solve the single biggest problem with conferences: networking is broken. In this conversation, Anthony s...

Introducing The Hidden Switch by Ashley Dudarenok 12.03.2026 1:36

Hey, I’m Ashley Dudarenok, a Chinese entrepreneur, investor and 10-time bestselling author, recognised as a “guru on fast-evolving trends in China” by Thinkers50. 👋 For over 15 years, I've been on the ground here in Asia, tracking the rise of the next global giants. Now, I'm sitting down with the visionary minds building them. 🎙This isn't just another business podcast. This is a backstage pass to...