the last meeting of the week

In this engaging episode of our podcast, we sit down with Elsa Jeandedieu, a talented artist and muralist based in Hong Kong. Join us as Elsa shares her inspiring journey, from her roots in southern France to navigating the bustling creative scene in Hong Kong. Elsa opens up about her experience balancing motherhood, a busy artistic career, and her passion for running as a means to relieve stress...

In this episode of "The Last Meeting of the Week," we welcome Inaki Amate, partner at EY and head of innovation and experience for Asia Pacific. Join us as Inaki shares his fascinating journey from Zaragoza, Spain, to becoming a key player in the design and innovation space in Hong Kong. We explore the expansive concept of design beyond the traditional boundaries, discussing how design thinking ca...

In this episode of "The Last Meeting of the Week," we sit down with Moira Moser, founder of M Moser Associates, to discuss the intersection of design, innovation, and effective communication in a global organization. Moira shares her insights on how to maintain energy and passion while managing projects across different time zones and cultures. We delve into the importance of empathy in design, th...

Join us in this exciting episode as we dive into the inspiring journey of Carla Martinesi, founder and CEO of Chomp. Discover how Carla is revolutionizing the food industry by tackling the pressing issue of food waste through her innovative app. From her diverse background to the challenges of entrepreneurship, Carla shares her insights and experiences that led to the creation of a sustainable sol...

In this captivating season finale of "The Last Meeting of the Week," host Fernando Mendez sits down with Adrian Battisby, Vice President of Interior Design at Wynn Resorts. With over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality design, Adrian shares his journey from drawing board to boardroom, offering unique insights into the evolving world of interior design. Discover how Adrian&#39...

In this episode of The Last Meeting of the Week, host Fernando Mendez sits down with Sarah V, the dynamic founder of Women of Hong Kong. Sarah shares her inspiring journey of building a thriving community for women in Hong Kong, from WhatsApp groups to the creation of the Women's Lounge. Dive into discussions about: • The power of authenticity in business and social media • Overcoming fears in...

Join host Fernando Mendez as he sits down with the talented artist Riya Chandiramani in this captivating episode of The Last Meeting of The Week. Riya opens up about her unique artistic journey, from her iconic cereal series to her provocative glove paintings. Discover how her multicultural background, struggles with identity, and passion for Muay Thai have shaped her art and perspective on life....

Walter Vaz is a professional footballer and personal trainer from France that since he came to Hong Kong has left a strong footprint in the local community. He not only is very successful with his private clients but also finds time to help those who are less favored in adopting a healthy set of habits that will improve their life. it was an amazing conversation. Please let us know your thoughts i...

Marco Galimberti is the CEO of Venchi in APAC and lives in Hong Kong since 2017. He has seen the evolution of the Chinese society from a privileged point of view pre, during and post-pandemic. Always a sharp and informed analyst of anything that surrounds him, he brought to The Last Meeting of The Week a fresh analysis of what happens in this part of the world.

Constant Tedder is a serial entrepreneur that is behind the creation the co-working brand The Hive, the charity Earth.org and FlyFarm, where he builds robotics for insect bioconversion of organic waste into sustainable protein. He talks clear business and has a track record and an energy for the future that made this conversation one of the most interesting that I've had so far.

Explaining who Francesco Vitali is through his occupations is quite difficult as he is versatile and ever busy: he is partner in Deloitte, vice-president of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, tennis and padel enthusiast, husband and father and president the Sampdoria Club Hong Kong TT. This last project explains a lot about him: he is a leader who likes to create community even if he is...

Valeria Pola is co-founder of Pola Zanoni, a design studio based in Hong Kong. She has extensive experience both in the professional practice as well as in the education side of it. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain valuable insights from Valeria Pola as she discusses the latest trends and her experiences with lighting design. Subscribe to our channel for more deep dives into the desig...

Caterina Verna is a co founder of The Last Meeting of the Week, on top of being an excellent professional, a mom and a great life partner. It only made sense to have this celebratory episode with her. We talk about our journey, our difficulties, and we go a bit into the world of ceramic tiles to which we are both strongly linked. --------- #podcast #personalgrowth #milestone #mom #working #succesf...

Join us in this enlightening episode of "The Last Meeting of the Week" where host Fernando Mendez welcomes the talented Emma Maclean, a visionary in the world of interior design. Emma shares her captivating journey from working in a large firm to creating a brand with her own name shining on the company logo, signifying her commitment to innovation and excellence in design. The conversat...

In this eye-opening episode of "The Last Meeting of the Week," host Fernando Mendez engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with fashion maven Annika Visser. Dive deep into the heart of the fashion industry as Annika exposes its challenges and lays out innovative strategies for a more sustainable and ethical future. From the cold, blue lights of past runways to the warm, inviting glow of...

Join us on a fascinating journey with Christian, a 65-year-old street musician who has dedicated 70% of his life to busking. In this episode, we dive deep into the soul of street performance as Christian shares his story of passion, freedom, and the art of living through music. From the vibrant roads of Hong Kong to the humble beginnings in France, Christian has played his way across the globe, br...

Dive deep into the intense world of addiction with psychologist Jessica Lau on the latest episode of 'The Last Meeting of the Week' hosted by Fernando Mendez. Tune in as we explore the pervasive issue of workaholism in the bustling cityscape of Hong Kong and its impact on mental health.------------Books referenced by the guest:Chained to the desk https://www.amazon.com/Chained-Desk-Third-W...

In this episode we talk with Observer, a street artist that has filled the city of Hong Kong with writings that are a direct hit to the conscience: Shark Fin Makes your Penis..., Your Mom is a Dynamic Zero, and others. We had to take a lot precautions to ensure everyone's safety: we haven't seen his face and all file that contains his voice has been deleted.

Filippo is "a resident" of The Last Meeting of The Week. Once (at least) every quarter, he comes and we talk about everything. At times we touch personal everyday life, or a single topic.

OLLIE HAAS is a Ugandan-Austrian designer passionate about sustainability and aviation. Also, he means always a great conversation. In this podcast we try to define what is sustainability and what approach we should have towards it. Virtue signalling, kale-salad syndrome, social media, education and many more are the topics discussed in this episode. Enjoy!

In their discussion, Jacobo and Fernando covered a range of important topics for companies looking to enter the Chinese market. They stressed the importance of thorough research, strategic planning, and localization. Rather than viewing China as a single opportunity, companies need to evaluate if their products fill needs. Once committed, goals and timelines should be set to ensure proper investme...

EDGAR SANUY is one of those people that you regret not seeing more. He is the Executive Chef for Epicurean Group in Hong Kong, a photographer, a new dad and someone with who conversation flows and tests the limit of our equipment. It was great to know more about his life and to exchange different perceptions of, apparently, controversial topics like the relationship between Spain and Catalonia. So...

ADRIANA CHAN is an inspiration from the first minute that you meet her: single mom, former police woman, entrepreneur, teacher and pioneering in the field of education. She is the founder of MASS Preschool and the Spanish Primary School in Tai Po and board member of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. ------------------------------ Special thanks to winenot.com.hk. Please use the code LA...

CASEY ANDERSON lives and breathes music, working as a DJ and producer. His life story has made him a living music library, and this is perceived on the dance floor when he has the reigns of the room. ------------------------------ Special thanks to winenot.com.hk. Please use the code LASTMEET on check out for a 5% discount on the final invoice.

FILIPPO SEBASTIO is an expert on sustainability, a very smart and eloquent man, a friend and the producer behind the first seven episodes of this podcast. This episode is the beginning of his "residency" in this podcast: once per quarter we will gather here to talk about a certain topic. In this episode he interviews me, digging into the motives behind the creation of this project and so...