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Regulatory Ramblings
#50 - Hong Kong to Dubai and Back Again – Reflections on A Career in FinTech
Ep #50 with Syed Musheer Ahmed, Finstep Asia Syed Musheer Ahmed has two decades of extensive experience in the realms of capital markets, fintech and virtual assets – including a decade as a global markets’ trader, prior to coming to Hong Kong to attain his MBA from the University of Hong Kong and London Business School’s joint program. Since 2016, Musheer has contributed extensively to building the region’s fintech and virtual asset ecosystem, particularly as the co-founder and the inaugural general manager of the Fintech Association of Hong Kong. For the last five years...
2024-07-31
1h 46
Thought Show
Thought Show SS2 #6| Chương trình MBA thực sự dành cho ai? | Prof. Sachin Tipnis
Các bạn có thể nghe chương trình trên các nền tảng Podcast: Thought Show:► Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3RkcnFe► Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3B2jY6c► Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3AWQzds Tấm bằng MBA có lẽ đang là mục tiêu phấn đấu của những ai mong muốn nâng cao giá trị bản thân trong sự nghiệp. Nhưng liệu, chúng ta có đang xác định đúng đích đến của việc học Thạc sỹ ngành Quản trị Kinh doanh? Đâu mới là vai trò thực sự của tấm bằng này...
2024-05-10
56 min
Regulatory Ramblings
Digital Payments, Innovations, and Financial Inclusion
Lisa Nestor is a Los Angeles-based fintech expert and pioneer in the field of electronic payments. She currently serves as the chief strategy officer at AirTM. Under her watch, AirTM has successfully facilitated over 26 million transactions, and expanded access to commerce to international businesses both large and small, creating a user-friendly tool benefiting millions of people worldwide. After just a year in the FinTech field, Lisa introduced by a UCLA professor from her MBA days, to Jed Michaela, then CEO of the Stellar Development Foundation - a non-profit foundation supporting the Stellar ledger: an open, d...
2024-02-14
1h 06
Regulatory Ramblings
Decoding Compliance Excellence: Working in AML & Financial Crime Compliance
Martin James Wallis has a deep understanding and vocation for thwarting financial crime. Currently, he serves as COO at financial crime consultancy FINTRAIL in Singapore. In that capacity, he supports FINTRAIL's efforts to provide practical and inclusive solutions in the global fight against financial crime.Before joining FINTRAIL, Martin enjoyed a 22-year career in the British Army's Intelligence Corps, holding various specialised intelligence and security roles in support of military operations worldwide – including being based in Northern Ireland and at the British Embassy in Beijing. He holds a degree in Global Business Management from Bournemouth University and an...
2024-01-03
1h 27
Regulatory Ramblings
Celebrating Diversity in Tech: HK FinTech Week Preview
As HK FinTech Week 2023 approaches (October 30-November 5), Karena Belin and Karen Contet join Regulatory Ramblings' host, Ajay Shamdasani, to preview the event. They explore the synergy between diverse backgrounds in the tech space, emphasizing the value of different perspectives and continuous learning. Karena and Karen also share insights on AngelHub's role in democratizing tech investment, the changing landscape of crowdfunding, and Hong Kong's potential as a FinTech hub.About Karena Belin: Karena is the co-founder and CEO of WHub – a start-up ecosystem builder and the lar...
2023-10-18
56 min
HKU MBA Insights
Charting a Course for Success in Corporate Strategy Advisory
In this episode, we are thrilled to have Kritika Taneja (Class of 2019), a distinguished professional who shared the unique benefits that Hong Kong offers to aspiring management consultants. During the interview, Kritika highlighted the exceptional opportunities available in Hong Kong and discuss how MBA students can leverage these advantages to establish themselves in the field of management consulting. Gain valuable knowledge on how to navigate the vibrant business landscape of Hong Kong and position yourself for success.
2023-10-12
20 min
HKU MBA Insights
Building A Career in Management Consulting
Sakshi Gulati (Class of 2020), a manager at KPMG China, shares her remarkable career journey in this episode. From working with prestigious firms like KPMG and Deloitte to pursuing her MBA at HKU Business School, Sakhi's story is filled with ambition and determination. She reveals how she successfully managed internships alongside her studies, the transformative impact of her MBA programme, and her current role in finance transformation at KPMG China. Prepare to be inspired by her proud achievements, including leading training initiatives and spearheading a critical data management project.
2023-08-16
16 min
Regulatory Ramblings
There Is No One Path to Becoming a Tech Entrepreneur
After twelve years of a rewarding career in the corporate world, Karena Belin became an entrepreneur. As she put it, 'out of passion and inspiration to foster the growth of the tech and innovation ecosystem,' especially right here in Hong Kong, which she and her family now call home after two decades in the territory. She is also a dear friend of HKU – The University of Hong Kong, where she has been a guest lecturer on the topic of 'Equity Crowdfunding' in Asia’s first MOOC, "Introduction to Fintech" - the largest online fintech cours...
2023-07-26
56 min
HKU MBA Insights
Empowering Women in STEM
Vincci Mok (Class of 2022) is a senior manager of digital innovation and technology at Digital G. Her career journey is a testament to the transformative power of an MBA education. As a graduate of the HKU part-time MBA programme, Vincci successfully made a career transition from civil engineering to digital innovation and technology. In this episode, she shares her personal experience of utilizing the MBA programme to empower herself in the STEM industry and offers valuable advice to those who are considering pursuing an MBA to advance their career. Vincci's insights shed light on the challenges faced by women...
2023-07-10
15 min
HKU MBA Insights
Decoding China’s Consumer Market
Geoff Mak (Class of 2003) has a wealth of experience in managing fashion and consumer brands in China. Leveraging his decades worth of experience, he has established his own training and consultancy business to help other brands break into the fast-growing consumer market in China. In this episode, Geoff explains how his HKU MBA experience equipped him with the skills and knowledge to navigate the complex business environment of China, and shares his unique insights on upcoming trends in China's dynamic and ever-changing consumer market.
2023-05-25
21 min
HKU MBA Insights
Uncorking Success: Creating a Sparkling Wine Brand in China
Alex Qiu, full-time MBA Class of 2020, is the Founder and CEO of MR.SPARKLING, an original sparkling wine brand that targets young and trendy consumers in Mainland China. A born entrepreneur with a passion for alcoholic beverages, Alex contributed to the burgeoning wine culture in China through his business ventures. In this episode, Alex speaks about his journey as an entrepreneur and how the HKU MBA programme helped him navigate the challenges of running a business.
2023-05-04
13 min
HKU MBA Insights
Top Trends in the Private Wealth Management
Chandan Gupta, full-time MBA Class of 2012, is a Senior Relationship Manager at Credit Suisse. Through the HKU MBA programme, he successfully relocated from India to Switzerland via Hong Kong and changed his career from engineering to private banking. In this episode, Chandan discusses upcoming trends in the private banking sector and his career transformation.
2023-03-10
26 min
HKU MBA Insights
Building a Career in Web3
Aakriti Jain, full-time MBA Class of 2020, is currently the Head of Marketing at BCW Group, a Web3 venture studio and enterprise consulting firm. In this episode, Aakriti talks about how her HKU MBA journey and her experiences at London Business School helped her build a career in Web3 and adapt to the challenges of working at the cutting edge of technology.
2023-02-23
14 min
HKU MBA Insights
Iris Heung - Lessons From an MBA Class Representative
From organising networking events to liaising with professors, the MBA class representative plays a critical role in shaping the student experience. But the experience and skills gained from this role remain relevant well beyond the MBA programme. In this episode, Iris Heung (Class of 2022) reflects on her time as an MBA class representative and the lessons she learnt.
2023-01-10
10 min
HKU MBA Insights
Rajendra Shroff - AI Strategy & Technology
Rajendra Shroff, an alumnus from our full-time MBA Class of 2019. He worked in the insurance industry in Hong Kong for seven years, after graduating from the London School of Economics, with a BSc Management degree. Raj was part of the Asia Pacific regional office overseeing strategic IT projects, transformation programmes, and other matters related to department finance analysis. Since he really wanted to transition into investment management, Raj finished his CFA qualifications and then decided to pursue an MBA to make a career change. He now works as Director, Head of Applied AI Research at Bl...
2022-10-26
32 min
HKU MBA Insights
Dr. Neeladri Verma - From Dentistry to Consulting
Dr. Neeladri Verma, an alumna from our full-time MBA Class of 2019. She now works in the health practice team at Economist Impact. After completing a master’s degree of dental surgery back in 2014, she started her dentist journey with India’s largest multi-specialty corporate dental chain, Clove Dental. Later, Neeladri decided to pursue an MBA at HKU as she wanted to take her professional experience to the next level. In this episode, we speak with Neeladri about how she transformed herself from being a dentist to a healthcare consulting expert.
2022-09-29
17 min
Frontline IB: Conversations With International Business Scholars
Christine Chan
Christine M. Chan is a Professor of Management and Strategy at University of Hong Kong. She is currently Associate Dean (Outreach and Global Engagement) and was Assistant Dean (EMBA, MBA, and Tpg programmes) from 2013 to 2018. Her research analyzes the influences of institutions on multinational enterprises’ foreign market entry strategies and performance in developed and emerging economies. She teaches in HKU MBA Programme, HKU/Fudan University EMBA Programme and HKU/Peking University EMBA Programme. She also teaches executive education programs. She was the Senior Editor of Asia Pacific Journal of Management from 2012 to 2019 and serves on the Editorial Re...
2022-09-15
34 min
Transformative Purpose with Aaron Pang
How He Built An Award-Winning Corporate Training Company With No Experience - Gary Lo
Gary is the Managing Director and Principal Instructor of Glo Consulting. He is a TEDx Speaker and seasoned trainer with extensive corporate experience. He spent most of his career working at some of the most admired Fortune 500 companies including LVMH, Apple Inc., Unilever, GlaxoSmithKline and Nestle, with a scope covering the Greater China & APAC region. He was the former Head of Marketing & Admissions for the HKUST MBA Programs, and now serves as a Guest Lecturer for the HKU SPACE Institute for China Business and Nielsen University. He is a high impact presentation winner and has made over 1,000 public speeches...
2022-08-04
39 min
HKU MBA Insights
Janice Li - Future of Air Travel
Janice Li, an alumna from our part-time MBA Class of 2020. She works in the aviation industry in Hong Kong. After graduating with an Aviation Management degree in Australia, she begins her career in the ground handling business, first in the area of private jets and later at a company that had a customer profile of over 40 international airlines. She now works in strategy and service design at Cathay Pacific, in a role that designs and improves customer experiences on the end-to-end air travel journey. In this episode, we speak with her about the future of air t...
2022-07-05
23 min
HKU MBA Insights
Yuta Shirahata and Meon Tang - Entrepreneurship Journey
Yuta Shirahata and Meon Tang are co-founders of a new start-up company called , an e-commerce platform specialising in sophisticated Japanese products. Yuta has more than 7 years of experience in Japan’s leading information media and is familiar with all genres of Japanese products. The second co-founder is Hong Kong native Meon Tang, an interior design professional with a strong sense of aesthetics and creativity, which she has gained from international award-winning design companies. In this episode, they will talk about this brand new platform.
2022-05-27
27 min
HKU MBA Insights
HKU MBA - ESG Club
In this episode, Bhavya Siddappa, our part-time student (Class of 2023), together with Lewis Chen and Reynald Reni, full-time students (Class of 2022) talk about the first-ever student-led HKU MBA ESG club, which was officially launched in February 2022. The three committee members plan to create personal, academic, and professional development opportunities for other club members through social activities, green changes, eco-tours, panel discussions, and various networking and volunteering events. They are passionate about Environmental, Social, and Governance. By studying the HKU MBA elective course – Business Ethics, they found their purposes and would like to raise environmental and sus...
2022-05-26
24 min
HKU MBA Insights
Stella Chun - Business Strategy & Leadership Journey
In this episode, we sit down with Stella Chun, a current Part-time MBA student from the Class of 2022. She has over 20 years of extensive experience in consumer product and multinational corporations, including Swire Coca-Cola, Henkel, and GSK. Last year, during her MBA study, she was promoted to head the Hong Kong office of Kimberly-Clark as a General Manager, where she leads a multicultural team for business growth. Stella shares her experience, insights, learnt lessons and the challenges she faced when she transitioned from the role of a Sales Director to being a General Manager, particularly am...
2022-05-11
23 min
HKU MBA Insights
Abinash Sahoo - Role of Product Management
Abinash Sahoo, a full-time MBA graduate in 2015. He is currently working at Target Corporation USA as a Lead Product Owner. Previously he led various roles in supply chain and IT companies in Hong Kong and India. In this episode, we will learn about the role and importance of product management from him.
2022-04-20
20 min
HKU MBA Insights
Lisa Sha - Regional role vs. Global role
Lisa Sha, a Part-time MBA graduate, Class of 2020, has over 15 years of extensive experience in Communications and Digital Innovation at global financial services companies. Last year, during her MBA study, she has been promoted to the Head of Digital Innovation and Communications Operations to look after global operations. In this episode, she will share her experience and insights about her transition from a regional role to a global role within a multinational organisation.
2022-04-11
24 min
HKU MBA Insights
Manasy Vidyasagar - Digital Transformation – Financial Services Strategy
Manasy Vidyasagar, a Full-time MBA graduate, Class of 2015. She has demonstrated her professional experiences in the financial services and consulting sectors for over 10 years. In this episode, she will share her insights and expertise on digital transformation strategy, particularly for the financial services sector.
2022-04-06
18 min
HKU MBA Insights
David Deka - Sharing of MBA Experience
David Deka recently completed his MBA at HKU and London Business School. His work experience spans 7 years, covering sales, marketing & business development at a leading wines and spirits company. In this episode, he will share his insights and MBA experience.
2022-03-13
17 min
HKU MBA Insights
Mohan Ramola - Project Management
In today's episode, we sit down with Mohan Ramola who recently graduated from the Full-time MBA Class of 2021. He has over 12 years of diverse experience in scaling and implementing value-driven projects across six countries in the Asia Pacific and the US market. Today, he will share his insights and expertise in project management.
2022-01-13
14 min
HKU MBA Insights
Stanley Chan - Health and Wellbeing Lifestyle
In today's episode, we sit down with Stanley Chan, a part-time MBA graduate, Class of 2010. He has over 20 years of seasoned experience in fitness management, sporting event organisation, corporate wellness program development. Today, he will share his insights and expertise on health and well-being lifestyle with us.
2022-01-13
14 min
HKU MBA Insights
Teddy Liu – Career Development in the post-COVID era
We sit down with part-time MBA alumnus Teddy Liu in today’s podcast episode. Teddy has an impressive portfolio of businesses working in the real estate industry. He has strong business and professional experience, network, and expertise, especially in People Development and Talent Management. We will learn about career development in the post-COVID environment including workforce change/trend, career development strategy, and adapting to the new normal.
2021-10-15
25 min
HKU MBA Insights
Anirudha Bopche – Telecommunication Industry Opportunities and Challenges
In today's episode, we sit down with part-time MBA alumnus Anirudha Bopche to learn about the opportunities and challenges in the telecommunication industry. The telecom industry plays a vital role in retaining competitiveness in the era of electronic commerce, so let’s explore the key trends which have influenced the evolution of this industry.
2021-10-08
15 min
HKU MBA Insights
Wenjing Li - Financial Crime Compliance Strategy
In today's episode, we discuss Financial Crime Compliance Strategy with full-time MBA (Class of 2014) alumna Wenjing Li. Wenjing has over 12 years of expertise in financial crime, anti-money laundering and overall financial industry having worked at corporates such as Standard Chartered Bank and Citibank.
2021-08-27
17 min
HKU MBA Insights
Daniel Epstein- Creative Production & Content Strategy
In today's podcast episode, we sit down with current part-time student Daniel Epstein. He is currently working as the Creative Production Lead for one of the biggest media companies and has extensive years of experience developing commercial and editorial content creation. Today, we will explore the role and strategy of creative production, trends, and challenges faced within the creative industry and tips on developing content that stands out.
2021-08-10
15 min
HKU MBA Insights
Brady Shwartz - Indoor Environment Management
In this podcast episode we are joined by our full-time graduate Brady Shwartz (class of 2019). Brady is currently working at Pureliving, a leading indoor environmental consulting company as an Operations Supervisor. Today, we will learn about the importance of indoor environment management and some of the solutions and risk mitigations in improving health quality.
2021-06-24
27 min
HKU MBA Insights
Kritika Kumar - Innovation Strategy for Large Companies
Today we sit with full-time MBA alumna Kritika Kumar (class of 2016) to talk about how big companies can innovate like a start-up? She has immense experience working for large companies such as CLP Group, Infosys Consulting, Schneider Electric, and Moody’s. Today, she will share her insights on innovation strategy for large companies including challenges and risks faced when integrating innovation into the structure and design.
2021-06-09
21 min
HKU MBA Insights
Pranab Sarkar - Global Macroeconomic Outlook
In today's podcast episode we welcome full-time MBA alumnus Pranab Sarkar. He is currently working at SBI Capital Market as a Manager in the Debt Capital Market and today he will share his views on global economic outlook.
2021-06-08
27 min
HKU MBA Insights
Jose Manual Rodriguez Moreno - Multiculturalism and Diversity
We sit down in today's podcast episode with our full-time MBA alumnus, Jose Moreno to discuss the subject of Multiculturalism and Diversity. Jose has studied and worked in 7 different regions and will share insights around the topics of: what does multicultural diversity mean? values and benefits that diversity brings to someone as an individual, best strategies for promoting and implementing diversity in the workplace etc.
2021-05-20
25 min
HKU MBA Insights
Shahvir Carnac - Integrated Resort Strategy & Development
In today's podcast episode, we sit down with part-time MBA alumnus Shahvir Carnac. Shahvir has over 10 years of professional experiences in the hospitality and integrated resort industry including Sands China, The Venetian, Courtyard by Marriott, and Four Seasons Hotel. He shares with us insights and experiences in developing strategies for integrated resorts globally.
2021-05-17
27 min
HKU MBA Insights
Michelle Chan - Will Virtual Banks and FinTech shake up banking?
Today we sit down with part-time MBA graduate (class of 2005) Michelle Chan to talk about the future of virtual banks and FinTech. Michelle has over 20 years of strong experience in Telecom, FinTech, and Virtual Bank industries. She currently works as a Director of Marketing, Business Development & Innovation at Livi Bank, the largest virtual bank in Hong Kong.
2021-04-26
21 min
HKU MBA Insights
Syed Musheer Ahmed, Ep.2 (FinTech Industry in Hong Kong and Asia)
We return to the HKU MBA Insights podcast with the 2nd episode featuring full-time alumnus, Musheer. In the 1st episode we talked about Musheer’s MBA and career journey transitioning from investment management to FinTech. In today’s episode we will deep dive into the growth of FinTech Industry in Hong Kong and Asia as the ecosystem is growing rapidly.
2021-04-21
15 min
HKU MBA Insights
Syed Musheer Ahmed, Ep.1 - Career Transformation from Investment Management to FinTech Industry
In today's episode, we invite Syed Musheer Ahmed to talk about his career transformation from the Investing/Trading industry into FinTech. Musheer is a full-time alumnus from the class of 2015. He is the founder & MD of Finstep Asia, and co-founder and board member of Fintech Association of Hong Kong. In this 1st episode, he shares his insights and experiences about transforming one's career from financial services into FinTech and the skill-sets required for someone to build a career in this industry.
2021-04-07
24 min
HKU MBA Insights
Patricia Chen - Strategy in Financial Services Industry
In today's episode, we invite Patricia Chen to talk about the role of a strategist within the financial services industry. Patricia is our alumna from the Part-time MBA Class of 2019 and currently working as a Head of Strategist in Hang Seng Qianhai Fund based in China. She'll give insights on what the role of a strategist entails, strategy formulation, and how to develop a strategy within the China market.
2021-03-05
18 min
HKU MBA Insights
Amy Hau - Effective Stakeholder Management
In today's podcast episode, we discuss Effective Stakeholder Management with Amy Hau. Amy is our part-time alumna (Class of 2019) and has 10 years of experience within the finance industry across Hong Kong and Canada.
2021-02-22
32 min
HKU MBA Insights
Priscilla Chan - Women in Leadership
In today's episode, we meet with our part-time alumna Priscilla Chan from the class of 2005. She is Founder and Director of her own company, Speakers Connect and China Speakers Agency. She will share with us her journey and how she has developed her career over time, giving advice to future women leaders.
2021-02-09
19 min
HKU MBA Insights
William Akers - Business Expansion strategy for SMEs in Asia Pacific region
In this episode of HKU MBA Insights, we meet with our 2011 full-time MBA alumnus William Akers. With over 10 years of working background in financial data & information industry, he currently works at the boutique company called NetRoadShow as Head of APAC. He shares with us his experiences about developing strategies for small-medium size companies in the region and the challenges he faces.
2021-01-22
21 min
HKU MBA Insights
Ada Kung - How to make Corporate Training more effective?
In this podcast episode, we are joined by Ada Kung, HKU MBA part-time graduate of 2020. She has over 10 years of experiences in corporate learning and career development in customer service industry. She will tell us about her insights and experiences in corporate training.
2021-01-14
28 min
HKU MBA Insights
Billy Choy Ep.1 - Retail Commercial Strategy in Asia Pacific Region
In Asia, the retail market has been garnering remarkable momentum in the recent years with steadily escalating demand due to improving purchasing power. Billy Choy has extensive years of retail experiences in international brands like Levi’s (American jeanswear), AIGLE (French Rubber boots, apparel & downjacket), PUMA sportwear, and recently in ASICS (Japan sportswear). He will He shares with us about his insights and experiences in diversified retail markets across Asia Pacific. In this 1st episode we will cover the following: Retail Market dynamics and consumer insights, Commercial Strategy and challenges to win the ma...
2021-01-13
30 min
HKU MBA Insights
Billy Choy Ep.2 - Retail Commercial Strategy in Asia Pacific Region
In Asia, the retail market has been garnering remarkable momentum in the recent years with steadily escalating demand due to improving purchasing power. Billy Choy has extensive years of retail experiences in international brands like Levi’s (American jeanswear), AIGLE (French Rubber boots, apparel & downjacket), PUMA sportwear, and recently in ASICS (Japan sportswear). He shares with us about his insights and experiences in diversified retail markets across Asia Pacific. In this 2nd episode we will cover the following: New Business Trend of E-Commerce and Omni-Channel and Sporting Goods Industry: Business Success and Competition
2020-12-29
22 min
QS In Conversation Podcast
Episode 12: The Future of MBAs with Sachin Tipnis
Over the past 30 years, MBA programs have shifted from primarily US-based to completely global. The changing geographies means changing cultural and business perspectives, and Asia may be the way of the future.Sachin Tipnis, Senior Executive Director at HKU Business School, discusses these changes and how COVID-19 may impact what is taught in the future.
2020-11-24
24 min
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast
#159 What's Up with the HKU MBA?
Sachin Tipnis, Senior Executive Director of HKU's MBA, EMBA & 6 specialized Masters programs discusses the Hong Kong protests, curriculum changes, admissions, and picking the right Masters program for your career goals. The Hong Kong Protests - How Has this Affected Students? (2:45) Curriculum, Admissions and Career Services Updates with the HKU MBA (17:30) Full-time MBA vs. Specialized Masters vs. EMBA - Which Should You Choose (45:15) HKU MBA Highlights (last updated Jan 2020) 12-months, Fall intake, 55-60 students/year Typical Class: 5-6 years work exp / ~15 nationalities / 640 GMAT Has 3 tracks: the London track, the New York track, and the Hong Kong/China...
2020-01-16
1h 03
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast
#159 What's Up with the HKU MBA?
Sachin Tipnis, Senior Executive Director of HKU's MBA, EMBA & 6 specialized Masters programs discusses the Hong Kong protests, curriculum changes, admissions, and picking the right Masters program for your career goals. The Hong Kong Protests - How Has this Affected Students? (2:45) Curriculum, Admissions and Career Services Updates with the HKU MBA (17:30) Full-time MBA vs. Specialized Masters vs. EMBA - Which Should You Choose (45:15) HKU MBA Highlights (last updated Jan 2020) 12-months, Fall intake, 55-60 students/year Typical Class: 5-6 years work exp / ~15 nationalities / 640 GMAT Has 3 tracks: the London track, the New York track, and the Hong Kong/China...
2020-01-16
1h 03
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast
#156 Three Questions to Ask Before You Make a Career Move with Gary Lo
Gary Lo, Managing Director of Glo Consulting and former Head of Admissions for the HKUST MBA, shares three questions to ask before you make a career move - MBA included. Aside from working for 10 different companies in 7 industries, Gary has counseled hundreds of MBAs and professionals as a career coach, so don't miss this episode if you're thinking about making a career move. Questions Gary's three questions to ask before you make a career move (3:10) Is following your passion practical? (13:50) Why Gary believes 10-15 years a good long-term planning period (23:04) The power song exercise (26:55) Applying Gary's...
2019-09-23
56 min
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast
#156 Three Questions to Ask Before You Make a Career Move with Gary Lo
Gary Lo, Managing Director of Glo Consulting and former Head of Admissions for the HKUST MBA, shares three questions to ask before you make a career move - MBA included. Aside from working for 10 different companies in 7 industries, Gary has counseled hundreds of MBAs and professionals as a career coach, so don't miss this episode if you're thinking about making a career move. Questions Gary's three questions to ask before you make a career move (3:10) Is following your passion practical? (13:50) Why Gary believes 10-15 years a good long-term planning period (23:04) The power song exercise (26:55) Applying Gary's...
2019-09-23
56 min
China Business Cast
Ep. 86: Cultural difference and leadership in China, with Gene Hsu, Founder of EME China Consultants
Gene is an American born Chinese (ABC) with over 20 years of cross-cultural management, business development, consulting, and teaching experience in APAC and Greater China. Gene began managing key accounts, establishing channel partners, and developing new business in Mainland China in 2004. He received his first permanent assignment in Shanghai in 2012, leading all sales in Asia Pacific for a German B2B manufacturing company. Gene has led M&S activities in Asia for several MNCs, worked as a PMS consultant at Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs), started a cross-cultural performance training, coaching, and consulting business, and founded the most diverse Meetup group...
2018-12-09
59 min
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast
#126 HKU MBA Program & Admissions Update with Sachin Tipnis
Sachin Tipnis from the University of Hong Kong discusses what makes the HKU MBA unique, the school's admissions process and career opportunities for HKU MBAs. Program Highlights (5:15) | Admissions (26:00) | Scholarships (38:36) | Careers (44:27) HKU MBA Highlights (last updated Jan 2018) 14-months, Fall intake, ~60 students/year Typical Class: 5 years work exp / 15 nationalities / 660 GMAT Has 3 tracks: the London track, the New York track, and the Hong Kong/China track. After finishing 9 months of core courses at HKU, students can study at Columbia University in New York, London Business School in London, or Sudan University in Shanghai for one semester Graduates g...
2018-01-10
57 min
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast
#126 HKU MBA Program & Admissions Update with Sachin Tipnis
Sachin Tipnis from the University of Hong Kong discusses what makes the HKU MBA unique, the school's admissions process and career opportunities for HKU MBAs. Program Highlights (5:15) | Admissions (26:00) | Scholarships (38:36) | Careers (44:27) HKU MBA Highlights (last updated Jan 2018) 14-months, Fall intake, ~60 students/year Typical Class: 5 years work exp / 15 nationalities / 660 GMAT Has 3 tracks: the London track, the New York track, and the Hong Kong/China track. After finishing 9 months of core courses at HKU, students can study at Columbia University in New York, London Business School in London, or Sudan University in Shanghai for one semester Graduates g...
2018-01-10
57 min
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast
#65 HKU MBA Admissions Interview with Sachin Tipins
How about getting your MBA from one of Hong Kong's most prestigious universities AND also having the option to study one semester at either Columbia Business School, London Business School or Fudan University School of Management? Sachin Tipnis, Executive Director of MBA Programmes at HKU, joins the show to discuss the HKU MBA's unique format and career benefits. Darren and Sachin also talk about HKU's admissions process in-depth so you know exactly how to best prepare your application. Go to http://www.touchmba.com/hku-mba-admissions-interview/ for a full breakdown of the program's key advantages and fast facts...
2014-12-07
53 min
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast
#65 HKU MBA Admissions Interview with Sachin Tipins
How about getting your MBA from one of Hong Kong's most prestigious universities AND also having the option to study one semester at either Columbia Business School, London Business School or Fudan University School of Management? Sachin Tipnis, Executive Director of MBA Programmes at HKU, joins the show to discuss the HKU MBA's unique format and career benefits. Darren and Sachin also talk about HKU's admissions process in-depth so you know exactly how to best prepare your application. Go to http://www.touchmba.com/hku-mba-admissions-interview/ for a full breakdown of the program's key advantages and fast facts...
2014-12-07
53 min