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Bridging TalksSimon Woodroffe: “Having No Experience Was My Advantage” | Founder of YO! SushiHow did a rock & roll stage designer with no restaurant experience go on to create YO! Sushi?In this episode of Bridging Talks, Majid Hashmi sits down with Simon Woodroffe — entrepreneur, designer, founder of YO! Sushi and YOTEL, and one of the original Dragons on BBC’s Dragons’ Den.Simon shares his journey from leaving school at 16 and working in rock & roll staging to creating one of Britain’s most recognisable restaurant brands.We explore the Japanese conversation that sparked YO! Sushi, why having no restaurant experience became a...
2026-09-161h 01
The Newshour Debate with Navika KumarBig Crackdown On Hinduphobia, NIA Multiple Raids On PFI; Is Ban After Crackdown Imminent?| NewsHourIn this episode of the NewsHour Debate with Navika Kumar, we will talk about 'NIA-exposed PFI' terror Links. The most substantial attack against Hinduphobia, as well as a big crackdown on terror links. Over 100 PFI personnel were apprehended as a result of NIA and ED operations in 12 states. The BJP has emphasized that an impartial investigation should not be politicized. Members of the PFI were allegedly involved in the sponsorship of terrorism, the establishment of training camps, and the radicalization of Muslim adolescents in the nation to join outlawed groups such as ISIS. "What is the problem with the Islamic...
2026-08-0755 min
Bridging TalksEp. 7 – Building a Knowledge Legacy: From Silicon Valley to AI with Kei Watanabe🎤 IntroductionIn this episode, we connect with Kei Watanabe, Co-founder of Glasp, a San Francisco-based startup revolutionizing how we capture and share digital knowledge. Kei shares his journey from studying law in Japan to navigating the high-stakes tech ecosystem of Silicon Valley.We dive into the success of their YouTube Summary extension, which has reached millions of users, and the mission behind Glasp: preventing "knowledge isolation." Kei discusses unconventional growth strategies—from cold outreach on Slack to skipping major accelerators—and how the launch of ChatGPT served as a pivotal moment...
2026-05-091h 04
Bridging TalksEp. 6 – Ramune: Empowering Foreign Founders, and Bridging Japan's Startup Ecosystems | Keisuke Goto Bridging Talks: Keisuke Goto on Ramune, Empowering Foreign Founders, and Bridging Japan's Startup Ecosystems🎤 Introduction In this episode, we connect with Keisuke Goto, Founder and CEO of Ramune Inc., a platform and community dedicated to empowering foreign entrepreneurs in Japan. Keisuke shares his journey from a Tokyo-based software project manager who moved to California for five years, to starting Ramune remotely to provide vital back-office support and digital insurance to the Japanese market.🎯 In This Episode: 00:00:00 - Introduction: Keisuke Goto, Founder & CEO of Ramune Inc. 00:01:49 - Career Journey: From Tokyo Software Manager to California & Launching Ramune 00:05:12 - Earl...
2025-12-0235 min
Bridging TalksEp. 5 – The Future of HR and Performance Management in Japan | Dan Ring Bridging Talks: The Future of HR and Performance Management in Japan with Dan Ring🎤 Introduction In this episode of Bridging Talks, host Majid Hashmi speaks with Dan Ring, British HR Consultant, Founder of **Elevate**, and creator of **The People Protocol**, a data-driven performance management system helping companies operate with more clarity, accountability, and transparency. Dan shares his journey from studying English Literature to becoming a Global HR Business Partner in the UK, Singapore, and Japan, and ultimately launching his own HR consultancy in Tokyo. 🎯 In This Episode: 00:00 – Introduction & welcome 00:34 – Who is Dan Ring? From UK HRBP to...
2025-11-1848 min
Bridging TalksEp. 5 – Hierarchy, Networking, and Communication in Japan’s Business World | Lee Jean🎤 IntroductionIn this episode of Bridging Talks, host Majid Hashmi speaks with Lee Jean, entrepreneur, founder of Omnielt English, and host of The Produck Podcast. Lee shares his journey as a global entrepreneur, diving into the challenges of networking in Japan, navigating cross-cultural communication, and the unique role of hierarchy in Japanese business. Together, we explore how founders and business leaders from the West and Japan can bridge communication gaps to build stronger relationships and successful ventures. 🎯 In This Episode00:00:00 – Introduction & welcome00:02:00 – Lee’s entrepreneurial journey & global background00:07:00 – Networking in Japan: challenges & opportunities00:15:00 – Cross-cultural communication: J...
2025-09-2449 min
Bridging TalksEp. 4 – Building a Global Freelance Career: Frontend, AI & Life Between Cultures | Joseph Allen🎤 IntroductionIn this episode of Bridging Talks, host Majid Hashmi sits down with Joseph Allen, a front-end developer and freelancer with 8+ years of experience.Joseph shares his journey from studying in Singapore to building a career in front-end development, diving into the AI & machine learning boom, and navigating the ups and downs of running a freelance studio.We also discuss his cross-cultural work with Japan, insights into freelancing globally, productivity hacks, and personal projects that keep creativity alive.🎯 In This Episode:00:00:00 – Introduction & welcome00:01:10 – Early life & education in Singapore00:02:01 – Portfolio...
2025-08-251h 26
Bridging TalksEp. 3 – From UK to South Korea: Using AI to Protect Women Safety | Safiyah Kilby🎤 IntroductionIn Episode 3 of Bridging Talks, host Majid Hashmi speaks withSafiyah (Jia) Kilby, CEO & Founder of STREETWYSE Inc. —anAI-powered safety solutions company on a mission to protect women, youth, and vulnerable individuals around the world, starting in South Korea.From the UK to building a startup in South Korea, Safiyah shares her journey of turning personal conviction into a mission-driven tech company. We dive deep into how AI cansupport psychological and physical safety, her experience as a female founder in Seoul, the role of storytelling in entrepreneurship, and how martial arts has shaped her resilience....
2025-08-181h 06
Bridging TalksEp. 2 – From UK to Japan: Lessons in Global Hiring & Human Connection | Paul Roberts🎙️ Bridging Talks – Episode 2From UK to Japan: Lessons in Global Hiring & Human ConnectionGuest: Paul Roberts – Tokyo-based recruiter and blogger.In this episode, we dive into Paul’s unique global journey and his perspective on recruitment, business, and human connection between the West and East.🎯 In This Episode:[00:00:05] Welcome and Guest Introduction[00:00:52] Paul Roberts' Personal and Professional Background[00:02:30] The Journey from London to Tokyo and Becoming a Recruiter[00:03:52] The Experience of Being a Foreigner Work...
2025-08-071h 15
Bridging TalksEp. 1: Culture, Localization, and Global Business with Eunnara JoWelcome to Episode 1 of Bridging Talks — a cross-cultural business podcast by Bridging Connect.In this debut episode, host Majid Hashmi sits down with Eunnara Jo, founder of JOEL Localization & Trading, to explore the human side of localization, what it takes to navigate cultural complexity in business, and how global companies can localize beyond language.🎙️ In this episode:[00:00:03] Welcome and Guest Introduction[00:01:12] Career Path from Interpreter to Entrepreneur[00:02:17] Founding and Mission of JOEL Localization and JOEL Trading[00:04:18] The Synergy Between Localization and Trading[00:06:51] Leveraging an Expert...
2025-07-2845 min
Drama PakistaniKinza Hashmi Outshines Everyone in Shirin Farhad | Sher is Danish Taimoor's Drama | DramaPakistaniShirin Farhad is a compelling new drama that weaves together ambition, love, and family conflict. Saif, a humble tailor, finds sudden success in the film industry and dreams of making his daughter, Shireen, a star. Meanwhile, Farhad, inspired by the glamour of cinema, runs away to Lahore to pursue acting where he crosses paths with Shirin. As their romance unfolds, they face obstacles of family pressures, heartbreak, and ambition. Will love conquer all, or will dreams pull them apart? Don’t miss Shirin Farhad, a story of hope and resilience. 🌟 Sitaray: Farhan Saeed, Kinza Hashmi, Rashid Farooqui, Saleem Mairaj, Ali T...
2025-07-1052 min
Produck PodcastHow a UX Designer is Connecting Professionals Across Continents - A Conversation with Majid HashmiIn this episode, I sit down with Majid Hashmi, a former UX Designer turned Founder who is tackling the problem of networking across continents. We chat about his design background as well as the unique challenges he's faced. Connect with Majid - https://www.linkedin.com/in/majid-hashmi/www.bridgingconnect.com#productmanagement #productdevelopment #ux #uxdesign #entrepreneur #startup #japan #podcast
2025-04-1538 min
JewancedBONUS Episode #30 - Jewanced LIVE! Meet the Emiratis, co-sponsored by the Minneapolis Jewish Federation & Partnership2Gether Rehovot-MinneapolisJoin us on Jewanced for a very special BONUS EPISODE of Jewanced – MEET THE EMIRATIS - where Benny and Dan host a panel of truly amazing Emiratis to learn about life in the UAE and their feelings about their country’s new normalization with Israel under the Abraham Accords. This episode of the podcast was produced as a Jewanced LIVE! event, co-sponsored by the Minneapolis Jewish Federation and the Jewish Agency for Israel Partnership2Gether Rehovot-Minneapolis. Together with our Emirati panelists, we dive into the normalization of relations between Israel and the UAE which...
2021-01-291h 44
Qiyamat Ki Nishaniyan-20204.Iman, Ibadat Awr Qur'an e Majid Say Muta'alliq Nishaniyan4.Iman, Ibadat Awr Qur'an e Majid Say Muta'alliq Nishaniyan
2020-06-1200 min
Dr. Afshan Hashmi's PodcastEpisode 33-My philanthropy efforts that catalyzed a revolution in India: video only with audio and no background musicGreetings Friends,Note: All viewers of this podcast you can help me in my philanthropy efforts by buying my book The Modern Mughal Mentality and it is available worldwide wherever books are sold. As I have pledged in the book also that certain part of my book sales would go towards philanthropy. Here is the Amazon link of my book:https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=the+modern+mughal+mentality My participation in AMU World Alumni Summit 2015 through Video conferencing,Please see this video podcast and...
2015-10-2207 min