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Between MeetingsMax Schramm, President & CEO at Lufthansa Technik Canada. The Aviation LeaderIn Between Meetings, Max Schramm, President & CEO of Lufthansa Technik Canada, shares how growing up in Eastern Germany shaped his resilience and leadership, and what brought him to Canada. We dig into why Lufthansa Technik expanded in Calgary (not the obvious choice in a Montreal-dominant aerospace country), what it takes to build a world-class engine maintenance operation, and how the SAIT partnership aims to solve a skills and accessibility gap, not a “labour shortage.” Max also compares Calgary’s ecosystem to Montreal’s, explains what’s still missing locally, and paints a vision for what a thriving aerospace and MRO hub in...
2025-12-1727 min
Between MeetingsLisa Davis, Founder at STEM Innovation Academy. The Education InnovatorIn this Between Meetings episode, Lisa Davis shares how STEM Innovation Academy went from idea to Alberta’s first new charter school in 25 years, the policies and facilities that made it possible, and how a clear instructional model keeps culture consistent across campuses. She details the UCalgary MOU, the MIT partnership that enables advanced STEM content for teachers and students, and how industry-aligned projects build confidence and career clarity. Looking ahead, Lisa calls for more ambition in education, expansion to meet demand, and a provincial STEM Centre of Excellence.Takeaways:Opened Alberta’s first new charter scho...
2025-11-2717 min
Between MeetingsAdam Cragg, Partner at Osney Capital. The Cybersecurity InvestorIn Between Meetings, Adam Cragg, Partner at Osney Capital, shares lessons from building entrepreneurship programs at MIT, NYU, and the University of Calgary, his time at Innovate Calgary helping researchers move from lab to market, and why Osney is focused exclusively on cybersecurity. We get into portfolio construction, what he looks for in founders, how he builds relationships months before a round, and why the UK and Canada are primed to grow in cybersecurity amid shifting global dynamics.Takeaways:Entrepreneurship builds self-reliance in an increasingly insecure job market.University systems still bias toward academia...
2025-11-0314 minK veciK veci (31.10.2025 18:48)Sviatočné rozprávanie o odchádzaní, smrti a nádeji a o pohľad na život a smrť očami troch monoteistických náboženstiev a ateizmu.
| Hostia v štúdiu: Michail Borisovič Kapustin (rabín Ústredného zväzu židovských náboženských obcí SR), Alaaddin Uslu (OZ Spoločná cesta za moslimskú vieru), Martin Kováč (starokatolícky kňaz, doktorand na Katedre porovnávacej religionistiky FiF UK).
| Nahratí hostia: Eduard Chmelár (ateista, filozof a historik), Rudolf Schuster (exprezident), Jana Sieberová (hospicová sestra, predstaviteľka Hospicového hnutia).
| Hostia v rámci nepolitickej ankety: Igor Matovič (predseda hnutia SLOVENSKO...
2025-10-3100 min
K veciDušičkový čas s Matejom Baránkom a jeho hosťami (31.10.2025 18:48)Sviatočné rozprávanie o odchádzaní, smrti a nádeji a o pohľad na život a smrť očami troch monoteistických náboženstiev a ateizmu.
| Hostia v štúdiu: Michail Borisovič Kapustin (rabín Ústredného zväzu židovských náboženských obcí SR), Alaaddin Uslu (OZ Spoločná cesta za moslimskú vieru), Martin Kováč (starokatolícky kňaz, doktorand na Katedre porovnávacej religionistiky FiF UK).
| Nahratí hostia: Eduard Chmelár (ateista, filozof a historik), Rudolf Schuster (exprezident), Jana Sieberová (hospicová sestra, predstaviteľka Hospicového hnutia).
| Hostia v rámci nepolitickej ankety: Igor Matovič (predseda hnutia SLOVENSKO...
2025-10-3144 min
Between MeetingsAndrew Browne, Co-Founder at Thin Air Labs. The Venture BuilderIn Between Meetings, Andrew Browne, co-founder of Thin Air Labs, explains how founders can use non-dilutive capital to extend runway and keep ownership. Andrew reflects on Calgary’s maturing startup ecosystem, unpacks why venture capital is a specific tool for a specific job, and shows how to build a capital stack that fits your goals. He defines non-dilutive funding, shares common founder mistakes, and explains how to balance equity, grants, tax credits, and debt to move faster with fewer tradeoffs.Takeaways:Non-dilutive funding is not free money, it’s strategy and leverage.Venture capital is one tool...
2025-10-2119 min
Between MeetingsChris Edwards, Managing Partner at Tall Grass Ventures. The Ag InvestorIn Between Meetings, Chris Edwards, Managing Partner at Tall Grass Ventures, shares how his background in large-scale capital projects shaped a hands-on approach to early-stage investing in ag and food tech. We talk about TGV’s values-in-action model, its pre-Series A focus, how Chris evaluates founders beyond the deck, and why longer diligence builds stronger partnerships. He also explains how a diverse LP base shapes strategy, how agtech portfolio math differs from typical VC, and why he believes exits are picking up—a positive sign for new founders entering the space.Takeaways:Values to acti...
2025-10-0722 min
Between MeetingsVictoria Bennett, Founder of The Crowdfunding Hub. The Crowdfunding AdvocateIn Between Meetings, Victoria Bennett shared how a Calgary Boy Choir campaign sparked her path into crowdfunding after nearly two decades in marketing with Pampers, Tide, ENMAX, TD, and the University of Calgary. She explains what crowdfunding really is, the five main models, and where it fits alongside bootstrapping, angels, grants, and VC. Victoria busts myths about messy cap tables, shows how crowdfunding validates businesses, and highlights the power of storytelling and community in turning one-time backers into long-term supporters. Looking ahead, she discusses blended rounds, community raises, and the future of crowdfunding with AI, blockchain, and secondary markets.
2025-09-2432 min
Between MeetingsNeeraj Gupta. The Ecosystem InvestorIn Between Meetings, Neeraj Gupta shared his global journey and why he believes Calgary can become the startup capital of North America. He spoke about Alberta as a validation hub, the rise of aerospace and defense, deep-tech investing, and the importance of aligning IP with business goals. Neeraj also discussed the CDL focus model, founder red flags, and why time, money, and equity are the three resources every entrepreneur must guard.Takeaways:Ecosystems need seven ingredients: data, domain, talent, research, IP, infrastructure, capital, marketsCalgary can be a validation hub and gateway to North AmericaAerospace and defense...
2025-09-1026 min
Between MeetingsMatt Wilson, Managing Director at Allied Venture Partners. The Angel InvestorIn Between Meetings, Matt Wilson shared his path from founder to investor and the lessons that shape how he leads Allied Venture Partners today. He explained the importance of balancing empathy with objectivity, building a strong investment thesis, and why early traction matters. Matt also reflected on Calgary’s angel ecosystem, his early investments in Lyft and Pinterest, the dangers of predatory angel terms, and why “the opportunity is in the imperfection.”Takeaways:Best investors are often former founders but objectivity is keyClear investment thesis removes emotion from decisionsFounders should build before raising, traction winsCalgary’s ecosyste...
2025-08-2620 min
Between MeetingsCraig D’Cruze, COO at Inverted Ventures. The Chef-Turned InvestorIn Between Meetings, Craig D’Cruze shared his path from professional chef to venture capital, beginning with his teenage stock trading. He discussed the firm’s investment thesis targeting legacy industries, how he evaluates founders, and the strengths of Calgary’s collaborative startup ecosystem. Craig also emphasized the importance of celebrating realistic $20M–$50M exits to attract more local investors and keep capital flowing into the region.Takeaways:From chef to VC — turning a love for food into a passion for investingStarted trading at 14, turning $50 into $4K to help pay for culinary schoolCore thesis: back first movers in...
2025-08-1221 min
Between MeetingsNima Najand, Sr. Director of Innovation Hubs at Innovate Calgary. The Hub BuilderIn between meetings, Nima Najand, reflected on Calgary’s fast-changing innovation landscape. From starting as a volunteer intern after a PhD in medical genetics to launching the Life Sciences and Aerospace Innovation Hubs, Nima’s journey mirrors the ecosystem’s growth. He highlighted stronger early-stage support, a persistent gap in scaling capital and mentorship, and the qualities academic entrepreneurs need to succeed: speed, risk tolerance, and coachability. The conversation also touched on Canada’s cautious investment culture and the challenge of losing promising companies to U.S. acquisitions.Takeaways:Nima joined Innovate Calgary as an intern and, ove...
2025-07-1520 min
Between MeetingsClark Lai, CEO at Motiv. The Corporate InnovatorIn Between Meetings, Clark Lai, CEO of Motiv, shared how his journey from self-taught programmer to entrepreneur led to founding a venture builder tackling slow corporate innovation. Motive helps companies identify opportunities, build products, and drive results through diverse teams, tailored strategies, and a focus on quick wins.Takeaways:Tech + finance skills make a strong foundation for venture building.Solving slow innovation in big orgs creates high-impact opportunities.Full-stack innovation—from idea to scaled product—is key.Diverse teams fuel innovation; clear communication is vital.Corporate innovation needs change management and local insight.Start with strategy, end...
2025-06-0523 min
Between MeetingsKimberly Rothenberg, President at Lagree YYC. The Personal TrainerIn a recent Between Meetings episode, Kimberly Rothenberg, president of Lagree YYC, shared her transition from financial services to personal training after the birth of her first daughter. She opened Lagree YYC after discovering the Lagree workout in New York, seeing it as a perfect fit for Calgary. Kimberly discussed balancing business growth with family life, staying hands-on in the studios, and ensuring high standards. She also emphasized the importance of employee retention through fair pay and a strong team culture, while hinting at plans for a potential fourth location.Takeaways:Kimberly shifted from finance to...
2025-04-1521 min
Between MeetingsStephanie Horner, AVP, Banking at RBCx. The Capital Growth SpecialistIn a recent episode of Between Meetings, I interviewed Stephanie Horner from RBCx in Calgary about her work supporting startups within the growing tech community. She explains RBCx's unique approach to assisting high-growth tech companies, the key factors that determine whether startups thrive or struggle, and the advantages of the Canadian startup landscape for early-stage founders.Takeaways:Startup success is a multifaceted outcome dependent on the founder, circumstances, and economic climate, including the founder's long-term vision.Effective cash flow management is paramount for a startup's survival and sustained growth.For early-stage companies, a lean and cost-effective...
2025-03-2524 min
Na teloNa telo (16. 2.): Richard Takáč (Smer-SD) a Marián Viskupič (SaS)Minister pôdohospodárstva sa pochválil, že vďaka nižšej sadzbe DPH, ktorá od nového roka platí na vybrané produkty, sa mu podarilo nakúpiť potraviny lacnejšie. Opozícia však za tým vidí skôr výhodné akciové ceny.Ako sa konsolidácia verejných financií prejavuje v peňaženkách ľudí? Andrej Danko medzitým emotívnym listom vyzval Roberta Fica na riešenie napätia v koalícii. Ako sa skončí ultimátum na vyriešenie koaličnej krízy?O týchto, ale aj ďalších aktuálnych politických otázkach, sa moderá...
2025-02-1648 min
Between MeetingsEd Kang, CSO at Startups.com. The Startup AdvisorOn Between Meetings, I interviewed Ed Kang, CSO of Startups.com, about his startup journey, Startups.com's unique non-dilutive model, and his passion for helping founders (especially with pitch decks via his YouTube channel). He also shared insights on AI in startups/consulting, emphasizing investor understanding and the current AI saturation.Takeaways:Startups.com: Non-dilutive accelerator supporting underserved founders & raising significant capital.Pitch Decks: Avoid mismatching investors, customer-focused language, lack of clarity, and problem misidentification.AI in Startups: Essential but facing "AI washing" and solution saturation. Focus on future AI applications.AI Productivity: Automates tasks, boosts...
2025-02-0324 min
Dobré ráno | Denný podcast denníka SMEDobré ráno sobota: Koalícia chodí do Ruska ako na klavírPodporte podcast Dobré ráno v aplikácii Toldo na sme.sk/extradobrerano.
Nefunkčný kataster ukázal slabiny štátnej správy. Zatiaľ stále nefunguje systém, hoci vláda sa snaží zmenšovať rozsah útoku. Prezidentovi Pellegrinimu študent Simon Omaník nepodal ruku, na jeho gymnázium po verbálnych útokoch politikov vrátane premiéra prišiel obžalovaný youtuber Martin Daňo, aj agresívna žena, ktorú musela spacifikovať polícia. A vládna koalícia chodi do Ruskej federácie ako na klavír. Roberta Fica v Moskve vystriedala šesťčlenná delegácia poslancov - Andrej Danko, Adam L...
2025-01-1855 min
Between MeetingsDavid Cree. Founder of CMNGD Linens. The Growth OfficerIn a recent episode of Between Meetings, I had the pleasure of interviewing David Cree. Our conversation delved into his experiences leading the mission-driven venture Common Good, the challenges he faced along the way, the growth of Calgary's startup ecosystem, and his aspirations to bring innovation to city governance as a city council candidate.Takeaways:When we started COMMONGOOD, we thought we understood the problem.When someone has a mission, they put their heart into it.To run a profitable business, you must listen to customers to understand where the product-market fit is, but...
2024-12-2728 min
Between MeetingsBenjamin Reeves, SVP of Data Science & Engineering at Viewpoint. The Data ScientistIn a recent episode of Between Meetings, I had the pleasure of interviewing Benjamin Reeves, SVP of Data Science & Engineering at Viewpoint and the Founding Director of the YYC Data Society. Our conversation spanned a range of thought-provoking topics, including the current state of data science and AI development, the ethical implications of applying AI in the financial sector, and the immense potential for Calgary to establish itself as a leading hub for applied data science and artificial intelligence.Takeaways:The hard thing about software isn’t writing the code but knowing what code to...
2024-12-1128 min
ITALIAN STYLE radio show podcastITALIAN STYLE radio show 935 25-05-2024#SleepingInMyCar de Dany BPM, Eva Martí y Marian Dacal suena como tema de la semana.
DJ Charlie recibe también a Xilä The Blonde, Tony Delta, DJ Roy y Araysen con sus secciones, y te pincha temazos de Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike con Sash!, David Guetta y One Republic y lo nuevo para Milutxo y Danko entre otros.
En la segunda mitad del programa, como DJ invitado: DJ Chiavistelli desde Italia.
Puedes sonar como DJ invitad@ enviando una sesión de una hora y el estilo musical que más te defina como DJ al e-mail ITALIANSTYLE@HOTMAIL.ES
Y si us...
2024-05-261h 58
Braňo Závodský NaživoVašečka: Ľudia s proeurópskymi hodnotami rozumejú rozhodnutiu českej vlády zrušiť spoločné rokovanieV sobotu 23. marca si v prvom kole volíme nového prezidenta. Kandiduje 11 mužov a žiadna žena. V abecednom poradí, Andrej Danko, Patri Dubovský, Krisztián Forró, Štefan Harabin, Ivan Korčok, Marian Kotleba, Ján Kubiš, Igor Matovič, Milan Náhlik, Peter Pellegrini, Róbert Švec.Ak v prvom kole žiaden z kandidátov nezíska nadpolovičnú väčšinu všetkých voličských hlasov, v sobotu 6. apríla budeme vyberať z dvoch najsilnejších kandidátov.Kto z nich má šancu byť našou novou hlavou štátu? Sú favoriti prieskumov už jasní, alebo ešte môže zami...
2024-03-1137 min
Between MeetingsMichael Grantmyre, Partner at Osler. The Tech LawyerIn a recent Between Meetings episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Grantmyre, a Partner at Osler. During our conversation, we delved into various topics, including his role in the community, his passion for startups, Osler's packages designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs, and the reasons behind his move from Toronto to Calgary. Michael also shared common mistakes that startups make and offered valuable advice.Takeaways:Always be more than just a lawyer.I really view my role as a community builder and ecosystem supporter; law is the way I contribute to that.This is an...
2024-01-2928 min
Between MeetingsSabina Bruehlmann, CEO at Nimble Science. The PhD FounderIn a recent Between Meetings episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sabina Bruehlmann, CEO at Nimble Science. We discussed the role of a PhD in running a startup, Sabina's unique expertise, her initial experience with startups, and why Calgary is an excellent location to start your business.Takeaways:Any startup founder who is thinking about the salary is not a true startup founder.A PhD does not necessarily make a great startup founder.Entrepreneurship has become significantly more challenging due to the high expectations investors have.Intellectual property and regulatory expertise are valuable skillsets to...
2023-12-3022 min
Between MeetingsKevin Dahl, Director, ElevateIP at Innovate Calgary. The Community BuilderIn a recent Between Meetings episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Dahl, Director of ElevateIP at Innovate Calgary. Our conversation dove into his professional journey, explored the early days of Calgary's innovation ecosystem, highlighted his impactful stint at Plug and Play, and delved into his current role at Innovate Calgary. Takeaways:I am always in the corner of the underdog.Fifteen years ago, innovation was just this little shiny object over to the side.Becoming a startup founder is not just cool; it is actually viable now.Energy OR innovation, agriculture OR i...
2023-12-0731 min
Dobré ráno | Denný podcast denníka SMEVláda ide šetriť. Cez vyššie dane a peniaze budúcich penzistov (6. 12. 2023)Budúce dôchodky sa krátia na úkor predvolebných sľubov. Asi tak by sa dal interpretovať ohlásený zásah do druhého piliera, ktorým chce vláda vykryť príspevky pre seniorov.
Ide len o jedno z opatrení, ktoré má kabinetu pomôcť získať viac peňazí do štátneho rozpočtu. Ďalšie škrty či dodatočné zdanenie zasiahnu podnikateľov, banky, ale aj RTVS.
Robert Fico opakuje, že šetrenie v rozpočte bude len na úrovni pol percenta HDP ročne, čo opakovane mnohí ekonómovia kritizujú.
O tom ako chce vláda šetriť a či ide...
2023-12-0626 min
Between MeetingsKen Xu, Partner at CMC Capital Partners. The InvestorIn a recent installment of Between Meetings, I had the privilege of interviewing Ken Xu, a Partner at CMC Capital Partners. Our conversation delved into the formative years of the VC industry in China, his experiences at Gobi Partners, and the pivotal decisions that startup founders must navigate in a post-COVID world.Takeaways:Back in the early 2000s, 75% of Gobi's startups were from BeijingThe effects of COVID-19 will stick around longer than we thinkCMC Capital Partners mainly invests in ChinaIf you're a foreign company wanting funding in China, be clear about what you want to leverage...
2023-08-2042 min
Between MeetingsRachel Daydou, Partner @ EY Fabernovel. The Digital Transformation SpecialistI had the pleasure of interviewing Rachel Daydou, Partner at EY Fabernovel, in a recent episode of Between Meetings. We discussed various topics, including her childhood dream of visiting the Shaolin Temple, the valuable lessons she learned while running two startups, her dedication and hard work at Fabernovel, as well as the challenges that international companies encounter in China and much more.Takeaways:What kept me in China was the feeling that I was in the center of everything fascinating happening in the world.What made me start to feel like an entrepreneur was connecting with...
2023-07-1021 min
Between MeetingsOscar Sum, Founder at Aidencare. The Dental AI PioneerOn the latest episode of Between Meetings, I had the pleasure of interviewing Oscar Sum. He discussed his international background and shared his journey from being a dentist in the UK to founding a tech startup in China. Oscar delved into the challenges of dentistry and candidly shared the mistakes he made as a first-time entrepreneur.Takeaways:Understanding science and practical application are two different skillsI sought a challenge and chose a different path than my peers in dentistryThe dental industry has been slow in adopting technological advancementsChina faces a significant shortage in the number of...
2023-05-2228 min
Between MeetingsScott Pollack, Founder & Chief Advisor, ROGUE SCOTT Executive Advisory. The CEO and Leadership Team CoachDuring a recent episode of Between Meetings, I engaged in a captivating conversation with Scott Pollack, delving into his early experiences in Asia, his remarkable entrepreneurial journey, the transformative shift from being a player to a coach, and his ongoing role as a CEO and leadership team coach.Takeaways:One of the takeaways from my early career was learning how a laptop can travel. It's a mentality.I decided to transition from being a player to a coach to have a meaningful impact on people I can relate to.I don't think coaching has changed in...
2023-05-0836 min
Between MeetingsMark Bawtree, Head of Global Sales and ESG at Akila. The Sustainability ExpertIn a recent episode of Between Meetings, Mark Bawtree discussed his journey towards sustainability, the lessons he learned while running his startups, the challenges of ESG, and how Akila is aiding its clients in making data-driven decisions.Takeaways:Renewable energy sources have increasingly targeted the local market from a sales perspective, whereas they were primarily manufactured for the international market in the pastThe potential for profit in the local market has led to a faster adoption of renewablesRather than focusing solely on financial metrics, businesses, and investors are now also taking into account the environmental impact...
2023-02-2130 min
Between MeetingsThomas Knoop, CEO at Clienk. The Omni-Channel ExpertI recently hosted Thomas Knoop on the latest episode of Between Meetings. During the interview, Thomas shared his experiences of doing business in China, including the changes he has seen in the business landscape over the past decade, the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the transformation in his client base. Takeaways:Doing business in China requires a different approach compared to western countriesInnovation is key in a rapidly developing market like ChinaI prioritize understanding my customers' needs and turning them into achievable business goalsLocal companies may prefer to work with a vendor based in C...
2023-02-0625 min
Between MeetingsCheng Fu, CEO at Builtopia. The Metaverse InnovatorI interviewed Cheng Fu on the latest episode of Between Meetings where he talked about his transformation from a backend developer to a business unit lead. We also discussed Builtopia and its benefits for SMEs and the challenges in the Metaverse industry.Takeaways:I put in diligent effort and smart strategies to attain my opportunitiesI had a well-structured career planI understood that sacrifices were necessary for growthI joined a small startup to gain insights into startup operationsThe price of entry into the metaverse is exorbitantChinese companies face a trade-off of higher costs for lower-quality products (in...
2023-02-0126 min
Between MeetingsShameen Prashantham, Author of Gorillas Can Dance. CEIBS ProfessorI interviewed Shameen Prashantham on the latest episode of "Between Meetings." We discussed the inspiration behind his book "Gorillas Can Dance" and explored the complexities of startup-corporate collaboration. Shameen shared valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and how CEIBS is grooming the next generation of leaders.Takeaways:What I’ve seen as constant is recognition of the importance of innovation Some of the smaller companies have no choice but to learn to dance with big gorillas You need equal measures of optimism and pessimismSee what they are interested in matches with their strategic prioritiesYou need to show enou...
2023-01-3033 min
Between MeetingsVincent Djen, Director at Cheng Kung Garments. The Fashion EntrepreneurWe discussed Vincent's family business, the concept of sustainability in fashion, perceptions of social entrepreneurship, and the role of technology in a sustainable fashion. He shared the story of REMAKEHUB and offered advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.Takeaways:We are going from a linear to a circular modelWhat is considered sustainable today may not be considered sustainable in the futureMany things come from unexpected placesMaterials science and supply chain is the core of the industryGiving back to society while still making moneyGlocalize: global + localizeHave your own tribeVincent Djen is a fashion entrepreneur, innovator...
2023-01-2528 min
Between MeetingsCyril Drouin, CEO at Beyond. Digital and eCommerce EntrepreneurWe discussed Cyril's background and experiences as an entrepreneur, the changes and developments in eCommerce in recent years, the use of key opinion leaders (KOLs) in marketing, and the challenges Chinese brands face when expanding globally, among other related topics. Takeaways:I started in China because it was cheapAdmin part of the entrepreneurship journey never bothers meIn terms of the business model you need to follow market trendsIt is not easy for brands to make money on eCommerceIt is getting almost too expensive to have a good ROI on the platformsI believe offline retail is coming b...
2023-01-1528 min
Between MeetingsBrian Ji, CEO, Greater China & Korea at Les MillsTakeaways:Coca-Cola and Disney in China are still a bit different from Coca-Cola and Disney in the USAct localYou have to be agile to product-market fitFind a team that is a mission-drivenExecute. Win. CelebrateLes Mills works with over 2000 gyms and clubs in China70 m people who regularly exercise in China, which is 5% of the total populationTo fit the local market we need to develop content tailored more toward beginnersBrian's career had bounced between places in the US and China in the last 20+ years, with opportunities to work for some of the world's most respected companies, the...
2023-01-1028 min
Between MeetingsCory Arth, Co-Founder at UP Clinic. DPT CSCS, PT ConsultantTakeaways:As I got older I just did not feel I could have the impact that I wanted to haveWe sweat and we connectAs a generation, we are moving less than ever beforeMake movement a fundamental human rightMovement is medicineIf you don’t have guanxi and you are not working with local bureaus and local governments you gonna hit a wall of resistance that I don’t think you can get passedExternal accountability: do not go alone!Born and raised in California, Cory Arth is an APTA American Board-Certified Doctor of Physical Therapy. Cory has worked in team...
2023-01-0229 min
Between MeetingsEllen Wu, Chief Information Officer at Manulife. The Ethical AI AdvocateTakeaways:East and West work cultures are very much built on relationshipIn Hong Kong, the teams work around the clockWe have been training these models with historical data, data that created a lot of social disparity and biases, and inherited inequalityESG becomes a little bit more of a marketing conversation and brandingThe real work comes after you know what your North Star isI hope more people can see the long-term impact on their decision-making processIf you are not tested you do not know your potentialEllen Wu has a proven track record of solving complex business challenges...
2022-12-2827 min
Between MeetingsJonathan Chapon, CMO at Abacare. The Insurance Expert.Takeaways:Quite a fair amount of international insurance companies are not making much money in ChinaWe are counting on the high-net-worth local population eventually will get insuredHealthcare cost is really expensive in ShanghaiLocal players put a lot of effort into digitalizationInsurance is still a very traditional industryPeople are looking for more globally portable solutionsTeleconsultation and AI Underwriting are disrupting the industryJonathan Chapon is an experienced General Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the insurance industry internationally. Skilled in business development, negotiation, business planning, and management.Between Meetings is a series...
2022-12-0428 min
Between MeetingsSimon Wang, Head of Mainland China at ClassPass. Health and Sports Evangelist with a Computer Science BackgroundTakeaways:Group classes are on the riseLocalization is key to the success of the American tech company in ChinaMore boutique studios with professional couches coming in In China, there is still a very low penetration rate for the fitness industry Traditional big open-space gyms are struggling with their current business models focusing only on long-term membershipClassPass in 30 countries, but only in China ClassPass operates in a different wayAt ClassPass the management saw the China team as an experimental projectSimon Wang is a senior executive with diversified industry experiences. He has plenty of experience leading the business, de...
2022-10-1528 min
Between MeetingsMichael Sung, Digital Finance, Fintech, Blockchain, Metaverse Venture Builder, and InvestorTakeaways:Part of the formula to scale innovations is working with key people Asia’s biggest advantage is a huge blank slateYou can think of blockchain as an infrastructure of infrastructures We live in very unique times, the most disruptive, interesting, impactful moments in the history of humanity 10 years of fintech road happened in the space of a year in change over COVIDProf. Michael Sung is a technology venture builder and investor, having founded various companies in diverse high-tech industries ranging from AI, blockchain, semiconductor, and new materials industries. Prof. Sung is Chairman/CEO of Fr...
2022-10-0642 min
Between MeetingsFerdinand Klauser, Partner & General Manager at KISKA Shanghai, Brand Strategy & Marketing ConsultantTakeawaysLooking at the economic situation, the speed, and the drive that China had, all I could see was an opportunity Our focus is on creating great client experience and understanding this fast-changing marketWe work with Western brands to identify how they can stay true to the core and at the same time be sensitive to the local marketOur job is to absorb the differences and to facilitate productive collaboration and cooperation.We have to be intentional about collaboration, intentional about diversity. Ferdinand Klauser is an international brand strategy and marketing consultant serving clients in au...
2022-09-1828 min
Between MeetingsMomo Estrella, Head of Digital Design at IKEA China.Takeaways:💡 Through technology you can create little tools to enhance a creative expression. 💡 I am not educated to educate other people. 💡 When you are a retailer you grow either by acquiring new customers or by making existing customers more profitable. And those two things are becoming harder to do for home furniture. 💡 Everything that surrounds us has the opportunity to be better. 💡 Here you are able to launch things that may not be hyper polished. But you can launch them in a spirit of learning.Momo Estrella is an advocate for...
2022-03-2227 min
Between MeetingsAnthony Leung, ?What If! Innovation Greater China Lead & Accenture Managing Director, aka King of Innovation.Takeaways:💡 Carve your own path💡 Languages shaped my passion to go and explore different places💡 In the last few years, innovation has had to lean and point almost directly towards China💡 Innovation moved from something that was on the edge, things people thought about as something new and different, it moved into the center where everybody should be thinking about innovation💡 Innovation is a way of thinking💡 Innovation is a muscleAnthony Leung, ?What If! Innovation Greater China Lead & Accenture Managing Director.Anthony is an expert in ut...
2022-03-1729 min
Between MeetingsMatt Spriegel, founder and CEO of Atiom, Chinaccelerator, Entrepreneur's Organization, HR TrainingTakeaways:💡 Every day we change forever💡 Working for corporates teaches you processes, how to work with big teams, how to allocate resources💡 You cannot check for understanding when you share training or communication piece 💡 We find it difficult to convince Chinese companies that we are a better service provider than domestic companies 💡 We see a lot of localization in recent years in China💡 A lot of our multinational clients bring us outside of ChinaMatt Spriegel's lifelong dream is to bring education and resources to the...
2022-02-1623 min
Between MeetingsAlvin Wang Graylin, China President at HTC, Virtual Reality VR, XR, metaverseTakeaways:Metaverse allows more fluidity for economic class5% of your customers generate 80-90% of your profitabilityThe right timing is key to successI‘ve been lucky throughout my career that people have trusted me to execute and to be able to think independently Entrepreneurship is toughAll the things that we have been seeing in sci-fi movies are going to be a part of our real world soonI learned more in that year and a half than I did at all my courses at MITYou need to be very careful looking at your legal documentsWe did all the mistakes you cou...
2022-01-1945 min
Between MeetingsNatalie Lowe, Managing Partner at The Orangeblowfish, Creative, Branding, China, Selfbranding, PhygitalNatalie Lowe, Managing Partner at The Orangeblowfish, Creative, Branding, China, Selfbranding, Phygitalyou can't have everything now, you can’t be everything nowpersonal branding helps you to better understand what your core values areCOVID was an enabler of China moving forward with from admiring Western brands right up to incorporating a lot of Chinese culture and design into their creative campaigns that just speak to local audiencesthe new term "phygital" how do you get people into physical spacesdoes your brand resonate with your client's values?never lose sight of why you did this in a first placeNa...
2022-01-0728 min
Between MeetingsMinesh Pore, Co-Founder & CEO at BuyHive, Global Sourcing, Procurement, International TradeIf you are not creating anything you are wasting timeChina is irreplaceable The only thing I knew was China was growing and there were opportunitiesI was cutting 70% of the staff without really having reasons to do itWe are adding trust and transparency to the sourcing worldMinesh Pore, Co-Founder & CEO at BuyHive, is a highly regarded global trade expert with over 20 years of experience leading multinational organizations in intrapreneurship, corporate transformation, business development, and strategic planning.🚗 In China Between Meetings is a series of on-the-go interviews in which we discuss innovation, technology and entrepreneurship at the speed of C...
2021-12-2130 min
Between MeetingsSophie Chen, CEO at SAE Relocation Industry, Made In ChinaThe international moving/relocation industry is a white man’s worldAs an Asian young lady, it was hard to move up into a management role2010 to 2015 was a golden period for the relocation industrysince 2016 the market has always been going downWe take good care of you, and you please take care of the clientsWhen the market is down, it is the best time for hiringChinese companies go globalMaybe I fail but I want to see how far I can goSophie Chen, CEO at SEA Relocation🚗 In China Between Meetings is a series of on-the-go interviews in which...
2021-12-0927 min
Between MeetingsNayoung Chung, Founder at STIA China, Senior Care Industry Competence BuilderThere are 264 m of people over 60 years old in China and it is going to reach half a billion by 2050There will be not enough young people to taker care of seniorsMost of the initiatives were geared towards the real estate The culture of service did not really existChinese investors are hesitant to invest in foreign-owned startups without a strong Chinese teamNayoung Chung, the founder at STIA China, is a senior care industry competence builder. She is an entrepreneur with a track record. Nayoung has a professional and entrepreneurial background from S.Korea, the USA, Norway, Singapore, and s...
2021-10-1227 min
Between MeetingsBarbara Ex, Founder & CEO of WhiteSpace, On-Demand Collaboration Space, Space as a Service, PropTech, Future of WorkNobody can be part of a startup and then have another startup as a side hustleWhiteSpace is a "collaboration" spaceThere is just an inherent drive to need to be face to face with other human beingsNike "swoosh" recoveryI want to add tech that really adds value to the customer experienceThe willingness to try things and fail at them If it does not have Starbucks in the lobby it's not really a professional office building Barbara Ex, Founder and CEO of WhiteSpace, the world’s first on-demand collaboration space provider. A lifelong interest in the application of cutting-edge technology to open...
2021-10-0124 min
Between MeetingsRichard Brubaker, Founder & Managing Director of Collective Responsibility, Sustainability, Innovation, Leadership, EntrepreneurshipThe process is the key to getting a lot of things doneMy mission is to save the worldShut up and do somethingProblems are real in China If you can make the entire market smarter you are going to get a much larger pie that you can all work off ofDriven by the belief that change begins with a single step, Richard Brubaker has spent the last 20 years in Asia working to engage, inspire and equip those around him to take their first step.Currently, as the Managing Director of Collective Responsibility, Executive Volunteer of HandsOn China, a...
2021-09-2027 min
Between MeetingsRasmus Rasmusson, CEO & Founder of VÄRM and LeWorks, IoT in China, Cofactory, Manufacturing, AutomationPeople looked at the website and they didn't know what to do with thisI burned out before the industry burned outCommunication is very important for salesInterner consultants are bad programmers that are just good at talking Automation in the small and medium-size factories is what's gonna happen nextRasmus Rasmusson is an experienced entrepreneur and product developer with 20+ years in the IT industry. Currently, he is developing two companies: an IoT engineering company VÄRM focusing on cooking automation, and a cofactory company called LeWorks.Follow the host Marian Danko on LinkedIn.Please follow our Li...
2021-08-2926 min
Between MeetingsEddie Tsai, Co-Founder at Human Things, Genki Gadgets, 3 Kickstarter Campaigns, USD 4 MillionAsia countries are more competitive, people work much later hoursFung Group has one of the best connections with academiaIt is crazy how many business leaders do not even know what their customers wantGaming is a hard industryManufacturing is always the toughest partWe were on the chain working literally with factory workersEddie Tsai is focused on designing and launching innovative products and experiences that are compelling for the masses. Eddie earned his MBA from INSEAD in Paris and Singapore where he was President of the INSEAD Entrepreneurship Club. He earned his BA in International Studies with a minor in...
2021-08-1630 min
Between MeetingsEric Liu, Co-Founder & CTO at DIGITWIN Technologies, Spatial Computing Technologist, Digital TwinsI saw a huge opportunity for 3D real-time technologyThe markets are already stable, it is hard to innovate and penetrate In 2017 over 50% of smart cities were developed in ChinaOnly China and Saudi Arabia are the two countries that are starting cities from nothingA digital twin is a digital representation of a physical worldManufacturing and smart city are the pioneers of digital twinsCarbon neutrality is a huge topicHow can you fix something you do not know aboutIn China governments and businesses are more open to new technologiesEric Liu has over 16 years of cutting-edge technology experience focused on 3D visualization a...
2021-08-0527 min
Between MeetingsChen Zhang, Founder & CEO at CowTransfer, the Fastest File Transfer Service in ChinaI had to leave a keyboard and go out to look for investment, people, and resourcesI was a pure tech nerdSecurity is the biggest challengeIf we keep going like this we will be shut down againPicking the right co-founder is really really importantIn the future, digital assets will be more and more importantVideo production will be booming13 years of experience with anything you can throw at software development. Grew up building back-end solutions and solving data issues or any other issues you can think of, mainly focus on backend solutions (Java, Python, and more), IOS development including native (Swift...
2021-07-2622 min
Between MeetingsEric Oetting: funder and CEO at Planet O. Planet One is location-based entertainment, high tech eSports, and XR experiences.Real Estate developers were changing rapidly because they are all in such pain, that they would cut the entire executive boardDeals with NetEase and Formula One were both signed during the coronavirus outbreakI see it as the future of spaces, especially new retailIn China copies come really quick you gotta move fastWe are in that value chain to supply people that want to copy usEric Oetting, founder and CEO of Planet O is a seasoned serial entrepreneur and market entry expert with futuristic insights into the next generation of eSports and location-based entertainment. Since first coming to China...
2021-07-0623 min
The International Business Podcast#58: The Expat-Entrepreneurs With Marian Danko and Ervis MicukajOn this episode Leo interviews Marian Danko and Ervis Micukaj. Two entrepreneurs on foreign soil.Marian Danko is an entrepreneur from Ukraine with a passion for innovation and technology. As the founder of weHustle, a platform for innovators in China, Marian is working on connecting local and international scenes to build a diverse and inclusive innovation ecosystem. Many years of partnering up and working with 20+ tech and entrepreneur communities in China led Marian to launch TECOM Conf, an...
2021-05-3025 min
PiatočekKotleba išiel s vajcom na vandrovku, kým Rusi hrali Counter StrikeKeď chce normálny človek spraviť okolo stretnutia s blízkou osobou po dlhšom čase drámu, zavolá poštára Janka a poprosí Katku Brychtovú, nech dá stenu preč. Keď chce spraviť okolo stretnutia drámu Marián Kotleba, unesie dieťa.Spomínate si na rok 2014? V tom roku Fico nevyhral prezidentské voľby. To bolo bombové, však? A viete, čo bolo vtedy ešte bombové? Muničný sklad v malej moravskej dedinke.Z česko-slovenskej cesty do Ruska nakoniec nič nebolo. Ale konečne bol Andrej Danko aspoň na niečo užitočný a niekto konečne pochopil, ako ho využ...
2021-04-2314 min
Between MeetingsYuchen Zhang YC: aihehuo.com, Co-founders, Engineer, China Startups, SLPIt takes about two years to transition from a corporate person to an entrepreneur. Too much money was put on bureaucratic things which are unnecessary for an early-stage project. I need culture shock. I witnessed how 30 million got burned for nothing. No payment option was a stopper. If you go to a new city and you know nobody you just say you are an entrepreneur. Step out of a foreigner's zone to tackle the China market. You need to "hunt and date" for a local partner.Yuchen Zhang has a solid background in engineering and software from three universities and vast ent...
2021-03-0829 min
Between MeetingsErik Walenza-Slabe: IoT One, Industrial Internet of Things, Startup Grind Shanghai💡 Put a phone away.💡 China is a fairly friendly place for foreigners as long as you are not doing things that the government does not want you to do.💡 China is a super interesting market because over the past 30 years they built up this incredible asset base - the factory of the world.💡 Technology adoption is a big issue.Erik Walenza-Slabe is a long-term resident of Shanghai where he runs IoT One focusing on the Industrial Internet of Things and helping companies in developing their digital transformation. In addition to working with big cor...
2021-02-2524 min
Between MeetingsJade Hsiao: Johns Hopkins, Danone, foodtech, XNode, corporate innovation💡 China is undergoing huge growth. Exponential opportunities are very attractive to young professionals. 💡 In the US, you work at a job in a high-pressure environment, you deliver, and a lot of your passion you build outside of your job. In China, it's a creation of things like WeChat, where it totally blurs personal and professional lines. 💡 We train and invest in people, not the ideas. 💡 Innovation never yields quick results.💡 The Chinese corporations' challenge is to change some of the people's mindsets to be able to take more risks. Got educated in China, the USA, and th...
2021-02-2427 min
Between MeetingsKapil Kane: Stanford, Apple, Intel, GrowthX corporate acceleratorIn China, you can get anything done in no time.If you cannot resource a team of champions within a corporation, then the relationships with startups are superficial.The number one KPI is the incremental revenue we drive for Intel.Graduated from Stanford, worked alongside incredibly talented people on designing multiple generations of Apple products, Kapil Kane, a co-founder of Intel® GrowthX corporate accelerator, is now spearheading innovation for Intel in China.Learn more about Intel GrowthX corporate accelerator, how they help startups, what programs they run, and how they make the change happen.I...
2021-02-2127 min
Between MeetingsSunny Ting, Digital Innovation Scout at BI x Digital Labs and Co-Director at Startup Grind ShanghaiThe first episode of In China Between Meetings, a series of video interviews where we talk about innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. Join us for a ride with Sunny Ting, Digital Innovation Scout at BI x Digital Labs and Co-Director at Startup Grind Shanghai. Born in Taiwan, grew up in Hong Kong, Sunny is on the frontline of the Shanghai innovation ecosystem bridging the startup and corporate world.People in China are inherently savvy business owners.People are quite particular about business outcomes. If you couple that with the...
2021-02-1527 min
Millennials in ChinaEP10: Building a Community of China Hustlers ft. Marian DankoIn this episode of the Millennials in China podcast we interview Ukrainian entrepreneur Marian Danko. Marian (Marik) first arrived in China in 2011 for importing building materials to Ukraine. He eventually decided that he was not interested in import/export, and started pursuing tech-related ventures. He encountered failures along the way but always managed to overcome them with his remarkable persistence, and he is currently running one of the largest tech startup communities in China called WeHustle. Show Notes: Marian introduces himself and talks about how he ended up in Shijiazhuang, China from Ukraine and via cruise...
2020-05-2400 min
The NegotiationMarian Danko | Weathering The VC Winter, Why China Will Win The AI Race, & Second Tier Cities To WatchToday on The Negotiation, Todd speaks with Marian Danko, founder of the tech innovation platform weHustle; and TECOM, a conference for tech entrepreneurs. A native of Ukraine, Marian experienced culture shock upon arriving in China, particularly when it came to the rapid speed that defines the nation’s startup ecosystem.Speaking on Shanghai’s tech startup landscape, Marian says that “the ceiling is very high and the floor is very low”. That is, while Shanghai can be regarded as “an expensive city”, from an entrepreneur’s perspective, it can actually be a wellspring of highly lucrative investment opportunities...
2020-03-1231 min
News dalla SlovacchiaCamit News - 31 Gennaio 2020 - Notizie dalla SlovacchiaAndrej Danko ha confermato d’esser stato in contatto sia con Marián Kočner che con Alena Zsuzsová. Il Presidente del Parlamento, nonché leader del partito SNS, ha però affermato che si trattava solamente di conversazioni socievoli e nulla più. Gli analisti credono che queste rivelazioni possano pregiudicare i risultati elettorali del partito, indebolendo di fatto un alleato importante dello Smer.Il Presidente Zuzana Čaputová ha accettato le dimissioni del Ministro dell’Ambiente László Sólymos di Most-Híd a seguito del coinvolgimento del Ministro in una rissa mentre era in stato di ebrezza. A guidare il Ministero del...
2020-01-3104 minNews dalla SlovacchiaCamit News - Notizie dalla Slovacchia in lingua italiana - 14 Marzo 2019Le Principali news della settimana - 14 Marzo 2019 - www.camit.skDurante la moratoria a soli due giorni dalle elezioni presidenziali due eventi molto importanti nello scenario slovacco. Marian Kocner è stato formalmente accusato dall’ufficio del procuratore speciale per l’omicidio di Jan Kuciak. Entro la fine di questa settimana l’imprenditore Ladislav Basternak verrà inoltre incarcerato per scontare una pena di 5 anni legata ai reati fiscali commessi. Robert Fico, che vive in un appartamento di proprietà di Basternak, dovrà traslocare sempre salvo non riesca a comprare l’immobile in concordato dallo Stato.Il presidente del partito poli...
2019-03-1403 min
UncategorizedMarián Leško - Danko vie, že uchádzači na ústavných sudcov sa môžu... (Braňo Závodský Naživo)Pre Ficovu kandidatúru na sudcu ústavného súdu sa môže zablokovať celý proces voľby kandidátov. Opozícia a koalícia narazili na Ústavnoprávnom výbore na pat. Šesť koaličných poslancov si myslí, že Fico podmienky spĺňa, šesť opozičných hovorí o chýbajúcej právnickej praxi.Ako to celé dopadne, ak predseda parlamentu nechce voľby pustiť do pléna, kým sa výbor nedohodne? Hrozí Ústavnému súdu kolaps pre neschopnosť parlamentu dohodnúť sa? Prieskum ukázal, že vláda aj opozícia majú zatiaľ rovnako silných prezidentských kandidátov. Šefčovič a Mistrí...
2019-01-2818 minNázor kontra názor|Eszme csere (23.12.2018 11:05)Témáink : Dúl a hatalmi harc a szlovák rendőrség érdekcsoportjai között. Ennek egyik bizonyítéka Norbert Bödör nyitrai vállalkozó esete, továbbá Marian Kočner börtönből küldött céduláinak kiszivárogtatása ismeretlen informátor révén. Jövőre országos rendőrfőkapitányt választanak, méghozzá olyan törvénymódosítás alapján, amely úgy lép hatályba, hogy Andrej Kiska nem írta alá a jogszabályt.Mi várható addig és azután? Andrej Danko állítólag január 10-én jelenti be, hogy mikor les...
2018-12-2300 min
UncategorizedMarián Leško - Rigorózna práca Andreja Danka je plagiátJe po voľbách. Lajčák hrozí pre migračný pakt demisiou a parlamente práve opozícia odvoláva pre rigorózku Andreja Danka. Zatiaľ čo za Lajčákom stojí len prezident a Bugárov Most, Danko si koaličných partnerov zoradil do šíku.Čo to všetko znamená pre koalíciu a Smer? Naozaj sa Fico háda s Pellegrinim a aj Lajčákom? Znamená to, že pre Smer už minister zahraničných vecí nemusí byť tým najlepším prezidentským kandidátom? Má opozícia šancu, že Danka odvolá?Braňo Závodský sa rozprával s politickým komentátorom Trendu Mar...
2018-11-2119 min
The Economic Club of Indiana Speaker Series ArchiveEducation Today: Panel DiscussionIndiana Commissioner for Higher Education, Teresa Lubbers sits down with some of Indiana's local leaders in higher education to discuss the value of higher education in today's 21st Century economy. Join a roundtable conversation with Butler University President James Danko, Marian University President Dan Elsener, and University of Indianapolis President Robert Manuel as they share their insights on the ever-changing role of higher education. (December 12, 2018)
2018-01-1000 min
V Samárii pri studni(1) Smer ŠaštínModeruje Jozef Kováčik. Hostia: Mons. Jozef Haľko - koordinátor KBS pre Rok Sedembolestnej, don Ján Čverčko SDB - rektor Národnej baziliky Sedembolestnej Panny Márie v Šaštíne, Pavol Danko - spoluorganizátor mládežníckeho programu, don Marián Valábek SDB - autor knihy Sedembolestná.
2014-09-0800 min