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The Monthly BlendThe Monthly BlendThe Monthly Blend 2023 Recap with Hosts Anthony & TienJoin The Monthly Blend cohosts Anthony Millin and Tien Wong as they discuss 2023 the year in review. Anthony and Tien look at the fundraising market and pace of this past year, valuations, growth in the DMV region, bold initiatives, the value of what NEXT, NEXT RAISE and Connectpreneur bring to our ecosystem, and what to expect for 2024.2023-12-1931 minWhat\'s Working in WashingtonWhat's Working in WashingtonWhat's Working in Washington - Ep 499 - Capital Infusion and Innovation in the DMV - Tien WongTien Wong is the CEO of Opus8, a private investment, advisory, and conference management firm located in the Washington, D.C. area. He is also the Chairman and CEO of the Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum, a global community of 25,000+ founders, investors, venture capitalists, and CXOs. In this wide-ranging discussion, Tien and Mark examine capital infusion, public-private partnerships, life science and health tech investment, and educational institutions in the DMV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...2023-11-0928 minWhat\'s Working in WashingtonWhat's Working in WashingtonWhat's Working in Washington - Ep 476 - Catching Up on Capital - Tien WongTien Wong is the CEO of Opus8, a private investment, advisory, and conference management firm located in the Washington, D.C. area. He is also the Chairman and CEO of the Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum, a global community of 25,000+ founders, investors, venture capitalists, and CXOs. Tien Wong shares his expert perspective on what's new in D.C.'s capital marketplace, providing updates on vibrant industries such as cybersecurity, quantum computing, hospitality and EdTech within the context of current economic challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy...2023-03-3028 minBlueprint for WealthBlueprint for WealthExecutive Compensation Agreements + Interview with Serial Entrepreneur, CEO of Opus8 and Founder of CONNECTpreneur, S. Tien WongOn this segment of Blueprint for Wealth, Wayne Zell discusses Executive Compensation Agreements, followed by Serial Entrepreneur, CEO of Opus8 and Founder of CONNECTpreneur, S. Tien Wong"Opus8 is a private investment, advisory, and conference management firm located in the Washington, DC area. We provide high-level strategy and business advisory services to clients on a select basis, and organize exclusive private equity and venture capital conferences and trade missions around the world in conjunction with the U.S. government. As an investor, Opus8 seeks well-run companies in BPO, ITO, CRM, mobile, and datacenter/cloud technologies. Ideally, opportunities...2023-02-0828 minBusiness Infrastructure - Curing Back Office BluesBusiness Infrastructure - Curing Back Office Blues226: Doing Business in Germany with Jens HeitlandGermany – it’s the next stop on our 12-country tour this season. Here to greet us and tell us all about how to start a business or partner with an existing business in Germany is the “Connectpreneur” himself, Jens Heitland.   Considering their membership in the European Union, you may find what Jens reveals about doing business in Germany shocking. What’s not surprising is hearing him describe German culture as one of accuracy and precision which explains why STEM-focused industries thrive there, particularly automotive and traditional engineering and architecture firms.   But it takes mor...2022-10-3030 minCEOs You Should Know: Washington DCCEOs You Should Know: Washington DCTien Wong, CONNECTpreneurM&T Bank presents CEOs You Should Know: Tien Wong, CONNECTpreneur2022-06-2913 minThe Exit - Presented By FlippaThe Exit - Presented By FlippaData Rooms with Tien WongToday we are talking to Tien Wong, the CEO of Opus8, a private investment, advisory, and conference management firm. Long before that, Then was a co-founder and CEO for CyberRep, Inc., one of the 3 largest private contact center companies in North America. After 12 successful years, CyberRep was acquired by Affiliated Computer Services in 2003. Tien walks us through the process and how he treated his team of, 2300 employees right through the transition. Chasing The American Dream Tien’s parents were both immigrants that came to America to chase the dream. His father owned a Chinese restaurant, while his mother had a tr...2022-04-0427 minPartnering LeadershipPartnering Leadership131 Building Community and a Thriving Entrepreneurial Ecosystem with Tien Wong | Greater Washington DC DMV ChangemakerIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Tien Wong. Tien is the Chairman and CEO of Opus8 - private investment and strategic advisory firm. He is also Chairman of Lore Systems, an IT services company, Chairman of tech 2000, Inc., an Edtech company. Tien Wong is also the founder and host of the Big idea CONNECTprenuer Forum, a community of over 7,000 founders, CEOs, angels, and VCs.Tien Wong is a successful entrepreneur who has founded many firms, served on the boards of numerous organizations and established a community that supports and encourages...2022-02-0835 minTechTalk HealthcareTechTalk HealthcareConnecting to Customer ServiceDr. Jay & Brad talk Customer Service Support with Mr. Tien Wong, technology entrepreneur, CEO, and angel investor.  Wong is Chairman & CEO of Opus8, a private investment and strategic advisory firm specializing in raising capital for private equity, venture capital fund managers, and promising tech companies.  Wong is Chairman of Tech 2000, an ed-tech company which provides advanced tech training, learning analytics, and software development for Fortune 500 customers. He is also Chairman of Lore Systems, an IT services company which provides managed hosting, IT support, “virtual CIO,” and cloud computing solutions for commercial, nonprofit, and government clients.   H...2021-04-0953 minA Dose of Your FutureA Dose of Your FutureFrom CEO to Investor to Connecting Entrepreneurs with Tien WongTien Wong, Entrepreneur and Investor, shared his story about how he sold his business and then started one of the largest networking events in the Mid-Atlantic Region, CONNECTpreneur. The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum is a Community of over 8000 CEOs, Entrepreneurs, VCs and angels, CXOs and other business leaders in the Mid-Atlantic Region.2020-01-0724 minLeadership Insights PodcastLeadership Insights PodcastEp 14: Leading from the Front Lines with Tien Wong, Chairman & CEO, Opus8“You have to lead by example 24-7” – Tien Wong What does it say about you if, as a child, you fantasize about an airline being named after you? Or as an adult your proudest accomplishments are the successes of leaders you’ve helped cultivate? For Tien Wong, it says that entrepreneurship and integrity are in his blood and how he defines himself as a leader. In this candid, enlightening interview Tien shares his immigrant family story and what he has learned as a leader and entrepreneur, both through successes and missteps along the way. What you’ll l...2016-10-1037 minThe Dating Advisory BoardThe Dating Advisory BoardTien Wong – How Can Businesses Utilize Snapchat?Tien Wong joined this episode of The Dating Advisory Board to discuss how businesses can utilize Snapchat. Find The Dating Advisory Board here: Website: http://www.thedatingadvisoryboard.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/MC1jjt Instagram: http://instagram.com/thedatingadvisory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedatingadvisoryboard/ Snapchat: jenhecht1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenHecht1 Tien's Bio: Tien Wong is a technology entrepreneur, CEO, and angel investor. He is Chairman of Tech 2000, Inc., a Virginia-based EdTech company which provides advanced tech training, mobile e-learning, and software development to Fortune 500 customers. Mr. Wong is also Chairman of Lore Systems, Inc., a Virginia-based IT services...2016-10-0528 min