Between Meetings
Marian Danko
Between Meetings is a series of on-the-go interviews featuring industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators. In these interviews, we delve into the latest trends and developments in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, catching our guests between meetings in a car ride across town. Along the way, they share inspiring stories, personal experiences, industry insights, and practical advice on how to scale your way to success. Each interview is packed with valuable information and inspiration for anyone looking to make an impact in the tech and innovation world.
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Jonathan Chapon, CMO at Abacare. The Insurance Expert.
Between Meetings
12/04/22 • 28 min
Takeaways:
- Quite a fair amount of international insurance companies are not making much money in China
- We are counting on the high-net-worth local population eventually will get insured
- Healthcare cost is really expensive in Shanghai
- Local players put a lot of effort into digitalization
- Insurance is still a very traditional industry
- People are looking for more globally portable solutions
- Teleconsultation and AI Underwriting are disrupting the industry
Jonathan 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 of on-the-go interviews in which we discuss innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. Our guests are industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators. We catch them between meetings. In a car ride across town, they share inspiring stories, personal experiences, industry insights, and practical advice on how to scale your way to success.
🎙 Follow the host Marian Danko on LinkedIn.
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Michael Sung, Digital Finance, Fintech, Blockchain, Metaverse Venture Builder, and Investor
Between Meetings
10/06/22 • 42 min
Takeaways:
- Part of the formula to scale innovations is working with key people
- Asia’s biggest advantage is a huge blank slate
- You 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 COVID
Prof. 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 FreeFlow Finance, a cross-border payments company focused on regulated digital currency interoperability and FX infrastructure solutions for financial institutions. He has a strong background in cross-border technology transfer, strategic industry engagement, commercialisation strategy, business model innovation, and hi-tech entrepreneurship.
Between Meetings is a series of on-the-go interviews in which we discuss innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. Our guests are industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators. We catch them between meetings. In a car ride across town, they share inspiring stories, personal experiences, industry insights, and practical advice on how to scale your way to success.
🎙 Follow the host Marian Danko on LinkedIn.
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Barbara Ex, Founder & CEO of WhiteSpace, On-Demand Collaboration Space, Space as a Service, PropTech, Future of Work
Between Meetings
10/01/21 • 24 min
- Nobody can be part of a startup and then have another startup as a side hustle
- WhiteSpace is a "collaboration" space
- There is just an inherent drive to need to be face to face with other human beings
- Nike "swoosh" recovery
- I want to add tech that really adds value to the customer experience
- The 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 up new markets, enable strategy and transform existing business models. In China since 2005, fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
🚗 In China Between Meetings is a series of on-the-go interviews in which we discuss innovation, technology and entrepreneurship at the speed of China. Our guests are industry leaders, entrepreneurs and corporate innovators. We catch them between meetings. In a car ride across town, they share inspiring stores, personal experiences, industry insights and practical advice on how to scale your way to success in China and beyond. This podcast is brought to you by the team of weHustle, a Shanghai-based platform for innovation and growth, dedicated to supporting local and international teams as they navigate China’s dynamic business landscape.
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Brian Ji, CEO, Greater China & Korea at Les Mills
Between Meetings
01/10/23 • 28 min
Takeaways:
- Coca-Cola and Disney in China are still a bit different from Coca-Cola and Disney in the US
- Act local
- You have to be agile to product-market fit
- Find a team that is a mission-driven
- Execute. Win. Celebrate
- Les Mills works with over 2000 gyms and clubs in China
- 70 m people who regularly exercise in China, which is 5% of the total population
- To fit the local market we need to develop content tailored more toward beginners
Brian'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 likes of Disney and Coca-Cola, leading finance teams and partnering with GM for business growth and strategies.
Between Meetings is a series of on-the-go interviews featuring industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators. In these interviews, we delve into the latest trends and developments in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, catching our guests between meetings in a car ride across town. Along the way, they share inspiring stories, personal experiences, industry insights, and practical advice on how to scale your way to success. Each interview is packed with valuable information and inspiration for anyone looking to make an impact in the tech and innovation world.
🎙 Follow the host Marian Danko on LinkedIn.
Subscribe to the podcast via other services to be notified when a new episode is released. We are on WeChat Channel, bilibili, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more.
Thomas Knoop, CEO at Clienk. The Omni-Channel Expert
Between Meetings
02/06/23 • 25 min
I 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 countries
- Innovation is key in a rapidly developing market like China
- I prioritize understanding my customers' needs and turning them into achievable business goals
- Local companies may prefer to work with a vendor based in China.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift towards cloud-based solutions
- Customer service via messaging has become more popular than phone calls
Thomas Knoop is an operational and pragmatic senior executive with broad experience in all aspects of IT, Management in Customer Contact, eCommerce, Service, and CRM/ERP environments.
Between Meetings is a series of on-the-go interviews featuring industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators. In these interviews, we delve into the latest trends and developments in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, catching our guests between meetings in a car ride across town. Along the way, they share inspiring stories, personal experiences, industry insights, and practical advice on how to scale your way to success. Each interview is packed with valuable information and inspiration for anyone looking to make an impact in the tech and innovation world.
🎙 Follow the host Marian Danko on LinkedIn.
Subscribe to the podcast via other services to be notified when a new episode is released. We are on WeChat Channel, bilibili, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more.
Eric Oetting: funder and CEO at Planet O. Planet One is location-based entertainment, high tech eSports, and XR experiences.
Between Meetings
07/06/21 • 23 min
- Real Estate developers were changing rapidly because they are all in such pain, that they would cut the entire executive board
- Deals with NetEase and Formula One were both signed during the coronavirus outbreak
- I see it as the future of spaces, especially new retail
- In China copies come really quick you gotta move fast
- We are in that value chain to supply people that want to copy us
Eric 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 in 2005, Eric has been focused on the high-growth sector of China’s consumer-based industries.
Founded in 2016, Planet O is a pioneering new-age entertainment company dedicated to location-based entertainment, high tech eSports, and XR experiences. The flagship hub – PLANET ONE, a joint-venture between Planet O and NetEase Games VR, was opened in Shanghai on June 5th, with plans for continued expansion across China.
A series of video interviews where we talk about innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship in China. Our guests are industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators. This podcast is brought to you by weHustle, a Shanghai-based platform for innovation and growth helping local and international teams succeed in China.
Follow the host Marian Danko on LinkedIn.
Subscribe to the podcast via other services to be notified when a new episode is released. We are on YouTube and WeChat Channel.
Momo Estrella, Head of Digital Design at IKEA China.
Between Meetings
03/22/22 • 27 min
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 human-centered design, change agency, and neurodiversity inclusion.
🚗 In China Between Meetings is a series of on-the-go interviews in which we discuss innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship at the speed of China. Our guests are industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators. We catch them between meetings. In a car ride across town, they share inspiring stores, personal experiences, industry insights, and practical advice on how to scale your way to success in China and beyond.
This podcast is brought to you by the team of weHustle, a Shanghai-based platform for innovation and growth, dedicated to supporting local and international teams as they navigate China’s dynamic business landscape. In partnership with Startups Gear which connects startups to growth opportunities in just one click.
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Eric Liu, Co-Founder & CTO at DIGITWIN Technologies, Spatial Computing Technologist, Digital Twins
Between Meetings
08/05/21 • 27 min
- I saw a huge opportunity for 3D real-time technology
- The markets are already stable, it is hard to innovate and penetrate
- In 2017 over 50% of smart cities were developed in China
- Only China and Saudi Arabia are the two countries that are starting cities from nothing
- A digital twin is a digital representation of a physical world
- Manufacturing and smart city are the pioneers of digital twins
- Carbon neutrality is a huge topic
- How can you fix something you do not know about
- In China governments and businesses are more open to new technologies
Eric Liu has over 16 years of cutting-edge technology experience focused on 3D visualization and human-computer interactive technologies, including Virtual and Augmented Reality. During his tenure at NVIDIA in Silicon Valley, he worked with the world’s largest hardware and video game developers to define the future of computer graphics and GPU technologies. In 2015, Eric moved to Shanghai and saw the need for advancing digital twins in the smart city and smart manufacturing industries. Today, DIGITWIN Technologies is at the forefront of the spatial computing revolution.
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Ferdinand Klauser, Partner & General Manager at KISKA Shanghai, Brand Strategy & Marketing Consultant
Between Meetings
09/18/22 • 28 min
Takeaways
- Looking 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 market
- We work with Western brands to identify how they can stay true to the core and at the same time be sensitive to the local market
- Our 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 automotive, sports performance, and lifestyle products. He is passionate about collaborating with KISKA’s multidisciplinary teams to deliver relevant experiences that move people, shape brands, and create impact.
Between Meetings is a series of on-the-go interviews in which we discuss innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. Our guests are industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators. We catch them between meetings. In a car ride across town, they share inspiring stories, personal experiences, industry insights, and practical advice on how to scale your way to success.
Follow the host Marian Danko on LinkedIn.
Subscribe to the podcast via other services to be notified when a new episode is released. We are on WeChat Channel, bilibili, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more.
Chen Zhang, Founder & CEO at CowTransfer, the Fastest File Transfer Service in China
Between Meetings
07/26/21 • 22 min
- I had to leave a keyboard and go out to look for investment, people, and resources
- I was a pure tech nerd
- Security is the biggest challenge
- If we keep going like this we will be shut down again
- Picking the right co-founder is really really important
- In the future, digital assets will be more and more important
- Video production will be booming
13 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, Objc) and html5 app, also focused on architecture and design patterns aiming at writing better quality codes. Experienced in security, data transaction strategy as well as refactoring.
Right now Chen Zhang is the CEO of CowTransfer cowtransfer.com, it was founded in 2018, and it is the most efficient way to share large files online.
A series of video interviews where we talk about innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship in China. Our guests are industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators. This podcast is brought to you by weHustle, a Shanghai-based platform for innovation and growth helping local and international teams succeed in China.
Follow the host Marian Danko on LinkedIn.
Subscribe to the podcast via other services to be notified when a new episode is released. We are on YouTube and WeChat Channel.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Between Meetings have?
Between Meetings currently has 40 episodes available.
What topics does Between Meetings cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Entrepreneurship and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Between Meetings?
The episode title 'Simon Wang, Head of Mainland China at ClassPass. Health and Sports Evangelist with a Computer Science Background' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Between Meetings?
The average episode length on Between Meetings is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Between Meetings released?
Episodes of Between Meetings are typically released every 12 days, 15 hours.
When was the first episode of Between Meetings?
The first episode of Between Meetings was released on Feb 15, 2021.
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