B2B: Breakfast to Business

In this Breakfast 2 Business episode, TeamAsia President and CEO Bea Lim engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Pointwest Chief Executive Officer Mitch Gross, who shares insights into the company's holistic approach to solving business challenges. Drawing from over 20 years of expertise in digital transformation, data analytics, cloud computing, and AI, Mitch explains how Pointwest has distinguished itself as an industry leader.

Mitch also outlines Pointwest's expanding global vision and strategy to leverage international market experience to enhance business relationships and services. He delves into the significance of the company’s robust global partnerships and tailored solutions designed to meet the unique needs of clients worldwide. Furthermore, Mitch highlights the impact of Pointwest's recent hackathon, a collaborative effort with Amazon Web Services (AWS) that introduces students to the transformative power of AI. This initiative not only equips the next generation with essential skills but also fosters a culture of innovation and community engagement, nurturing future leaders who will drive technological advancements and societal progress.

In this episode, Bea Lim talks to The Blue Leaf’s Eugene Sandejas as he shares how they curate transformative culinary journeys, offer innovative takes on classic dishes, surprise courses, and multi-course feasts. We delve into their groundbreaking "Who's Cooking" series, where renowned groups of chefs or artists collaborate with their partner-caterers, redefining event cuisine and pushing the boundaries of Filipino culinary innovation.

We also discuss their latest offering, Cleo by The Blue Leaf.  This stunning venue boasts neo-classical elegance and high ceilings, offering a perfect canvas for any event. We'll explore how Cleo can transform your dream celebration into reality.

AI is here and it’s here to stay, to learn, to evolve and to enable. There are a multitude of discussions, threads of comments and conferences on the topics as people around the world make sense, understand and prepare for the “age of AI.” Big questions on market readiness, job securities, ethical use and practices and many many more have taken up headlines in the past year or so. 

In our curious world here in TeamAsia, we’ve been exploring how we can embrace AI and see how it can help boost productivity, aid in the creativity process and challenge our innovative thinking. In this episode, we tackle the journey of AI discovery and the human x tech mindset.

How can women thrive in male-dominated industries? In celebration of the National Women’s Month and International Women’s Day, we talk to Winnie Rebancos, the  Technology Director and Chief Information Officer of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. and discuss the current condition of women in the workplace. We will also talk about how companies like CCBPI can use its platform and voice to promote equity and enable women to thrive in the workplace. What are the challenges they encounter in male-dominated industries and what they can do about it?

It’s that special time of year where we gather to celebrate women everywhere and put the spotlight on issues that need attention and action to push gender equality forward. The 2023 International Women’s Day theme is all about embracing equity. When we embrace equity, we embrace diversity, inclusion, harmony and unity --- driving success for all. Equality is the goal and equity is the means to get there. We talk about embracing equity and challenging the status quo and preconceived notions on gender and the role it plays in society.   

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In this episode, Bea Lim talks to Capital One Philippines’ Head of Operations JP Paperman to discuss the pathway to the future of work. This episode will deep dive as to how Capital One Philippines manages operations in the work-at-home set-up (W@H), especially since the company just recently officially transitioned to this type of operations. Paperman will share insights on how they allow their associates to thrive, maintain work-life balance, and successfully maintain exceptional service for their clients amid the W@H system.

The pandemic and technology transformed how companies operate their businesses. From the work-from-anywhere set-up to how they deliver their services, technology has paved the way for companies to sustain operations no matter the disruptions. However, not everyone was able to adapt instantly to this transition; and some are still in the process of doing so. In this episode, B2B talks to NTT Ltd. 's Head of Solutions Andrei Lopez to share insights on the hybrid operation–the new reality of operations, its benefits, and its potential to lead companies to success.

Equality Inside Out is a special episode in partnership with the IMMAP and Investing in Women, An Australian Government Initiative. Last June, the IMMAP and Investing in Women organized a Breakfast Roundtable, which was a unique opportunity for IMMAP members to get up close and personal with some of the country’s leading digital marketers. Our focus: Gender equality at work and how it manifests in the work we do as movers and shakers in this digital creative industry. There is a clear business case for gender equality in campaigns. Research suggests that progressive gender portrayals can increase brand equity and have an impact on sales. As the industry endeavors to improve gender portrayals in campaigns and challenge tired stereotypes, the tendency is to look into the work itself. Three speakers. Ten participants with thought-provoking questions. One relevant and powerful conversation.

IWD 2022 calls individuals, communities, businesses and nations to break the bias by calling out inequality, discrimination and stereotyping at work and at home. In celebration of international women’s day, we are actively participating in this challenge of creating an equal world where everyone can flourish and belong. We talk to our number one role model and women economic empowerment champion Monette Hamlin to discuss the different stereotypes we consciously or subconsciously have in the workplace, how we can break the bias and some concrete actions or next steps we can take to create a more inclusive and healthy environment for all.