Francis Ngai explores the different ways organizations can create a community and global impact. Listen in as Deepak and Francis discuss finding the alignment between your organization and your personal values, using philanropy as a business model, and how changing personal habits as well as business habits create a long-lasting impact.

Francis Ngai is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Social Ventures Hong Kong (SVhk). He is also the Founder of Playtao Education, BottLess, HATCH, Sonova and a Co-Founder of Green Monday and RunOurCity.

SVhk is an impact organization focused on innovating social change for Hong Kong’s urban social challenges through pioneering impact ventures, aggregating impact capital and providing Business 2.0 consultancy. Since its founding in 2007, SVhk has invented and incubated more than 40 social innovation projects, and advised several notable Hong Kong businesses including Airport Authority of Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific, Urban Renewal Authority, Swire Trust, and Bupa Hong Kong.

You can learn more about Francis and his organization at: https://www.sv-hk.org/

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Hassan El-Houry returns to share how specializing within your niche helps you build a better team and better serve your market. Deepak and Hassan discuss what it means to check your digital health, focusing on opportunities, and creating a healthy ecosystem within your organization to support employees post-pandemic.

Hassan El-Houry, aviation industry expert, author, and Group CEO of National Aviation Services (NAS), spearheaded the company’s expansion into Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

NAS is the fastest growing aviation services provider in the emerging markets, offering comprehensive ground handling solutions, cargo management, terminal and lounge management, meet-and-assist services, aviation training and security, and travel services to retail customers and the world's leading airlines. From its base in Kuwait, the company operates in 20 countries, including India, Cote d’Ivoire, Morocco, Italy, Liberia, Rwanda, UAE, Afghanistan, Iraq, in more than 45 airports while continuing to expand year on year.

 

You can connect with Hassan via the website: https://www.nas.aero/

 

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Hassan El-Houry shares how his organization made decisions for longevity during the pandemic. Listen in as Deepak and Hassan discuss dealing with revenue dips as an organization, focusing on communication and relationship building in the early stages of entrepreneurship, and how to empower the right people to recession proof your organization.

Hassan El-Houry, aviation industry expert, author, and Group CEO of National Aviation Services (NAS), spearheaded the company’s expansion into Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

NAS is the fastest growing aviation services provider in the emerging markets, offering comprehensive ground handling solutions, cargo management, terminal and lounge management, meet-and-assist services, aviation training and security, and travel services to retail customers and the world's leading airlines. From its base in Kuwait, the company operates in 20 countries, including India, Cote d’Ivoire, Morocco, Italy, Liberia, Rwanda, UAE, Afghanistan, Iraq, in more than 45 airports while continuing to expand year on year.

 

You can connect with Hassan via the website: https://www.nas.aero/

 

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Dana Leong shares how his passion and skill for music created an entrepreneurial journey built on a foundation of innovation. Listen in as we discuss creative entrepreneurship, the cultural differences of doing business globally, and why it’s important to master the basics of business building no matter how unique your product is.

Dana Leong is a two-time Grammy award-winning musician, composer, and producer. Considered by many to be the world’s top electric cellist, he has also been referred to as world’s top trombone player by members of the world-renowned Balkan Beat Box.

Dana’s music spans across multiple genres.

 

You can connect with Dana in the following ways:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/danaleongmusic

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/9MiS3myOWDk

 

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Dr. Jonathan Levine returns to share simple strategies for delegating and hiring when you’re used to doing everything yourself. During our conversation, Jonathan and I discuss the power of team building, empowering others to take ownership of your vision, and being open to the discovery process of entrepreneurship.

Dr. Jonathan Levine is a man on a mission: to give the world a reason to smile. Dr. Levine is as committed to advances in the field of dentistry as he is to his patients here at 923 Fifth Avenue. A world-renowned oral health expert and specialist in aesthetic and functional dentistry in practice for 35+ years, Dr. Levine offers a comprehensive approach to dentistry, intersecting beauty, function, and health. Delivering comprehensive patient care using the latest digital smile design technology, he leads his teams to be on the cutting-edge of oral health.

 

You can learn more about Jonathan here: https://jblnyc.com/

 

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Dr. Jonathan Levine shares how he stays focused on his vision for success by surrounding himself with a supportive team. Listen in as Jonathan and I explore what it means to build a team from scratch, the biggest things to consider when looking for people to join your business endeavor, and how to identify and support the culture of your company.

Dr. Jonathan Levine is a man on a mission: to give the world a reason to smile. Dr. Levine is as committed to advances in the field of dentistry as he is to his patients here at 923 Fifth Avenue. A world-renowned oral health expert and specialist in aesthetic and functional dentistry in practice for 35+ years, Dr. Levine offers a comprehensive approach to dentistry, intersecting beauty, function, and health. Delivering comprehensive patient care using the latest digital smile design technology, he leads his teams to be on the cutting-edge of oral health.

 

You can learn more about Jonathan here: https://jblnyc.com/

 

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Today my brothers Manoj and Dr. Dilip Madnani return to continue our conversations on the many facets of entrepreneurship and how we are each pursuing business growth and success. Listen in as we forecasting by putting our past into perspective, staying relevant, and giving ourselves permission to recalibrate. We’ll also discuss how listening improves business sustainability and how having the right mentor can change everything.  

Manoj Narender Madnani is the Founder and CEO of DSA investments. DSA is a global impact investment partner with various portfolio companies that provide solutions for humanity with a backbone of technology. You can connect with Manoj via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manoj-narender-madnani/

Dr. Dilip Madnani is a facial plastic surgeon who is double board certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery. He has been working in New York since 2010 and specializes in facial plastic surgery along with lasers and injectables to improve the shape and lines on the face. You can connect with Dilip via his website: https://www.drmadnani.com/

 

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On today’s episode my brothers Manoj and Dilip Madnani join me to discuss how each of our entrepreneurial passions were inspired by an upbringing focused on innovation and exploration. Listen in as we discuss the differences between each of our entrepreneurial endeavors, being raised as “citizen of the world,” and how becoming comfortable with opportunities has allowed us to have courage when taking on new ventures.

Manoj Narender Madnani is the Founder and CEO of DSA investments. DSA is a global impact investment partner with various portfolio companies that provide solutions for humanity with a backbone of technology. You can connect with Manoj via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manoj-narender-madnani/

Dr. Dilip Madnani is a facial plastic surgeon who is double board certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery. He has been working in New York since 2010 and specializes in facial plastic surgery along with lasers and injectables to improve the shape and lines on the face. You can connect with Dilip via his website: https://www.drmadnani.com/

 

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Today John McLennan joins me to discuss his entrepreneurial journey in furniture and home space and how he created new opportunities for himself and his team by embracing the process of transition. Listen in as we discuss how to hire the right people to support you, following your gut, and nurturing the talents within your existing team. We will also break down the four stages of business transition and the tools you need to evaluate where you are in the process.

John’s vision is to fill homes across Asia with beautiful furniture and accessories, to turn spaces into homes that people truly love to live in. In his role, he is responsible for business development, project sales and partnerships, as well as managing the brand and creative direction, design and trends. John has over 24 years of project management and design experience across Asia and founded Indigo Living in 2004 (previously known as Banyan Tree). Over the past 40 years the Indigo Living brand has continuously gone from strength to strength with award-winning furniture retail stores, offices, and project and corporate sales teams across Hong Kong, Shanghai and the Middle East.

Besides his passion for Indigo, John is a passionate skier who loves cooking for friends and family, outrigger paddling, reading design books and travelling.

 

You can learn more about John here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mclennan-ab660419/?originalSubdomain=hk

 

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On today’s episode Vikas Pota discusses his journey of entrepreneurship, focusing on the importance of building the next step as you go. Listen in as we explore the value of being open to new opportunities, how to focus on developing relationships, and his most impactful lessons of leaving a corporate position to take the next step of entrepreneurship.

Vikas Pota is a globally respected leader and driving force for much good in the education, international development, philanthropy and technology sectors. His achievements include creating global awareness of the importance of education and specifically about the centrality of teachers and their profession.

 

You can learn more about Vikas here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikaspota/?originalSubdomain=uk

 

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