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  • Yossi Sheffi, Author of The Magic Conveyer Belt - Supply Chains, AI and the Future of Work

    Dr. Yossi Sheffi is an academic, author, entrepreneur and thought leader in engineering systems. He is the Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL) and the Elisha Gray II Professor, where he focuses on systems optimization, risk management, and supply chain operations. Dr. Sheffi has authored influential books on management, including "The New (Ab)Normal" and "A Shot in the Arm." His new book, "The Magic Conveyor Belt," explores the future of supply chains and automation.

    Dr Yossi Sheffi Biography

    Dr. Yossi Sheffi is an esteemed academic and thought leader in the field of engineering systems. He holds the prestigious Elisha Gray II Professorship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and serves as the Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL). With a focus on systems optimization, risk management, and supply chain operations, Dr. Sheffi conducts groundbreaking research and imparts his knowledge to students at MIT and other leading institutions worldwide.

    An accomplished author, Dr. Sheffi has written numerous influential books on management, including notable works such as "The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy Beyond Covid-19" (2020) and "A Shot in the Arm: How Science, Engineering, and Supply Chains Converged to Vaccinate the World" (2021). His forthcoming book, "The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and The Future of Work," released in April 2023, offer fresh insights into the evolving landscape of supply chains and automation.

    Under Dr. Sheffi's guidance, the MIT CTL has achieved remarkable milestones, launching groundbreaking programs and initiatives. These include the MIT Master of Engineering in Logistics program, established in 1998, and the widely acclaimed MITx MicroMasters program in supply chain management, which has attracted over a million registrants since its inception in 2016. Dr. Sheffi's leadership and dedication to advancing education and industry collaboration have cemented the MIT CTL's reputation as a global hub for supply chain excellence.

    Dr. Sheffi's influence extends beyond academia through his consulting work with government agencies and prominent global enterprises in the manufacturing, retail, and transportation sectors. Additionally, he is a serial entrepreneur, having successfully founded and led five companies, including LogiCorp; PTCG; e-Chemicals; Logistics.com; and Syncra Systems. All of them were later acquired by larger organizations. His expertise and captivating speaking style have made him a sought-after speaker at corporate and professional events worldwide.

    Dr. Sheffi's academic journey includes earning a B.Sc. from the Technion in Israel (1975), an S.M. from MIT (1977), and a Ph.D. from MIT (1978). Currently residing in Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Sheffi continues to inspire and shape the field of engineering systems through his remarkable contributions to research, education, and industry innovation.

    Learn more about Dr. Yossi Sheffi on https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/yossi-sheffi 

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  • Aaron Lau, CEO & Founder of Gusto Collective - The Metaverse, Metahumans and Creative Industries

    Aaron Lau is a tech entrepreneur and thought leader, a technology and marketing executive, who is well known for his work as Chairman & CEO of DDB Asia and as CEO of North America at Cheil Worldwide. He currently serves as founder and CEO of marketing solutions firm Gusto Collective.

    Aaron Lau Biography

    Aaron Lau is a prominent business leader who has held leadership positions in some of the world's largest marketing firms. He debuted into the world of entrepreneurship with Bravo Asia Limited which he established in 2006. The company worked alongside top-tier clients like Pepsi, New Balance, Three Mobile, and Moet Champagne. It grew from a small scale to a team of  50 employees, scaling the sales to US$15m, and went on to become a leading digital marketing business.

    In 2012, Bravo Asia Limited merged with Cheil Worldwide, a global marketing firm listed on the Korean Stock Exchange, and part of the Samsung Group in South Korea.

    Aaron served as the President (International) and the CEO of North America region at Cheil Worldwide, During this tenure, he led the company's global business across 53 offices in 43 countries outside of its home market of South Korea for over a decade.

    Before joining Cheil, Aaron was the Chairman & CEO of DDB Asia, where he led an integrated network of branding, advertising, and marketing specialists in 26 offices across 14 markets in Asia Pacific.

    Aside from his professional accomplishments, Aaron is also a recognised business leader who has sat on a number of advisory boards, including the Shanghai Xu Hui District Mayor's International Advisory Board and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council HK-China Business Council.

    Additionally, he serves on the board of Parsons School of Design in New York, USA, The Nature Conservancy's Asia Pacific Council, as well as The Design Trust in Hong Kong. He is a long-term member of CEO International and YPO Gold in Hong Kong and New York.

    He currently serves as founder and CEO of marketing solutions firm Gusto Collective.  Gusto Collective, which Aaron founded in 2020, is the first ‘Brandtech’ holding company in Asia and has been recognised as “Forbes Asia 100 to Watch” 2022.  Powered by technology, the company specialises in Web 3.0 marketing services, an augmented reality experience platform, a metahuman platform (MonoC), and luxury marketing services. Gusto collaborates with some of the world’s biggest luxury and premium brands clients including Harrods, Canada Goose, Swire Hotels, Estee Lauder Companies, CSL, DFI Retail Group, Tourism Australia and LVMH.

    Aaron Lau's business career has been marked by his exceptional leadership skills, extensive experience in the marketing industry, and commitment to making a positive impact on society through his work with various organisations and advisory boards.

    Read Aaron Lau's full biography on https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/aaron-lau 

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  • Jean Lehmann, CEO at Cyber Capital HQ, Thought Leader In Cybersecurity And Data Intelligence

    Jean Lehmann is the current CEO & Founder of Cyber Capital HQ, and Cyber chain analytics. Jean is an author and thought leader that has been working at a strategic consulting and advisory firm in cybersecurity solutions and data intelligence services. He has accumulated over 20 years of experience as a financial advisor and management consultant, specialising in blockchain, AI, Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity.

    Jean Lehmann Biography

    Jean Lehmann holds a INSEAD/Wharton MBA, a DEA from HEC School of Management, an MSc from Eurecom/EPFL, and an Executive Certificate in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School.

    Since he graduated,  Jean Lehmann started his career as a Investment Consultant at Benetti Finance and, throughout the years, he has taken different roles as an advisor and consultant in leading companies in the sector such as ABS Quantitative Analyst at Cambridge Place Investment Management, Senior ABS Analyst and Portfolio Manager at Norddeutsche Landesbank or Senior Management Consultant at global technology and management consultancy CAPCO.

    Jean has also served in the public sector between 2008 and 2010, serving as Municipal Government Investment and Financial Advisor in the Buzios Municipality, where he worked for the municipal Government of Buzios as an investment and financial advisor to the “Secretario do Governo”, the president of the commercial and entrepreneurial association.

    His latest endeavour is as founder and CEO of Cyber Capital HQ a strategic consulting and advisory firm in cybersecurity and data intelligence solutions with clients in the UK, EMEA, Africa, and LatAm. CCHQ has particular expertise in the financial services and oil and gas sectors and advises organisations in the cost-effective re-engineering of their processes to achieve maximum business performance and productivity.

    As a thought leader, he is a regular contributor, panellist, and moderator at renowned international Cyber Security conferences, an advisory board member in the Blockchain and Venture Capital sector, a guest lecturer at INSEEC Business School and a trusted advisor to Arie Capital Banking Group, the first specialised online digital corporate banking group, among others.

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  • Gip Cutrino, COO of Runiverse, Thought Leader In Blockchain And Gaming

    Dinis Guarda interviews Gip Cutrino, COO of Runiverse, a metaverse gaming platform, in the latest episode of the Dinis Guarda YouTube podcast. The two discuss the mechanics of metaverse gaming and the global challenges it can solve. The podcast is powered by platforms like citiesabc, openbusinesscouncil, fashionabc, and sportsabc.

    Gip Cutrino Biography

    Gip Cutrino is an Italian entrepreneur and thought leader specialising in blockchain and gaming. He is an experienced team leader and a creative marketer, having collaborated with many leading brands in the digital world.

    Currently, he is the COO of Runiverse, a metaverse gaming platform, where he leads product development for an immersive and innovative gaming experience using blockchain technology. In March of 2023, Runiverse announced its collaboration with Polygon, a leading metaverse gaming platform, to bring new events and opportunities to the Gamefi community and thus contributing to the growth and adoption of Web3 gaming.

    Gip Cutrino is a  graduate from UCLA, and a former presenter of the Italian show, Le Iene, Gip has focused his career as an entrepreneur in the world of mobile gaming for the last 8 years. For example, Gip was involved in the launch of Eidoo SA, under the flagship of the Poseidon Group during the initial coin offerings (ICOs).

    As an influencer and thought leader on blockchain, Gip collaborated with the popular YouTube personality, PewDiePie, on several crypto gaming projects. He has been promoting the potentials of blockchain technology in the gaming industry through his social media networks.

    Gip also worked for the entrepreneur and influencer  Gianluca Vacchi advising him on a crypto project focused on telecommunications.

    Among his achievements and projects we can find Sgame, a platform where users can play their favourite mobile games while mining tokens. Another gaming app, Wallem, is called the Pokemon Go of crypto. It allows the users to capture tokens and cryptocurrencies while walking around the most important cities in the world. Wallem’s first test was during the ICO Race, with over 100 downloads.

    AS COO of Runiverse

    Under Cutrino's leadership, Runiverse has become one of the most innovative and engaging metaverse gaming platforms on the market. The platform allows users to challenge each other to races based on the performance of the crypto market, leveraging the unique capabilities of blockchain technology to create a truly immersive gaming experience.

    With elements of finance and gaming, Runiverse provides a platform for players to earn rewards and customise their experience. It is powered by their utility token $RUNY. The platform combines blockchain gaming with crypto knowledge, by allowing gamers to translate their crypto knowledge into tangible rewards.
    The platform leverages real-time data from Binance, offering a run-to-earn experience where players' speed is determined by market performance. 

    Read Gip Cutrino's full biography

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  • Isaac Nichelson, Founder at Circular Systems SPC & Innovator in the Textile and Apparel Industry

    Isaac Nichelson is a creative leader and entrepreneur with 25 years of textile and apparel industry experience. He is known for propelling cutting-edge product and market innovation in the realms of sustainability and circular resource efficiency.  He is the current CEO and co-founder of Circular Systems SPC.

    Isaac Nichelson Biography

    Having worked with brands like Global Hemp Group Inc., The House of Marley, and Hilaturas Ferre, Isaac Nichelson possesses comprehensive fashion industry experience. A knowledge base that extends from raw materials production and apparel/accessory/footwear design and manufacture, all the way through branding, marketing and leadership of fashion and textile companies.

    As one of the pioneers to promote sustainable textiles and fashion, California Apparel News named him “Eco-Johnny Appleseed” in 2007.

    Isaac has founded a few eco-friendly and sustainable companies in the past, including Livity Outernational, the world's first stylistically relevant eco-lifestyle brand, and Sustainable Source Studios, the world’s premier eco-fashion agency.

    He is presently the CEO of Circular Systems SPC, which he founded in 2017. Circular Systems is a Social Purpose Company providing the world's leading technologies transforming waste-to-value in the textile and fashion industries. 

    Circular Systems SPC received the prestigious Global Change Award in March 2018, for the Company’s Agraloop technology that converts crop waste into high value materials suitable for textiles. The award was issued by H&M Foundation.

    With over 20 years of focus on sustainability in fashion, Isaac is regarded as a thought leader in the space. He works as an active contributor to industry think tanks and reports, including as a contributor to the groundbreaking 2017 Report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation "Lets Make Fashion Circular". Isaac is also a member of the Edmund Hillary Fellowship, the Levi's Collaboratory, and the Textile Exchange.

    As a speaker, Isaac also has been engaged in events like Global Recycling Forum, San Francisco 2015, Moving Beyond Sustainability Keynote, Amsterdam Holland, February 2020, to name a few.

    Read Isaac's full biography on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/isaac-nichelson

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  • Roger Osorio, Author of ‘The Journey To Reinvention', Executive Coach, Business Educator

    Roger Osorio is an internationally-recognised thought leader, executive coach, and reinvention expert, who has authored best sellers like "The Journey to Reinvention: How to Build a Life Aligned with Your Values, Passion, and Purpose”.

    Roger Osorio Interview Topics

    1. Please start by telling us a little bit about your background?
    2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration?
    3. How did you come up with the idea for “The Journey to Reinvention”?
    4. What do you think are the most important qualities for a successful reinvention?
    5. What do you think are the biggest misconceptions people have about reinvention?
    6. What advice would you offer to someone who is struggling to find the courage to start their own journey to reinvention?
    7. What do you hope readers will take away from your work?

    Roger Osorio Biography

    Roger Osorio is a BS in Finance and International Business from Penn State University and an MBA from Maryville University of Saint Louis. He is also an MS in Psychology, Leadership Development, and Coaching from Walden University.

    Roger has held various executive level positions in organisations and Fortune 500 companies. For more than 15 years now, he has been sharing the wealth of his knowledge amongst younger generations. He teaches entrepreneurship to executive masters students for their M.S. degree program at Sarah Lawrence College and University of Pennsylvania.

    As a speaker, educator, and facilitator, Roger has delivered over 500 talks and presentations to over 200,000 people around the world, including organisations, corporations, and brands like the World Bank, IBM, Google, Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy, UPenn, Inter-American Development Bank, Mastercard, Citibank, Asian Development Bank, and many more.

    He also founded ‘The School of Reinvention’, a community-based coaching platform that empowers people to launch and succeed in personal and career reinvention.

    As an author, Roger has written ‘The Journey to Reinvention: How to Build a Life Aligned with Your Values, Passion, and Purpose’, where he shares his personal journey of self-discovery, and offers inspiring stories, powerful exercises, and practical tips for readers on their own way to reinvention and creating a more meaningful life.

    Roger has also served as a USSF licensed Soccer Coach at St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club and Center for Survivors of Torture and War Trauma. He also held the board membership of the International Soccer Academy.

    He was also the Marketing Committee Member of Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce, supporting a variety of projects including focussed group studies, rebranding initiatives, website development, and workshop programs.

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  • Moh Belkhodja, Founder MetaKapsule, Head of Investments Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

    Moh Belkhodja is the Founder of MetaKapsule and Head of Investments & Special Projects at Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA). Moh is a hospitality professional who brings over 15 years of hospitality and management consulting experience to the team of Investments and Special Projects for Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority . As the Director, he is responsible for the continuous expansion of the organisation's business strategies across the EMEA region.

    Moh Belkhodja Interview Questions

    1. Please start by telling us a little bit about your background
    2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration?
    3. How did you come up with the idea for METAKAPSULE?
    4. What new opportunities will the Metaverse create for the tourism industry?
    5. How can the Metaverse be used to create unique and innovative tourism experiences?
    6. How can B2B businesses use the metaverse to enhance their branding and marketing efforts?
    7. How can B2B businesses ensure that their Metaverse initiatives align with their overall business strategy and goals in the hospitality and travel industry?
    8. What role will AI and machine learning play in the development and operation of the metaverse?
    9. What is your opinion regarding the advancement and progress of the metaverse in the hospitality and travel industry in the upcoming years?
     
    Moh Belkhodja Biography

    Moh Belkhodja is a hospitality professional who brings over 15 years of hospitality and management consulting experience to the team of Investments and Special Projects for Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA). As the Director, he is responsible for the continuous expansion of the organisation's business strategies across the EMEA region.

    He is a seasoned Eco, Wellness, Agri and Adventure (EWAA) Tourism expert who advocates for the combination of sustainable and conscious tourism along with the fractional economy to promote economic and social development. 

    Moh​ holds a Master's Degree in International Hotel Management from Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management Information Systems from the Université Pierre Mendès-France. Having worked in various roles at Grand Heritage Hotel Group, IHG Hotels and Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, and many more, has a remarkable history of executing business development and global expansion strategies across the MENA region.

    Moh is also the founder of METAKAPSULE, a movement and think-tank community of Metaverse experts that create events with a focus on “edutainment”. He is passionate about re-engineering mindsets to create an impact on humanity and bridging the PHYGITAL with web 3.0 by using the METAVERSE to build collaboration and partnership amongst customers, as well as between companies and customers.

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  • Kendrick Wong, Co-Founder and Chairman of LiquidX, a Web3 venture capital studio for the metaverse

    Dinis Guarda interviews Kendrick Wong, Co-Founder and Chairman of LiquidX, in the latest episode of the Dinis Guarda YouTube Podcast. They discuss the unique projects taken up by LiquidX, including the Japanese style of animation, Anime, and the utility of NFTs and tokens in the metaverse and Web 3.0 space. The podcast is powered by citiesabc, openbusinesscouncil, fashionabc, and sportsabc.

    Kendrick Wong Biography

    Kendrick Wong founded and built two companies Scorpion Textiles & Wholesale and Shoppr to multi-million valuations before moving on to Omnilytics — his third venture and counting at age 29, together with Nikolai Prettner. It is a fashion analytics platform that offers real-time market intelligence data across 75,000 brands. Omnilytics' big data services are used by retailers worldwide, as well as by financial market clients as part of their due diligence. The company counts entrepreneurs, SMEs, and global companies such as Adidas and Ferragamo as its customers.

    An active investor in the region, Kendrick co-runs a private equity firm, Weatherall Investments, investing in startups, venture capital funds, and blockchain companies within Southeast Asia.

    Kendrick was featured in Forbes’ 2019 Asia 30 Under 30, and has many awards to his credit including Uber Challenge Hackathon, Facebook PARSE Challenge, and Best App for Commercialisation: All of these under the flagship of his companies, Shoppr.

    As the Chairman of LiquidX, a Web3 venture capital studio for the metaverse, Kendrick progresses in his mission to provide the infrastructure for the entry and exploration of an ever-growing industry through its proprietary anime marketplace. LiquidX’s latest acquisition of Anime Metaverse, a publishing and licensing company focused on building anime, manga and drama in Web3 is another leap into the realm.

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  • Merve Kanat Dogan, Vice President Business, Partner Turkiye & Central Asia at ztudium group

    Merve Kanat Dogan is a senior executive and serial entrepreneur with more than two decade's experience in foreign communications and relations, while working across various sectors, including pharma, health tourism, and technological devices. She is now the Vice President Business, Partner Turkiye & Central Asia at ztudium group.

    Merve Kanat Dogan Biography

    Merve Kanat Dogan has had a diverse career spanning various industries, including foreign trade, consultancy, banking, health tourism, medical, cosmetics, HVAC, electronics, automation, manufacturing, equestrian business, mining, and food service. She has also co-founded several companies and cooperatives, managed different departments, and established business relationships.

    Among the companies she has worked for, we can find IS BANK, ERK PHARMA, KLIMA, EQUUSIR Germany GmbH. As the co-founder she has managed UTCM, FIL COSMETICS, QUANTUM HEALTH TOURISM COOPERATIVE, SUBWAY ORGANISATION and MERANKA Mining. Her broad range of experiences and skills would make her a valuable asset in any team or organisation that values diversity and adaptability.

    To digitalise Turkish trade corridors, Merve co-founded UTCM Foreign Trade Co., to carry out import-export and consultancy duties since 2007. The company managed the entry of many foreign companies into the Turkish market and managed their country's activities including multi-faceted training on digital marketing, content creation, and sponsored advertising activities.

    In her present role as the Vice President and Business Partner for Turkiye & Central Asia at ztudium group, she benchmarks her skills to create a robust network of businesses across these regions and create a global ecosystem that strives towards 4IR.

    Merve has a degree in Economics from Hacettepe University and also has attended programs at Vienna University of Economics. After concluding her major in economics, she finished a program in foreign trade with success and went on to pursue a career in international business development and marketing. During her education life, she has always lived in various cities and finally graduated from International Christian School of Vienna which contributed her a lot in gaining multinational perspectives and opinions about the world.

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  • Venkat Atluri & Miklós Dietz, Senior Partners at McKinsey, Authors of The Ecosystem Economy

    Venkat Atluri and Miklós Dietz are the guests in the latest episode of the Dinis Guarda Podcast to discuss the different aspects of their extensive professional careers and the Ecosystem Economy concept. In fact, the podcast highlights their recent collaboration on ‘The Ecosystem Economy’, a book that discusses the various aspects of the consumer-centric economy, the changing consumer trends, and the future of businesses and economies.

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    Venkat Atluri Biography

    Venkat Atluri is a Senior Partner and global leader of tech/telecom practice at McKinsey. With 22 years of experience in the firm, he has also co-founded and led the firm’s Internet of Things (IOT) practice. He is also an author and thought leader contributor at McKinsey, including  co-authoring ‘The Ecosystem Economy: How to Lead in the New Age of Sectors Without Borders’ along with Miklos Dietz.

    Venkat’s academic background includes an MBA in Strategy and Finance from the University of Chicago.

    He joined McKinsey in 2001 and has held many leadership positions throughout his tenure at McKinsey. Venkat co-founded and led McKinsey’s IoT (Internet of Things) Practice. He also created a group that aims to incubate new analytic and digital assets, develop innovative client offerings, and build alliances and partnerships with innovators.

    He has also led McKinsey’s efforts globally for the TMT Practice to help clients fast-track and sustain transformational impact.

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    Miklós Dietz Biography

    Miklós Dietz is a Senior Partner and also the Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company's Vancouver office, where he leads the Strategy & Corporate Finance group within the global Financial Services Practice. Miklós is a certified financial analyst, a member of the CFA Organisation, a founding member of the Hungarian Society of Investment Professionals and an author. He is the co-author of ‘The Ecosystem Economy: How to Lead in the New Age of Sectors Without Borders’ along with Venkat Atluri. In 2008, Miklós was awarded the Knights Cross of Hungarian Republic, for the support to the Prime Minister in managing the global financial crisis.

    Miklós holds a MPhil, finance and econometrics from University of Cambridge, a JD law from Eotvos Lorand University, and a MSc, economics from Corvinus University of Budapest.

    In 2001, Miklós joined McKinsey's Budapest office, and since then he has led over 400 projects in more than 40 countries across the world, covering multiple sectors, with primary specialisation in the financial sector, and focusing on business building, strategy, innovation, digital, large scale transformation, and marketing and sales topics.

    Miklós is also the Chairman of McKinsey’s Panorama, the flagship project that mines a blend of banking and financial data sources—including proprietary data—to provide wide-ranging insights.

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