Max Chernov

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Max Chernov episodes

  • #48 - How a Walk in Shenzhen Changed My View of China - Sean

    Meet Sean, an American who has been living in China for 15 years. During his time here, he’s built a career in marketing and married a Chinese wife. Sean took me through the high-tech landscape of Shenzhen and shared insights on why China is just as free as Western countries, the main challenges expats face in China, and how to survive a drinking session with Chinese friends. Enjoy!

    20 min
  • #47 - What 30 Years in China Taught This Brit - Robert

    Meet Robert. Originally from the UK, he emigrated to Canada with his family as a child. For the past 30 years, Robert has been living in China and now runs a production business in cosmetics packaging. A couple of days ago, he visited Singapore, and we had a lovely walk where he shared what outsiders often misunderstand about China, the hidden reasons behind Western media’s bad image of the country, and why the West may never catch up to China. Enjoy!

    21 min
  • #46 - Singaporean Multi-millionaire on AI Future, China and US - Hian Goh

    Meet Hian Goh, a Singaporean multi-millionaire who built and sold a TV network for $65M, and then co-founded a venture firm managing almost $1B of capital. Investing in people building the future, Hian sees what’s coming next. In this conversation, Hian explains whether Singapore can be the biggest winner from the Middle East conflict, why we should care more about the U.S. government debt and what jobs AI will replace next. Enjoy!

    48 min
  • #45 - A Brit Born in Hong Kong Shares His Honest View on China - Robert

    Meet Robert — born and raised in Hong Kong to British parents who moved from Scotland 40 years ago. He’s now been living in Shenzhen, China, for three years, running a manufacturing business. Robert revealed the truth about China’s social credit system, the hidden risks of becoming too wealthy in China. Enjoy!

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    33 min
  • #44 - A Multimillionaire Expat’s Honest View on Hong Kong - David

    People know Hong Kong as a city of coffin-sized apartments. But I discovered a side of Hong Kong most people never see. Meet David, an Irish multimillionaire who has lived in Hong Kong for over 16 years. He invited me to his spacious villa with stunning sea views. Looks like a good life, right? But a few years ago, he hit rock bottom, had to start over, and managed to rebuild his life. We talked about Hong Kong’s future challenges, what “New Hong Kong” really means, and what foreigners still misunderstand about the city today. Enjoy!

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    38 min
  • #43 - Brutal truth about life in Hong Kong (Expat POV) - Ruslan

    I traveled to Hong Kong to meet Ruslan. Born in Estonia, he moved to Hong Kong 14 years ago as a model. Today, he runs a fashion brand, is married to a Hong Kong local, and has a four-year-old daughter. Ruslan shared whether Hong Kong has become stricter than Singapore, explained how public and private housing work there, and why Hong Kong’s permanent residency feels like real stability. Enjoy!

    Follow for new episodes every week. Watch the episodes on YouTube:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MaxChernov/videos

    46 min
  • #42 - American Millionaire in Singapore on AI Boom, Iran War and China - Donald Clip

    This is Donald Clip, an American investor and founder behind over a billion dollars in deals. He believes the system most people still rely on is already starting to crack. This shift will create new opportunities, but only for those who understand what’s coming. Donald breaks down what the AI race means for the US–China rivalry, which countries will suffer the most from what’s happening right now, and most importantly, what we need to do today to prepare for the future before it’s too late.

    Follow for new episodes every week. Watch the episodes on YouTube:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MaxChernov/videos

    58 min
  • #41 - Arab Billionaire on Iran War, Dubai’s Future and His Years in America - Mishal Kanoo

    Meet Mishal Kanoo, the chairman of Kanoo Group, one of the oldest and most influential family conglomerates in the Gulf region, with major businesses in oil and gas services and aviation around the world. Born and raised in the Emirates, he studied in the US and spent most of his life in Dubai. Mishal explains how did Dubai become the top financial hub in the region when Iran was still the dominant power. What’s coming for the world’s biggest powers? What kind of future are our kids about to face? And what role will AI play in all of this? This conversation will completely change how you see the most talked-about region in the world right now.

    1 hr 3 min
  • #40 - American Multi-Millionaire Escaped The US for China - Daniel

    *DISCLAIMER:This video and the information presented about Atomic Minerals are not targeted to residents of any specific country or jurisdiction. Investing in mining and publicly traded companies involves risk, and the value of your investment can rise as well as fall. Before investing, you should carefully review the company’s official filings, technical reports, and disclosures, including all sections that describe risks related to mineral exploration and the volatility of small-cap stocks.All views expressed in this video should not be taken as investment advice and are provided for general informational or entertainment purposes only. The author of the video and the channel host are not responsible for the information presented. This advertisement has not been reviewed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Singapore’s financial regulator, or any other securities authority in any jurisdiction.Meet Daniel. His parents left Hong Kong chasing the American dream. But 17 years ago, he made a different bet and moved to China. Despite having an American passport, he lives with the fear that one day he might not be welcomed in the States. While walking around Singapore, he shared how Americans can stay out of serious trouble in China, what helped him understand AI early and build a multi-million-dollar business and what it really costs to risk everything and build your own life from scratch. Enjoy!

    19 min
  • #39 - He Sold Everything to Escape the US Chaos for China - Ben

    Meet Ben, an American who sold everything and moved to a small city in China. For 15 years, he has been living in one of the most politically sensitive areas of China, with his wife and two kids. Despite the tensions in the region, Ben organizes tours in the mountains, and sometimes things go very wrong. He shared what it's like for an American to live under constant surveillance in China, what shocks him most when he goes back to the US and what really made him leave everything in the States and start over in China. Enjoy!

    27 min

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Max Chernov explores life, business, and success stories across Asia. Join interviews with global entrepreneurs, expats, and innovators building the future from Singapore to London and beyond.