In this insightful episode, we're joined by Or Toledano, Vice President of Business Development at inabit. Today's discussion topic is Navigating the Digital Frontier: Revolutionizing Business Development in the Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Era.

We learn about the journey of a startup founder in a health tech and sustainability startup. We look into the vast field of business development in the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

Chapters:

Don't forget to leave your thoughts in the comments and share this episode with anyone interested in Blockchain, women in leadership, or those looking to be inspired by fintech and digital innovation.

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Welcome to our latest episode, where we are honored to host Carmen Rommel, Co-founder and COO of BIOVOX, an innovative leader in environmental sustainability. The topic of discussion today is Revolutionizing Environmental Sustainability with BIOVOX. We learn about the journey of a startup founder in a health tech and sustainability startup.

Chapters:

Remember to leave your thoughts in the comments and share this episode with others interested in the future of environmental sustainability! 🌍💚

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Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring Sahar Ben Rached, PhD Candidate @ Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. The topic for this episode is Quantum Frontiers: The Journey from Theoretical Algorithms to Real-World Applications.

In this exciting episode, we delve into the world of science by looking at cutting-edge scientific research in quantum computing and how quantum research can shape the future of problem-solving.

Chapters:

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Welcome to the first episode of "The Executives: A Dialogue with Majid" for 2024! 🎉🎙️

🔹 Episode Overview:

Join Majid as we embark on a journey of self-reflection, celebrate the year's milestones, and set the stage for a year of growth and success. We discuss the importance of personal review, share methods for effective self-reflection, and offer insights into planning for the year ahead. Plus, take advantage of the executive productivity tip that I share!

Chapters

00:06 - Intro & New Year Wishes

02:34 - The Importance of Personal Review

03:57 - Methods of Review: How to Reflect Effectively

08:37 - Year in Review: Majid's Takeaways

13:28 - Planning for the Year Ahead

16:52 - Executive Productivity Tip

19:09 - Share Your Story!

20:30 - Closing Remarks & Gratitude

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Your voice matters! Share your New Year's resolutions and reflections in the comments below.

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Let's make this year the most empowering yet. Thank you for joining us, and here's to a prosperous new year!

Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring the inspiring Miho Tanaka, Founder & CEO of Startup Work Inc. and Head of Hokkaido Innovation Week. Miho is a powerhouse in Japan's startup scene, driving significant change and innovation.

In This Episode:

Chapters:

00:35 Introduction

01:16 Miho’s Introduction

02:24 Topic introduction

02:40 Inspiration for supporting startups and entrepreneurs in Japan

06:09 Are international entrepreneurs able to start a business in Japan?

07:14 Vision behind the startup visa initiatives in Hokkaido

10:11 Challenges faced during the digital transformation of startup visa programs

11:50 What is the Hokkaido Innovation Week, and what is the inspiration behind the event?

17:02 Number of attendees at Hokkaido Innovation Week

20:06 Success story of an entrepreneur who benefited from visa initiatives of Hokkaido

25:33 Role of Startup Work Inc. in attracting entrepreneurs to Japan

29:40 Advice for entrepreneurs/founders who want to create a startup in Japan

35:39 Event management experience of Miho

38:18 How does international experience support building a flourishing global startup ecosystem

40:50 Adaptation of the startup ecosystem to the challenges of COVID-19

43:10 Advice for women entrepreneurs on starting a startup

48:00 Trends that you foresee in the Japanese startup ecosystem in the coming years

52:40 Concluding remarks

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Welcome to our latest episode, where we're thrilled to host Fruzsina Peti, the Head of Marketing at PastPay. Dive into FinTech marketing and discover the strategies behind the success of companies like PastPay.

Chapters:

00:15 Introduction

01:04 Fruzsina Introduction

02:08 Topic introduction

02:44 Fruzsina's journey into FinTech marketing and her inspiration

14:40 Challenges in transforming marketing operations in FinTech

31:40 The uniqueness of B2B marketing in FinTech across diverse markets

44:45 Aligning marketing initiatives with business goals

48:08 Leadership qualities vital for marketing team performance

56:10 Technology's role in evolving FinTech marketing strategies

01:00:03 Emerging trends shaping the future of FinTech marketing

01:02:25 Advice for upcoming FinTech marketers

01:04:30 Concluding remarks

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Join us in this intriguing episode where we sit down with Monica Zaldivar, an expert in the fintech marketing world. Monica shares her journey from a full-time traveler to leading marketing at Sprinque, highlighting her unique approach to the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Chapters:

00:10 Introduction and Topic of Discussion

00:53 Monica Zaldivar Introduction

02:47 What inspired Monica to pursue a career in marketing?

05:26 Monica's evolving marketing role @ Sprinque

07:30 What is Sprinque?

12:55 Monica's innovative remote marketing management

24:15 Multiple industry experience benefits?

26:16 Common challenges in marketing

36:50 Full-time marketer and traveler

40:05 Influence of travel on marketing approach

43:50 Successful marketing campaign

46:10 Balance between creativity and data-driven decision-making

48:50 Role of community management in marketing

52:10 The role of AI in marketing

01:00:10 Advice for someone pursuing marketing as a career

01:02:00 Concluding remarks

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Monica Zaldivar: https://www.monicazaldivar.com/

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🌏 Welcome to another episode of the Executives: A Dialogue with Majid, where we delve into the minds of industry leaders and experts. Today, we're thrilled to present a special episode featuring Dr. Oliver Massman, a renowned Partner at Duane Morris LLP and General Director at Duane Morris Vietnam LLC. Join us in exploring his pioneering journey in Vietnam's dynamic legal and financial sectors.

In this episode, Dr. Massman shares his valuable insights on:

🎙️ Whether you're a professional in law, finance, or someone interested in learning more about the business landscape of Vietnam, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and experiences from one of the field's most respected voices.

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Join us in this exciting episode of the Executives: A Dialogue with Majid as we welcome Andreas Maurer, co-founder and CEO of KeepLocal.  We're delving into 'Innovating for a Sustainable Future with KeepLocal: The Journey of Andreas, a Maker-Leader Transforming Retail and Technology.' This discussion will highlight Andreas's remarkable journey and show how he's revolutionizing the retail and technology sectors with sustainable solutions.

🎙️ In This Episode, We Discuss:

00:16 Introduction

00:53 Andreas' background and introduction

01:15 Topic introduction

02:09 What inspired you to start KeepLocal?

04:25 What is the vision and mission of KeepLocal?

04:58 How do you find or craft a north-star metric?

07:10 What inspired Andreas to become an Entrepreneur

09:12 Understanding the first entrepreneurial journey of Andreas

11:03 What advice would you give Andreas at the age of 16 years?

11:45 What keeps Andreas motivated towards getting out every day?

13:52 Have thoughts ever come to Andreas to quit KeepLocal?

15:55 Makers never retire!

17:37 How does Andreas make complex and critical decisions?

22:15 How does KeepLocal integrate sustainability into their business?

27:15 What role does technology play in KeepLocal?

29:20 How do you support the local community and businesses?

31:12 The expansion plans of KeepLocal

36:36 How does KeepLocal ensure a unique experience for the customer?

39:40 How has KeepLocal adapted to the changing retail landscape, especially considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic?

41:10 What was the most significant challenge KeepLocal has faced since its inception?

43:23 What strategies helped grow KeepLocal's presence and customer base?

45:50 Andreas shares an instance where innovation played a key role in solving a problem or improving the service.

49:05 Andreas shares the big plans for KeepLocal

51:46 Leadership style and philosophy of Andreas

53:50 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

56:54 Conclusion

Get ready to discover how a seasoned entre creative problem-solving drives technology forward and how you can apply these insights in your professional journey.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreasjmaurer/ 

Website: https://keeplocal.de/ 

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🔊 About This Episode:

Join us in this exciting episode in the Executives: A Dialogue with Majid as we welcome Darinka Burovska, an experienced Product Management Consultant and an Associate Professor at Arden University, for an enlightening conversation on "The Art of Creative Problem Solving in Tech." Darinka brings her extensive experience working with startups to Fortune 100 companies, offering unique perspectives and valuable insights.

🎙️ In This Episode, We Discuss:

00:29 Introduction

01:06 Darinka introduces herself

02:23 Introduction to the topic

03:08 The most challenging problem seen in Darinka’s experience

05:05 How do you fight against unforeseen circumstances?

07:09 How do you do product discovery when budget is limited?

10:30 What is creative problem-solving?

12:10 An example of creative problem-solving

15:40 Country hoping + working experience in Asia

17:20 How have cultural differences during the Asian tour enhanced your problem-solving skills?

21:10 Differences between Europe and Asia

24:40 How do you balance academic theories with real-world tech challenges when teaching students?

28:05 How can a Product Manager anticipate market needs in the changing tech landscape?

30:40 When should you decide on creating a review plan for strategy?

32:35 Can the strategy of the product/company change with validation received?

34:22 How do you ensure creative solutions align with user needs and pain points?

36:36 From AI to IoT, which emerging technologies do you believe have the most potential to redefine creative problem-solving in the tech industry?

38:45 How can a product manager use the power of AI to their benefit?

40:40 The Most unexpected thing from 3 years ago about AI

42:50 Competitors of chatGPT?

45:35 Common pitfalls or challenges you've observed in product management

47:10 How can founders trust their teams, especially product managers?

49:40 How do you convince yourself as a founder that the other person can be correct?

51:39 What is adaptability?

54:10 Bridging the gap between product types in B2B and B2C

55:50 How do you look and create user personas?

57:55 Darinka’s inspiration to become a product manager.

59:40 Can non-technical people be Product Managers?

01:00:27 Advice for someone who wants to switch to IT/Product Management

01:02:01 Conclusion

Get ready to discover how creative problem-solving drives technology forward and how you can apply these insights in your professional journey.

🔗 Connect with Darinka Burovska:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinkaburovska/

Website: https://www.darinka.co/ 

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