If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo, welcome to the international business podcast.  Today we talk about Temu.

Temu is an online marketplace that belongs to the Chinese Pinduoduo Group, which was founded by Colin Huang, one of China’s wealthiest entrepreneurs. It kicked off in May 2022 and made its way to Europe in May 2023.The site promotes itself with the catchy tagline “Temu: shop like a billionaire” and is famous for its super low prices and big discounts, selling just about everything you can think of.

- What is their business model?

- Is Temu a threat for Amazon?

- What are the concerns you should have as a consumer? And more.

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Joining Leonardo we have Kathryn Read, Partner at Uniconsult-Wick & Partner, spent more than 25 years at the nitty gritty end of export doing business in more than 150 countries.

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host, Leonardo Marra, welcome to The International Business Podcast. Today’s the last episode of 2024. I’ve decided to bring back the best episodes of the year.

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo, welcome to the international business podcast.  Today we dive into the fascinating world of international professionals relocating to Denmark.

As of 2024, Denmark's GDP is projected to reach approximately $412.28 billion, reflecting a solid growth rate of around 3.0%. This growth is largely driven by key sectors such as pharmaceuticals and technology, which are contributing significantly to the economy.

In addition to its impressive GDP figures, Denmark boasts a strong business environment characterized by high levels of innovation and a commitment to sustainability.

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- Denmark - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

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Joining me we have Kate Dahl, career consultant for internationals in Denmark. Kate is renowned in Denmark for helping internationals and organizations, with her comprehensive training and workshops on how to search for jobs in a Danish cultural context and on how to adapt to the Danish working environment.

Relocating to a new country is exciting, but when it comes to finding a job, many expats find themselves navigating unfamiliar terrain.

As someone who has been in their shoes, Kate helps expats successfully land their dream jobs in Denmark by offering tailored job search training. Her approach focuses on communicating each individual’s unique value in the Danish cultural context and making them visible in the Danish labor market.

Whether it’s crafting a CV that stands out, writing a compelling cover letter, optimizing a LinkedIn profile, reaching out to Danish companies, or acing the job interview, Kate provides clear, actionable strategies to get her clients noticed by Danish employers.

Over the years, she has empowered hundreds of internationals to secure roles in Denmark through a proven, practical approach that bridges the gap between their skills and the expectations of the Danish job market.

Whether someone is just starting their career in Denmark or needs to reinvent themselves in a new field, Kate offers a unique expat perspective that helps navigate the complexities of the local job market with confidence.

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If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the Weekly Concept series, Leonardo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline.

Today, we talk about inflation.

Inflation is an essential economic principle that denotes the overall rise in the costs of goods and services within an economy over time. This phenomenon results in a decline in the purchasing power of money, indicating that consumers can acquire fewer items with the same amount of currency.

Inflation is typically measured using indices such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks the average price changes in a basket of selected goods and services over a specified period, typically on an annual basis.

In today’s connected global economy, inflation plays a big role in international business. Companies that work across borders have to deal with different inflation rates, which can impact how they set prices, their profit margins, and how competitive they are overall.

Sources for further analysis:

- Supply Chain and Inflation: Issues and Impacts 

- Ford warns investors of an extra $1 billion in supply chain costs.

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is Leonardo from Shanghai, and welcome to the international business podcast.  Today we delve into business innovation.

What is design thinking? How can an organization improve the volume and quality of new ideas? And more.

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Business innovation is critical for maintaining competitiveness in today's fast-paced global market, particularly in the realm of international trade. It encompasses the development of new products, services, processes, or business models that enhance operational efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and create significant value for both the company and its clients.

Jeff D. Standridge, Ed.D. helps organizations and their leaders generate sustained results in the areas of innovation, strategy, profit growth, organizational effectiveness, and leadership. Formerly a Vice President for Acxiom Corporation, he has led established and startup business units in North & South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

With over 30 years of experience in leading established and startup businesses across various industries and regions, Jeff is a strategic growth, innovation, and leadership expert who helps organizations and their leaders generate sustained results. As the Managing Director of Innovation Junkie, he partners with C-Suite and executive leaders who are looking to scale their organizations more efficiently and create disruptive solutions for the key problems facing the world today.

Jeff is also a three-time best-selling author, a certified executive coach, an instrument rated multi-engine pilot, a podcast co-host, and an investor. His books, The Innovator’s Field Guide, The Top Performer’s Field Guide, and Creating Startup Junkies, provide practical insights and tools for entrepreneurs, innovators, and change agents.

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If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the Weekly Concept series, Leonardo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline.

Today, we talk about global manufacturing.

Global manufacturing involves companies evaluating diverse political, cultural, and technological factors when selecting production locations. Key challenges include balancing in-house production with outsourcing and deciding on centralization versus decentralization.

The sector is transforming through smart factories that leverage IoT, AI, and automation for enhanced efficiency. By 2030, sustainability will become crucial, with manufacturers focusing on eco-friendly practices to meet consumer demands. Geopolitical factors also impact supply chains, making resilience strategies like nearshoring increasingly important.

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures,

The world is increasingly dividing between the U.S.

- China’s old growth playbook relying on real estate for

- Some analysts argue that Vietnam or India is the next

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Joining Leonardo today we have Shaun Rein. He is the

Rein authored the international best-sellers "The

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Rein is regularly featured in the Wall Street Journal

Rein is one of the most sought out keynote speakers focused on innovation, consumer trends and the economy in China. He served on the Board of Trustees for St. Paul's School and was a member of the Investment Committee. He can be booked via speaker bureaus or directly

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If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the Weekly Concept series, Leonardo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline.

Today, we talk about escalation, specifically tariffs escalation.

Tariff escalation refers to a trade policy characterized by protectionist measures, in which nations implement elevated import tariffs on manufactured products compared to those levied on raw materials or unrefined goods. This approach aims to safeguard domestic industries by making imported finished items more expensive, thereby encouraging consumers to purchase locally produced alternatives. As a result, countries often seek to promote their own economic interests while simultaneously limiting foreign competition in the market.

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. Today we discuss about corporate culture, multicultural teams, cultural agility and more.

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Marion Campan is a French entrepreneur who embarked on

Marion's diverse international experience spans across

Maria Pastorelli is an experienced executive and team coach, cross-cultural facilitator, and keynote speaker based in Shanghai, China, for the past 15 years. As the founder of Bridge Consulting and co-founder of Global Impact Teams, she is dedicated to helping international leaders and teams find new ways to work better together in globally distributed environments to improve both performance and engagement. She has partnered with Fortune 500 companies in various sectors (manufacturing, automotive, beauty, Chemical, Retail, telecommunications) to strengthen cross-cultural leadership, remote team collaboration, change management, and more.

Denis Niedringhaus is a leadership coach based in Luxembourg specialised in Multicultural Agility.   He helps Senior Managers new to Luxembourg and France make a successful professional transition and integrate their  environment .  He's a LinkedIn Top Executive Coaching Voice and author of numerous articles on Intercultural Agility.  Three continents, three languages and 30 years of experience in multinational companies, he's the Managing Director of Weilan Coaching and Training and shares his insights and experience on the challenges facing expats in Luxembourg, France and Mainland China.

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