Simon Küpper Podcast
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 1 ratingAll about business and digital transformation in Jamaica and the Caribbean.
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Tiny Acquisitions Founder Stephen Campbell - Simon Küpper Podcast #12
November 17, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBStephen Campbell is the founder of Tiny Acquisitions (www.tinyacquisitions.com), a platform that enables the user to buy and sell tiny digital projects. Twitter: https://twitter.com/stepocampbell_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stepocampbell Book: https://themakermindset.com Website: https://tinyacquisitions.com Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simon Küpper Twitter: @SimonKuepper Website: https://www.simonkuepper.com
How Can The Caribbean Achieve Food Security?
September 15, 2022 15:58 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBHow Can The Caribbean Achieve Food Security? A lot of Caribbean countries have insufficient domestic food production to guarantee food security for their population without being reliant on imports. With increasing fertilizer prices and supply chains under pressure, how can Caribbean nations ensure food supply long-term? Let's have a look at the current status quo, and what a sustainable food supply strategy can look like. Date: Thursday, 15.10.2022 - 10 AM EST/JA Connect with...
What Causes Jamaica's Brain Drain?
August 25, 2022 14:38 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBWhat Causes Jamaica's Brain Drain? Jamaica has been ranked in second place out of 177 countries on the 2022 edition of the human flight and brain drain index. In fact, as many Jamaicans live abroad as those who remain on the island. So therefore the question becomes: Why is that? What causes this massive brain drain? Why are so many qualified professionals and experts leaving Jamaica? These are the questions we will tackle in this live stream. Connect with me on: L...
Why China is Facing its Downfall - An Assessment
July 28, 2022 14:38 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBWhy China is Facing its Downfall - An Assessment - Demographic Collapse (One-Child Policy) - High Global Energy Prices - Global Supply Chain/ Trade Disruptions - Looming Real Estate Crisis - Covid Lockdowns/No Working Vaccine The assembly line of the world doesn't work anymore. Let's assess what that means for China and the world. Connect with me: LinkedIn: Simon Küpper Twitter: @SimonKuepper
How to Benefit from the Bullwhip Effect in Supply Chains?
July 21, 2022 14:46 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBHow to Benefit from the Bullwhip Effect in Supply Chains? Today's supply chains are seeing interruptions and shortages that we haven't seen in a long time. What is the Bullwhip Effect? How will it affect your business? And how can you not only prepare and protect your company but use it to your advantage? Connect with me: LinkedIn: Simon Küpper Twitter: @SimonKuepper Website https://www.simonkuepper.com
How will the Changing World Order and Deglobalization affect Jamaica?
July 15, 2022 22:25 - 27 minutes - 25 MBHow will the Changing World Order and Deglobalization affect Jamaica? How will inflation affect the Jamaican economy? How will the coming food crisis affect normal people? How will an increase in energy prices affect imports and production? Let's have a look at the global economy, and the changing world order to understand how it will affect the Caribbean. Date: Thursday - 14.07.2022 - 09 AM EST Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simon Küpper Twitter: @simonkuepper Websi...
Cannabis - Economic Driver for Jamaica?
June 23, 2022 16:16 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBThe global Cannabis market is projected to reach $176 Billion by 2030. How can Jamaica benefit from this development and secure its share of the pie? What policy and legal frameworks have to be put in place to make sure it is done right and Jamaica doesn't miss this historical chance? What can Jamaica learn from other countries? How can we assure that not only big companies, but the small farmer benefits from the global trend toward the legalization of Cannabis? I want to invi...
Can Tourism Boost the Economic Recovery in Jamaica?
June 17, 2022 08:16 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBCan Tourism Boost the Economic Recovery in Jamaica? The Caribbean is one of the most tourism-dependent regions in the world. Around 15% of employment in the Caribbean can be attributed to the tourism sector. Around 30% of Jamaica's GDP in 2019 came from tourism and dropped to ca. 11% in 2020. So should the Caribbean in general and Jamaica specifically, bet more on the tourism sector? Or should it become more independent from external economic factors and supply chains and div...
How to Make Hybrid Work an Accelerator for Your Digital Transformation
May 23, 2022 16:46 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBHow to Make Hybrid Work an Accelerator for Your Digital Transformation? How can leaders make sure to adapt to a new work reality? How can you not only avoid conflicts of interest between employer and employee but use this new work situation to create synergies and accelerate the digital transformation of your organization and improve business results? How can you attract talent and build a top team that can navigate a demanding market environment independently? Nobody cares about...
How to Map Out Your Digital Transformation in the Caribbean
May 12, 2022 14:47 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBHow to Map Out Your Digital Transformation in the Caribbean. How can we ensure that digital transformation serves a business purpose and has a sustainable and lasting impact? If digital transformation is supposed to change your company successfully, you have to think about strategy, processes, and people first before you think about technology. We tend to focus on technology because it is often the more tangible, and shiny, thing. In this live stream, I want to show why strategy ...
Why So Many E-Commerce Companies Fail
May 05, 2022 14:51 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWhy so many E-Commerce Companies Fail. Over the last years, and especially during the pandemic, companies like Dollar Shave Club and Casper were the poster child for direct-to-consumer brands and e-commerce. So why is it that a lot of DTC brands are not profitable? Casper loses money on every mattress they sell. Peloton, which benefitted from the pandemic and people staying at home, has reduced their outlook. Manscaped just reported a US$315.5 million loss in 2021. Why is i...
Global Recession Ahead 2022 - Affects on the Caribbean
April 28, 2022 14:58 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBAre we heading into another global recession? - War in Europe - China/Shanghai in total lockdown - Supply chains crumbling - US Inflation hits 40 year high - An inverted yield curve Some would say the economic weather is getting a little cloudy right now... If we want to understand the global economy and its effects on the Caribbean, we have to look at the biggest economic players: - China - Europe - The United States
ESG - Environmental Social Governance - Fad or Solution?
April 14, 2022 17:52 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBESG - Environmental Social Governance - Fad or Solution? Do you ask yourself sometimes why all these corporations became so concerned with social and environmental causes over the last five years? Did all these corporations all of a sudden become saints? Having only the best for their fellow humans and the planet in mind? Or are there other incentives playing out? And what role do Blackrock and MSCI play? If you want to know more about ESG, the industry behind it and if it act...
Business Process Outsourcing in the Caribbean - Pros and Cons
March 31, 2022 15:52 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBBusiness process outsourcing (BPO) is a method of subcontracting various business-related operations to third-party vendors. It is one of the faster-growing industries in the Caribbean. But can it deliver on its promises? What are the pros and cons? In this live stream, we will explore and discuss the pros and cons of this form of employment. We will analyze it from the perspective of different participants: 1) Employer 2) Employees 3) Investors Connect with me on: ...
Central Bank Digital Currencies - Pros and Cons
March 20, 2022 22:00 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBMore and more countries around the globe are exploring the option to introduce Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) as an alternative legal tender. In this live stream, we will explore and discuss the pros and cons of this new form of money. We will analyze it from the perspective of all three market participants: A) The Government/Central Bank B) The Merchants & Vendors C) The End-Consumer I appreciate it if you consider joining me: Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simon ...
Economic Effects of Russia Invading Ukraine
March 19, 2022 21:50 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBRussia's invasion of Ukraine is a turning point in Europe's history, a humanitarian tragedy, and is reshaping the geopolitical landscape. I want to use this live stream to talk about what the current situation and sanctions mean for: - Global Economics - Financial and Stock Markets - Supply Chains - Energy Markets - Food Prices Date of recording: 03.03.2022 Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simon Küpper Twitter: @kueppersimon Instagram: @simonkuepper Website https://www...
Successful As Indie Artist - A Live Conversation
January 11, 2022 15:47 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBAs an independent artist, you are solely responsible for the business and financial side of your art. In this live conversation with Viktoria Koestler and Romain Lewis, we talk about different strategies to develop a client base and to monetize art in 2022. DATE: Tuesday 11.01.2022 09 AM EST Viktoria Koestler IG: https://www.instagram.com/art_redoutside/ Romain Lewis IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr_rlewis/ Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simon Küpper Instagram: @simonkuepper ...
End of Year Livestream - 2021 Review - 2022 Outlook
December 30, 2021 18:14 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBAudio recording from the video Livestream on YouTube. Date of recording: 30.12.2021 Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simon Küpper Instagram: @simonkuepper Twitter: @kueppersimon Website https://www.simonkuepper.com
China's Crypto Ban - A Discussion
September 30, 2021 17:54 - 2 hours - 125 MBWhat are the implications of China's recent crackdown on crypto for the rest of the world? Why is the Chinese government so afraid of blockchain technology? Are we going to see similar restrictions in other countries? These are some of the questions we will talk about in this live discussion. Date: Thursday 30.09.2021 Format: Livestream Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simon Küpper Instagram: @simonkuepper Twitter: @kueppersimon Subscribe to my weekly publication, "Sim...
Online Payment Solutions for the Caribbean - Chris Burns - Simon Küpper Podcast #11
September 17, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBChris Burns is the CEO of First Atlantic Commerce. He has worked in the ecommerce industry for 18 years and has served as CEO of FAC for the past 8 years. His expertise lies in assisting companies and banks develop and deploy successful ecommerce strategies across the Latin America and Caribbean region. Today FAC is operating in over 30 countries, processing hundreds of millions of dollars a year and it is the most connected payment gateway in the Caribbean and Central America with tea...
Funding for Underbanked Farmers in Jamaica with Farm Credibly - Varun Baker - Simon Küpper Podcast #10
September 10, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBVarun Baker’s experience in applying technology to solve agricultural issues started 10 years ago tackling issues such as the theft of crops and livestock from farms in Jamaica. Benefitting from close interactions with farmers sharing their challenges has provided insights that help to shape the work that Farm Credibly is doing today. Farm Credibly leverages blockchain technology to provide impact investments to fund underbanked farmers in Jamaica. Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simon Kü...
History and Future of Cable & Wireless and Flow Jamaica - Stephen Price - Simon Küpper Podcast #9
August 27, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBStephen Price is Vice President & General Manager for Flow, Flow Business, and C&W Business in Jamaica. He is also Chairman of the Flow Foundation. Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simon Küpper Instagram: @simonkuepper Twitter: @kueppersimon Subscribe to my weekly publication, "Simon Says": https://bit.ly/3sHTctS Website https://www.simonkuepper.com
Caribbean Blockchain Alliance President Stefen Deleveaux - Simon Küpper Podcast #8
August 20, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBStefen Deleveaux is the president of the Caribbean Blockchain Alliance. https://www.cbahub.org/ Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simon Küpper Instagram: @simonkuepper Twitter: @kueppersimon Website https://www.simonkuepper.com
Business, Education & Banking in the Turks & Caicos Islands - Jamell Robinson - Simon Küpper Podcast #7
August 13, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBJamell R. Robinson is a Member of Parliament in the Turks and Caicos Islands House of Assembly. Facebook: @Jto2020 IG: @jamell.robinson81 Twitter: @JamellRobinson5 Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simon Küpper Instagram: @simonkuepper Twitter: @kueppersimon Website https://www.simonkuepper.com
Economic Status Quo of Barbados - Carmel Haynes - Simon Küpper Podcast #6
August 06, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBCarmel Haynes is the Executive Director of BIBA, the Association for Global Business in Barbados which represents over 140 member firms. She also sits on the Board of Directors of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA). Barbados International Business Association: https://www.biba.bb Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simon Küpper Instagram: @simonkuepper Twitter: @kueppersimon Website https://www.simonkuepper.com
IPO of iCreate on the Jamaican Stock Exchange - Tyrone Wilson - Simon Küpper Podcast #5
July 30, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBTyrone Wilson is the Founder, President & CEO of iCreate Limited. His vision is to develop the region’s creative economy and make the Caribbean a powerhouse in the digital, tech & creative world. Tyrone became the youngest CEO on the Jamaica Stock Exchange when he listed his brainchild - iCreate Institute, raising seventy million Jamaican dollars (USD 540,000). Tyrone is the recipient of many awards and accolades, including Jamaica’s Prime Minister's Youth Award for Excellence in Ent...
Blockchain as a Service - George Connolly - Simon Küpper Podcast #4
July 23, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBGeorge Connolly is the president of Oneledger. Oneledger is a blockchain as a Service (Baas) options supplier founded by Fortune 500 executives and Forbes executive members, positioning itself as a shortcut for blockchain development and aims for easy and broad blockchain adoption. George Connolly is one of Forbes 100 executives members with over 20 years of Senior Management and Executive experience. Oneledger Website: https://www.oneledger.io Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simo...
George Connolly - Simon Küpper Podcast #4
July 23, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBGeorge Connolly is the president of Oneledger. Oneledger is a blockchain as a Service (Baas) options supplier founded by Fortune 500 executives and Forbes executive members, positioning itself as a shortcut for blockchain development and aims for easy and broad blockchain adoption. George Connolly is one of Forbes 100 executives members with over 20 years of Senior Management and Executive experience. Oneledger Website: https://www.oneledger.io Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simo...
Trevor Forrest - Simon Küpper Podcast #3
July 16, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBTrevor Forrest is the CEO of 876 Technology Solutions and has served in the Jamaica Government as a Senior Technology Advisor at the Ministry of Science and Technology. He has over 30 years of experience in the IT industry and for the past 8 years, he has been a passionate enthusiast of Blockchain Technology. It is his firm belief that Blockchain technology will become the most critical underpinning component of any digital society. He is currently one of a handful of Certified Bloc...
Blockchain in the Caribbean - Trevor Forrest - Simon Küpper Podcast #3
July 16, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBTrevor Forrest is the CEO of 876 Technology Solutions and has served in the Jamaica Government as a Senior Technology Advisor at the Ministry of Science and Technology. He has over 30 years of experience in the IT industry and for the past 8 years, he has been a passionate enthusiast of Blockchain Technology. It is his firm belief that Blockchain technology will become the most critical underpinning component of any digital society. He is currently one of a handful of Certified Bloc...
The Future of Education in the Caribbean - Arnaldo Brown - Simon Küpper Podcast #2
July 09, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBArnaldo served as a Minister and Member of the Jamaican Parliament. He is an attorney at law and a lecturer at the Mona School of Business and Management. Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simon Küpper Instagram: @simonkuepper Twitter: @kueppersimon Website https://www.simonkuepper.com
Arnaldo Brown - Simon Küpper Podcast #2
July 09, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBArnaldo served as a Minister and Member of the Jamaican Parliament. He is an attorney at law and a lecturer at the Mona School of Business and Management. Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simon Küpper Instagram: @simonkuepper Twitter: @kueppersimon Website https://www.simonkuepper.com
Digital Transformation in the Caribbean - Julian J. Robinson - Simon Küpper Podcast #1
July 01, 2021 08:21 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBJulian Robinson is the Shadow Minister for Finance and a Member of the Jamaican Parliament. https://www.julianjrobinson.com Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simon Küpper Instagram: @simonkuepper Twitter: @kueppersimon Website https://www.simonkuepper.com
Julian J. Robinson - Simon Küpper Podcast #1
July 01, 2021 08:21 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBJulian Robinson is the Shadow Minister for Finance and a Member of the Jamaican Parliament. https://www.julianjrobinson.com Connect with me on: LinkedIn: Simon Küpper Instagram: @simonkuepper Twitter: @kueppersimon Website https://www.simonkuepper.com
How Can Jamaica Compete in a Global Economy? - Sunday Tea Time #54
January 17, 2021 23:25 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIf you are running a business, you are now competing with everybody on the globe. No matter if you offer services or products, your competition is no longer only in Jamaica. You are now competing with China, India, the US, and the EU. So you better have a gameplan. Join us on this live stream where we talk about the effects on the Jamaican economy and how you can plan a sustainable long term strategy.
Q&A - Ask Us Anything - Sunday Tea Time #53
January 11, 2021 20:45 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBAnswering questions about finance, business, and marketing.
How to Get a Positive Return in Every Market - Asset Allocation Explained
January 07, 2021 14:28 - 20 minutes - 19 MBHow do you protect your assets and generate a return in every market situation? There are some things we just cannot foresee. In finance, we call these events Black Swan. And although there will always be events that cause the markets to fall, with the right strategy, you can minimize these effects on your portfolio. In a 1991 study, Gary P. Brinson, Brian D. Singer, and Gilbert L Beebower determined that over 90% of long-term investment volatility came from decisions about one’s a...
Why You Shouldn't Buy any Securities without an ISIN!
January 06, 2021 14:45 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBRule #1: Don't lose Money Rule #2: Don't forget Rule #1 Rule #3: Generate a Return An ISIN can help you to prevent violating Rule #1.
How to Choose the Right Investments - The Investing Triangle Explained
January 06, 2021 14:42 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB"Simon, is this a good investment?" One of the questions that I heard a lot over the years. And as so often in life: it depends. But today I will give you an easy tool that you can use to analyze almost every financial product or investment you will encounter in the future. And it will enable you to answer the question, if it is the right solution for you, by yourself.
The Easiest Way to Become Wealthy - Compound Interest Explained
January 06, 2021 14:39 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBLet's make a thought experiment: Let's assume that, when Jesus was born, Joseph, as a responsible and longsighted father went to the bank of Jerusalem and put 1 penny into a savings account. He negotiated well and got a yearly interest rate of 5%. If he would not have touched the money, how much money would he have today? In this live stream, Simon will give you the answer to this question and explain the power of compound interest.
Take Your Finances In Your Own Hands - Sunday Tea Time #52
January 03, 2021 22:58 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIf 2020 showed one thing, it's the fact that we need to start thinking strategically and more long-term. Managing your finances, personal, and business is key. In this live stream, we share how you can start taking your finances into your own hands.
Why You Should NOT Invest in Jamaica - Risk and Diversification Explained
December 30, 2020 14:39 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBYes, if you work and live in Jamaica, you probably should not invest the majority of your money in Jamaican stocks or real estate in Jamaica itself. In this live stream, Simon explains why that is the case. He explains why this kind of strategy can be a big risk and why diversification should play a big role in your long-term strategy.
The Year 2020 - A Review and Outlook to 2021
December 30, 2020 09:21 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB2020 had its challenges for every one of us. Join us in this live stream and let's talk about 2020. What worked for you? What didn't work? Did you learn something in all that chaos? What are your plans for 2021?
Subscription Models - Messenger AI - Marketing - Fireside Chat with Dan Gamito
December 18, 2020 02:26 - 2 hours - 146 MBJoin us for this fireside chat about Subscription Models, Messenger AI, Marketing, and Life, with Dan Gamito. He is a B2B SaaS Product, Marketing, and Customer Success leader based out of the greater Seattle area in beautiful Washington state. For most of the last ten years, he helped early-stage startup founders build great SaaS companies. VC sometimes introduces him as a "co-founder for hire." His most recent project was ManyChat (http://manychat.com), and he led the growth strategy...
Alternative Payment Methods for a Jamaican Business - Sunday Tea Time #49
December 14, 2020 10:29 - 36 minutes - 33 MBDoes your company struggle to capture payments online? You are not alone. In this live stream, we talk about alternative payment methods you can use to get paid.
More Customers with Instagram & Facebook? - Sunday Tea Time #48
December 07, 2020 12:51 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBIs it possible to get more customers on social media in 2021 and beyond? And if so, how? In this live stream, we will talk about it.
Ask Us Anything - Sunday Tea Time #47
November 29, 2020 22:43 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBWhat question do you have about business or marketing that you want us to answer? Now is the time, put your question in the chat/comment section and we will answer it live during the show.
How to Prepare Your Business for the Holiday Season in Lockdown - Sunday Tea Time #46
November 22, 2020 22:47 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIn this live stream, we will share tips and hands-on practices to get the most out of this year's holiday season. And if you want to prepare your business and marketing for 2021, check our Black Friday Specials: https://www.askacad.com/black-friday
Livestream 101 for Jamaican Businesses - Sunday Tea Time #45
November 16, 2020 14:49 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBDo you want to know how you can grow your business using live streams? Then you are in the right place. We will talk about necessary gear, software, content, and more that will help you to run your first successful live stream. The software we use for our livestreams: https://streamyard.com?pal=4593715914997760
Get More Leads with Social Media - Sunday Tea Time #44
November 09, 2020 08:37 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBQualified leads are the lifeblood of every business that offers professional services or sells items at a high price point. In this SundayTeaTime episode, we will talk about Social Media as a source for new leads. Download the checklist here: https://www.askacad.com/stt-44-pdf-download #SundayTeaTime #livestream #businessjamaica