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HSBC Talks Business

122 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago -

In the midst of this unprecedented economic environment, many businesses are thriving. How are they doing it?


Tune in to the HSBC Talks Business podcast series, where we explore the challenges businesses are facing and the interesting and innovative ways that banking solutions are helping them succeed. We speak with business leaders from small and mid-market enterprises along with HSBC experts to understand topics such as sustainability, cash management, supply chain optimisations, and how these impact international growth ambitions.


To learn more about anything you have heard on this podcast or to learn how HSBC can help your business find international growth opportunities, please visit http://grp.hsbc/cmb.


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Episodes

NBFI Stories – How GPS supported Mastercard using Virtual Accounts

May 03, 2024 10:30 - 5 minutes - 10.6 MB

Hear directly from Mastercard on how the HSBC GPS deal team supported them using the Virtual Account solution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NBFI Stories - Virtual Accounts

April 18, 2024 14:11 - 6 minutes - 11.7 MB

Learn how the GPS deal team overcame a hurdle for a client by using the Virtual Account solution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New economy business opportunities in ASEAN

April 02, 2024 07:55 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MB

Ambitious businesses are looking for new economy opportunities in ASEAN, a rapidly growing and dynamic region. In this episode, you’ll hear from our industry experts exploring emerging trends and sectors such as digital transformation, e-commerce, and the thriving innovative ecosystem.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the Analytics: Deeper into B2B Data

March 18, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MB

In episode two, “Behind the Analytics: Deeper into B2B Data”, HSBC’s Erwan Le Grand, European Head of Commercialisation & Account Management, Corporate Cards, Global Payments Solutions and Paytech’s Vince Eavis, Managing Director delve into the topic of AI and its implications on sourcing information for commercial business.  Join us for quick insights as five questions are explored and answered in just 5 minutes, providing a concise yet informative look into the world AI in B2B innovation. ...

Emerging Trends in Embedded Payments

March 12, 2024 10:32 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MB

In episode 3 of our podcast series, explore the latest trends and innovations in the field of virtual card integration with corporate platforms like Coupa, as discussed in this podcast featuring Dave Brown from HSBC and Darren Blair from Coupa. Discover how embedded payments streamline procurement processes, enhance user experience and leverage AI for fraud detection and supplier risk management. Expect continued growth in virtual card adoption, with a future focus on mobile wallet integrat...

Investing in Indonesia: the rising global economic powerhouse

February 01, 2024 02:24 - 18 minutes - 26 MB

Indonesia's allure lies in its youthful population, vibrant digital economy, ample resources, and strategic geographical positioning, making it an appealing prospect for investors seeking new horizons. With ongoing efforts to attract foreign direct investment and enhance infrastructure and regulatory frameworks, Indonesia presents a wealth of opportunities for those considering venturing into this dynamic market   Tune in to this podcast featuring Charles Kho, Country Head of Multinational...

Enter the Year of the Dragon

January 10, 2024 09:19 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MB

Fred Neumann and Herald van der Linde kick off 2024 with a special podcast outlining our key views for Asian markets and economics in the year ahead. For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/61/kmzgfJ9 Find out more about HSBC Global Research: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/en-gb/campaigns/global-research Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Working towards clean energy supplies in the UAE

January 03, 2024 12:13 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB

In this podcast, we explore the UAE’s energy transition journey. We look at TAQA, the UAE’s biggest utility company, which has ambitions to reduce energy emissions whilst also increasing the share of renewable energy they deploy globally. As part of its transition, TAQA issued its first green bond in early 2023 to help fund its various green projects, with the help of HSBC as Joint Lead Manager and Bookrunner. HSBC also acted as Joint Green Structurer on TAQA’s newly established Green Financ...

Unlocking lock up: How law firms can release cash lock-up

December 04, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Reducing your cash lock up cycle and releasing trapped cash can have an immensely positive aspect on the viability of a law firm. Get practical tips on how to address cash lock up for your firm.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HSBC Transition Pathways: From supply gaps to opportunities in the materials industry

October 31, 2023 13:35 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MB

The transition to net zero relies heavily on copper, lithium, nickel and many other key natural resources. Can supply meet the expected demand? What steps is the industry taking to expand production? Are we at risk from shortages of key materials needed in the coming years? In this episode, we answer all of these questions, plus look at key opportunities in the minerals and materials space.   Guests Leonardo Buizza, Lead Supply Chains and Materials Analyst, The Energy Transitions Commissio...

HSBC Transition Pathways: Opportunities and challenges of retrofitting in Real Estate

October 10, 2023 08:07 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

Retrofitting existing buildings to make them more sustainable is a growing trend as the real estate industry looks to meet net zero targets. In this podcast, we examine the potential of retrofitting to reduce energy emissions. We look at how it works, what investors and developers can expect, and what the financials are in the current market, from both a UK and Asia perspective.   Guests Matt Mason, Partner and Head of Development at Crosstree Real Estate Partners in the UK, and Annie Feng...

NBFI Stories “The success with MooMoo"

October 10, 2023 07:55 - 9 minutes - 17.4 MB

Join HSBC NBFI Stories podcast series discussing capabilities for Non-Bank Financial Institutions, bringing you direct feedback from our valued clients, offering you an authentic glimpse on the customers and from our stakeholders who were of part the journey.  Episode 1, “The success with MooMoo” features Gavin Chia, CEO MooMoo, Gaurav Mahant - Senior Sales Manager, Eunice Lim – Relationship Manager, Lee Meng Teo – Product Manager. They discussed how HSBC worked with MooMoo to win the Best ...

Transforming Supply Chain Resilience: The Power of Virtual Cards

October 04, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

In episode 2 of our three part series, HSBC and Coupa collaboratively explore the potential of virtual cards to revolutionize supply chain resilience and bolster support for smaller suppliers. David Brown from HSBC and Darren Blair from Coupa emphasize the significance of timely payments, highlighting how they can significantly enhance the cash flow of smaller suppliers, enabling them to make critical investments and ensure a robust supply chain. Virtual cards are showcased as efficient tools...

HSBC & Paytech: Revolutionizing B2B Decisions with Advanced Analytics

September 14, 2023 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MB

Join the conversation with HSBC’s Erwan Le Grand, European Head of Commercialisation & Account Management, Corporate Cards, Global Payments Solutions and Paytech’s Vince Eavis, Managing Director, as they explore the transformative impact of data in AI in financial services. Discover how data diagnostics can pinpoint opportunities and improve corporate card programmes. Dive into insightful discussions on data analysis, supplier relationships, and the future of data-driven finance.   Hosted o...

The Future of Digital Payments and Procurement

September 05, 2023 12:16 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MB

Join HSBC and Coupa in part 1 of our 3-part podcast series discussing the transformation of the digital payments and procurement landscape. Episode 1, “The Future of Digital Payments and Procurement” features Darren Blair, Senior Director, Strategic Bank & Treasury Partnerships, Coupa and David Brown BSc(Hons), Senior Commercialisation Manager, Europe Corporate Cards, Global Payments Solutions , HSBC. The pair examine how businesses using virtual cards can set spending limits, control spend...

Rediscover the ASEAN - MENAT Corridor: Emerging opportunities along the thousand-year-old trade route

July 28, 2023 01:34 - 16 minutes - 23 MB

The Middle East economy is once again in full swing, and growth in ASEAN continues to outpace much of the rest of the world. In this episode we will explore the latest trends on investment and trade, as well as emerging opportunities in MENAT and ASEAN, two of the world's most dynamic regions. Download our full ASEAN-MENAT Corridor Outlook 2023 report to find out more: Opportunity ASEAN | HSBC UAE. This podcast features Khalid Alkadi, Managing Director of International Banking at HSBC MENAT...

The future of supply chain: Building resilience and managing risk

July 10, 2023 10:27 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MB

Now more than ever, companies are looking to diversify and increase the resilience of their supply chains as the macroeconomic environment continues to evolve in Asia and globally. In this episode, you’ll hear from industry express discussing supply chain transparency, digitisation and sustainability that are reshaping the business models across Southeast Asia, and how they’re navigating the global trade landscape.   This podcast features Michael Hardwick, Chief Financial Officer, Cotton ...

China’s clearly spending again, so what's up with its markets?

May 15, 2023 08:35 - 15 minutes - 28.4 MB

Herald van der Linde and Fred Neumann return to the podcast studio to discuss why, following the Golden Week consumer spending spree, Chinese equities still aren't giving investors much to get excited about. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/51/QBn6CRG Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research Host...

Corporate action on biodiversity and natural capital

February 20, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB

In this episode, we reflect on outcomes from the recent COP15 meeting and drivers for financial institutions and corporates to mitigate biodiversity loss. We speak with Walmart, a global retailer that is working to implement practices to stem the tide of biodiversity loss and natural capital destruction throughout its supply chain, alongside the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure to understand the development of their framework and how its supporting action.   Natalie Blyth, ...

Sustainability Pioneers: Growth in the EV market with Blink Charging

February 15, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Join us for a fascinating discussion on electric vehicles and the future of the grid, alongside macro and financing trends on the sector. In 2021, transportation accounted for 37% of all CO2 emissions from end‐use sectors, according to the International Energy Agency. Addressing emissions from this segment of the economy has become an essential part of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.   Hear from Michael Rama, Chief Financial Officer at EV tech company Blink Charging, in discussion wit...

HSBC Transition Pathways: Unlocking the energy pathway - Talk Business

February 02, 2023 16:59 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

In our new mini-series ‘Transition Pathways’, we’ll be having conversations about some of the most carbon intensive industries. We’ll explore how they’re moving forward on the path to net zero and examining some of the macro drivers, demands and innovation influencing their strategies. In our first episode, we discuss the survey findings from 300 global energy companies which reveal how they are making the transition to a more sustainable future, with HSBC’s Group Head of Climate Transition,...

Biodiversity in the context of climate change

January 27, 2023 14:59 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

Biodiversity is increasingly being recognised as a key component of ESG and sustainability. In this episode, we have an in-depth discussion about biodiversity and nature-related financial disclosures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Under the Banyan Tree -Asia in 2023: Economics and equities in the Year of the Rabbit

January 06, 2023 11:05 - 17 minutes - 32.8 MB

Fred Neumann and Herald van der Linde discuss the key issues shaping Asian economies and equity markets in 2023, including interest rates, inflation and China’s grand re-opening.   Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/51/czw7wxr Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

New approaches to old problems with Jasmine Crowe-Houston – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

January 03, 2023 09:55 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Hear from Jasmine Crowe-Houston, CEO of Goodr, a company that leverages technology to help solve hunger and food waste. Jasmine speaks about how her journey to help the hungry inspired her to approach the problem from a logistics point of view. She discusses being a for-profit business versus a non-profit, finding talent and the search for funding.  Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with AllBright, that seeks to empower and s...

Striving for progress not perfection with Crystal Pang – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

January 03, 2023 09:54 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

Crystal Pang, Founder and CEO of the logistics firm Pickupp, talks about what it means to be scrappy, why perfection is not the goal and her most valuable dos and don’ts for being an entrepreneur. Learn about her path to entrepreneurship and how she has navigated running her own business. Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the journey of growing and scaling the...

Embracing the shapeshifter spirit with Freddie Harrel – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

January 03, 2023 09:53 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

We speak with Freddie Harrel, Founder and CEO of the game changing hair brand RadSwan. Freddie explains the circuitous path she took to starting her incredibly successful business, what she’s learned along the way, and how embracing her inner shapeshifter has served her well. Explore her journey and hear her advice for other entrepreneurs.  Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support wo...

Good business is good for business – Inspiring Progressive Business Leaders

December 19, 2022 13:42 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

In this episode you will meet Arian Simone, entrepreneur, philanthropist and President and Chief Executive Officer of Fearless Fund, which bridges the gap in venture capital funding for women of colour. Arian shares her inspiring story, from starting her first business in college, to starting and growing a successful PR firm in Los Angeles, and finally founding Fearless Fund. She explains why good business is good for business and how she sees that philosophy play out every day. The Inspiri...

Opening Opportunities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA)

December 15, 2022 15:02 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MB

What are the opportunities in GBA? GBA presents many advantages for businesses, including providing a bridge to mainland China, offering a talented workforce and a population of rising affluence.   In this episode, Steve Johnson, Group CFO of PMI Foods, Daniel Chan, Executive Vice President and Head of Greater Bay Area, HSBC and Anna Chu, MD & Head of International Subsidiary Banking, HSBC HK discuss how doing business in GBA can be advantageous for businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Unlocking future opportunities for female entrepreneurs in Asia

December 15, 2022 15:01 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MB

Why are women-owned businesses booming in Asia? In this episode, Tieu Yen Trinh, Founder and CEO of Talentnet, and Stephanie Betant, Head of Wholesale Banking, HSBC Vietnam discuss what is driving the rise of female entrepreneurship in Asia and how we can all better support female entrepreneurs.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Asia-Pacific’s Evolving Payments Landscape

December 01, 2022 13:55 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Asia Pacific remains the most developed real-time payments region in the world, with India, Hong Kong, mainland China, and Thailand processing the highest number of transactions last year. The payments landscape in the region is an exciting and fast moving area, fueled by innovation and experiencing rapid change.   In this episode, Yvonne Yiu and Manoj Dugar, Co-Heads of Global Payments Solutions, Asia Pacific, HSBC discuss the latest trends in the evolution of the payments landscape, and...

Sustainability Pioneers: Metito making waves in emerging markets

November 14, 2022 09:39 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MB

In this podcast, we speak with Rami Ghandour, Managing Director of Metito, a water and wastewater solutions company based in Dubai, and Karan Khanna, Director Head of Corporate Sales for the UAE Markets and Securities Services at HSBC. Together they discuss Metito’s fascinating history, its ESG goals and how sustainability-linked financing is helping the company grow and achieve its ambitions.   For more insights on how we’re supporting businesses on their sustainable ambitions, click her...

How businesses are implementing the energy transition

October 19, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MB

During this episode we speak with leaders from different sectors about how they are thinking about and implementing the transition to low and zero carbon energy. What are the challenges they face? How are their business operations evolving in light of the transition? And, how is it all being financed?   To find out how HSBC is supporting businesses on their sustainable ambitions, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does a successful COP27 look like?

October 18, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MB

In this episode, Wai-Shin Chan, Head of the Climate Change Centre of Excellence and Global Head of ESG Research at HSBC, talks with Nigel Topping, the UK's High-Level Climate Action Champion, and Jenny McInnes, Group Head of Sustainability Policy & Partnerships at HSBC, about the road to COP27. What has been learned from COP26 and which policies and promises have been acted on? And what can we expect from this year’s event?   To find out how HSBC is supporting businesses on their sustainab...

Evolving your business with Michelle Cordeiro Grant – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

September 23, 2022 14:51 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Michelle Cordeiro Grant, Founder and CEO of lingerie brand Lively, talks about her business’s meteoric growth and eventual sale. She gives tips around evolving your brand, managing corporate culture and growing your workforce as your business accelerates.  Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the journey of growing and scaling their business. To access more reso...

Navigating growth with Shradha Sharma – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

September 23, 2022 14:51 - 31 minutes - 58 MB

As your business starts to take off and grow, a whole new set of challenges present themselves. How do you navigate your new leadership position and make sure your vision holds true at scale? Shradha Sharma, Founder and CEO of YourStory, talks about her entrepreneurial journey through the growth stage of her business. Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the jour...

Leaning in to growth phase of your business with Paula Quazi – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

September 23, 2022 14:50 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MB

Paula Quazi, Co-Founder of smol, spent her career working for large corporations and consulting before she broke off to start her own business. Offering eco-friendly household products that minimise waste, smol is helping to revolutionise the cleaning products industry. Paula talks about smol’s incredible growth over a short period of time and how she believes finding the right talent at the right time is a key part of driving growth for new businesses.  Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepr...

Doing business in Europe: Working capital optimization

September 14, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MB

This podcast takes a look at the special considerations for corporates doing business in Europe, with a focus on working capital and managing cash flow. Europe presents a unique regulatory environment that creates specific scenarios for corporates doing business there. How can they leverage the opportunities of the region for success? We examine the region in detail, with a particular focus on what Asian corporates coming to Europe need to know. This podcast features Andreas Bock, Head of ...

Nature-based solutions: what they are and how can they help us fight climate change

September 01, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes - 22.8 MB

Nature-based solutions are increasingly seen as an important tool to fight climate change and biodiversity loss, and support livelihoods but what are they and how do they protect our ecosystems? In this episode, Alison Kahler, Senior Communications Manager and Alpa Bhattacharjee, Head of Corporate Sustainability at HSBC Australia are joined by Hans Krig, Director of Conservation Finance at The Nature Conservancy Australia to discuss the role of nature-based solutions in our future economy. ...

How to fund your business with Julia Elliot Brown – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

August 15, 2022 15:22 - 31 minutes - 44.1 MB

Julia Elliott Brown, the UK's leading equity fundraising expert and specialist coach and CEO and Founder of Enter the Arena, shares what she knows about raising funding for businesses. She talks about her own experiences raising funding, and how at first she struggled to do so for her own business. She tells the story of what she changed that ultimately made her approach so successful.  Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with ...

Leading by example with Rachel Lim – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

August 15, 2022 15:22 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MB

Rachel Lim, Co-Founder of the powerhouse fashion brand Love, Bonito, shares her entrepreneurial journey and how connections can help you build your business. She talks about dropping out of college to start her business, approaching people for mentorship and networking opportunities and her philosophy on work-life balance.   Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on t...

How to build your network with Edwina Dunn – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

August 15, 2022 15:22 - 28 minutes - 39 MB

Whether you’re building a business or building a career, a solid network is invaluable. Edwina Dunn, Founder of The Female Lead, talks about how you build connections during your working life and how the people you meet in your career can come back – and provide invaluable support –sometimes when you least expect it.   Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the jou...

The three boards you need to succeed with Lisa Skeet Tatum – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

August 15, 2022 15:21 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MB

Lisa Skeet Tatum, founder and CEO of Landit, a career pathing platform, talks about her entrepreneurial journey. She explains her philosophy around the three boards you need to succeed as entrepreneur: your board of directors, your advisory board, and your personal board. Listen to this episode to find out why these three different support systems are so critical to reaching your goals.  Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with...

How to reach your green goals – Inspiring Progressive Business

July 20, 2022 10:59 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

You have sustainability ambitions for your business, but how do you reach your green goals? In this episode, we speak with sustainable financing experts and business leaders who are already on the journey of making their operations sustainable about practical steps you can take right now to reach your green goals.  The Inspiring Progressive Business mini-series features business leaders, specialists and HSBC experts on topics that matter the most to businesses like yours. For more informati...

How ESG can be an advantage for SMEs – Inspiring Progressive Business

July 20, 2022 10:58 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Businesses often think of sustainability and ESG as a nice to have, but in this podcast we look at why an ESG strategy is actually fundamental to business practices today. We hear from sustainability leaders and business professionals who are implementing ESG strategies in their day-to-day operations about why its so important and how it has worked for them. From saving money to attracting top talent and future proofing your business, find out how an ESG strategy can be an asset to your busi...

Purpose led profit – Inspiring Progressive Business

July 20, 2022 10:53 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

Purpose led profit is the idea that businesses can make a positive impact and be profitable. How does this work in practice for real-life businesses? We speak with businesses from across the globe – some well-established and some just starting out – on how they put ESG at the core of their business proposition and how profit has followed. Gain insight and advice from these business leaders on how this has worked for them and how you can put these ideas into practice for yourself.  The Inspi...

The rapid rise of alternative protein – Inspiring Progressive Business

July 20, 2022 10:52 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Across the globe, innovative new businesses are stepping up to meet the world’s ever-increasing demand for protein with alternative meat products. These companies are disrupting the way food has traditionally been produced, putting sustainability first, and changing the way we view what’s on our plates. What are the challenges – and opportunities—in the coming years as these fledging businesses seek to find funding and compete against larger, well-established players in the food industry? T...

Asia Supply Chains: A New Era

July 20, 2022 09:55 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

As the macroeconomic environment continues to evolve, how can businesses build resilient supply chains? Digitisation and sustainability are the key factors that enable businesses to reshape their supply chains to become more agile in response to recent challenges. In this episode, Margaret Lou, Regional Head of International Markets, Global Trade and Receivables Finance, Asia Pacific, HSBC speaks with industry experts across Southeast Asia on how they’re navigating the global trade. Read more...

Funding for entrepreneurs with Adrianna Samaniego – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

July 19, 2022 15:58 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MB

Adrianna Samaniego is principal of the Female Founders Fund, a preeminent early stage fund that invests in female founded technology companies. In this conversation, Adrianna shares her career path from working at google, to becoming an intrapreneur, and focusing on diversity and inclusion. She also talks about different funding options for female entrepreneurs, including the many opportunities beyond VC funding.  Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced b...

From bootstrapping to VC with Nicole Denholder – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

July 19, 2022 15:58 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MB

Get an in-depth walk through of different types of funding available for fledgling businesses with Nicole Denholder, Founder, Next Chapter Raise. Nicole also discusses the funding journey for her own business and tips for successfully pitching to investors.  Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the journey of growing and scaling their business. To access more re...

A conversation with SoGal Ventures founder Pocket Sun – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

July 15, 2022 15:34 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MB

In this episode, Pocket Sun, founder of SoGal Ventures talks about her trailblazing career and gives practical advice to women who are looking to start businesses of their own. Pocket discusses tactics for finding funding, the practicalities of working with investors and what to do when faced with a “no.” Pocket is also joined by Nicole Denholder, founder of Next Chapter, who brings her own unique perspective to the discussion. Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniser...