Maverick Dreamers and Thinkers with Chloe Cho
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDelve into the minds of maverick thinkers. Those who dare to dream and make things happen. How do they make a difference and chart their path? Meet an eclectic mix of dreamers & thinkers as they help us broaden our perspectives each week. Chloe also shares some of her personal stories through memoires. Join the journey.
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Episodes
Pandemic, New Paradigm & Post-AI
June 05, 2020 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBAs coronavirus reshapes the business landscape and bares inequalities & tension, Reema Khan, CEO & Founder of Green Sands Equity says the world must not forego innovation & exploration as a new era of space technologies dawn following SpaceX’s first astronaut launch into orbit.
(8D audio) The Pandemic, The Unthinkable & Silver Linings
May 29, 2020 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIf the world did the unthinkable to slow a pandemic, can it do the same to tackle critical issues facing the planet? Can there be a silver lining from coronavirus? Toby Ruckert, Jessica Groopman, David Hardoon, Brad Feld, Rob van Kranenburg, David Williams, Jeffrey Tiong & John Friedman join the final of the special series.
(8D audio) The post-coronavirus world: A Strange New Normal
May 22, 2020 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBAs economies reopen, a strange new norm unfolds from disrupted supply chains to inflated public markets. Amid tension & anxiety, can we imagine a way out of the crisis? AI experts David Hardoon, Jessica Groopman, PatSnap’s Jeffrey Tiong, AgFunder’s John Friedman, VCs David Williams, Brad Feld & IOT Council’s Rob van Kranenburg share solutions & ideas on the way forward.
(8D audio) The Pandemic’s Hidden Crisis: Mental Health
May 15, 2020 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBFrom stress, anxiety to domestic violence, the pandemic is weakening global mental health, hurting fragile efforts to restart economies. How does the hidden crisis affect a shaken world? Renowned VC & author Brad Feld shares personal lessons while Jessica Groopman of Kaleido Insights, IOT Council’s Rob van Kranenburg & UIB’s Toby Ruckert delve into the issue.
(8D audio) A New Paradigm or History Repeating Itself?
May 08, 2020 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBAs the world eases covid lockdowns, there’s talk of a new norm. But in a historical context, isn’t it déjà vu? The global debate about plagues, people & innovation continues with Brad Feld of Foundry Group, AI expert David Hardoon, Jessica Groopman of Kaleido Insights, UIB’s Toby Ruckert, VC David Williams & IOT Council’s Rob van Kranenburg in this 8D podcast series.
(8D audio) Tech Innovations & Coronavirus Implications
May 01, 2020 01:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBA global conversation from Asia, Europe to the US on tech innovation in an era-defining crisis. What are the implications? Are there parallels in history? What’s on the other side of this pandemic? Jessica Groopman of Kaleido Insights, David Williams of Williams Capitol Advisors, Rob van Kranenburg of IOT Council & Toby Ruckert of UIB join the world’s 1st 8D podcast.
How Wall Street Is Doing the Unthinkable: Trading From Home
April 23, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWith 4/5 of the global workforce in partial or full lockdowns, Wall Street’s trading force is now doing the unthinkable: working from home. How does remote trading work? Did it play a role in recent manic volatility? David Brown, COO of IPC, a tech solutions company keeping many banks, brokers and exchanges connected explains.
Covid-19 WFH (Work-From-Home): How to Stay Cyber Safe
April 17, 2020 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBA quarter of the world’s population is in coronavirus lockdown but cyber criminals are running amok. With hundreds of millions remote working, cyber risks are growing with 300,000 new malware programs cropping up every day! Hear best practices to reduce cyber threats from Magda Chelly, Managing Director of Responsible Cyber.
The Data Conundrum – Turning Patents in a Snap & Q of James Bond
April 10, 2020 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBWhat’s the link between Q who runs R&D to make all the 007 gadgets for James Bond and PatSnap, a startup that turns patents in a snap? As the digital revolution throws up winners & losers in data monetization, find out how Jeffrey Tiong, CEO & Founder of PatSnap turned a one-man operation into a thriving int’l business.
The Data Conundrum – Turning Patents in a Snap & Q of James Bond
April 10, 2020 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBWhat’s the link between Q who runs R&D to make all the 007 gadgets for James Bond and PatSnap, a startup that turns patents in a snap? As the digital revolution throws up winners & losers in data monetization, find out how Jeffrey Tiong, CEO & Founder of PatSnap turned a one-man operation into a thriving int’l business.
Cryptocurrencies: The China Factor & Coronavirus Distress
April 03, 2020 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn times of coronavirus panic & distress, investors are seeking safe haven assets for capital preservation. Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies that emerged more than 10 years ago as the hedge against financial calamity are proving otherwise. Todd Morakis, Louis Curran of JST Capital, a crypto start-up break down the tokenomics.
The future of AI, Vision 2030
March 27, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBCome 2030, AI is seen changing our world in an unimaginable way. If so, would it have been able to predict black swan events such as coronavirus? How do we rewire our minds to prepare for a changed era? Tech futurist Sudha Jamthe, CEO of IOT Disruptions & Stanford CSP Instructor explains.
From Diet Fads, Fickle Palates to Virus Scares, Bittersweet Notes of a Top Singapore Pastry Chef
March 20, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn a world of ever-changing diet fads from vegan, paleo to keto and growing pushback against sugar, dairy, gluten and beyond, how do professional chefs cope? Hear how Janice Wong, a top Singapore pastry chef is using bittersweet notes in both her recipes & business operations.
Cybersecurity in a Hyper Connected World of IOT, AI and Robotics
March 13, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBHow dangerous are cyberattacks? Some 600,000 FB accounts are hacked every day while 300,000 new malicious programs are created daily. As seen with Jeff Bezos when his personal data got into the wrong hands, what we download can be lethal. Cybersecurity experts Magda Chelly & Mikko Laaksonen of Responsible Cyber explain how best to protect yourself.
AI, IOT & Robotics -- A Life of Comfort & Convenience?
March 06, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBMeet Misty, the cute little robot that winks, talks to you, takes drink orders although can’t serve them yet. Is this a snapshot of our future? As AI, IOT & robotics fuel the 4th industrial revolution, are we on the cusp of the golden age for technology powered by 5G? UIB’s Toby Ruckert, Daisy Jiang and Jay Shaw of &How Intelligence offer insights.
Serendipity or Luck, A Chance Encounter in Switzerland
February 28, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBHow much does luck define personal breakthroughs in life? Or does the world reward those who take bold risks with a leap of faith? Find out how a random encounter in a small Swiss town takes two people on an eclectic journey they least expected…
How to Find Your Scents & Sensuality in the Digital Age
February 21, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB90% of our impressions are down to smell. If so, what scents should we wear? Find out why the iconic Chanel No. 5 would have never made it if created today from bespoke perfume maker, Maison 21G’s CEO Johanna Monange & CFO Maxime Vanhoestemberghe Patas.
How to Find Your Scents & Sensuality in the Digital Age
February 21, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB90% of our impressions are down to smell. If so, what scents should we wear? Find out why the iconic Chanel No. 5 would have never made it if created today from bespoke perfume maker, Maison 21G’s CEO Johanna Monange & CFO Maxime Vanhoestemberghe Patas.
(Memoir) What Happened After Surviving A Coma: From Bullying & Weight Gain to Seizing Control
January 24, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIn a candid personal account, Chloe shares what happened after two back-to-back accidents turned her life upside down in teens. From school bullying to weight gain, she recollects how she managed to wrest control of her mind & body that lost their way.
(Memoir) The Woman in the Mirror – Rising Above the Obstacles
January 17, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBA personal account of how bullying in school after surviving a coma in teens affected how Chloe dealt with challenges on the job as she moved from one network to another. Extracted from her book, “Good Morning Singapore. This is Chloe,” published in Korean in Korea a few years ago.
Free & Out in the World, A Campervan Journey Across 43 Countries in 3 Years
January 10, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBJoin Mathieu & Severine as they explore the world in a camper van with their two kids after quitting their jobs, selling their house, cars & everything else. Hear their spills & thrills as they reflect on the meaning of life and their eclectic journey.
A Trillion Dollar Dilemma & An Eco Wizard Backed by Nike, Prada, Coca Cola & Jackie Chan
January 03, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBMeet the eco wizard trying to pull off a hat trick: change consumer behavior on trash, upcycle wastes, and scale his sustainability business Miniwiz globally. Arthur Huang wins plaudits from Nike, Prada, Coca Cola & movie star Jackie Chan yet faces a multitrillion dollar dilemma.
Banking Disrupted: Will You Trust Millions of Dollars on an App?
December 27, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBHow far will digital banking disrupt wealth management? In an era of blockchain, cryptocurrencies & apps, 5th generation Swiss private banker Evrard Bordier of Bordier & Cie talks about the biggest waves that will make or break his 175-year-old family business.
Startup Mission – 10 Cities in 5 Years in Search of the World’s Next Biggest Disruptors
December 20, 2019 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBFrom Stockholm, San Francisco to Singapore, join the whirlwind adventure of a husband & wife duo living out a radical plan of 10 cities in 5 years to find the next disruptors as told by Lisa Enckell, an angel investor & partner of startup generator, Antler.
Sheikhs, Blond Ambition and A Billion Dollars in Abu Dhabi of the Middle East
December 13, 2019 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBThe story of a beautiful blond Coptic Christian Egyptian woman who breaks barriers and boundaries in the Middle East as CIO of the UAE’s Zayed Foundation. Chloe finds out how Miray Zaki wants to stamp her mark and disrupt the world of finance.
Internet of Things (IOT), A Far-Fetched Future or a Present-Day Reality?
December 06, 2019 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBHow will IoT redefine the way we live? Will smartphones control everything around us from fridges and ovens to cars and drones? Debunk the hype and reality with Toby Ruckert, Founder&CEO of UIB, naturopath Margit Brusda & tech journalist Jeremy Wagstaff.
Myth vs Reality of Robo Advisory: Can robots beat the market?
November 29, 2019 17:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBRobo advisory, can it beat the market? What happens when AI gets behind money management? In a year that saw passive beat active allocation for the first time ever, how are robo services disrupting the investment scene? What’s the future of banking? Chloe talks to Ned Phillips, founder & CEO of Singapore B2B fintech, Bambu on myths vs reality.
Special: Polar Silk Road, Arctic Ambitions & Poland’s Efforts to Emerge as “Singapore of the Baltic”
November 22, 2019 17:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBFrom China’s Polar Silk Road, Trump’s idea to buy Greenland, to Russian build-up, how will Arctic ambitions affect regional dynamics as Poland aims to turn its key port, Gdansk into the Singapore of the Baltic? A special live forum in Singapore.
Cracking the Code in Relationships; The Secret Formula to Turning Yourself Into “The Right One”
November 15, 2019 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBCan women have it all? Why do more women struggle to find a partner further along their careers? Could there be a secret formula for successful relationships? Hear from matchmaking guru Violet Lim who runs Asia’s first and largest dating service.
(Memoir) J or G: Finding Your Soulmate...
November 09, 2019 02:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBHow much are we dictated by preconceived notions of what defines an ideal relationship? Is there such thing as fate? Do soulmates exist? In a personal memoir, Chloe shares what happened in New York City when she met a world-famous psychic...
Special: Gaming for Change in High-Stake Virtual Battles for Fame & Fortune
November 02, 2019 03:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBLive from Jakarta! Women in eSports are gaming for change as sexism and ageism become part of the ruthless virtual battles for fame and fortune. A power women panel with tech maverick Shinta Dhanuwardoyo, cosplayer Alodia & streamer Pinda Panda.
From Classical Music to AI, the Unlikely Tech Entrepreneur
October 25, 2019 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBDelve into the eccentric world of Toby Ruckert who drew upon inspiration from a remote island to transform himself from a classical pianist to a tech entrepreneur halfway around the world from his native Germany. Hear his views, vision, philosophy & more.
Global Citizens or Lost in Translation?
October 18, 2019 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBA unique perspective on the challenges & questions facing Ro, Karen, Jessica and Fabien all based in Singapore. Their personal journeys reveal confusion & complications as they explore the meaning of home and search for a sense of belonging.
A Destiny's Child as Life, Love & Luck Collide in the Fast Lane...
October 12, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBChloe peers into the life of top luxury décor designer Christopher Guy Harrison as his eccentric tales of near-death encounters and a string of luck propel him to a jet-set world. She finds out whether luck is on his side in his latest brush with death.
Where Drake, Ninja and millennials meet...
October 05, 2019 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBAs Drake, Ninja and millennials meet for high-stake battles across virtual islands, jungles and fortresses, fame and fortune await the fittest. Chloe Cho finds out what's behind the viral craze from tech maverick Shinta Dhanuwardoyo in Jakarta.
Memoir: At the Edge of a Cliff: To Heaven and Back
September 21, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBHost Chloe Cho shares a personal story of how she awoke from a coma in her teens and rebuilt her life after two back-to-back accidents left her traumatized and broken. She shares how anyone can dream to regain their purpose and meaning life.
At the Edge of a Cliff: To Heaven and Back
September 21, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBHost Chloe Cho shares a personal story of how she awoke from a coma in her teens and rebuilt her life after two back-to-back accidents left her traumatized and broken. She shares how anyone can dream to regain their purpose and meaning life.