TechBurst Talks
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -In the dynamic realm of technology, buzzwords such as IoT, Smart Cities, and AI hold promise for transformative change, yet why do they often fall short of expectations?
Introducing TechBurst Talks — a beacon of pragmatism in an industry often swayed by complacent optimism. Join us as we engage with global industry leaders to delve into the latest buzzwords, discerning between hype and reality.
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052: THE MIDDLE EAST STARTUP ECOSYSTEM: The money is there, now what?
October 17, 2023 00:26 - 39 minutes - 56.2 MBIf you keep up to date with the latest technology news, you know that the momentum and investment has shifted from Asia to the Middle East. But gone are the days where countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE just import technology and talent - the new trend across the Middle East is how to create a home-grown technology startup ecosystem - and this is what we are going to cover in today’s podcast. Let’s face it - money is not going to be an issue - but as we have seen from other countries...
051: AI, CHATGPT & FLYING TAXIS: How Government-led initiatives drive the Middle East's Innovation Ecosystem
May 28, 2023 09:41 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBIn Part II of our Middle East Deep Dive, we talk with Carrington Malin to find out how the government's in the Middle East are driving unprecedented growth and innovation. But it's more than just the tech, they are up-skilling their workforces and training students on how to leverage emerging technologies to transform the traditional industries that support their economies - and develop new ones. Exciting times to say the least... Show Notes: 1:00 Intro to Carrington Malin and the var...
050: RECESSION? WHAT RECESSION? How the Middle East is driving technology innovation and spend
May 23, 2023 11:12 - 48 minutes - 68.1 MBThis is the first in a series on Technology and Innovation trends in the Middle East. Things have gone quiet in Asia post-pandemic - and the global recession has not helped. However, the Middle East is thriving. Hardly a week goes by where there isn’t another jaw-dropping announcement related to emerging technologies like AI, autonomous vehicles and the Metaverse in the Middle East - or the massive investment in initiatives like Saudi Arabia’s NEOM. To help us delve deeper into the ...
049: PROPTECH 2023: Moving Beyond the Buzzwords
February 13, 2023 04:47 - 48 minutes - 67.6 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Jordan Kostelac, co-founder of Deploy Capital, to discuss the current state - and what the future holds - for PropTech in Asia Pacific. Show Notes: 02:50 What the hell is PropTech and is it still a buzzword? 02:45 Intro to Jordan Kostelac, Asia’s PropTech Provocateur 06:45 Jordan’s experience working with PropTech startups with the JLL & Lendlease “Propell Asia” accelerator programme. 08:05 Examples of PropTech startups in Asia that are delivering...
048: Why RETURN TO THE OFFICE Strategies FAIL (Hint: FREE BEER is not enough)
October 24, 2022 05:25 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBWe need to face the facts - our Return to the Office strategies are failing. Giving away free beer once a week is not enough to make our employees WANT to come back to the office. So what will make them? That’s what we are going to discuss today. I’m joined by Helen Snowball, JLL’s Global Head of People Solutions and Experience, to discuss how showing empathy, creating purpose and delivering enhanced employee experiences are the keys to attracting and retaining talent in the post pandemic...
047: Driving INNOVATION and SUSTAINABILITY in the F&B Industry
September 27, 2022 07:14 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBOne of the challenges with Sustainability is that while people like talking about it, it can be hard to find people driving real impact. But luckily for you, today’s guest is one that it driving impact. In this episode of the TechBurst Asia podcast, we will speak to Adrien Desbaillets, the CEO and Co-Founder of Salad Stop, about the growth of his business - and how they were able to deliver SouthEast Asia’s first Net Zero F and B outlet. 00:30 Intro to Adrien & SaladStop! 05:00 How...
046: 2022 GADGET FIX: How APPLE's new SMARTPHONES & SMARTWATCH will impact the industry
September 18, 2022 05:49 - 37 minutes - 51 MBApple recently announced it's latest smartphones and smartwatch, so it's time to bring Asia's top device analyst - IDC's Bryan Ma - back onto the TechBurst Asia podcast to discuss what these launches mean to the industry. 00:45 Overview of the Apple Launch Event 02:00 Apple goes after the competitive athlete market with the Apple Watch Ultra - what does it mean for vendors like Garmin and Suunto? Or the other leader smartwatch - the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro.? 08:00 Bryan’s view of t...
045: Beyond ESG: Why IMPACT INVESTING needs to be the NEXT BIG THING
July 11, 2022 06:20 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBJust 10 years ago, today's guest (Rafael Aldon) worked in telecoms in the UK. But over the past decade, he moved to Singapore as he first transitioned to Private Equity, then early stage Venture Capital, and finally into Impact Investing. It's been quite a journey! He’s also the co-host of 2 podcasts (Investing for Impact and Disruptors for Good) on Cause Artist, which is a discovery hub for conscious consumers, social entrepreneurs and impact investors. If you don’t know what impact in...
044: AR/VR and the METAVERSE: What's REAL and What's HYPE?
May 03, 2022 01:02 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBAfter a decade of struggling to live up to the hype, augmented reality and virtual reality are finally gaining traction in the B2C and B2B spaces. Today, we will sit down with Auggd’s Matthias Krampe to discuss the 3 main reasons for this. First, the technologies and ecosystems that support AR & VR have evolved considerably. Second, B2B customers are starting to understand how these technologies can be leveraged to deliver tangible business value through a variety of use cases. And third...
043: SMART CITIES 2020: Unblocking the MEGA-BLOCKERS
November 23, 2021 05:07 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MBAs we approach the end of 2021, we enter into one of the tech industry’s favourite seasons - 2022 Predictions. While all the industry evangelists will be predicting what mega-trends are going to transform our cities next year, I’m going to take a different approach. I’m going to focus on the mega-blockers that we need to overcome in order to live up to the industry hype. And to do this, I am joined by 3 guests who sit in different areas of the Smart Cities ecosystem. - Josh Sattler, A/...
043: SMART CITIES 2022: Unblocking the MEGA-BLOCKERS
November 23, 2021 05:07 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MBAs we approach the end of 2021, we enter into one of the tech industry’s favourite seasons - 2022 Predictions. While all the industry evangelists will be predicting what mega-trends are going to transform our cities next year, I’m going to take a different approach. I’m going to focus on the mega-blockers that we need to overcome in order to live up to the industry hype. And to do this, I am joined by 3 guests who sit in different areas of the Smart Cities ecosystem. - Josh Sattler, A/...
042: SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION: Reducing Emissions WITHOUT Increasing Costs w/ Ampd Energy's Brandon Ng
November 21, 2021 07:42 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBOver the past few years, delivering sustainable solutions and reducing carbon emissions have moved up the corporate agenda. But while many people like talking about it, few are ready to act. One reason that people claim that holds them back is that sustainability solutions come with a green premium - which is the additional cost of choosing a clean technology over one that emits a greater amount of greenhouse gases. But that’s not always the case anymore. In this podcast, we are joine...
TB042: SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION: Reducing Emissions WITHOUT Increasing Costs w/ Ampd Energy's Brandon Ng
November 21, 2021 07:42 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBOver the past few years, delivering sustainable solutions and reducing carbon emissions have moved up the corporate agenda. But while many people like talking about it, few are ready to act. One reason that people claim that holds them back is that sustainability solutions come with a green premium - which is the additional cost of choosing a clean technology over one that emits a greater amount of greenhouse gases. But that’s not always the case anymore. In this podcast, we are joine...
041: OpenRAN 2022: Can It Live Up To The HYPE? w/ Nokia's Terry McCabe
November 15, 2021 07:29 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBIf you are a regular listener to the TechBurst Asia podcast, you’ll know I love talking about OpenRAN, which is kind of strange. I have spent much of the past 20 years looking at the solutions that can leverage the latest and greatest networks, but I am far from an expert when it comes to what it takes to build those networks - and even less of an expert on the technology they run on. So why does OpenRAN fascinate me? Well, it isn’t the technology behind it, it’s the disruptive business, ope...
040: Emerging Trends Pt 3/3: CRYPTO, NFTs and What the Hell is going on in CHINA? w/ Analyse Asia's Bernard Leong
October 10, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MBWelcome to the final episode of our 3 part series on Emerging Tech Trends with our guest, Analyse Asia’s Bernard Leong. In part 2, we covered the latest developments in Drones, AI and digital transformation. For this final episode, we’ll dig deep into what’s going on with Crypto, what are NFTs, why have they become so popular and how can they be used - and then we’ll close out by addressing the big one - what the hell is going on with China. (note: this podcast was recorded prior to C...
039: Emerging Trends Pt 2/3: DRONES, AI & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION w/ Analyse Asia's Bernard Leong
October 05, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBIn the first episode of this 3 part series, we did a role reversal, where I switched from being the host - to being the guest to share my views on the latest trends, opportunities and risks related to Smart Cities and 5G. For this episode, it’s back to normal - I’ll be interviewing Analyse Asia’s Bernard Leong to get his take on the future of drones, the latest developments around AI and Machine Learning, and what digital transformation trends evolved due to the pandemic. Show Notes: ...
038: Emerging Trends Pt 1/3: SMART CITIES & 5G w/ Bernard Leong Interviewing CRA
September 30, 2021 22:56 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBWelcome to the first of a 3-part series on emerging trends in Asia’s technology and innovation ecosystems. In this episode, we are going to look at how the Smart Cities & 5G are progressing - and we have a special guest to help us delve into that topic...me. That’s right, the host becomes the guest - and we have a special guest host as well. Many of you will know him as the former host of the hugely successful Analyse Asia podcast - and he was also the guest on my first ever TechBurst Asi...
037: The State of SE Asia's VC and Startup Ecosystems w/ Cap Connect's Chris Tran
September 27, 2021 08:30 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBIn a recent TechBurst Asia podcast, we delved deep into Singapore’s startup and venture capital ecosystems. Not surprisingly, they are both evolving well. But what I wanted to do as a follow up is look at the wider Southeast Asia startup and venture capital ecosystems to see how countries like Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and the others are progressing. To help me with this, I am joined by my good friend Chris Tran, who has been supporting start-ups in those countries for the past 12 year...
036: Enterprise CONNECTIVITY SIMPLIFIED w/ Blue Wireless' Ivan Landen
September 22, 2021 10:55 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBWe hear the hype about how great our mobile networks are, yet when I speak with enterprise customers, they always talk about the challenges they face to get fast and reliable connectivity across their global sites and operations. In this podcast, we are going to talk to a Singaporean-based start-up about how they help customers address those challenges. Blue Wireless started in Singapore in 2015, but already supports customers across 80+ countries. We are joined by their Founder and CEO, ...
035: WATER moves up the SUSTAINABILITY Agenda w/ Xylem's Renee Peet
September 14, 2021 11:56 - 41 minutes - 58.9 MBIn recent years, Sustainability has risen to the forefront of the strategic objectives for companies and governments. What concerns me is that when I speak with some of the leaders in ESG, they say there is still too much talk...and too little action. Well, that’s not the case for all companies. In this podcast, we’ll speak to Renee Peet, Head of Product Management and Marketing for Xylem, about how they lead by example. Xylem is ranked as one of the, if not the, world’s best company with re...
034: The State of Singapore's DEEPTECH, VC & START-UP Ecosystems w/ NTUitive's David Toh
August 07, 2021 03:10 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBKeeping up with Asia’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems is challenging because the region’s DeepTech, Venture Capital and Start-up ecosystems are incredibly complex and diverse. Today, we are going to try to break it down by focusing on the ecosystems in just one country - Singapore. We are going to discuss three key topics. First, we’ll look at DeepTech to discover the latest trends and to understand what unique challenges start-ups in this space face. Second, we’ll look at ...
033: From Cooking with FIRE to Embracing TECH w/ Burnt Ends' Dave Pynt
August 03, 2021 01:04 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBThe global pandemic has wreaked havoc on many industries - with the Food & Beverage industry one of the hardest hit. Most countries, at some point, have had to ban dining in - and even once that restriction is lifted, they have limited the restaurant capacity to only 50-70% of the pre-pandemic levels. To survive financially, restaurants have had to pivot their business and operating models online to create new revenue streams. In this episode, we are going to look at the role tech has p...
032: The PANDEMIC prevented you from attending MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS? Here's what you missed... w/ McKinsey's Ferry Grijpink
July 07, 2021 10:04 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBLast week, GSMA hosted Mobile World Congress 2021 in Barcelona. Because we are still in a pandemic, it was quite different from previous events. But what I want to know is what was the latest news and buzz coming out of MWC. And luckily, I know someone who attended the event in person - so let’s get the lowdown from him. Ferry Grikpink is a Senior Partner with McKinsey & Company, the founder of McKinsey's Center for Advanced Connectivity and McKinsey's Global Lead, Digital & Analytics, ...
031: What the hell is OPENRAN? And how will it impact the future of 5G? w/ BlueFire's Rob Jones
July 03, 2021 00:58 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBThere’s a new tech industry buzzword floating around that I need to understand better - and that buzzword is OpenRAN. The reason I need to understand it better is because it seems like it has the capability to transform the way mobile operators purchase, deploy and support their networks. In the old days, it was easy, you rang up one of the network equipment manufacturers, like Nokia, Ericsson or Huawei, and they built your network. But with OpenRAN, operators can choose from hundreds...
030: Can TECHNOLOGY save HEALTHCARE? w/ Moss Adams' Craig Vercruysse
May 17, 2021 05:19 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBThe pandemic put unprecedented pressures on the healthcare industry. Few countries were prepared for the crisis, which not only exposed the inefficiencies within the healthcare industry, but also led to many unnecessary deaths. The TRUTH is - many healthcare systems around the world are in desperate need of repair, but the QUESTION is, can technology save the healthcare industry? To help me answer this question, I am joined by Craig Vercruysse from the Lean Healthcare Practice at Moss ...
029: Your 2021 GADGET FIX: The latest trends in SMARTPHONES, WEARABLES & AIRTAGS w/ IDC's Bryan Ma
April 26, 2021 03:51 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBThis TechBurst Asia podcast will give you your gadget fix for 2021. We will discuss Smartphones - which ones are doing well (Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi), which ones are struggling (Huawei, LG), and what features you can expect in the coming years. We will look at the smart wearables market to see if Smartwatches have finally lived up to the hype, and to find out if anyone can catch the Apple Watch. And finally, we’ll get the lowdown on the latest announcements from Apple about its latest iP...
028: The GENDER LEADERSHIP DIVIDE w/ VMWare & Lean In Singapore's Uma Thana Balasingam
April 12, 2021 09:42 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIn recent years, we have seen an increase in the number of initiatives that have raised global awareness about the importance of gender diversity, the challenge of the gender pay gap - as well as the issue of a lack of women in senior leadership positions. But while these initiatives draw more attention to these issues, what I want to understand is has this attention led to progress. Are we getting any closer to closing the Gender Gap? And today’s guest, Uma Thana Balasingam, is ideally ...
027: Addressing AI's Ethical Issues w/ the former US Dept of Defense's Chief Data Officer Michael Conlin
April 08, 2021 01:36 - 1 hour - 75 MBThe amount of data that we create, capture, and consume is growing exponentially. In fact, according to IDC, the amount of data we will create in the next three years - will be more than the data we created over the past 30 years. That sounds great, but it does raise a lot of questions. What are companies and governments doing with that data? Is our data being used ethically? Who should be responsible for setting the regulations about how data captured can be used? These are just s...
027: Addressing AI's ETHICAL ISSUES w/ the former US Dept of Defense's Chief Data Officer Michael Conlin
April 08, 2021 01:36 - 1 hour - 75 MBThe amount of data that we create, capture, and consume is growing exponentially. In fact, according to IDC, the amount of data we will create in the next three years - will be more than the data we created over the past 30 years. That sounds great, but it does raise a lot of questions. What are companies and governments doing with that data? Is our data being used ethically? Who should be responsible for setting the regulations about how data captured can be used? These are just s...
026: The Post-Pandemic FUTURE of BUILDINGS
March 15, 2021 12:59 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBThe global pandemic has impacted every industry, but one industry that will face more impact than most is the Real Estate industry. In this podcast, we’ll look at the pandemic’s impact on the Future of Buildings from the Design, Build and Operate perspectives. Guests: Tim Kobe Founder and CEO, Eight Inc. Founder and Chairman, x8ventures Author of the new book, Return on Experience Thomas Jakob Regional President, Bosch.IO Asia Pacific Susheel Koul Division President - Corpor...
026: The Post-Pandemic FUTURE of BUILDINGS & SMART CITIES Panel w/ Eight Inc, Bosch.IO & JLL
March 15, 2021 12:59 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBThe global pandemic has impacted every industry, but one industry that will face more impact than most is the Real Estate industry. In this podcast, we’ll look at the pandemic’s impact on the Future of Buildings from the Design, Build and Operate perspectives. Guests: Tim Kobe Founder and CEO, Eight Inc. Founder and Chairman, x8ventures Author of the new book, Return on Experience Thomas Jakob Regional President, Bosch.IO Asia Pacific Susheel Koul Division President - Corpor...
025: Leveraging 5G, IoT & AI to DIGITISE one of the World's Largest Conglomerates w/ True Digital's Michael Gryseels
March 02, 2021 14:01 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBWe live in a world where the latest technologies, including AI, 5G, and blockchain, have the capability to truly transform the way we work, live and play. The problem is, they don’t always live up to the hype. Far too often, the ICT industry pushes the latest technologies and solutions on the market and hope they get adopted, rather than by tailoring solutions to meet the market’s needs and proving that they can deliver tangible business value. The supply and demand sides of the marke...
025: How to DIGITISE one of the world's largest conglomerates
March 02, 2021 14:01 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBWe live in a world where the latest technologies, including AI, 5G, and blockchain, have the capability to truly transform the way we work, live and play. The problem is, they don’t always live up to the hype. Far too often, the ICT industry pushes the latest technologies and solutions on the market and hope they get adopted, rather than by tailoring solutions to meet the market’s needs and proving that they can deliver tangible business value. The supply and demand sides of the marke...
024: Making Sense...and Cents...out of the 5G Market Opportunity
February 23, 2021 12:06 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWe recently have talked about the future of 5G - and today - we will take that to the next level. We'll discuss the models being used to fund 5G investments, the consumer and enterprise solutions and services that will help operators monetise those investments and discuss which types of operators are best suited to capitalise on the emerging opportunities. We are joined by Ferry Grijpink, a Senior Partner with McKinsey & Company based out of Amsterdam. Ferry is also the Founder of the McK...
024: Making SENSE...and CENTS...out of the 5G Market Opp w/ McKinsey's Ferry Grijpink
February 23, 2021 12:06 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWe recently have talked about the future of 5G - and today - we will take that to the next level. We'll discuss the models being used to fund 5G investments, the consumer and enterprise solutions and services that will help operators monetise those investments and discuss which types of operators are best suited to capitalise on the emerging opportunities. We are joined by Ferry Grijpink, a Senior Partner with McKinsey & Company based out of Amsterdam. Ferry is also the Founder of the McK...
023: What's in store for Southeast Asia's Tech & Telecoms Industries in 2021
February 01, 2021 10:48 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBTechBurst Asia sat down with PwC's Mike Graham to discuss Southeast Asia's latest tech trends and the annoying buzzwords and catchphrases we have been forced to endure during the pandemic. We also talk about our predictions for what WILL - and WON'T happen in 2021. Show Notes 01:00 Intro to Mike Graham and his multiple roles at PwC 08:20 Review of 2020: Which companies managed the pandemic well - and not so well? 12:15 What positives can we take from 2020? 15:50 What will the big...
023: What's in store for Southeast Asia's Tech & Telecoms Industries in 2021 w/ PwC's Mike Graham
February 01, 2021 10:48 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBTechBurst Asia sat down with PwC's Mike Graham to discuss Southeast Asia's latest tech trends and the annoying buzzwords and catchphrases we have been forced to endure during the pandemic. We also talk about our predictions for what WILL - and WON'T happen in 2021. Show Notes 01:00 Intro to Mike Graham and his multiple roles at PwC 08:20 Review of 2020: Which companies managed the pandemic well - and not so well? 12:15 What positives can we take from 2020? 15:50 What will the big...
022: 5G is Dead, Long Live 5G!
January 11, 2021 01:41 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this podcast, we are going to take another look at 5G. In our last episode, we discussed whether Telcos will be able to monetise their 5G investments. We were pretty harsh in our criticism of the 5G ecosystem, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t think 5G will be a game changer. Rather, I just think we need to reset our expectations of capabilities and benefits that 5G will bring to the market. Yes, 5G will bring faster speeds, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. In this episode, w...
022: 5G is Dead, Long Live 5G! w/ Nokia's Danial Mausoof
January 11, 2021 01:41 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this podcast, we are going to take another look at 5G. In our last episode, we discussed whether Telcos will be able to monetise their 5G investments. We were pretty harsh in our criticism of the 5G ecosystem, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t think 5G will be a game changer. Rather, I just think we need to reset our expectations of capabilities and benefits that 5G will bring to the market. Yes, 5G will bring faster speeds, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. In this episode, w...
Are Telcos Ready for 5G? And Do Customers Actually Want It?
December 17, 2020 01:06 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBIn 2021, most mobile operators in the developed markets will have launched 5G - the question is - will they be able to monitise it. And more importantly, do customers even care about 5G? Today’s guest, Chris Lewis, has over 30 years’ experience as a telecoms and ICT industry analyst, but don’t let that scare you. While many analysts pontificate about their vast knowledge, Chris’ insights are pragmatic and entertaining - which is why I like him so much. Chris is also one of the UK’s lead...
021: Are Telcos Ready for 5G? And Do Customers Actually Want It?
December 17, 2020 01:06 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBIn 2021, most mobile operators in the developed markets will have launched 5G - the question is - will they be able to monitise it. And more importantly, do customers even care about 5G? Today’s guest, Chris Lewis, has over 30 years’ experience as a telecoms and ICT industry analyst, but don’t let that scare you. While many analysts pontificate about their vast knowledge, Chris’ insights are pragmatic and entertaining - which is why I like him so much. Chris is also one of the UK’s lead...
021: Are Telcos Ready for 5G? And Do Customers Actually Want or Need 5G? w/ Chris Lewis
December 17, 2020 01:06 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBIn 2021, most mobile operators in the developed markets will have launched 5G - the question is - will they be able to monitise it. And more importantly, do customers even care about 5G? Today’s guest, Chris Lewis, has over 30 years’ experience as a telecoms and ICT industry analyst, but don’t let that scare you. While many analysts pontificate about their vast knowledge, Chris’ insights are pragmatic and entertaining - which is why I like him so much. Chris is also one of the UK’s lead...
020: The Sustainability Challenge - Balancing Profits & Social Impact
November 23, 2020 05:36 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBMany of you will know today’s guest, Steve Melhuish, as the Co-Founder,former CEO and Vice Chairman of one of the darlings of the SE Asia's start-up ecosystem, PropertyGuru Group, but he’s also a Venture Partner with Wavemaker Partners - the venture capital firm, and the Founder and CEO of Planet Rise - a company that invests and supports start-ups that tackle climate change and poverty. In this episode, we are going to discuss sustainability. And more specifically, how do you find the rig...
020: The Sustainability Challenge - Balancing Profits & Social Impact w/ PropertyGuru Co-Founder Steve Melhuish
November 23, 2020 05:36 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBMany of you will know today’s guest, Steve Melhuish, as the Co-Founder,former CEO and Vice Chairman of one of the darlings of the SE Asia's start-up ecosystem, PropertyGuru Group, but he’s also a Venture Partner with Wavemaker Partners - the venture capital firm, and the Founder and CEO of Planet Rise - a company that invests and supports start-ups that tackle climate change and poverty. In this episode, we are going to discuss sustainability. And more specifically, how do you find the rig...
019: The Future of Talent & Leadership
November 11, 2020 01:35 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBThe challenges created by the global pandemic mean the role of talent acquisition and leadership strategy have never been more important. Companies must transform their approach not only to navigate the current crisis, but also to prepare for the future. In this episode, we are joined by a global leader in this space - Elaine Yew - Senior Partner & Global Co-Head of Leadership Development for Egon Zehnder - the world's largest privately held executive search and leadership development fir...
019: The Future of Talent & Leadership w/ Egon Zehnder's Elaine Yew
November 11, 2020 01:35 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBThe challenges created by the global pandemic mean the role of talent acquisition and leadership strategy have never been more important. Companies must transform their approach not only to navigate the current crisis, but also to prepare for the future. In this episode, we are joined by a global leader in this space - Elaine Yew - Senior Partner & Global Co-Head of Leadership Development for Egon Zehnder - the world's largest privately held executive search and leadership development fir...
018: A New Approach to Smart Cities w/ Hitachi's Theo Scherman
September 15, 2020 05:05 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBLet’s face it, Smart Cities have failed to live up to the hype - and given the additional challenges cities face due to the global pandemic, it’s easy to think that it is not going to get better anytime soon. But every now and then, you run into someone who restores your confidence in the industry because not only do they possess a realistic vision for the future, but also a clear and detailed strategy on how to deliver it. Today we are joined by Theo Scherman, Chief Strategy Officer for H...
A New Approach to Smart City Initiatives
September 15, 2020 05:05 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBLet’s face it, Smart Cities have failed to live up to the hype - and given the additional challenges cities face due to the global pandemic, it’s easy to think that it is not going to get better anytime soon. But every now and then, you run into someone who restores your confidence in the industry because not only do they possess a realistic vision for the future, but also a clear and detailed strategy on how to deliver it. Today we are joined by Theo Scherman, Chief Strategy Officer for H...
018: A New Approach to Smart City Initiatives
September 15, 2020 05:05 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBLet’s face it, Smart Cities have failed to live up to the hype - and given the additional challenges cities face due to the global pandemic, it’s easy to think that it is not going to get better anytime soon. But every now and then, you run into someone who restores your confidence in the industry because not only do they possess a realistic vision for the future, but also a clear and detailed strategy on how to deliver it. Today we are joined by Theo Scherman, Chief Strategy Officer for H...
017: Driving DeepTech in Singapore w/ SG Innovate CEO Jui Lim
September 02, 2020 04:28 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBSingapore has been investing heavily in DeepTech - and in this episode we sit down with one of the key players in the space, SGInnovate's new CEO, Dr. Jui Lim. We'll discuss the current state of the market, what it will take to move DeepTech from early stage to commercialisation & the amazing journey he followed from medical school in NYC to where he is today. Show Notes: 00:30 Why Jui refers to himself as a "rolling stone" 03:20 Transitioning from medical school to venture capital......