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Understanding India's Economic Growth: Demographics, Markets, and Foreign Investment
Down to Business English - July 20, 2023 03:29 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIndia's economy, now the fifth largest globally, is in a state of rapid expansion and transition. This growth is not only reshaping the Indian economy but also redefining its role on the global stage. In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan take a dive deep i...
Warren Buffet's Investment Journey from China to Japan's Giants (Public Introduction)
Down to Business English - July 13, 2023 17:47 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn the world of investing, few names are as renowned as Warren Buffet, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Known as the Sage of Omaha, Buffet has a seven-decade-long track record of making profitable investments, earning him a net worth of $117 billion and the title of the 5th richest person in the ...
Understanding the US Debt Ceiling
Down to Business English - June 28, 2023 15:34 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsDez Morgan and Skip Montreux take a deep dive into the concept of a debt ceiling, a term often thrown around in financial news but rarely fully understood. They start by defining what a debt ceiling is, then explore how some countries have set hard limits on their borrowing, while others base t...
Understanding the US Debt Ceiling (Public Introduction)
Down to Business English - June 28, 2023 15:34 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsDez Morgan and Skip Montreux take a deep dive into the concept of a debt ceiling, a term often thrown around in financial news but rarely fully understood. They start by defining what a debt ceiling is, then explore how some countries have set hard limits on their borrowing, while others base t...
No Pay? No Pens! The Writers Guild of America Strike
Down to Business English - June 19, 2023 20:59 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. The WGA, a labor union representing over 11,500 writers in the US, is locked in a dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), a trade association of more t...
Argentina's Economic Nightmare
Down to Business English - June 15, 2023 05:34 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsArgentina is currently grappling with an economic crisis that has seen inflation rates skyrocket to over 100%. This has placed Argentina among the countries with the highest inflation rates globally, surpassed only by Zimbabwe and Venezuela. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan delve into the factors ...
Tesla in China (Public introduction)
Down to Business English - June 03, 2023 10:47 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn the ever-evolving landscape of the electric vehicle (EV) industry, Tesla continues to make waves. Recently, the company announced plans to open a new factory in Shanghai, China, aimed at producing its Megapack storage units. This move is set to double Tesla's worldwide production of the Mega...
Language Learning in the AI Age: A Conversation with Memrise CEO Steven Toy - Part 2
Down to Business English - May 25, 2023 19:17 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn part 2 of our conversation, Steve talks about how Memrise has implemented AI technology in their learning platform and what benefits it offers to the language learner. He also gives his views on what place AI has in the language learning process. Will we even need to study second language...
Language Learning in the AI Age: A Conversation with Memrise CEO Steven Toy - Part 1
Down to Business English - May 18, 2023 18:06 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode of Down to Business English, we're joined by Steven Toy, the CEO of Memrise, a leading online language learning platform. Steven takes us through how AI and GPT technology have been integral to Memrise's success, their unique approach to language learning, and what it means for ...
Alibaba’s Big Break up and the Return of Jack Ma
Down to Business English - May 08, 2023 15:53 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsJack Ma, the founder of Alibaba and one of China's most prominent businessmen, has recently returned to China after spending two years maintaining a low profile abroad. This event has not only reignited interest in Ma's activities but also coincides with a series of important changes within the...
The Beef with Brazilian Beef
Down to Business English - April 30, 2023 05:30 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWhile the beef industry’s impact on climate change is a global phenomenon, Brazil's industry is unique and has specific environmental concerns. Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux discuss the Brazilian beef industry and its impact on the environment. They start by highlighting the size and importa...
The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
Down to Business English - April 20, 2023 02:36 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsSkip Montreux and Dez Morgan delve into the history and sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Although not a household name, SVB was well-known among venture capitalists and tech start-ups for their specialized banking services. Why did Silicon Valley Bank bank fail? How did high inte...
Seattle's Groundbreaking Anti-caste Discrimination Law
Down to Business English - April 13, 2023 05:24 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsSkip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the caste system, its origins, and the impact it has in tech hubs like Seattle and Silicon Valley. What is the caste system, its origins, and how has it made its way to the United States, particularly in tech hubs like Seattle and Silicon Valley? How ha...
Beyond Amazon (Public Intro)
Down to Business English - April 07, 2023 22:08 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsSkip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the top e-commerce platforms in various regions worldwide. Where is Amazon not the biggest player in the market? Who are the competitors giving them a run for their money? Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more. Visit Apple Podcasts...
Air India’s Shopping Spree
Down to Business English - March 23, 2023 16:40 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsSkip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on Air India’s record breaking purchase of aircraft from AirBus and Boeing. How many aircraft did Air India purchase? How does this sale compare to previous orders in the aviation industry? Why is Air India upgrading their fleet of airplanes? Listen in to...
Brand Values 2023
Down to Business English - March 16, 2023 19:05 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsDez Morgan and Skip Montreux discuss the results of Brand Finance’s Global 500 2023 Report. How does Brand Finance calculate the value of a brand? What are some of world’s top 10 most valuable brands? What are the most valuable brand sectors? Listen in to learn the answers to these question...
The Strong US Dollar
Down to Business English - March 11, 2023 10:26 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsSkip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on the US dollar and discuss why it is such a strong currency. They also take a close look at the impact a strong dollar has on economies around the world. Why is the US dollar so strong at the moment? How does a strong US dollar affect global trade? What ...
Forever Chemicals
Down to Business English - March 02, 2023 02:43 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsSkip Montreux and Samantha Vega report on the European Union’s proposed ban of Forever chemicals What are Forever chemicals? Why is the EU considering banning them? What will the ramifications of a ban be for manufacturers who use Forever chemicals in their products? Listen in to learn the...
Demographics
Down to Business English - February 23, 2023 08:21 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsSkip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on how changing demographics around the world will impact economies in the years to come. How do demographics shape a country’s economy? What do demographics tell us about the world today? What will the impact be of China’s falling birthrate and population...
Collapsing Wind Turbines
Down to Business English - February 11, 2023 11:12 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsSamantha Vega and Skip Montreux report on the alarming rate wind turbines have been collapsing and malfunctioning around the world. Why are newly built wind turbines suddenly collapsing? How is the industry responding to this issue? Will this problem prevent governments from achieving net-ze...
The 3 Core Elements Of An Effective Sales Plan (Part 3)
Down to Business English - February 04, 2023 19:17 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn part three of a four-part interview, Skip Montreux interviews Gregory Kostiuk, the President and Founder of StratEx Sales. Greg talks about defining your target market, tracking, setting SMART goals, and team compensation. How do you identify your target customer? What are SMART goals and ...
OpenAI & ChatGPT
Down to Business English - January 29, 2023 08:51 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsSkip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about OpenAI and their disruptive AI powered chat box—ChatGPT. What is OpenAI and ChatGPT? What is ChatGPT capable of? Could this new AI technology be a game changer across a wide range of industries? Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and...
2022 Year in Review
Down to Business English - December 30, 2022 04:48 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsSkip Montreux and Samantha Vega update some of the stories D2B reported on in 2022. What has been Elon Musk’s impact on Twitter since becoming CEO? Has Will Smith resurrected his career since ‘The Slap’ incident at the Academy Awards in April? What happened to Lisa LaFlamme and Bell Media af...
The Edinburgh Reforms
Down to Business English - December 24, 2022 09:09 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsDez Morgan and Skip Montreux report on the financial reform package announced by UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt in Edinburgh, Scotland. What do these financial reforms entail? Why are these reforms being implemented? How will they change the UK’s financial industry? Listen in t...
The Business behind lotteries
Down to Business English - December 18, 2022 11:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsSkip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on the economics of lotteries. How important is lottery revenue for governments? Why was the recent Powerball lottery in the US historic? Who gets the most benefit from lotteries? Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more. Visit Apple Po...
World Cup Qatar 2022
Down to Business English - December 11, 2022 05:19 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsSkip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the business side of the World Cup being hosted in Qatar. How did the World Cup end up in Qatar? What were the financial and human costs involved in hosting the event? What is sportswashing? Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more. Vi...
Interview with Lindsay McMahon of All Ears English
Down to Business English - December 01, 2022 19:50 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsSkip Montreux speaks with Lindsay McMahon of the All Ears English podcast about her journey from English teacher to podcaster & entrepreneur. After their conversation, Samantha Vega joins Skip to talk about some of the vocabulary used in the interview. What is Lindsay’s background? How did sh...
Blocked M&A in the publishing industry
Down to Business English - November 27, 2022 12:28 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsDez Morgan reports to Skip Montreux on the Merger and Acquisition between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster that was recently blocked by a US court. Why were the two publishers trying to merge? Why did a US court prohibit the merger? Will the companies appeal the decision? Listen in...
The Canva Story - Part 2
Down to Business English - November 19, 2022 11:25 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn part 2 of the Canva story, Skip Montreux tells Samantha Vega about Canva’s journey from small graphic design company to the giant Unicorn they are today. How did Canva approach raising capital in Silicon Valley? Who is Bill Tai and how did he help Canva get started? What is Canva worth to...
The Canva Story - Part 1
Down to Business English - November 12, 2022 08:57 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn part 1 of this 2 part episode, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the online graphic design company - Canva. What gave Melanie Perkins the idea to establish Canva? How did they raise capital to start the company? Is Canva a challenge to graphic design giants like Adobe? Listen in...
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