Asian Business Owners - ABO (Carmen Salameh)

Is an artist also a business owner? Should art be seen as a profitable business?

Listen to Claudia Chanhoi, an artist between London and Hong Kong. She explores and challenges societal norms around sexuality and body image through cheeky illustrations.

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We chatted about the blend of art and business, her first solo exhibition, the commercial projects she's involved in and whether luck exists or not.

Tune in for an authentic conversation that'll get you inspired.

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To find out more: Claudia's website - https://www.claudiachanhoi.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brainxeyes/

Speaker at TEDx - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhVKsznJfgs&t=0s

ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abopod

Meet Estelle, a French entrepreneur based in Hong Kong who founded Anhao Wellness, two Pilates studios that are also a school to train Pilates teachers.

Estelle tells about her journey as an entrepreneur, her passion for gymnastic as a kid, her career switch from banking to Pilates professional and her vision to carry out the growth and future of her business.

To find out more:

Anhao website - https://anhao-wellness.com/

Anhao IG - https://instagram.com/anhaowellness?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

What makes you reach a top position and become a CEO? Then how do you keep a balanced life performing at work and having a family?

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Nathaëlle, the CEO of Melvita found her own recipe to stay healthy and grounded.

With Nath, we also chatted about skincare (obviously) as Melvita is a global organic beauty brand. What you put on your skin, what you eat, your lifestyle - they all have an impact on your physical and mental health.

So among the myriad of beauty products, how to choose the ones right for you (and your budget) and not fall into the trap of the newest beauty trends?

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To find out more:

Melvita website - https://hk.melvita.com/

Nath's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/natha%C3%ABlle-davoust/

ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@abopod

You work in Marketing, Comms or Technology in APAC or Middle East? Maybe MCG Talent helped you find your job.

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I sat down with Adam Michael Toctan, co-founder of this award-winning recruitment agency and we chatted about the evolution of the power dynamics between candidates and companies and the effect of AI-powered tools on recruiters.

Adam also shared how MCG Talent was born and how to successfully manage to work with a business partner and leverage the complementarity of two personalities and skillsets.

Don't miss the tips from Adam to carry on with your entrepreneur journey.

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To find out more:

MCG Talent - https://www.mcgtalent.io/

Adam's LinkedIn - https://hk.linkedin.com/in/adammichaeltoctan

MCG Talent's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcgtalent/

How to navigate success in APAC as a Western company?

Marco Galimberti, CEO of Venchi APAC, looks back on his journey that started in Italy and brought him to Hong Kong, where he thrives to expand Venchi's presence.

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With Marco, we reflected on the challenges that go with a premium confectionery brand having multiple points of sale across many countries.

Adaptability, cultural diversity, specific market strategies are all elements that contribute to Venchi's success in Asia.

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To find out more:

Venchi - https://venchi.com.hk/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/venchi_hk/

ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abopod

How to reach a top position? How to truly understand the market? And how to juggle family life and work when you're a CEO?

Do you take time every year to reflect on what has happened? To pinpoint what you did well, what you learned and what you'll do differently in the coming year?

New solo episode to recap 2024 and plan 2025 coming soon!

I hope your summer is going well, whether you're on holiday or not. This Summer Edition episode is a bit special as it's the first solo episode I do, so please, let me know if you like it!

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In the previous episode, I shared with you all the best tips from some entrepreneurs I interviewed in Season 2 of HKBO. In this episode, I share the 3 lessons I learned from running my marketing agency and podcast.

I hope you'll like it, please share with me the lessons you learned, you can DM on Instagram @abo.pod. And to support me, don't forget to leave me 5 stars!

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Entrepreneurship is a path with unexpected turnarounds. A flourishing business doesn't prevent you from facing hardships and reassessments.

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15 years after launching Honeycombers, Chris Edwards founded Launchpad, a supportive community for entrepreneurs. After a difficult year post Covid, she met a mindset coach and this sparked an idea in her: giving back and sharing through a community.

Now leading two businesses and a podcast, Chris manages to take care of her mental health by setting boundaries to stay balanced and to find joy in anything that she does.

Don't miss Chris's pieces of advice at the end of the episode.

And if you want to join Launchpad AND support me at the same time, sign up here: https://thelaunchpad.group?fpr=carmen75

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To find out more:

Honeycombers - https://thehoneycombers.com/hong-kong/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/honeycombers/

Launchpad - https://thelaunchpad.group/

Celine Herren and Amit Oz, two food lovers, founded Conspiracy Chocolate in 2018, a Hong Kong-based company that offers a range of chocolate, handcrafted from the bean to the bar, that stands out with distinctive flavours.

Celine and Amit share their love for food - a mean for them to bring together people from different cultures. They go back through their journey as entrepreneurs, how they learned to make chocolate and how they work together as a couple running their business.

To find out more:

Conspiracy Chocola website - https://www.conspiracychocolate.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/conspiracychocolate/

The Chocolate Lab Blog - https://www.conspiracychocolate.com/the-chocolate-lab

Have you ever bought a preowned item? It's a sustainable way of consuming.

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How has the image of shopping second-hand evolved over the years? What about the specificities of the Hong Kong market towards sustainability?

These are some of the questions we discussed with Sarah Fung, founder of HULA, second-hand luxury fashion company that makes fashion sustainable.

Sarah shares the lessons she learned as an entrepreneur, how she grew her business and how she apprehended the challenge of bringing sustainability to the Hong Kong fashion scene.

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To find out more:

HULA - https://thehula.com/

HULA's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joinhula

Shop location: 56-58 Hollywood Rd, Central

Warehouse location: 404, Berkshire House, 25 Westlands Rd, Quarry Bay

Deep dive into stories of entrepreneurs based in Asia and learn how they created their own business and set it up for success.

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Is your goal same as mine: Spending less on accounting, payroll and business secretary?

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What's the role of Data in the decision-making process? How to collect Data, keep it and use it? To what extent can we rely on it? How to balance it with what we call our "gut feeling"?

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In this special episode, listen to a Panel Discussion with Florian Gaudel, founder of Standard Insights, an AI-powered Market Research company and Jacopo Pesavento, co-founder of Branding Records, Global Creative Agency.

Let me know if you like this format and if I should do more panel discussion episodes. Happy listening and don't forget to give me 5 stars!

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To find out more:

Standard Insights - https://standard-insights.com/

Branding Records - https://www.brandingrecords.com/

Florian's LinkedIn - https://hk.linkedin.com/in/floriangaudel/en

Jacopo's LinkedIn - https://hk.linkedin.com/in/jacopo-pesavento-2339ba20

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After a poor experience with an accountant, Adrien turned his frustration into a profitable business to solve a problem many business owners face: admin and paperwork.

Adrien founded Sleek in 2017 in Singapore, got a $25 million fundraise in 2021, expanded the business in Hong Kong, the UK and Australia, serving 16,000 clients.

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Listen to our deep chat about the ability to balance what he called "artistic chaos" and organised milestones and business plans. We also talked about how personal life influences our business philosophy and about the importance of knowing how to handle conflict.

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ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abopod

On top of being the factory of the world, having the resources, the manpower & productivity, Asia is also a place with heritage, culture, design and art. What about the influence of Asian craftsmanship and design? How to shed light on it?

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This is Krizia's ambition with Vermillion, Asia's first B2B e-commerce marketplace for crafted lifestyle luxury.

Vermillion curates designs from Asian artists and creators, caring to represent Asian countries, women-owned businesses, socially-driven companies.

With Krizia, we talked about the strong values of Vermillion and the responsibility businesses have in terms of the values they convey.

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To find out more:

Vermillion - https://www.vermillionlifestyle.com/

Vermillion's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vermillion.lifestyle/

It's summer time, whether you're on holiday or not, this is the occasion to slow down and reset.

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I've prepared for you a special episode with the best tips from entrepreneurs, what helped them thrive, how they overcome challenges and what they focus on.

I hope these pieces of advice will help you run your projects and business. And if you have more tips to share with me, DM me on Instagram @abo.pod. And don't forget to leave me 5 stars if you like my podcast!

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What's a social enterprise? What's the business with a "normal business"? Stay tuned, coming soon...

You think about investing in real estate but you don't where to start and what to keep in mind?

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That's where Sebastien Salin can help you. He founded Acheter pour Louer, a real estate investment company for people based in Hong Kong looking to invest in France (and now also in Bali).

We discussed how he switched from a career in medical to staring his own business in investment. He highlights how crucial it is to never stop learning and not being afraid to turn your idea into reality if you think it's a good one, no matter what people tell or if competitors already exist.

Don't miss Sebastien's pieces of advice at the end of the episode. Happy listening!

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To find out more:

Acheter pour Louer - https://www.acheterpourlouer.com

Sebastien's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/s%C3%A9bastien-salin-acheterpourlouer/

Your family expects from you to get a stable corporate job or be a doctor or banker? This episode is for you.

Jennifer Ong left a 'perfect-on-paper' job to take a bumpy road: entrepreneurship.

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Listen to Jennifer's story and the bold choices she made to eventually found Ctrl Alt Career, a career coaching programme.

You might consider exploring and redefining your career path too!

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To find out more:

Ctrl Alt Career - https://www.ongjennifer.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ongjennifer/

Spotify - https://shorturl.at/RsODK ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abopod

Find out more about Alexandra's journey to create two businesses: Monogic, a marketing agency specialised in F&B and Engagemnt, an app for food influencers and bloggers.

We talked about her background, what led her to be an entrepreneur, how she started in the F&B industry, what it's like to work with her partner and how they manage their team and shape the vision and future of the agency together.

To find out more:

Monogic website and IG:

https://www.monogic.co

https://instagram.com/monogic.co?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Engagemnt app on Apple Store and Google Play:

https://apps.apple.com/hk/app/engagemnt/id6450003911?l=en-GB

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.engagemnt.app&hl=en_US

How can small businesses access funding? What strategies to follow? And what's considered a small business?

Jenny and Wilson are the founders of FundFluent, an online platform that assists small businesses in securing funding, including grants and loans.

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They share how they've helped businesses access over $35 million since they started FundFluent in 2020. Sharpening your pitch and increasing sales are not the only elements that'll help you access funding.

Listen to Jenny and Wilson's precious insights to navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship.

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To find out more:

FundFluent - https://www.fundfluent.io/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fundfluent/ ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abopod

What do you know about augmented reality?

In this episode, deep dive into a fascinating virtual world. Nils transmits his passion and determination to make digital devices understand the real world with spatial computing- no worries you'll understand everything even if you're not a tech person.

We talked about what he's trying to achieve with Auki Labs, how his company grew from to 2 to 60 people in two years and his vision of team management that is pretty unconventional and pragmatic.

Nils also shares his view on Asia and more particularly on Hong Kong. According to him, we've entered the Asian era and Hong Kong might be the place of the next trillion dollar company.

To find out more:

Auki Labs website - https://www.aukilabs.com/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/aukilabs

Posemesh (for techies) - https://www.posemesh.org/

For this episode, I sat down with Alain Ngalani, 5 times Muay Thai and Kickboxing world champion and owner of Impakt, an MMA club he founded 20 years ago in Hong Kong.

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Alain is one of a kind and he shared about his impressive athletic career, how it gives him a different approach to competition and achievement and how it helps him run his business started 20 years ago in a very competitive industry.

One key thing to him is to alway put up challenges, whether it's breaking a new record or handling everyday life.

Find out the secret of the longevity of Impakt and Alain's unique way to lead his team and keep a friendly atmosphere. Enjoy!

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To find out more:

Alain's Instagram - https://shorturl.at/wzGK0

Fitness Training Programme with Alain - https://go.alainngalanifitness.com/

Impakt's Instagram - https://shorturl.at/aNS07

The test is simple: either your restaurant is successful or you shut it down only a few months after opening it.

In this episode, understand how Christian Talpo, CEO of Pirata Group, manages to reach sustainable success for the 26 restaurants of the group.

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What's the secret sauce to remain a significant F&B (Food & Beverage) actor for more than 10 years? How to keep innovating while maintaining a high quality service?

Listen now to find out.

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To find out more:

Pirata Group - https://piratagroup.hk/

ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ABOpod

This week, learn from Mandy's business story, how she switched from a PR role to learning everything about branding and building her own creative agency 'EQ'.

With Mandy we talked about mental health, business values and finding one's own pace, reflections that led her to create a second business to help entrepreneurs: The Aligned Entrepreneurs.

To find out more:

EQ website - https://www.eq-international.com/

EQ IG - https://instagram.com/eq.international?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Mandy's IG and LinkedIn - https://instagram.com/themandypao?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

and https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-pao-%E2%9A%A1%EF%B8%8F-purpose-driven-brand-coach-205037166/

How to make bakery shops a must-go place with endless lines of customers every day?

That’s what I asked Gregoire Michaud, the founder of Bakehouse, artisanal bakery in Hong Kong.

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From wholesale bakery to popular retail shops, Gregoire shares the pivotal moments that shaped his business, the secret to creating an exceptional customer experience and the ambitious expansion plans, he and his partner Fred have, in Asia Pacific and beyond.

Don’t miss the precious pieces of advice from Gregoire on trust and risks at the end of the episode.

Enjoy!

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To find out more:

Bakehouse - https://www.bakehouse.hk/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bakehousehk/

ABO Podcast is also on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@abopod

Selene Xie is what she calls a "mumtrepreneur".

She's a mother of two and the founder of The Rebel Mums, a clothing brand that celebrates motherhood by providing mums with fashionable clothes and by starting a new conversation around motherhood through a community of mums who share their story freely.

Selene shares why she decided to launch her own business in the middle of Covid while she was pregnant, she talks about the power of a community in the development of a brand and about the fashion landscape in Hong Kong.

To find out more:

The Rebel Mums website - https://www.therebelmums.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/the.rebel.mums/

Joyce wasn't meant to be an entrepreneur, she was pursuing a career in architecture and everything changed when her daughter had a skin condition.

In this episode, listen to how Joyce's powerful story and genuine communication make NakedLab thrive in a very competitive industry.

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You'll also get to hear about how to deal with imposter syndrome, how to expand to new markets and adjust the strategy accordingly. How to embrace pain, deal with cashflow and above all stay true to your why and keep things simple.

Happy listening!

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To find out more:

Naked Lab - https://nakedlab.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nakedlab_official/

You're a business owner? What tools and what questions do you ask yourself to assess the year?

In this solo episode of A.B.O., I guide you and share with you the right questions, examples and my end-of-the-year review for my business.

Grab a pen and a piece paper to take notes and have a clear vision to start the new year.

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ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@abopod

Do you know that Asia is responsible for nearly half of the world's food waste? An appalling reality that Carla Martinesi, founder of the award-winning food-saving app CHOMP, shared with me.

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Carla started tackling Hong Kong's food waste problem in 2021. She tells me the lessons she learned throughout her journey as an entrepreneur acting for sustainability. What are the challenges of food waste in Hong Kong? And how to educate people and F&B professionals?

Carla and I also talked about how to deal with people's opinions on your business and how to take their various pieces of advice.

Sit comfortably and listen to our conversation. If you want to learn more, check out the links below.

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To find out more:

CHOMP - https://www.chomphk.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chompfoodwaste/

Carla's LinkedIn - https://hk.linkedin.com/in/carlamartinesi

What brings 11,000 women together?

That's what I asked Sarah Vee, the founder of Women of Hong Kong, free-membership community of women in Hong Kong.

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She shares with me how it all started, that time when she managed to put together a paid event and fill 220 seats in 3 weeks and how she handles imposter syndrome.

Building this community of support is more than running a business, this became Sarah's life passion and is no longer about her but about the thousands of women counting on the network.

Listen to this honest and inspiring conversation with Sarah sharing her journey and what she learned along the way.

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To find out more:

Women of HK - https://www.womenofhongkong.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/womenofhongkong/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenofhongkong/

A loyal community is way more valuable than you think, it can actually be the base of a business model.

Episode coming soon, stay tuned!

How to build a successful brand with limited funds? How to expand to new markets? What humility brings to your business?

These are all questions we go through in this episode with Maura Thompson, founder of Sassy Media Group, digital media company across Hong Kong and Singapore.

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Maura defines herself as an accidental entrepreneur, her humility and deep care for the people she works with made her stay true to her roots while embracing changes and reaching more and more milestones with Sassy Media Group.

Listen to Maura's vision of entrepreneurship and get inspired by the lessons she learned throughout her experience.

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To find out more:

Sassy HK - https://www.sassyhongkong.com/

Sassy Mama HK - https://www.sassymamahk.com/

Sassy Mama SP - https://www.sassymamasg.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/sassyhongkong/

What's a sustainable business? What elements do you include in the measure of sustainability?

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This is what I discussed with Chris Brown, founder of ReThink, a sustainable business conference held in Hong Kong every year that gathers business leaders and sustainability practitioners. He also founded ReThink Foundation to provide funding and resources for social and environmental impact projects.

Chris shares how to run a business that is sustainable and profitable (yes it's possible) and together we reflected on the awareness around sustainability in Hong Kong and how to build meaningful and long-term partnerships.

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To find out more:

ReThink - https://rethink-event.com/

ReThink Foundation - https://rethink-foundation.org/

Chris's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rethinkinghk/

In this new episode, I had the chance to have a conversation with Delphine, co-founder of OnTheList, a members-only flash sales company that partners with retail brands and distributors to turn old inventory into exclusive sales.

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Founded in 2016, OnTheList is a success story that started from a garage sale in Hong Kong to become a 150-staff company spread over 7 markets in Asia Pacific.

With Delphine, we discussed how she and her husband and co-founder Diego, drive the growth of their company that has been B-Corp certified since 2022.

You'll get inspired by their test & learn approach, their resilience and pragmatism in the face of hardships.

Don't miss the end of the episode where Delphine shares insightful tips and lessons she learned about entrepreneurship.

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To find out more:

OnTheList website - https://www.onthelist.com/fr

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onthelist_official

Coming from a traditional Chinese family and becoming an ambitious woman running a meaningful business that empowers other women: in a nutshell, that’s Anna’s story.

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Anna Wong founded Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide (FEW), a network of women entrepreneurs and executives with more than 50,000 members worldwide.

Anna’s traditional background might resonates with you if you’re an Asian listener. She shares about her mom and how she influenced her in her journey.

We also chatted about ambition, how to make money from a community and the part role models and mentors can play in your success.

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To find out more:

FEW website - ⁠https://online.few.community/

Anna's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annawongsmile?igsh=dWxhM2phcHI0Nmt3

ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@abopod

Running a Social Enterprise doesn't mean you're perfect but at least you're trying to achieve something meaningful while making profits.

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Terence skipped the corporate stage and went directly into entrepreneurship. He shares the challenges and triumphs of being a young entrepreneur and conveys a modern vision of sustainability and social enterprises.

Listen to our chat and learn more about the ways to educate the populations and raise awareness around sustainability and social impact.

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Episode with the founder of Sleek: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eJ4nOS3CZjz2Wgagatbni?si=ou2-AOeqRv-EJJihwgqm9g

To find out more: GreenPrice website - https://www.greenprice.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenprice/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greenprice/

ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abopod

What do you know about gaming and esports?

In this episode, I chatted with Sean Zhang, the founder of Talon ESports, a professional esports organisation and gaming & lifestyle platform.

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From computer science to banking to e-sports, Sean made two career switches before becoming an entrepreneur. He shares how he started his own business, how the entrepreneurial journey of his father influenced him, what he foresees for the future of esports and the evolution of it in Asia.

Listen to this inspiring conversation and dive deep in the fascinating world of gaming and esports.

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To find out more:

Talon - https://www.talon.gg/

Talon's X - @talon_esports

Sean's LinkedIn - https://hk.linkedin.com/in/xiao-sean-zhang-29639462

[In collaboration with InvestHK and StartMeUp HK]

What's it like to expand a startup in Hong Kong? What are the opportunities to seize, is it expanding to the Great Bay Area? How to make the most of a unique global financial hub?

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Deep dive into Hong Kong's startup ecosystem with Jayne Chan, Head of StartMeUp HK at InvestHK. Understand how InvestHK helps startup founders set up, scale and expand in Hong Kong. Explore innovative startups, inspiring founders stories and post-Covid business strategies.

Thank you to Munday Studio!

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To find out more: InvestHK - https://www.investhk.gov.hk/en/ StartMeUp Festival - https://www.startmeup.hk/

ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abopod