Tag Archives: the asian entrepreneur

Executive coaching done well can have enormous impact on your business for what is a relatively small spend. We focus on changing the way work is done so that you achieve the sustained business outcomes that are most important. Sometimes this involves re-evaluating strategy, sometimes it means changing your process, …

Doing business anywhere in the world it is advisable to have a good lawyer close at hand.  In this interview, George Hwang shows that there is more to him then just being a lawyer.   What’s your story? I started my own firm for various reasons. Mostly from the heart. …

It’s a useful shorthand to talk about ‘Asia’, but as this interview with the amazing Ren Ho illustrates there is so much more going on beneath the surface of ‘Asia’ What is your business? MATTER works with rural textile artisans to create travel wear that is comfortable, versatile and has …

I first met Khun Patcharee ‘Nui’ Pantoomano when I was living in Thailand and running a CRM agency.  Nui is an accomplished CRM and Communications professional and a consummate networker.  It is great to see the work she is now doing to raise the profile of entrepreneurs in Bankgok. What …

Michaela and I share New Zealand heritage and it was at NZ Chamber event that we first met.  I believe that co-working spaces are a significant innovation in the entrepreneurship space and will make it much easier for many new businesses to successfully launch. Because of that I was really …

As the owner of Fitness-Buffet I have a special interest in anyone working in the fitness industry.  Knowing that you should be exercising is not enough, what is needed is people, like Keith, who can help you discover the fun and satisfaction that can be had from a great workout. …

A great mutual friend of Sam and I suggested we connected a couple of years ago as we both own businesses in the Employee Wellness space.  Sam built up a great company in Australia and now is replicating that success in Hong Kong. Sam’s Business: My company is called Total …

Over a pint of Guiness, Aaron and I talked about the future of the communications industry, the sectors of the market that are being ignored and much much more.  He has a great depth of knowledge on his industry. What’s your story? I previously worked for big brands such as …

Grace is another of those women that if you are doing interesting stuff in Asia at some point people will start asking you if you know her. What’s your story? I’m somewhat of a multi-hyphenate and a changepreneur, working with within the entrepreneurial, social innovation and creative space.  I co-founded …

I think Masami and I first met at an Entrepreneur retreat in Bali.  Her energy is infectious and it has been amazing watching how she has built up B1G1 into an amazing platform for giving. What’s your story? I guess my story is a story of an ordinary business owner …