A podcast by TechMoat Consulting on the strategies of the best digital companies in the US and China / Asia. Tech Strategy offers: -Deep dives into the strategies and business models of leading tech companies. -Lessons on important digital concepts. Lots more information available at Jefftowson.com and techmoatconsulting.com To marketers, I do not have podcast guests. This podcast is not investment advice. Me and any guests may get the numbers or information wrong. The views expressed may no ...
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Jeff and Jennifer bring you lots of fun with some of your favorite St. Louis people
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Despite being the world’s most potent economic area, Asia can be one of the most challenging regions to navigate and manage well for foreign brands. However, plenty of positive stories exist and more are emerging every day as brands start to see success in engaging and deploying appropriate market growth strategies – with the help of specialists. The Negotiation is an interview show that showcases those hard-to-find success stories and chats with the incredible leaders behind them, teasing o ...
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A place to unpack reactions to major events and hot issues in a casual setting.
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Originally planned as a TV show where two guys provide commentary on the latest films and shows, ends up being a hit movie review podcast after a disastrous movie projector explosion. Every week the shows hosts Dylan and Carter will bring you the best in film and streaming reviews.
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One Vision podcast, hosted by Theodora Lau, brings purposeful innovation to spotlight. It is where impact meets innovation. One Vision is a convergence of minds that dream of a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world for future generations galvanized by innovation. The latest season, FinTech Fuse, brought to you by the powerhouse trio, Theodora Lau, Barb MacLean, and Stephanie Foster, continues the tradition of telling stories that matter. We speak to startup founders, investors, in ...
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Painfully honest and blissfully ignorant. We'll say what you wanted to without fear of offending. Tower Dive, podcasting without restraint.
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The GameMakers podcast publishes current, entertaining, and in-depth discussions on F2P game development. Topics that we cover include the business of games, F2P monetization, liveops, game design, game development processes, team structure, and more.
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The number one podcast about tech business and culture, from James "JR" Hennessy and Raph Dixon.
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China Stories from the Sinica Network on The China Project brings you audio narration of the best articles and op-eds appearing in Sixth Tone, Caixin Global, Week in China, The World of Chinese, and of course The China Project. Subscribe to the podcast and you can listen to features on the go, with narrators who won’t butcher the pronunciation of Chinese names and words.
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A comedy podcast hosted by a couple Asian American millennial best friends. We have fun chatting about what it means to be Asian including what's trending in relevant Asian news, society, culture, lifestyle, comedy, movies, entertainment, and everything else in between. New episodes every Thursday. ► Visit www.WorstAsianPod.com ► Follow us @WorstAsianPod on every social media app ► Consider supporting our premium subscription content on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
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Thanks to technology, we live in a world that becomes more interconnected every day, and as we grow closer, we not only see our similarities, but we also see the unique needs of people in every corner of the globe. So, the question begs to be asked, how can we use the very innovations that have brought us together to also serve the different needs of people around the world? In Money Travels, we’ll journey across the continents exploring the nuances of real-time payments from place to place ...
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So I’ve been playing around with the idea of going into audio and starting a podcast, so yea, let’s get casting!
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China Digital Trends podcast by Rocky Fu covers the latest digital landscape in China including the popular applications, technology updates, social media, etc.
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News and Discussion about Videogames, Tech, Pop Culture, or whatever else comes to mind. This is the H.B. Sunrise Podcast
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This is 'Technically yours', a podcast where I decode the changes in technology and how its changing our lives. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/technically-yours/support
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Winner Take All is a business & tech news show covering the world of platform businesses, tech antitrust, regulations, and innovation. Hosted by Alex Moazed and Nick Johnson, authors of the Amazon Best-Seller Modern Monopolies.
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The China Tech Investor podcast is a weekly show featuring Elliott Zaagman, writer and contributor to TechNode, and James Hull, a professional investor. Each week, the two look at their watchlist and talk about what's happening with listed Chinese tech companies
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Hotpot, 火锅(huoguo) is a typical Chinese dish: different ingredients are cooked in hot (spicy) water and some sauces. People eat hotpot all together as a ritual. Digital Hotpot wants to follow this philosophy: in each episode we will add more ingredients, talking about China, doing business with China and digital ecosystem. Travel with us across China and enjoy your meal! - Alberto & Giada
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The biggest stories from the last week in the PC gaming world. Keep up with the slew of news that releases every day with this weekly digest of the most important headlines to hit the industry. Subscribe on iTunes and follow (http://twitter.com/7_D_G) on Twitter @7_ D_ G
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A weekly round-up of top business and financial news from China's leading financial magazine, Caixin, produced and hosted by the Sinica Podcast's Kaiser Kuo, featuring full stories from Caixin and conversations with Caixin writers and editors.
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China Tech Insights is an English research unit affiliated with Tecnent's Online Media Group. Follow us on Twitter for our latest analysis: @CNTechInsights
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Startup in China shares interesting and useful stories, insights and tips about the startup scene in China. To adapt for this 2nd largest economy with 1.3 billion population, innovations should change forms. This country isn’t about numbers. The startup scene isn’t about the capital either but It’s all about people and their stories. This podcast will open your eyes and mind to see the authentic startup phenomenon in China. Give us a Rate & Review: http://apple.co/2fs0US1 Facebook: www.faceb ...
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Chinese Gaming Giants: Tencent vs. Netease | Pixels & Profits
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We dive deep into the fierce competition between Tencent and NetEase—two titans shaping the global gaming landscape. Discover how these companies are navigating the challenges of the Chinese market and their strategies for international expansion. We also share our personal experiences about Tencent and provide insider insights you can't find anywh…
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Deathbattle: Korean vs Chinese Brands // TENCENT OR SAMSUNG?? WECHAT OR KAKAO??
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Our favorite recurring topic is back. On this Death Battle episode, we compare Korean and Chinese brands. Which billion dollar company reigns supreme? Samsung or Tencent. Kakao or Wechat. It's a heated episode but we can still come together to tell our Temu nightmare stories. Lingjie loves manhwa. Ben needs a 100k mile warranty. Come listen to The …
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Will Apple's pressure on Tencent and ByteDance work?
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Apple is inflaming tensions on the world's largest smartphone market. The US mobile phone maker is pressing Chinese tech firms Tencent and ByteDance to eliminate payment loopholes affecting Apple's fees, or it will reject future updates for the Chinese apps in the Apple app store. What's the background of Apple's warning? How will the wrestling bet…
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Ed Sander Part 2 | A Deep-Dive Into Alibaba, JD, Douyin, and Little Red Book
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In this second installment of our engaging dialogue with Ed Sander on The Negotiation podcast, host Todd Embley continues to explore the dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape of China's digital technology scene. Ed, known for his deep insights into the intricacies of Chinese e-commerce, shares his expertise on the roles of major players like Aliba…
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested over the weekend in France, with prosecutors accusing him of violations discovered as part of an investigation into child exploitation material, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions on the platform. It’s more than plausible that stuff like that is happening on Telegram. But there’s certainly something u…
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Beyond the Piggy Bank: Financial Literacy for Kids & Adults
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Welcome to Money Travels, presented by Visa. Years into the FinTech revolution, many people still struggle with money management and learning how to use all these new tools at their fingertips and with money going digital in many instances, how do we teach our kids who really benefit from a tangible environment, financial literacy? In this episode,…
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Can Bilibili Get to Sustainable Scale and Profits in Specialty Video? (219)
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This week’s podcast is about Bilibili and its choice between staying with specialty video or going mass market video service. You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts. Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting. Here is the link to the Tech Tour. ---------- Relat…
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The convergence between traditional finance and decentralized finance
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Are you curious about the future of decentralized finance? Here’s a little secret: The future is already here, but the change is not equally distributed. In our back-to-back episode featuring women in web3, we chat with Rita Martins, author of the brand new book titled “Web3 in Financial Services”, on the past, present, and future of blockchain tec…
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Has Germany's strategy to "de-risk" from China failed?
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Germany's investment in China has hit a record high despite the German government's strategy to "de-risk" from the Chinese economy. What does the continued growth of German investment in China tell us? Will the momentum risk being interrupted by any external force? And will German companies' soaring investment in China serve as a reference for inve…
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LIFE IN MACAU: What's it REALLY like living there? ft. OUTCASTS 853 PODCAST
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Macau unveiled. Everyone knows it as the gambling capital of the world. But the tiny island has so much more to offer. We welcome Paji and Iasmin from Outcasts 853 Podcast. Having grown up in Macau, they give us the inside scoop on what it's really like living there. The food, the people, the culture, and the massive amounts of money flying around.…
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Ed Sander Part 1 | The Meteoric Rise of Pinduoduo and Temu
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In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, host Todd Embley is joined by Ed Sander, a renowned analyst specializing in China's digital technology landscape. In the first part of this two-part conversation, Ed shares his expert insights into Pinduoduo and the meteoric rise of its international marketplace, Temu. The episode kicks off with Ed discus…
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How Online Gaming Money Movement Is Leveling Up
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In this episode we explore the explosion of the online platforms for gaming, and the challenges and opportunities that they present for money movement. From dealing with evolving regulations to the vast differences and payout amounts, and the critical importance of speed, the online gaming space is a hotbed of innovation and growth. To explore this…
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The path to a more financially inclusive future
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With five generations of customers using the banking system, whose needs are we truly serving and how can we best fill the gaps? In our first episode back from a short summer break, we welcome Cleve Mesidor, Executive Director of the Blockchain Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit leading an industry-wide crypto education campaign. Credit unions and commu…
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The implications of Foxconn's new expansion in China
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Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, has developed new business expansion plans in China. The scenario seems contrary to reports that Foxconn is accelerating its exit from China. What prompted the move? What's the implication of Foxconn's new business plan at a time when China steps up efforts to attract foreign investmen…
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Mastering F2P Cosmetics Monetization in Games
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Anton Bernstein, CEO of Pocket Worlds, discusses the intricacies of cosmetics monetization in free-to-play games. Learn about player motivations, game design considerations, primary vs. secondary markets, and cultural differences in monetization strategies. Gain valuable insights on key metrics and best practices for successful cosmetic-based reven…
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Crafting Digital Brand Esperiences in APAC, with Jason Ang
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In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, host Todd Embley is joined by Jason Ang, Co-founder and CEO of CONTEN.T, a forward-thinking agency dedicated to crafting digital experiences for global brands across the Asia-Pacific region. Jason delves into the evolving digital landscape, the unique challenges of engaging Gen Z consumers, and the strate…
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This week’s podcast is about Lazada and the current state of ecommerce in Southeast Asia. You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts. Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting. Here is the link to the Tech Tour. -------- I write, speak and consult about how to win…
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Apple's profit from "Services" is set to surpass profits from iPhones within a couple of years, which is pretty crazy, really. Of the ~$80-90b Apple make a year in "Services", around 25% of that comes from Google handing over north of $20 billion per year to be the default search engine in Safari. For years, Google has been freaked out by the prosp…
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Nike: The brand of brands. When it comes to brands, they're top dog. When it comes to returning money to shareholders, less so. At least this year. As Nike have pursued the quest to become as close as an apparel company can be to a tech business, their share price has tanked – this year by over 30%. A former executive's LinkedIn post went about as …
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Romantic Asian Holidays ... or are they???
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Move over Valentine's Day, this week we celebrate Qi Xi Jie (七夕节) aka Lover's Day in China. In honor of this special day, we go over some of our favorite romantic holidays in Asia. Ben reinvents grammar. Lingjie forgets what the sky is. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @WorstAsi…
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Fans, Collectors and Gamblers: The Consumer Behaviors of Pop Mart (217)
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This week’s podcast is about Pop Mart and its ability to tap into really interesting consumer behaviors. Fan and enthusiast behavior Collecting behavior Gambling and rewards behavior You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts. Here is the link to the TechMoat Consul…
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It's quarterly earnings season, and some of our favourite tech companies are looking a bit shaky. Not because they're not making money – they are – but because they're spending it on new data centres and AI research. In this episode, we take stock of the current earnings reports, and touch on a few interesting tidbits like Amazon's softness in e-co…
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How Ashley Dudarenok Founded and Grew to 2 China-Focused Businesses (Growth Tactics Podcast)
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Today’s podcast is part of a new series on Growth Tactics, where we talk to digital businesses that are winning. And dig into what worked and what didn’t. This episode (located here) is an interview with Ashley Dudarenok, the founder of Alarice (China-focused digital marketing agency) and ChoZan (China digital transformation consultancy. Ashley (ww…
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WADA to put USADA under compliance review for the first time
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The World Anti-Doping Agency, or WADA, is stepping up efforts to defend its authority. For the first time, WADA will take the US Anti-Doping Agency, also known as USADA, to an independent court for compliance review as the latter is allegedly involved in data breach activities. What signal is WADA trying to send out with this landmark move? If USAD…
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Asian News Update: Spam's New Korean BBQ Flavor / Google Translate Learns Cantonese / Beer Sales Increase in India
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Holy smokes, they finally did it. Spam releases a new KBBQ flavor and we're pretty hyped. Google translate has some new tricks. It's the August edition of our Asian news update. Ben gets stuck in an elevator. Lingjie collects shiny cardboard. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @Wo…
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Unpacking New Trends in Australia-China Relations with Dr. Benjamin Herscovitch
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In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, host Todd Embley welcomes Dr. Benjamin Herscovitch, a Research Fellow at the Australian National University's School of Regulation and Global Governance. Dr. Herscovitch brings a wealth of knowledge on China's economic statecraft and the dynamics of Australia-China relations, offering deep insights into r…
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5 Things I Love About the HubSpot Business Model (Sort of) (216)
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This week’s podcast is about HubSpot and the really cool aspects of its business model. You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts. Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting. Here is the link to the Tech Tour. Here are the 5 things I like about the business model:…
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Meta this week released the latest update to their LLM, Llama 3.1. It is ostensibly a "frontier model" on par with its OpenAI, Anthropic and Google rivals. The difference i: anyone can download the model and the weights and run it, and build on it wherever and however they want, without paying Meta a cent. Why? Glowed up Mark Zuckerberg wrote an ar…
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Charting a better world at the intersection of business and nonprofits
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In this episode of One Vision, Theo chat with Alice Korngold, C-Suite and board advisor, speaker, and published author, on the value of collaboration between companies and nonprofits in finding innovative solutions to social challenges. Purpose and profits do and should co-exist; when we work together, we thrive — together. From hiring intentionall…
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Recently, the eponymous founders of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz went public in announcing their support for Trump in order to protect what they called "little tech" – as opposed to "big tech" To them, little tech basically means startups, which they believe are under threat from "bad government policies". While big tech is trying to en…
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The summer Olympics are here! And with 60% of the world population calling Asia their home, we're bound to do pretty well at these games right? We're drenching in fun Asian Olympic facts today. Lingjie wants to coach the Hotdoggers.Ben looks huggable. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERY…
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How China's deepening reform is relevant to the rest of the world?
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China's latest reform resolution, which includes over 300 measures, aims to transform the nation into a high-standard socialist market economy by 2035. How will it affect the rest of the world? In this episode on the recent third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Turkish economist Caglar Kuzlukluoglu say…
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This week’s podcast is about Salesforce and how generative AI is going to impact its business. You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts. Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting. Here is the link to the Tech Tour. Here are my 3 working conclusions. GenAI is goi…
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How Santander Navigator is Helping British Brands Grow in APAC, with Alex Phillips
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In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, host Todd Embley is joined by Alex Phillips, the China Corridor Director for Santander UK. Alex shares insights into the evolving trade relationship between the UK and China, and how Santander UK facilitates international growth opportunities for British companies looking to expand into China and other As…
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You are no doubt aware that the world suffered a fairly significant IT outage at the end of last week, affecting everything from TV broadcasts to supermarkets and airports. Turns out it was because of cybersecurity company CrowdStrike releasing a thoroughly bung update to Windows machines. In this ep, we talk about the incident, how susceptible the…
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Digital transformation in the banking ecosystem and the next big opportunity
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From acting as a silent back office partner to being an enabler of banking services and new business models, technology has transformed not only the partnership between the CIO, CTO, and lines of business, but also the customer experience. What is the next big opportunity when it comes to the future of banking? What role will technology such as art…
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A recent political incident involving the former president provide a stress test of X under Elon Musk. It also provides us with an opportunity to do a side-by-side comparison of how it was reported on the various post-twitter clones: Threads, Bluesky and Mastodon. Additionally, the several loud noises at the Trump rally led to a cascade of Silicon …
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Brawl Stars Godzilla Event Product Roundtable Discussion | Liquid & Grit x Gamemakers
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We partnered with Liquid & Grit to discuss the Brawl Stars Godzilla event, which had a massive impact on Brawl Stars' revenue and downloads. - Highest weekly revenue ever - 59% revenue increase and 107% downloads increase 3Wo3W We review the event and discuss the implications and lessons learned. Discussion Outline: 00:00 - Introduction of the roun…
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NATO to reclaim Chinese-owned infrastructure in Europe?
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NATO is again rattling international nerves. This time, China. NATO officials are reportedly deliberating actions to reclaim Chinese-owned infrastructure projects in Europe if, as they claim, a wider conflict with Russia arises. How realistic is NATO's move? What countermeasures may China take if NATO makes the move? And what broader implications d…
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The 3 Steps of a Digital Attacker Strategy (214)
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This week’s podcast is about a common playbook for a digital attacker (whether a digital native or incumbent). You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts. Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting. Here is the link to the Tech Tour. Here are the 3 steps of the dig…
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Can you lose weight eating ASIAN FOOD?
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Is it possible to lose weight while eating delicious Asian food? Maybe some cuisines are easier than others. In the spirit of looking extra good for the summer, today we discuss the possible options to get in shape while eating Asian food. Ben hates Anime avatars. Lingjie eats a bucket of greek yogurt. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. ------…
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Real estate tech is an underrated part of the broader tech ecosystem. From listing and buying platforms to property management apps and everything in-between, there's a suite of tech solutions for selling, buying, renting, investing and just having a squiz at property. In this ep, we take a little tour through real estate tech, which mostly ends up…
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The future of payments and expense reporting
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Just as the pandemic has accelerated the acceptance of digital payments in retail for consumers, it has sped up similar changes in the financial operations of organizations, enabling improved compliance and spending controls while reducing complexities. In this episode of One Vision, Theo chats with Chris Juneau, SVP, Head of SAP Concur Product Mar…
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U.S. long-arm jurisdiction targeting Chinese swimmers ahead of Paris Olympics
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The United States is again threatening to stop funding the World Anti-Doping Agency. It claims the doping watchdog exercised favoritism in a doping incident involving Chinese swimmers before the Tokyo Olympics. Why did Washington bring up the issue weeks before the Paris Olympics? How may the criminal investigation launched by US authorities affect…
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This is a free preview of a premium episode. To subscribe to Down Round Premium and get access, head here. While the northern hemisphere is on summer holiday, we grind. Given there's not much tech news floating around as a result, we continued the discussion of AI from last episode – this time getting wildly philosophical about legal rights and the…
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Did you miss us? We're back, we're back, we're back. Back with more of our BS. This week we go over the RICHEST Asian celebrities. Lingjie has comfortable slippers from Temu. Ben hates currency conversion. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @WorstAsianPod► WEBSITE: www.worstasianp…
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Mastering Tech Investing: 4 Lessons from Constellation Software (213)
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This week’s podcast is about Constellation Software. And their approach to software investing. You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts. Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting. Here is the link to the Tech Tour. On the Constellation webpage, they actually lis…
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You're Spending How Much On Graphics Cards?
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Over the past few weeks, several equity reports – from the likes of Goldman Sachs and Barclays – have sounded the alarm on the amount of capital expenditure currently being spent by the tech industry on building out AI capacity. Analysts and investors are asking: how are you going to pay for all this? And how long do we have to wait for that? In th…
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While AI is not new, the excitement has skyrocketed in the past 2 years. As organizations embark on the AI journey, what do they need to keep in mind? What does responsible AI really mean? Are we being overly critical when we are biased and imperfect human beings? And how do we even stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of AI and risk management…
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OpenAI will no longer be open to China. The U.S. artificial intelligence company's decision to pull out of the Chinese market has sent shockwaves through the industry. What prompted the move? What ripple effects will it generate? Is it good news or bad news for Chinese developers? Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Shaoshan Liu, Director of Embodied Intelligenc…
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