James Flanagan is here with us today - one of the of the major community builders and engine behind Barcamp, TEDx , part of the world economic forum and other events in Beijing.
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China Business Cast is a podcast featuring experienced entrepreneurs and business people making things happen in China. If you want to learn from on the ground accounts of how business actually gets done in China, this is the program for you.
Ep 37. Using Corporate Coaching in China To Differentiate Your Skills
We are happy to host Jerel Bonner who is the Author - Sharpening China's Talent, - Published June 2015, and a TEDx Speaker April 2014 Shanghai, "Becoming the Knowledge Worker". He lives in China since 2003 and built a successful corporate coaching and consulting business in Shanghai.
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Ep. 36 - From Inside The American Chamber of Commerce in Beijing
Today we have Bridget Riley with us as a guest. Bridget is not the classic entrepreneur guest of ours but it was still super interesting for us having an interview with her because she is the magazine editor of AmCham (American chamber of commerce), so business in China is something that she breath and see in her everyday work, getting to know everybody.
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Ep. 35 Running a Chinese and Overseas Art Production Company with Alison Friedman
This week we have Alison Friedman who runs Pinpong Productions, a non profit in the performing art sectors. She was featured in the New York times and many other places such as :International Arts Manager, sino-us, BON TV, Sinica Podcast, and China Daily!
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Ep 34. Leveraging Ed-tech To Help Entrepreneurs Transform Education for Chinese Learners
Today's show we have Meredith Karazin and Kelly Yang from LearnLab. LearnLab /光合空间 is an educational entrepreneur community, bringing together the best in education and business to help entrepreneurs transform learning for all. Talking edtech & China, a hot topic these days, so enjoy!
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Ep. 33 Chinese Government Investment Programs In Foshan City + Beyond
Looking to come to China and bring your technology and IP? Want to have the ultimate partner, the Chinese government? Then today's show is for you! We have with us Yahya Yuksel representing a special division of the Foshan city government who is working hard to get companies like you to build your business expansion in China, let's listen in.
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Ep. 32 Wechat Marketing Strategies for Chinese Business Success
This week we are talking Wechat! We have Thomas Graziani from Walk the Chat agency. WalktheChat is an agency focused on helping companies making the most out of WeChat. They provide four key types of services: consulting (helping companies understand how they can leverage WeChat), IT development, content creation and analytics for WeChat.
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Ep. 31: PR done right in China for Startups with Simon Vericel from Influence Matters
This week we interview Simon Vericel speaking about the right way to do PR (Public relations) in China. Simon has 10+ years of PR experience helping Chinese companies managing their PR overseas and helping foreign companies running PR campaigns is China.
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EP. 30: Education programs as a way to start in China with Richard Coward from China Admissions
This week Mike and Shlomo are hosting Richard Coward speaking about Education programs in China as a way to come to China and start a business. Richard actually did the same track. Check out this episode to discover more
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Ep. 29 Investor Thinking & Entrepreneur Psychology, China & Abroad
This week, an amazing interview w/ Bruno Bensaid discussing psychology behind fundraising and investing. There is a huge difference between what investors want and what entrepreneur think investors want. In China, as well as around the world. Let's dig in.
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Ep. #28: Navigating Fintech in China with Gregory Van den Bergh from MiCai
Hey All, today we have Gregory Van den Bergh as our guest from MiCai Inc.
MiCai is a financial technology company (You might have heard the term 'Fintech' previously) based in Beijing. MiCai designs products combining world-class financial expertise and cutting-edge technology to provide sophisticated investment management tailored to a person's unique needs.
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Ep. 27. Andy Tian Co-Founder and CEO at Asia Innovations-云智联，“碰碰”
This week's show we have Andy Tian from Asia Innovations in Beijing. Quite a wide range of experience in the China tech scene from being involved bringing Google into China as well as managing Zynga China a few years ago and then founding Pengpeng.
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Ep. 26: News and business reporting in China, Ins and outs with Martina Fuchs from CCTV english
Today we have Martina Fuchs from CCTV (China Central Television) telling as about the career path of a business new reporter for the largest broadcasting organisation in China. Martina is a frequent traveler as part of her work and has great stories to listen to. Tune in!
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Ep. 25 Comparing Mainland China and Hong Kong Tech Scenes And Living for Entrepreneurs
Thinking about Mainland China or Hong Kong? In today's episode we introduce a new co-host Shlomo Freund who is sharing about China side, while Mike talks about Hong Kong, and a bit of South China too.
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Ep.24 Hiring and Managing Chinese Staff
Today’s show we have Anthony Johnson, a British entrepreneur who has had a few ventures in China and a lot of experience hiring and managing staff. He shares with us his experiences in recruiting and developing a Chinese team.
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Ep. 23 How Do Internships in China Work, For Interns & Employers
Looking to get a summer internship in China for your job experience? It is a great experience for your resume as well as your own personal development. Or are you an employer in China looking to hire talented and hungry Western interns? Today we have Brandon King on the show to give us some tips and tricks.
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Walking into a Chinese hospital in Nanshan district, Shenzhen, China.
Ep. 20: Medical Environment in China for Foreigners
Today's show we have Harsh Sethia, an Indian entrepreneur (and doctor!) in Guangzhou, China working on a startup Meddibuddy, helping people find hospitals in China - and today he’ll be giving us some tips on how healthcare works for expats in China as well as his story on how he started his business, let’s listen in
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Crazy Pandas Near Jing'An Temple in Shanghai, China
Ep. 19: News, Updates & New Host for China Business Cast
Important News on the future of China Business Cast. The direction of the show, future topics.
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Ep. 18: Running a Peer To Peer Lending Platform in China
Rui Ma from 500 Startups interviews Soul Htite, co-founder of the Chinese peer to peer lending platform DianRong.com He explains his background prior to starting Dian Rong as well as tips for entrepreneurs for what it takes to get your startup really going.
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Ep. 17: A Brief History of Manufacturing in China
Today’s guest is Laszlo Montgomery, the host and humble narrator of the must-listen China History Podcast. If you haven’t listened to the podcast, I highly recommend checking it out. It’s a truly excellent listen for anyone with even a passing interest in Chinese history. Aside from having an interest in Chines history, Laszlo also has a breadth of experience in the Chinese manufacturing industry, having worked in the field for over two decades. Today, we’re here to discuss the history of the manufacturing industry in China, where it is now, and what the future holds.
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