Business Beyond Borders - A Podcast by Bluente
Welcome to Business Beyond Borders, a podcast that explores the importance of international experiences in today’s working world.
This podcast is brought to you by Bluente, the world’s first business language services platform. We aim to connect professionals across the globe, one conversation at a time.
Join us as we engage with senior leaders from various industries ranging from legal to finance and many more, who will share insider tips for navigating global markets in their industry.
From multilingual entrepreneurs to savvy lawyers, our guests share their firsthand experiences and practical insights on building global networks and seizing international opportunities.
Get ready to expand your horizons and propel your career to new heights.
This podcast is brought to you by Bluente.
Bluente is the world’s first business language services platform. We built a document translation tool where you get your translated documents in less than 2 minutes, retaining the same format of your file. Try it now at https://translate.bluente.com/. We also we teach business languages (CN, ID, EN, ES) tailored for professionals through our mobile and web app. Find out more here: https://app.bluente.com/home/.
Episodes
21 episodes
Navigating Law, Sports, and Tech: Insights into Modern Legal Practice with Saleh Alobeidli
In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we chat with Saleh Alobeidli - Lawyer & Entrepreneur.In this episode, we discuss:Saleh emphasizes the unique nature of practicing law in the UAE, where over 200 nationalit...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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37:51
Aviation Across Borders: Insights on Brazilian Regulations with Neil Montgomery, Founding and Managing Partner at Montgomery
In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we chat with Neil Montgomery, Founding and Managing Partner at Montgomery, about his journey from a childhood passion for aviation to becoming a prominent figure in Brazilian aviation law. Join us ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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45:34
Global Legal Insights: Navigating Wealth Management, Cross-Border Disputes and Law Firm Management with Kia Meng Loh, COO & Senior Partner, Dentons Rodyk
In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we're joined by Kia Meng Loh, Senior Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Dentons Rodyk. In this episode, we discussed:Kia Meng Loh's journey and insig...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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31:49
Cultural Agility in Cross-Border M&As with Rebecca Pang, VP of Treasury Solutions, RBC
In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we're joined by Rebecca Pang, Vice President of Treasury Solutions at a leading Canadian Bank. Rebecca shares her journey from transitioning from a strategist specializing in mergers and acquisitions ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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43:52
Bridging Cultures in the Legal Arena: International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution with Clarisse von Wunschheim
In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we welcome Clarisse von Wunschheim, Partner and Head of Switzerland-China Cross-Border Solutions at Altenburger. Clarisse takes us on a deep dive into the world of international arbitration, sharing h...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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43:52
Global Mobility in the Tech World: Culture & Growth Perspectives with Peter Dingle, Venture Investor
In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we're joined by Peter Dingle, a Hong Kong-based expert with a diverse background in venture capital, innovation, marketing, and brand management. Peter’s current role allows him to delve deep into the...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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43:26
Driving Organizational Change and Startup Growth Strategies with Sabrina Ng, Former Synergy Director at HSBC Life
In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we are excited to have Sabrina Ng, a seasoned industry professional with a diverse background in both startups and multinational corporations, where she has played a pivotal role in driving organizati...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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25:14
Living Abroad and Unleashing FinTech’s Potential with David Yin, Partner at GSR Ventures
In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we chat with David Yin, Partner at GSR Ventures. David shares his insights on the transformative potential of FinTech and Web3 in the global market, highlighting the tremendous opportunities in the pa...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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41:18
Unlocking Value in Global Real Estate Investments: Redefining Outlet Malls with Cecilia Tan, CEO of Sasseur REIT
In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we are honoured to have Cecilia Tan, the CEO of Sasseur REIT. Cecilia discusses Sasseur REIT, the first Asia outlet mall REIT, in detail, outlining its unique retail format catering to a specialised c...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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43:37
Profit with a Purpose: Investment Innovations with Dr. Victor Tay
In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we chat with Dr. Victor Tay, an influential business figure leading three joint venture firms. Dr. Victor takes us through his day-to-day activities, which mainly involve assisting clients with merger...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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49:49
Navigating Global Business Landscapes: Insights from Steven Yeo, Founder of Yang & Co.
In this episode, we sit down with Steven Yeo, a senior leader in international business expansion and founder of his own consulting firm, Yang & Co. With a wealth of experience and a background in angel investing and advising startups, Stev...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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39:57
Investing in Emerging Markets: Building Relationships and Unlocking Opportunities with Sean Ahn, Investment Officer at IFC
In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we are joined by Sean Ahn, an investment officer at IFC, the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group. With over a decade of experience, Sean has led remarkable transactions across Asia P...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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23:07
The Law as an Asset: Exploring Cross-Border Deals with Kennedy Chen, Partner at Harry Elias
In this episode of our podcast, we are joined by Kennedy Chen, a partner at Harry Elias specialising in corporate and finance law. Kennedy specialises in M&A, venture capital, equity and debt capital markets, is recognised as on...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:08
Building Icons and Shattering Ceilings: Behind the Scenes with Lynette Chew, Partner at CMS Singapore
In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Lynette Chew, partner at CMS Singapore and director of CMS Holborn Asia. With over 25 years of experience, Lynette handles complex domestic and cross-border disputes as lead cou...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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27:26
Growing Airbnb in APAC: Kum Hong’s Journey from Employee #2 in APAC to COO of Airbnb’s China Office
In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we had the privilege of interviewing Siew Kum Hong, a seasoned professional whose journey spans across diverse landscapes, with impactful roles at prominent organisations such as Rajah and Tann, Yahoo...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:13
Building Relationships in International Markets: Insights from Jason Tay, Head of BD at M-DAQ Global
In this episode, we are joined by Jason Tay, Head of Business Development and Government Relations at M-DAQ Global. In these roles, Jason spearheads senior C-level dialogues, as well as dialogues with local, state, and legislative bodies as wel...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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46:19
The FinTech Talent Hunt: Looking for Talent Around the World with Emilia Chen, Founder of Polygon Search
In our latest episode of Business Beyond Borders, we sit down with Emilia Chen, founder of Polygon Search, a global FinTech headhunting firm focused on fintech recruitment, with more than 400,000 candidates across Asia and the US.Prior ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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22:09
Inside the Arbitrator’s Chamber: A Deep Dive into International Dispute Resolution with Jennifer Lim
In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we explore the world of international arbitration with our guest, Jennifer Lim, a renowned arbitration lawyer and a partner at Sidley Austin. Jennifer represents clients in investor-state ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:37
Demystifying China’s Legal Landscape: Perspectives from a Shanghai-based Ecuadorian Lawyer Luis Borja
In this episode, we sit down with Luis Borja, an Ecuadorian attorney-at-law with extensive experience in corporate, commercial, and information technology regulations, as well as China policies. He is currently a Partner at H&W Law Firms Gr...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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23:33
Managing Multicultural Teams in Asia and Embracing Lifelong Learning with Jimmy Ong, SEA BDM at HP
In this episode, we sit down with Jimmy Ong, a senior business leader with over 20 years of experience. Throughout his diverse career, Jimmy has held roles in technical consulting, sales development, and strategic planning, leading teams of mor...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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38:07
Building Startups Across International Markets: A Global Journey of Entrepreneurship with Viktor Kyosev, Chief of Staff at Docquity
In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we have the pleasure of speaking with Viktor Kyosev, an experienced startup entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge in building startups across cultures, having worked across multiple countries Bulgar...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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