#102: Pioneering Fintech Innovation in Latin America with Mercado Pago’s Osvaldo Giménez
Osvaldo Giménez (Ozzie) is Senior Vice President & CEO of Mercado Pago, Mercado Libre’s financial services unit accounting for over 50M active users and over $50B in transaction volume, where he oversees the business strategy, including product development and promotion. Mr. Giménez joined Mercado Pago in 2004 and became President in 2020. Osvaldo was previously Country Manager for […]
#101: Generative AI for Filmmakers and Creatives with CyberFilm AI’s Russell Palmer
Russell is the CEO & Co-Founder of CyberFilm AI, and the co-creator of the first and leading Generative AI app for screenwriters and filmmakers called SAGA (see more at WriteOnSaga.com). He has a background in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, and has worked for the last 15 years as a Product Manager at companies like Microsoft, Samsung’s […]
#100 Blueprint for Success Strategies and Lessons with Illumination International’s Rick Li
Rick is the CEO of Illumination International, a family office based between the US and Asia. He is a seasoned investor specializing in distressed consumer assets, with an impressive track record of managing a diversified portfolio of over six businesses. His expertise extends into the real estate sector, where he has successfully developed and constructed […]
#99 Navigating China’s Media Landscape to Neural Networks with Ex-New York Times China’s Craig Smith
Craig S. Smith, born on October 13, 1955, in Spokane, Washington, is an American journalist and former executive at The New York Times. Until January 2000, he wrote for The Wall Street Journal, notably covering the rise of the Falun Gong movement in China. In 2000, he joined The New York Times as the Shanghai […]
#98: Future of AI Innovation & Safety with Qantm AI’s Seth Dobrin
Dr. Seth Dobrin is the founder and CEO of Qantm AI, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) with over two decades of experience driving innovation in the tech space. Formerly IBM’s inaugural Global Chief AI Officer, Dr. Dobrin has made significant contributions in developing human-centered AI strategies that drive business modernization and data-driven insights. His […]
#97: Revolutionizing Meditation & Shaping Wellness with Jammy’s Eric Davich
Eric Davich is the Founder and CEO of Jammy, a mental health coaching app with music committed to enhancing the emotional well-being of young adults. Prior to Jammy, he co-founded Songza, later acquired by Google, and was an early team member of Amie Street, acquired by Amazon. During his 8.5 years at Google, he led various partnership […]
#96: Real-World Assets & Token Valuations with MANTRA’s John Patrick Mullin
John Patrick Mullin is a Hong Kong-based entrepreneur and builder, specializing in DeFi, blockchain technology, digital assets, and Web3. He is the CEO and co-founder of MANTRA and SOMA.finance, with over 10 years of experience in crypto and digital asset investment. John’s journey began with Bitcoin in 2013 while studying International Business at SLU-Madrid. He […]
#95: Spotting Patterns & Managing Remote Multi-Market Companies with 88 Ventures’ Nitin Mahajan
Nitin Mahajan, a visionary in the tech industry, is actively transforming the tech universe one company at a time while currently building 88 Ventures to achieve unprecedented success. Recognizing the transformative power of AI, Nitin is passionate about ensuring its widespread adoption in a way that positively impacts lives and maximizes its reach to the […]
#94: Venturing into Indonesia & Building Future Trends with Intudo Ventures’ Eddy Chan
Eddy Chan is a founding partner of Intudo Ventures, an independent venture capital firm exclusively focused on investing in Indonesia. With approximately US$300 million in committed capital, Intudo Ventures serves as the “Indonesia-beachhead” strategy provider for top-tier institutions, Forbes Midas List investors, family offices worldwide, and a network of over 35 hyperlocal Indonesian conglomerates and […]
#93: Unveiling India’s Macro Trends & Providing Valuable Insights for Foreign Investors with 2am VC’s Brendan Rogers
Brendan Rogers is the Co-Founder of 2am [VC], an early-stage India Fund. Previously, he co-founded Wag! (NASDAQ) PET, the largest pet platform in the US. Brendan is a respected advisor and mentor to numerous companies, accelerators, and universities globally. He is a sought-after speaker at major startup conferences worldwide and has appeared on top podcasts […]
