Empires - An Asian Business Podcast
If you love Business Wars, you'll love this! From 1UpMedia, Empires is an immersive storytelling that dives deep into the history of the most successful businesses in Asia. Every Monday, you'll learn the history of its leaders, the decisions that have rippled across the industry, and the factors that allowed them to become the empire's that they are today. From triumph and victories, to monumental failures - Empires gets you behind the scenes of some of the most successful companies in Asia.
Trailer · Thu, April 17, 2025
Introducing Empires - An Asian Business Podcast
From 1UpMedia, Empires is an immersive storytelling that dives deep into the history of the most successful businesses in Asia. Every Monday, you'll learn the history of its leaders, the decisions that have rippled across the industry, and the factors that allowed them to become the empire's that they are today. Empires is available on all major streaming platforms.
S3 E11 · Mon, April 14, 2025
Softbank (JP) I Impress, Charm and Deceive I 1/5
SoftBank has backed some of the most game-changing startups of our time — Uber, Grab, TikTok — companies that reshaped how we move, eat, and connect. The man behind it is Masayoshi Son — a founder unlike any other. Bold, fearless, and sometimes reckless, Masa didn’t just invest in companies, he devoured them. His empire stretched from Tokyo to Silicon Valley, built on billion-dollar bets, wild risk-taking, and the unshakeable belief that he could see the future before anyone else. But every empire comes at a price. This is the story of SoftBank — how one man from Japan took on the world’s biggest tech giants, gambled billions, lost it all… and came back for more. Episode 1: Impress, Charm and Deceive A young Masayoshi Son hustles his way through Silicon Valley — using every trick in the book...and outside it. Episode 2: The SoftBank Miracle Back in Japan, Masa builds SoftBank from nothing — surviving betrayal, bankruptcy, and even a terminal illness to become the king of Japan’s software industry. Episode 3: Every Piece of Them Masa goes global — buying tech magazines, trade fairs, Yahoo shares, and placing a life-changing bet on a then-unknown Chinese startup: Alibaba. Episode 4: Widening the Net After the Dot-Com Crash wipes out 96% of his wealth, Masa bets everything on broadband and mobile — taking on Japan’s telecom giants and winning control of Vodafone Japan. Episode 5: Warchest Determined to rule the future, Masa creates the $100 billion Vision Fund — a war chest so powerful it could turn founders into billionaires overnight — even if their companies were never built to last — all while setting his sights on Artificial Intelligence. - Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense. - Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarised by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Support our productions by booking your free trial today. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love t
S3 E10 · Mon, March 31, 2025
STAR (IN) I Darkest Skies, Brightest Stars I 5/5
STAR TV has 800 million monthly viewers in India, but it was never meant to. When media tycoon Richard Li launched the STAR TV network in 1991, his eyes were set on China, with India barely an afterthought. But one unexpected partnership changed everything. Over the decades, STAR would battle rivals, reinvent Indian television, and ultimately become a Disney portfolio company. This is the story of STAR TV - its meteoric rise, bitter betrayals, and ultimate transformation into a media empire commanding over 800 million viewers. Episode 1: The Beginning of the End Richard Li dismisses India, but a rice farmer-turned-businessman, Subhash Chandra, forces STAR TV to take a second look, setting off a chain of events that will upend the country’s media landscape. Episode 2: The Star That Burned Too Bright Rupert Murdoch takes over STAR TV and wages war on Zee. Desperate to localize, STAR launches its own Hindi programming, igniting a fierce battle. Episode 3: Who Wants to Be a Deca-millionaire With Zee dominating prime time, STAR takes its biggest gamble yet—adapting Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for Indian audiences. The stakes? 10 million rupees per episode. (USD$114,450) Episode 4: Black Hole Success breeds chaos. As STAR dominates television, internal conflicts and power struggles threaten to consume the empire from within. Episode 5: Darkest Skies, Brightest Stars With STAR on the brink, a former journalist named Uday Shankar steps in. His unconventional approach will not only save the company, but turn it into a billion-dollar powerhouse. - Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense. - Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarised by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Support our productions by booking your free trial today. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spot
S3 E9 · Mon, March 24, 2025
STAR (IN) I Black Hole I 4/5
STAR TV has 800 million monthly viewers in India, but it was never meant to. When media tycoon Richard Li launched the STAR TV network in 1991, his eyes were set on China, with India barely an afterthought. But one unexpected partnership changed everything. Over the decades, STAR would battle rivals, reinvent Indian television, and ultimately become a Disney portfolio company. This is the story of STAR TV - its meteoric rise, bitter betrayals, and ultimate transformation into a media empire commanding over 800 million viewers. Episode 1: The Beginning of the End Richard Li dismisses India, but a rice farmer-turned-businessman, Subhash Chandra, forces STAR TV to take a second look, setting off a chain of events that will upend the country’s media landscape. Episode 2: The Star That Burned Too Bright Rupert Murdoch takes over STAR TV and wages war on Zee. Desperate to localize, STAR launches its own Hindi programming, igniting a fierce battle. Episode 3: Who Wants to Be a Deca-millionaire With Zee dominating prime time, STAR takes its biggest gamble yet—adapting Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for Indian audiences. The stakes? 10 million rupees per episode. (USD$114,450) Episode 4: Black Hole Success breeds chaos. As STAR dominates television, internal conflicts and power struggles threaten to consume the empire from within. Episode 5: Darkest Skies, Brightest Stars With STAR on the brink, a former journalist named Uday Shankar steps in. His unconventional approach will not only save the company, but turn it into a billion-dollar powerhouse. - Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense. - Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarised by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Support our productions by booking your free trial today. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify
S3 E8 · Mon, March 17, 2025
STAR (IN) I Who Wants To Be a Deca-millionaire I 3/5
STAR TV has 800 million monthly viewers in India, but it was never meant to. When media tycoon Richard Li launched the STAR TV network in 1991, his eyes were set on China, with India barely an afterthought. But one unexpected partnership changed everything. Over the decades, STAR would battle rivals, reinvent Indian television, and ultimately become a Disney portfolio company. This is the story of STAR TV - its meteoric rise, bitter betrayals, and ultimate transformation into a media empire commanding over 800 million viewers. Episode 1: The Beginning of the End Richard Li dismisses India, but a rice farmer-turned-businessman, Subhash Chandra, forces STAR TV to take a second look, setting off a chain of events that will upend the country’s media landscape. Episode 2: The Star That Burned Too Bright Rupert Murdoch takes over STAR TV and wages war on Zee. Desperate to localize, STAR launches its own Hindi programming, igniting a fierce battle. Episode 3: Who Wants to Be a Deca-millionaire With Zee dominating prime time, STAR takes its biggest gamble yet—adapting Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for Indian audiences. The stakes? 10 million rupees per episode. (USD$114,450) Episode 4: Black Hole Success breeds chaos. As STAR dominates television, internal conflicts and power struggles threaten to consume the empire from within. Episode 5: Darkest Skies, Brightest Stars With STAR on the brink, a former journalist named Uday Shankar steps in. His unconventional approach will not only save the company, but turn it into a billion-dollar powerhouse. - Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense. - Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarised by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Support our productions by booking your free trial today. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify
S3 E7 · Mon, March 10, 2025
STAR (IN) I The Star That Burned Too Bright I 2/5
STAR TV has 800 million monthly viewers in India, but it was never meant to. When media tycoon Richard Li launched the STAR TV network in 1991, his eyes were set on China, with India barely an afterthought. But one unexpected partnership changed everything. Over the decades, STAR would battle rivals, reinvent Indian television, and ultimately become a Disney portfolio company. This is the story of STAR TV - its meteoric rise, bitter betrayals, and ultimate transformation into a media empire commanding over 800 million viewers. Episode 1: The Beginning of the End Richard Li dismisses India, but a rice farmer-turned-businessman, Subhash Chandra, forces STAR TV to take a second look, setting off a chain of events that will upend the country’s media landscape. Episode 2: The Star That Burned Too Bright Rupert Murdoch takes over STAR TV and wages war on Zee. Desperate to localize, STAR launches its own Hindi programming, igniting a fierce battle. Episode 3: Who Wants to Be a Deca-millionaire With Zee dominating prime time, STAR takes its biggest gamble yet—adapting Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for Indian audiences. The stakes? 10 million rupees per episode. (USD$114,450) Episode 4: Black Hole Success breeds chaos. As STAR dominates television, internal conflicts and power struggles threaten to consume the empire from within. Episode 5: Darkest Skies, Brightest Stars With STAR on the brink, a former journalist named Uday Shankar steps in. His unconventional approach will not only save the company, but turn it into a billion-dollar powerhouse. - Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense. - Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarised by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Support our productions by booking your free trial today. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify
S3 E6 · Mon, March 03, 2025
STAR (IN) I The Beginning of the End I 1/5
STAR TV has 800 million monthly viewers in India, but it was never meant to. When media tycoon Richard Li launched the STAR TV network in 1991, his eyes were set on China, with India barely an afterthought. But one unexpected partnership changed everything. Over the decades, STAR would battle rivals, reinvent Indian television, and ultimately become a Disney portfolio company. This is the story of STAR TV - its meteoric rise, bitter betrayals, and ultimate transformation into a media empire commanding over 800 million viewers. Episode 1: The Beginning of the End Richard Li dismisses India, but a rice farmer-turned-businessman, Subhash Chandra, forces STAR TV to take a second look, setting off a chain of events that will upend the country’s media landscape. Episode 2: The Star That Burned Too Bright Rupert Murdoch takes over STAR TV and wages war on Zee. Desperate to localize, STAR launches its own Hindi programming, igniting a fierce battle. Episode 3: Who Wants to Be a Deca-millionaire With Zee dominating prime time, STAR takes its biggest gamble yet—adapting Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for Indian audiences. The stakes? 10 million rupees per episode. (USD$114,450) Episode 4: Black Hole Success breeds chaos. As STAR dominates television, internal conflicts and power struggles threaten to consume the empire from within. Episode 5: Darkest Skies, Brightest Stars With STAR on the brink, a former journalist named Uday Shankar steps in. His unconventional approach will not only save the company, but turn it into a billion-dollar powerhouse. - Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense. - Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarised by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Support our productions by booking your free trial today. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On
S3 E5 · Mon, February 17, 2025
Bytedance (CN) I Gold Rush I 5/5
Tiktok's parent company Bytedance, is the world's most valuable Startup. With an ecosystem spanning short-form video, news aggregation, and artificial intelligence, ByteDance’s influence stretches far beyond its roots in China. Today, the company’s flagship app TikTok stands as a cultural phenomenon, captivating billions of users across continents and redefining how content is created, shared, and consumed. This is the story of ByteDance, driven by the relentless vision of Zhang Yiming. From its humble beginnings as an app factory producing memes and news aggregators, ByteDance would go on to challenge titans like Tencent and Facebook, navigating fierce competition, regulatory hurdles, and cultural resistance to become a global empire. Episode 1: Clickbait and Addiction Zhang Yiming discovers that the secret to building fast-growing apps lies in mastering the science of clickbait and addiction. Episode 2: Today’s Headlines ByteDance hit it's first major success with Toutiao, the news app that redefined personalisation and propelled the company into the spotlight. Episode 3: Earthquake and Shockwave ByteDance shakes up China’s tech scene with Douyin (China’s version of TikTok), spearheading the short-form video revolution before Tencent joins the battle. Episode 4: Sayonara and Ni Hao ByteDance perfects its strategy in Japan, then Asia, laying the groundwork for global domination. Episode 5: Gold Rush ByteDance storms into the U.S. by acquiring Musical.ly, rebranding it as TikTok. Leveraging its proven strategies, TikTok quickly becomes America’s top app. - Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense. - Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarized by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Support our productions by booking your free trial today. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On
S3 E4 · Mon, February 10, 2025
Bytedance (CN) I Sayonara, & Ni Hao I 4/5
Tiktok's parent company Bytedance, is the world's most valuable Startup. With an ecosystem spanning short-form video, news aggregation, and artificial intelligence, ByteDance’s influence stretches far beyond its roots in China. Today, the company’s flagship app TikTok stands as a cultural phenomenon, captivating billions of users across continents and redefining how content is created, shared, and consumed. This is the story of ByteDance, driven by the relentless vision of Zhang Yiming. From its humble beginnings as an app factory producing memes and news aggregators, ByteDance would go on to challenge titans like Tencent and Facebook, navigating fierce competition, regulatory hurdles, and cultural resistance to become a global empire. Episode 1: Clickbait and Addiction Zhang Yiming discovers that the secret to building fast-growing apps lies in mastering the science of clickbait and addiction. Episode 2: Today’s Headlines ByteDance hit it's first major success with Toutiao, the news app that redefined personalisation and propelled the company into the spotlight. Episode 3: Earthquake and Shockwave ByteDance shakes up China’s tech scene with Douyin (China’s version of TikTok), spearheading the short-form video revolution before Tencent joins the battle. Episode 4: Sayonara and Ni Hao ByteDance perfects its strategy in Japan, then Asia, laying the groundwork for global domination. Episode 5: Gold Rush ByteDance storms into the U.S. by acquiring Musical.ly, rebranding it as TikTok. Leveraging its proven strategies, TikTok quickly becomes America’s top app. - Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense. Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarized by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Support our productions by booking your free trial today. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGiCN7OjAm7nnfhBjTTXG" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener
S3 E3 · Mon, February 03, 2025
Bytedance (CN) I Earthquake & Shockwave I 3/5
Tiktok's parent company Bytedance, is the world's most valuable Startup. With an ecosystem spanning short-form video, news aggregation, and artificial intelligence, ByteDance’s influence stretches far beyond its roots in China. Today, the company’s flagship app TikTok stands as a cultural phenomenon, captivating billions of users across continents and redefining how content is created, shared, and consumed. This is the story of ByteDance, driven by the relentless vision of Zhang Yiming. From its humble beginnings as an app factory producing memes and news aggregators, ByteDance would go on to challenge titans like Tencent and Facebook, navigating fierce competition, regulatory hurdles, and cultural resistance to become a global empire. Episode 1: Clickbait and Addiction Zhang Yiming discovers that the secret to building fast-growing apps lies in mastering the science of clickbait and addiction. Episode 2: Today’s Headlines ByteDance hit it's first major success with Toutiao, the news app that redefined personalisation and propelled the company into the spotlight. Episode 3: Earthquake and Shockwave ByteDance shakes up China’s tech scene with Douyin (China’s version of TikTok), spearheading the short-form video revolution before Tencent joins the battle. Episode 4: Sayonara and Ni Hao ByteDance perfects its strategy in Japan, then Asia, laying the groundwork for global domination. Episode 5: Gold Rush ByteDance storms into the U.S. by acquiring Musical.ly, rebranding it as TikTok. Leveraging its proven strategies, TikTok quickly becomes America’s top app. - Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense. Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarized by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Support our productions by booking your free trial today. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee . - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On<a href="h
S3 E2 · Mon, January 27, 2025
Bytedance (CN) I Today's Headlines I 2/5
Tiktok's parent company Bytedance, is the world's most valuable Startup. With an ecosystem spanning short-form video, news aggregation, and artificial intelligence, ByteDance’s influence stretches far beyond its roots in China. Today, the company’s flagship app TikTok stands as a cultural phenomenon, captivating billions of users across continents and redefining how content is created, shared, and consumed. This is the story of ByteDance, driven by the relentless vision of Zhang Yiming. From its humble beginnings as an app factory producing memes and news aggregators, ByteDance would go on to challenge titans like Tencent and Facebook, navigating fierce competition, regulatory hurdles, and cultural resistance to become a global empire. Episode 1: Clickbait and Addiction Zhang Yiming discovers that the secret to building fast-growing apps lies in mastering the science of clickbait and addiction. Episode 2: Today’s Headlines ByteDance hit it's first major success with Toutiao, the news app that redefined personalisation and propelled the company into the spotlight. Episode 3: Earthquake and Shockwave ByteDance shakes up China’s tech scene with Douyin (China’s version of TikTok), spearheading the short-form video revolution before Tencent joins the battle. Episode 4: Sayonara and Ni Hao ByteDance perfects its strategy in Japan, then Asia, laying the groundwork for global domination. Episode 5: Gold Rush ByteDance storms into the U.S. by acquiring Musical.ly, rebranding it as TikTok. Leveraging its proven strategies, TikTok quickly becomes America’s top app. - Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense. Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarized by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Support our productions by booking your free trial today. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee . - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On
S2 E1 · Mon, January 20, 2025
Bytedance (CN) I Clickbait & Addiction I 1/5
Tiktok's parent company Bytedance, is the world's most valuable Startup. With an ecosystem spanning short-form video, news aggregation, and artificial intelligence, ByteDance’s influence stretches far beyond its roots in China. Today, the company’s flagship app TikTok stands as a cultural phenomenon, captivating billions of users across continents and redefining how content is created, shared, and consumed. This is the story of ByteDance, driven by the relentless vision of Zhang Yiming. From its humble beginnings as an app factory producing memes and news aggregators, ByteDance would go on to challenge titans like Tencent and Facebook, navigating fierce competition, regulatory hurdles, and cultural resistance to become a global empire. Episode 1: Clickbait and Addiction Zhang Yiming discovers that the secret to building fast-growing apps lies in mastering the science of clickbait and addiction. Episode 2: Today’s Headlines ByteDance hit it's first major success with Toutiao, the news app that redefined personalisation and propelled the company into the spotlight. Episode 3: Earthquake and Shockwave ByteDance shakes up China’s tech scene with Douyin (China’s version of TikTok), spearheading the short-form video revolution before Tencent joins the battle. Episode 4: Sayonara and Ni Hao ByteDance perfects its strategy in Japan, then Asia, laying the groundwork for global domination. Episode 5: Gold Rush ByteDance storms into the U.S. by acquiring Musical.ly, rebranding it as TikTok. Leveraging its proven strategies, TikTok quickly becomes America’s top app. - Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense. Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarized by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Support our productions by booking your free trial today. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee . - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On
S2 E39 · Mon, October 28, 2024
Lippo Group (ID) I Real Estate and Healthcare I 5/5
Empires will be taking a short break, but we’ll be back in 2025 with even more exciting stories. We appreciate your support and can’t wait to share what’s next. See you in the new year! - From a local Indonesian business, the Lippo Group has evolved into one of Southeast Asia's most influential conglomerates. With ventures spanning across real estate, retail, healthcare, banking, and digital technology, the presence of the Indonesian powerhouse can be seen not just locally, but across the region. Today, the Lippo Group's assets stretch across various industries and countries, from Singapore to Hong Kong and beyond, reflecting its transformation into a multifaceted, globally connected empire. This is the story of the Lippo Group—driven by two generations of the Riady family—they would navigate Indonesia’s worst monetary crisis, survive a thousand-fold currency devaluation, and emerge from the Asian Financial Crisis as one of the nation’s largest conglomerates and real estate giants. Episode 1: Bikes and Ships Discover how Mochtar Riady’s humble beginnings and early ventures in shipping and trade laid the foundation for the Lippo Group. Episode 2: Building Banks Mochtar Riady enters the world of finance, taking over and reforming failing banks, setting the stage for his rise as a prominent banker in Indonesia. Episode 3: The Benefactor A chance meeting with business tycoon Sudono Salim leads to the transformation of Bank Central Asia into Indonesia’s second clearing bank. Episode 4: Lippo the Group After years in banking, the Riadys expand their reach beyond finance, transforming Lippo into a diverse conglomerate with interests in various industries across Indonesia. Episode 5: Real Estate and Healthcare As Lippo Group evolves, its focus sharpens on real estate and healthcare, building a legacy through massive developments and premium hospital chains that redefine Indonesia’s business landscape. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the sty
S2 E38 · Mon, October 21, 2024
Lippo Group (ID) I Lippo The Group I 4/5
From a local Indonesian business, the Lippo Group has evolved into one of Southeast Asia's most influential conglomerates. With ventures spanning across real estate, retail, healthcare, banking, and digital technology, the presence of the Indonesian powerhouse can be seen not just locally, but across the region. Today, the Lippo Group's assets stretch across various industries and countries, from Singapore to Hong Kong and beyond, reflecting its transformation into a multifaceted, globally connected empire. This is the story of the Lippo Group—driven by two generations of the Riady family—they would navigate Indonesia’s worst monetary crisis, survive a thousand-fold currency devaluation, and emerge from the Asian Financial Crisis as one of the nation’s largest conglomerates and real estate giants. Episode 1: Bikes and Ships Discover how Mochtar Riady’s humble beginnings and early ventures in shipping and trade laid the foundation for the Lippo Group. Episode 2: Building Banks Mochtar Riady enters the world of finance, taking over and reforming failing banks, setting the stage for his rise as a prominent banker in Indonesia. Episode 3: The Benefactor A chance meeting with business tycoon Sudono Salim leads to the transformation of Bank Central Asia into Indonesia’s second clearing bank. Episode 4: Lippo the Group After years in banking, the Riadys expand their reach beyond finance, transforming Lippo into a diverse conglomerate with interests in various industries across Indonesia. Episode 5: Real Estate and Healthcare As Lippo Group evolves, its focus sharpens on real estate and healthcare, building a legacy through massive developments and premium hospital chains that redefine Indonesia’s business landscape. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisions that led to countless, dead. (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4bduvlUmq7QegKu1QM42AE" target="_blank" rel="u
S2 E37 · Mon, October 14, 2024
Lippo Group (ID) I The Benefactor I 3/5
From a local Indonesian business, the Lippo Group has evolved into one of Southeast Asia's most influential conglomerates. With ventures spanning across real estate, retail, healthcare, banking, and digital technology, the presence of the Indonesian powerhouse can be seen not just locally, but across the region. Today, the Lippo Group's assets stretch across various industries and countries, from Singapore to Hong Kong and beyond, reflecting its transformation into a multifaceted, globally connected empire. This is the story of the Lippo Group—driven by two generations of the Riady family—they would navigate Indonesia’s worst monetary crisis, survive a thousand-fold currency devaluation, and emerge from the Asian Financial Crisis as one of the nation’s largest conglomerates and real estate giants. Episode 1: Bikes and Ships Discover how Mochtar Riady’s humble beginnings and early ventures in shipping and trade laid the foundation for the Lippo Group. Episode 2: Building Banks Mochtar Riady enters the world of finance, taking over and reforming failing banks, setting the stage for his rise as a prominent banker in Indonesia. Episode 3: The Benefactor A chance meeting with business tycoon Sudono Salim leads to the transformation of Bank Central Asia into Indonesia’s second clearing bank. Episode 4: Lippo the Group After years in banking, the Riadys expand their reach beyond finance, transforming Lippo into a diverse conglomerate with interests in various industries across Indonesia. Episode 5: Real Estate and Healthcare As Lippo Group evolves, its focus sharpens on real estate and healthcare, building a legacy through massive developments and premium hospital chains that redefine Indonesia’s business landscape. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisions that led to countless, dead. (On <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4bduvlUmq7QegKu1QM42AE" target=
S2 E36 · Mon, October 07, 2024
Lippo Group (ID) | Building Banks | 2/5
From a local Indonesian business, the Lippo Group has evolved into one of Southeast Asia's most influential conglomerates. With ventures spanning across real estate, retail, healthcare, banking, and digital technology, the presence of the Indonesian powerhouse can be seen not just locally, but across the region. Today, the Lippo Group's assets stretch across various industries and countries, from Singapore to Hong Kong and beyond, reflecting its transformation into a multifaceted, globally connected empire. This is the story of the Lippo Group—driven by two generations of the Riady family—they would navigate Indonesia’s worst monetary crisis, survive a thousand-fold currency devaluation, and emerge from the Asian Financial Crisis as one of the nation’s largest conglomerates and real estate giants. Episode 1: Bikes and Ships Discover how Mochtar Riady’s humble beginnings and early ventures in shipping and trade laid the foundation for the Lippo Group. Episode 2: Building Banks Mochtar Riady enters the world of finance, taking over and reforming failing banks, setting the stage for his rise as a prominent banker in Indonesia. Episode 3: The Benefactor A chance meeting with business tycoon Sudono Salim leads to the transformation of Bank Central Asia into Indonesia’s second clearing bank. Episode 4: Lippo the Group After years in banking, the Riadys expand their reach beyond finance, transforming Lippo into a diverse conglomerate with interests in various industries across Indonesia. Episode 5: Real Estate and Healthcare As Lippo Group evolves, its focus sharpens on real estate and healthcare, building a legacy through massive developments and premium hospital chains that redefine Indonesia’s business landscape. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisions that led to countless, dead. (On <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4bduvlUmq7QegKu1QM42AE" target="_blank" rel
S2 E35 · Mon, September 30, 2024
Lippo Group (ID) | Bikes and Ships | 1/5
From a local Indonesian business, the Lippo Group has evolved into one of Southeast Asia's most influential conglomerates. With ventures spanning across real estate, retail, healthcare, banking, and digital technology, the presence of the Indonesian powerhouse can be seen not just locally, but across the region. Today, the Lippo Group's assets stretch across various industries and countries, from Singapore to Hong Kong and beyond, reflecting its transformation into a multifaceted, globally connected empire. This is the story of the Lippo Group—driven by two generations of the Riady family—they would navigate Indonesia’s worst monetary crisis, survive a thousand-fold currency devaluation, and emerge from the Asian Financial Crisis as one of the nation’s largest conglomerates and real estate giants. Episode 1: Bikes and Ships Discover how Mochtar Riady’s humble beginnings and early ventures in shipping and trade laid the foundation for the Lippo Group. Episode 2: Building Banks Mochtar Riady enters the world of finance, taking over and reforming failing banks, setting the stage for his rise as a prominent banker in Indonesia. Episode 3: The Benefactor A chance meeting with business tycoon Sudono Salim leads to the transformation of Bank Central Asia into Indonesia’s second clearing bank. Episode 4: Lippo the Group After years in banking, the Riadys expand their reach beyond finance, transforming Lippo into a diverse conglomerate with interests in various industries across Indonesia. Episode 5: Real Estate and Healthcare As Lippo Group evolves, its focus sharpens on real estate and healthcare, building a legacy through massive developments and premium hospital chains that redefine Indonesia’s business landscape. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Mur
S2 E34 · Mon, September 16, 2024
Uniqlo (JP) | Beyond Styles | 5/5
Once dubbed Asia's GAP, Uniqlo has skyrocketed it's parent company (Fast Retailing) into the ranks of the world's top three clothing giants. With over 3,500 stores worldwide, this Japanese powerhouse has officially crossed a major milestone: for the first time, its international sales outpace domestic revenue, cementing its status as a truly global brand. Today, Uniqlo’s earnings are split evenly across Japan, Greater China, and the rest of the world. Uniqlo now makes up a staggering 85% of Fast Retailing’s total sales, with the remaining 15% shared among its 'middle fashion' brand GU and other ventures. This is the incredible journey of Tadashi Yanai, the visionary who transformed a humble Japanese suit shop into a global fashion powerhouse. Through relentless innovation, Uniqlo has transcended cultural boundaries to clothe the entire Asian continent—and beyond. Episode 1: Discover how Tadashi Yanai transformed Ogori Shoji, an old men's tailor shop, into the very first Uniqlo store—The Unique Clothing Warehouse. Episode 2: Follow Yanai as he partners with key allies to evolve Uniqlo into the modern SPA model it is today. Episode 3: After Uniqlo's IPO, they attracted top talent, turning a humble Tokyo warehouse into Japan’s latest fashion icon. Episode 4: Buoyed by domestic success, Uniqlo ventures abroad—only to face unexpected challenges. As troubles mount at home, a new leader steps in to save the day. Episode 5: With Tadashi Yanai back at the helm, he assembles a team of visionaries who answer one critical question: "What drives us to sell?" The result? A global expansion and the birth of a new brand, GU. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisions that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/mass-murders-an-asian
S2 E33 · Mon, September 09, 2024
Uniqlo (JP) | Tennozan | 4/5
Once dubbed Asia's GAP, Uniqlo has skyrocketed it's parent company (Fast Retailing) into the ranks of the world's top three clothing giants. With over 3,500 stores worldwide, this Japanese powerhouse has officially crossed a major milestone: for the first time, its international sales outpace domestic revenue, cementing its status as a truly global brand. Today, Uniqlo’s earnings are split evenly across Japan, Greater China, and the rest of the world. Uniqlo now makes up a staggering 85% of Fast Retailing’s total sales, with the remaining 15% shared among its 'middle fashion' brand GU and other ventures. This is the incredible journey of Tadashi Yanai, the visionary who transformed a humble Japanese suit shop into a global fashion powerhouse. Through relentless innovation, Uniqlo has transcended cultural boundaries to clothe the entire Asian continent—and beyond. Episode 1: Discover how Tadashi Yanai transformed Ogori Shoji, an old men's tailor shop, into the very first Uniqlo store—The Unique Clothing Warehouse. Episode 2: Follow Yanai as he partners with key allies to evolve Uniqlo into the modern SPA model it is today. Episode 3: After Uniqlo's IPO, they attracted top talent, turning a humble Tokyo warehouse into Japan’s latest fashion icon. Episode 4: Buoyed by domestic success, Uniqlo ventures abroad—only to face unexpected challenges. As troubles mount at home, a new leader steps in to save the day. Episode 5: With Tadashi Yanai back at the helm, he assembles a team of visionaries who answer one critical question: "What drives us to sell?" The result? A global expansion and the birth of a new brand, GU. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisions that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/mass-murders-an-asian-true-crime-podcast/id1718507338" target="_blank
S2 E30 · Mon, September 02, 2024
Uniqlo (JP) | The Golden Fleece | 3/5
Once dubbed Asia's GAP, Uniqlo has skyrocketed it's parent company (Fast Retailing) into the ranks of the world's top three clothing giants. With over 3,500 stores worldwide, this Japanese powerhouse has officially crossed a major milestone: for the first time, its international sales outpace domestic revenue, cementing its status as a truly global brand. Today, Uniqlo’s earnings are split evenly across Japan, Greater China, and the rest of the world. Uniqlo now makes up a staggering 85% of Fast Retailing’s total sales, with the remaining 15% shared among its 'middle fashion' brand GU and other ventures. This is the incredible journey of Tadashi Yanai, the visionary who transformed a humble Japanese suit shop into a global fashion powerhouse. Through relentless innovation, Uniqlo has transcended cultural boundaries to clothe the entire Asian continent—and beyond. Episode 1: Discover how Tadashi Yanai transformed Ogori Shoji, an old men's tailor shop, into the very first Uniqlo store—The Unique Clothing Warehouse. Episode 2: Follow Yanai as he partners with key allies to evolve Uniqlo into the modern SPA model it is today. Episode 3: After Uniqlo's IPO, they attracted top talent, turning a humble Tokyo warehouse into Japan’s latest fashion icon. Episode 4: Buoyed by domestic success, Uniqlo ventures abroad—only to face unexpected challenges. As troubles mount at home, a new leader steps in to save the day. Episode 5: With Tadashi Yanai back at the helm, he assembles a team of visionaries who answer one critical question: "What drives us to sell?" The result? A global expansion and the birth of a new brand, GU. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisions that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/mass-murders-an-asian-true-crime-podcast/id1718507338" target="_blank
S2 E29 · Mon, August 26, 2024
Uniqlo (JP) | Building the Argo | 2/5
Once dubbed Asia's GAP, Uniqlo has skyrocketed it's parent company (Fast Retailing) into the ranks of the world's top three clothing giants. With over 3,500 stores worldwide, this Japanese powerhouse has officially crossed a major milestone: for the first time, its international sales outpace domestic revenue, cementing its status as a truly global brand. Today, Uniqlo’s earnings are split evenly across Japan, Greater China, and the rest of the world. Uniqlo now makes up a staggering 85% of Fast Retailing’s total sales, with the remaining 15% shared among its 'middle fashion' brand GU and other ventures. This is the incredible journey of Tadashi Yanai, the visionary who transformed a humble Japanese suit shop into a global fashion powerhouse. Through relentless innovation, Uniqlo has transcended cultural boundaries to clothe the entire Asian continent—and beyond. Episode 1: Discover how Tadashi Yanai transformed Ogori Shoji, an old men's tailor shop, into the very first Uniqlo store—The Unique Clothing Warehouse. Episode 2: Follow Yanai as he partners with key allies to evolve Uniqlo into the modern SPA model it is today. Episode 3: After Uniqlo's IPO, they attracted top talent, turning a humble Tokyo warehouse into Japan’s latest fashion icon. Episode 4: Buoyed by domestic success, Uniqlo ventures abroad—only to face unexpected challenges. As troubles mount at home, a new leader steps in to save the day. Episode 5: With Tadashi Yanai back at the helm, he assembles a team of visionaries who answer one critical question: "What drives us to sell?" The result? A global expansion and the birth of a new brand, GU. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisions that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On
S2 E28 · Mon, August 19, 2024
Uniqlo (JP) | Path of Righteousness | 1/5
Once dubbed Asia's GAP, Uniqlo has skyrocketed it's parent company (Fast Retailing) into the ranks of the world's top three clothing giants. With over 3,500 stores worldwide, this Japanese powerhouse has officially crossed a major milestone: for the first time, its international sales outpace domestic revenue, cementing its status as a truly global brand. Today, Uniqlo’s earnings are split evenly across Japan, Greater China, and the rest of the world. Uniqlo now makes up a staggering 85% of Fast Retailing’s total sales, with the remaining 15% shared among its 'middle fashion' brand GU and other ventures. This is the incredible journey of Tadashi Yanai, the visionary who transformed a humble Japanese suit shop into a global fashion powerhouse. Through relentless innovation, Uniqlo has transcended cultural boundaries to clothe the entire Asian continent—and beyond. Episode 1: Discover how Tadashi Yanai transformed Ogori Shoji, an old men's tailor shop, into the very first Uniqlo store—The Unique Clothing Warehouse. Episode 2: Follow Yanai as he partners with key allies to evolve Uniqlo into the modern SPA model it is today. Episode 3: After Uniqlo's IPO, they attracted top talent, turning a humble Tokyo warehouse into Japan’s latest fashion icon. Episode 4: Buoyed by domestic success, Uniqlo ventures abroad—only to face unexpected challenges. As troubles mount at home, a new leader steps in to save the day. Episode 5: With Tadashi Yanai back at the helm, he assembles a team of visionaries who answer one critical question: "What drives us to sell?" The result? A global expansion and the birth of a new brand, GU. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spot
S2 E27 · Mon, August 12, 2024
Jollibee (PH) | A Total Eclipse | 5/5
Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99 ! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines. Yet, it commands a vast portfolio of iconic brands across the region, from the Michelin-starred dim sum of Tim Ho Wan to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf—Starbucks' formidable rival—and Highlands Coffee, Vietnam's largest coffee chain. Jollibee's true gem, however, is its dominance in the Philippines' F&B industry, with over 2,000 outlets spanning four major franchises: Jollibee, celebrated for its crispy fried chicken, juicy burgers, and unique spaghetti; Chowking, offering savory Chinese fare; Mang Inasal, specializing in local BBQ chicken; and Greenwich, known for its pizzas. But Jollibee's ambitions stretch far beyond the Philippine shores. The brand is pivoting from defending its local turf against giants like McDonald's to challenging them on the global stage. Episode 1: From a Magnolia Ice-Cream parlor to an iconic all-American diner, explore Jollibee's transformation and the debut of the Yum Burger. Episode 2: Discover how Jollibee evolved from a simple eatery into a formidable fast-food empire, launching its signature Chickenjoy and Spaghetti Special, and embarking on a learning expedition to America's McDonald's. Episode 3: Witness the showdown between Jollibee and McDonald's, where the former relegates the global giant to a close second in the Philippines. Episode 4: With McDonald's outpaced, Jollibee sets its sights on broader conquests within the Philippines, starting with the acquisition of Greenwich. Episode 5: Track Jollibee's aggressive expansion as it acquires Chowking and Mang Inasal, then storms Vietnam's market. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On
S2 E26 · Mon, August 05, 2024
Jollibee (PH) | Becoming Bakunawa | 4/5
Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99 ! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines. Yet, it commands a vast portfolio of iconic brands across the region, from the Michelin-starred dim sum of Tim Ho Wan to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf—Starbucks' formidable rival—and Highlands Coffee, Vietnam's largest coffee chain. Jollibee's true gem, however, is its dominance in the Philippines' F&B industry, with over 2,000 outlets spanning four major franchises: Jollibee, celebrated for its crispy fried chicken, juicy burgers, and unique spaghetti; Chowking, offering savory Chinese fare; Mang Inasal, specializing in local BBQ chicken; and Greenwich, known for its pizzas. But Jollibee's ambitions stretch far beyond the Philippine shores. The brand is pivoting from defending its local turf against giants like McDonald's to challenging them on the global stage. Episode 1: From a Magnolia Ice-Cream parlor to an iconic all-American diner, explore Jollibee's transformation and the debut of the Yum Burger. Episode 2: Discover how Jollibee evolved from a simple eatery into a formidable fast-food empire, launching its signature Chickenjoy and Spaghetti Special, and embarking on a learning expedition to America's McDonald's. Episode 3: Witness the showdown between Jollibee and McDonald's, where the former relegates the global giant to a close second in the Philippines. Episode 4: With McDonald's outpaced, Jollibee sets its sights on broader conquests within the Philippines, starting with the acquisition of Greenwich. Episode 5: Track Jollibee's aggressive expansion as it acquires Chowking and Mang Inasal, then storms Vietnam's market. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On
S2 E25 · Mon, July 29, 2024
Jollibee (PH) | Swarming the Clown | 3/5
Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99 ! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines. Yet, it commands a vast portfolio of iconic brands across the region, from the Michelin-starred dim sum of Tim Ho Wan to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf—Starbucks' formidable rival—and Highlands Coffee, Vietnam's largest coffee chain. Jollibee's true gem, however, is its dominance in the Philippines' F&B industry, with over 2,000 outlets spanning four major franchises: Jollibee, celebrated for its crispy fried chicken, juicy burgers, and unique spaghetti; Chowking, offering savory Chinese fare; Mang Inasal, specializing in local BBQ chicken; and Greenwich, known for its pizzas. But Jollibee's ambitions stretch far beyond the Philippine shores. The brand is pivoting from defending its local turf against giants like McDonald's to challenging them on the global stage. Episode 1: From a Magnolia Ice-Cream parlor to an iconic all-American diner, explore Jollibee's transformation and the debut of the Yum Burger. Episode 2: Discover how Jollibee evolved from a simple eatery into a formidable fast-food empire, launching its signature Chickenjoy and Spaghetti Special, and embarking on a learning expedition to America's McDonald's. Episode 3: Witness the showdown between Jollibee and McDonald's, where the former relegates the global giant to a close second in the Philippines. Episode 4: With McDonald's outpaced, Jollibee sets its sights on broader conquests within the Philippines, starting with the acquisition of Greenwich. Episode 5: Track Jollibee's aggressive expansion as it acquires Chowking and Mang Inasal, then storms Vietnam's market. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On
S2 E24 · Mon, July 22, 2024
Jollibee (PH) | Becoming the Hive | 2/5
Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99 ! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines. Yet, it commands a vast portfolio of iconic brands across the region, from the Michelin-starred dim sum of Tim Ho Wan to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf—Starbucks' formidable rival—and Highlands Coffee, Vietnam's largest coffee chain. Jollibee's true gem, however, is its dominance in the Philippines' F&B industry, with over 2,000 outlets spanning four major franchises: Jollibee, celebrated for its crispy fried chicken, juicy burgers, and unique spaghetti; Chowking, offering savory Chinese fare; Mang Inasal, specializing in local BBQ chicken; and Greenwich, known for its pizzas. But Jollibee's ambitions stretch far beyond the Philippine shores. The brand is pivoting from defending its local turf against giants like McDonald's to challenging them on the global stage. Episode 1: From a Magnolia Ice-Cream parlor to an iconic all-American diner, explore Jollibee's transformation and the debut of the Yum Burger. Episode 2: Discover how Jollibee evolved from a simple eatery into a formidable fast-food empire, launching its signature Chickenjoy and Spaghetti Special, and embarking on a learning expedition to America's McDonald's. Episode 3: Witness the showdown between Jollibee and McDonald's, where the former relegates the global giant to a close second in the Philippines. Episode 4: With McDonald's outpaced, Jollibee sets its sights on broader conquests within the Philippines, starting with the acquisition of Greenwich. Episode 5: Track Jollibee's aggressive expansion as it acquires Chowking and Mang Inasal, then storms Vietnam's market. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On
S2 E23 · Mon, July 15, 2024
Jollibee (PH) | Cold Start and Hot Finish | 1/5
Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99 ! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines. Yet, it commands a vast portfolio of iconic brands across the region, from the Michelin-starred dim sum of Tim Ho Wan to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf—Starbucks' formidable rival—and Highlands Coffee, Vietnam's largest coffee chain. Jollibee's true gem, however, is its dominance in the Philippines' F&B industry, with over 2,000 outlets spanning four major franchises: Jollibee, celebrated for its crispy fried chicken, juicy burgers, and unique spaghetti; Chowking, offering savory Chinese fare; Mang Inasal, specializing in local BBQ chicken; and Greenwich, known for its pizzas. But Jollibee's ambitions stretch far beyond the Philippine shores. The brand is pivoting from defending its local turf against giants like McDonald's to challenging them on the global stage. Episode 1: From a Magnolia Ice-Cream parlor to an iconic all-American diner, explore Jollibee's transformation and the debut of the Yum Burger. Episode 2: Discover how Jollibee evolved from a simple eatery into a formidable fast-food empire, launching its signature Chickenjoy and Spaghetti Special, and embarking on a learning expedition to America's McDonald's. Episode 3: Witness the showdown between Jollibee and McDonald's, where the former relegates the global giant to a close second in the Philippines. Episode 4: With McDonald's outpaced, Jollibee sets its sights on broader conquests within the Philippines, starting with the acquisition of Greenwich. Episode 5: Track Jollibee's aggressive expansion as it acquires Chowking and Mang Inasal, then storms Vietnam's market. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On
S2 E22 · Mon, July 01, 2024
Titan (IN) | A New Edge | 5/5
Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99 ! Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country that consumes more gold for jewellery than most countries in the world. Titan, a part of the Tata Group, generates around $5 billion USD in revenue from jewelry, watches, eyecare, fragrances, fashion accessories, and Indian dress wear. The Jewelry division is the largest contributor, making up nearly 80% of the business, followed by Watches and Wearables at 8-9%. Titan's products are sold through a combination of direct sales and franchising, with nearly 3,000 stores across over 400 towns in India, covering a retail space equivalent to about 60 football fields. Episode 1: Chronicles Titan’s early struggles to revolutionize the watch industry under Xerxes Desai's leadership. Episode 2: Tracks Titan's bold strategy to revolutionize retail and marketing with Ogilvy & Mather, leading to their successful launch at Safina Plaza in 1987. Episode 3: Highlights Titan’s tumultuous entry into the European market, showcasing the challenges and lessons learned. Episode 4: Explores how Titan's jewelry division, Tanishq, overcame initial struggles to transform the fragmented Indian market with transparency and innovation. Episode 5: Unveils Titan's creation of the world's slimmest watch, Titan Edge, and the rise of Fastrack, redefining youth fashion in India. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple
S2 E21 · Mon, June 24, 2024
Titan (IN) | The Golden Bird | 4/5
Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99 ! Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country that consumes more gold for jewellery than most countries in the world. Titan, a part of the Tata Group, generates around $5 billion USD in revenue from jewelry, watches, eyecare, fragrances, fashion accessories, and Indian dress wear. The Jewelry division is the largest contributor, making up nearly 80% of the business, followed by Watches and Wearables at 8-9%. Titan's products are sold through a combination of direct sales and franchising, with nearly 3,000 stores across over 400 towns in India, covering a retail space equivalent to about 60 football fields. Episode 1: Chronicles Titan’s early struggles to revolutionize the watch industry under Xerxes Desai's leadership. Episode 2: Tracks Titan's bold strategy to revolutionize retail and marketing with Ogilvy & Mather, leading to their successful launch at Safina Plaza in 1987. Episode 3: Highlights Titan’s tumultuous entry into the European market, showcasing the challenges and lessons learned. Episode 4: Explores how Titan's jewelry division, Tanishq, overcame initial struggles to transform the fragmented Indian market with transparency and innovation. Episode 5: Unveils Titan's creation of the world's slimmest watch, Titan Edge, and the rise of Fastrack, redefining youth fashion in India. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple
S2 E20 · Mon, June 17, 2024
Titan (IN) | With Location, Everything Changes | 3/5
Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99 ! Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country that consumes more gold for jewellery than most countries in the world. Titan, a part of the Tata Group, generates around $5 billion USD in revenue from jewelry, watches, eyecare, fragrances, fashion accessories, and Indian dress wear. The Jewelry division is the largest contributor, making up nearly 80% of the business, followed by Watches and Wearables at 8-9%. Titan's products are sold through a combination of direct sales and franchising, with nearly 3,000 stores across over 400 towns in India, covering a retail space equivalent to about 60 football fields. Episode 1: Chronicles Titan’s early struggles to revolutionize the watch industry under Xerxes Desai's leadership. Episode 2: Tracks Titan's bold strategy to revolutionize retail and marketing with Ogilvy & Mather, leading to their successful launch at Safina Plaza in 1987. Episode 3: Highlights Titan’s tumultuous entry into the European market, showcasing the challenges and lessons learned. Episode 4: Explores how Titan's jewelry division, Tanishq, overcame initial struggles to transform the fragmented Indian market with transparency and innovation. Episode 5: Unveils Titan's creation of the world's slimmest watch, Titan Edge, and the rise of Fastrack, redefining youth fashion in India. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify /
S2 E19 · Mon, June 10, 2024
Titan (IN) | Beyond Time | 2/5
Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99 ! Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country that consumes more gold for jewellery than most countries in the world. Titan, a part of the Tata Group, generates around $5 billion USD in revenue from jewelry, watches, eyecare, fragrances, fashion accessories, and Indian dress wear. The Jewelry division is the largest contributor, making up nearly 80% of the business, followed by Watches and Wearables at 8-9%. Titan's products are sold through a combination of direct sales and franchising, with nearly 3,000 stores across over 400 towns in India, covering a retail space equivalent to about 60 football fields. Episode 1: Chronicles Titan’s early struggles to revolutionize the watch industry under Xerxes Desai's leadership. Episode 2: Tracks Titan's bold strategy to revolutionize retail and marketing with Ogilvy & Mather, leading to their successful launch at Safina Plaza in 1987. Episode 3: Highlights Titan’s tumultuous entry into the European market, showcasing the challenges and lessons learned. Episode 4: Explores how Titan's jewelry division, Tanishq, overcame initial struggles to transform the fragmented Indian market with transparency and innovation. Episode 5: Unveils Titan's creation of the world's slimmest watch, Titan Edge, and the rise of Fastrack, redefining youth fashion in India. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pos
S2 E18 · Mon, June 03, 2024
Titan (IN) | About Time | 1/5
Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99 ! Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country that consumes more gold for jewellery than most countries in the world. Titan, a part of the Tata Group, generates around $5 billion USD in revenue from jewelry, watches, eyecare, fragrances, fashion accessories, and Indian dress wear. The Jewelry division is the largest contributor, making up nearly 80% of the business, followed by Watches and Wearables at 8-9%. Titan's products are sold through a combination of direct sales and franchising, with nearly 3,000 stores across over 400 towns in India, covering a retail space equivalent to about 60 football fields. Episode 1: Chronicles Titan’s early struggles to revolutionize the watch industry under Xerxes Desai's leadership. Episode 2: Tracks Titan's bold strategy to revolutionize retail and marketing with Ogilvy & Mather, leading to their successful launch at Safina Plaza in 1987. Episode 3: Highlights Titan’s tumultuous entry into the European market, showcasing the challenges and lessons learned. Episode 4: Explores how Titan's jewelry division, Tanishq, overcame initial struggles to transform the fragmented Indian market with transparency and innovation. Episode 5: Unveils Titan's creation of the world's slimmest watch, Titan Edge, and the rise of Fastrack, redefining youth fashion in India. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple
S2 E17 · Mon, May 27, 2024
Vingroup (VN) | The Making of
Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets. Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsidiary VinFast, a venture full of challenges yet poised to revolutionize the company much like Samsung Electronics transformed Samsung Group. Episode 1: Vuong’s early entrepreneurial efforts start unexpectedly in Russia and Ukraine, where initial failures left him deeply in debt. Episode 2: Tracks Vuong's venture into Vietnam with luxury resort chain VinPearl. Episode 3: Highlights the meteoric rise of Vingroup's real estate sector, becoming the cornerstone of the conglomerate. Episode 4: Chronicles the bold leap into electronics with VinSmart, a move that proved costly. Episode 5: Examines VinFast's turbulent rise and steep challenges, as it races to establish itself in the auto industry. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S2 E16 · Mon, May 20, 2024
Vingroup (VN) | The Elon Musk of Vietnam | 5/5
Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets. Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsidiary VinFast, a venture full of challenges yet poised to revolutionize the company much like Samsung Electronics transformed Samsung Group. Episode 1: Vuong’s early entrepreneurial efforts start unexpectedly in Russia and Ukraine, where initial failures left him deeply in debt. Episode 2: Tracks Vuong's venture into Vietnam with luxury resort chain VinPearl. Episode 3: Highlights the meteoric rise of Vingroup's real estate sector, becoming the cornerstone of the conglomerate. Episode 4: Chronicles the bold leap into electronics with VinSmart, a move that proved costly. Episode 5: Examines VinFast's turbulent rise and steep challenges, as it races to establish itself in the auto industry. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S2 E15 · Mon, May 13, 2024
Vingroup (VN) | System Reboot | 4/5
Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets. Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsidiary VinFast, a venture full of challenges yet poised to revolutionize the company much like Samsung Electronics transformed Samsung Group. Episode 1: Vuong’s early entrepreneurial efforts start unexpectedly in Russia and Ukraine, where initial failures left him deeply in debt. Episode 2: Tracks Vuong's venture into Vietnam with luxury resort chain VinPearl. Episode 3: Highlights the meteoric rise of Vingroup's real estate sector, becoming the cornerstone of the conglomerate. Episode 4: Chronicles the bold leap into electronics with VinSmart, a move that proved costly. Episode 5: Examines VinFast's turbulent rise and steep challenges, as it races to establish itself in the auto industry. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S2 E14 · Mon, May 06, 2024
Vingroup (VN) | A Good Land Attracts Good Birds | 3/5
Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets. Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsidiary VinFast, a venture full of challenges yet poised to revolutionize the company much like Samsung Electronics transformed Samsung Group. Episode 1: Vuong’s early entrepreneurial efforts start unexpectedly in Russia and Ukraine, where initial failures left him deeply in debt. Episode 2: Tracks Vuong's venture into Vietnam with luxury resort chain VinPearl. Episode 3: Highlights the meteoric rise of Vingroup's real estate sector, becoming the cornerstone of the conglomerate. Episode 4: Chronicles the bold leap into electronics with VinSmart, a move that proved costly. Episode 5: Examines VinFast's turbulent rise and steep challenges, as it races to establish itself in the auto industry. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S2 E13 · Mon, April 29, 2024
Vingroup (VN) | Pearl in the Bay | 2/5
Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets. Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsidiary VinFast, a venture full of challenges yet poised to revolutionize the company much like Samsung Electronics transformed Samsung Group. Episode 1: Vuong’s early entrepreneurial efforts start unexpectedly in Russia and Ukraine, where initial failures left him deeply in debt. Episode 2: Tracks Vuong's venture into Vietnam with luxury resort chain VinPearl. Episode 3: Highlights the meteoric rise of Vingroup's real estate sector, becoming the cornerstone of the conglomerate. Episode 4: Chronicles the bold leap into electronics with VinSmart, a move that proved costly. Episode 5: Examines VinFast's turbulent rise and steep challenges, as it races to establish itself in the auto industry. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S2 E12 · Mon, April 22, 2024
Vingroup (VN) | My Name is Prosperity | 1/5
Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets. Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsidiary VinFast, a venture full of challenges yet poised to revolutionize the company much like Samsung Electronics transformed Samsung Group. Episode 1: Vuong’s early entrepreneurial efforts start unexpectedly in Russia and Ukraine, where initial failures left him deeply in debt. Episode 2: Tracks Vuong's venture into Vietnam with luxury resort chain VinPearl. Episode 3: Highlights the meteoric rise of Vingroup's real estate sector, becoming the cornerstone of the conglomerate. Episode 4: Chronicles the bold leap into electronics with VinSmart, a move that proved costly. Episode 5: Examines VinFast's turbulent rise and steep challenges, as it races to establish itself in the auto industry. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
Bonus · Fri, April 19, 2024
Promotions, Episode Drop | Indonesia Tiktok Ban | BRAVE
Hi Empires fans! Today, we've a very special bonus episode, we're highlighting a fellow podcast that captures the same spirit of Empires: Brave . Hosted by Jeremy Au, a seasoned VC and founder with degrees from Harvard and UC Berkeley, Brave is the go-to podcast for over 20,000 tech enthusiasts across Southeast Asia. Brave brings together top tech leaders to discuss real stories of success and failure, without any fluff. Don't believe? Here's an episode that provides more context about Indonesia - a perfect way to learn more after the GOTO episodes" Hope you enjoyed it. Brave Episodes drop every Monday and Thursday, with Mondays focusing on the latest tech news and Thursdays featuring interviews with changemakers. It's a vital resource for anyone in the startup and venture capital space. Find them on the link below
S2 E11 · Mon, April 15, 2024
GOTO (ID) | The Making of
GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire. Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries. With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annual users, 3 million drivers, and 18 million merchants, peaking at a valuation of $33 billion USD. It churns out $2 billion USD in gross revenue, with a portfolio diversified into on-demand services (57%), e-commerce (36%), and fintech (7%). Episode 1 unveils Tokopedia's modest start, featuring founder William Tanuwijaya's relentless pursuit of belief. Episode 2 tracks William's rise as Indonesia's tech godfather, celebrating Tokopedia's groundbreaking $100 million funding. Episode 3 revisits Gojek's journey, from its lackluster inception under Nadiem Makarim to its game-changing revival. Episode 4 showcases the strategic dance of Gojek and Tokopedia, warding off tech behemoths vying for control over Indonesia. Episode 5 captures the monumental merger into GOTO, a powerhouse valued at its zenith at over $33 billion USD. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify /
S2 E10 · Mon, April 08, 2024
GOTO | Go Far, Go Together (ID) | 5/5
GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire. Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries. With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annual users, 3 million drivers, and 18 million merchants, peaking at a valuation of $33 billion USD. It churns out $2 billion USD in gross revenue, with a portfolio diversified into on-demand services (57%), e-commerce (36%), and fintech (7%). Episode 1 unveils Tokopedia's modest start, featuring founder William Tanuwijaya's relentless pursuit of belief. Episode 2 tracks William's rise as Indonesia's tech godfather, celebrating Tokopedia's groundbreaking $100 million funding. Episode 3 revisits Gojek's journey, from its lackluster inception under Nadiem Makarim to its game-changing revival. Episode 4 showcases the strategic dance of Gojek and Tokopedia, warding off tech behemoths vying for control over Indonesia. Episode 5 captures the monumental merger into GOTO, a powerhouse valued at its zenith at over $33 billion USD. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.c
S2 E9 · Mon, April 01, 2024
GOTO | My Nakama (ID) | 4/5
GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire. Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries. With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annual users, 3 million drivers, and 18 million merchants, peaking at a valuation of $33 billion USD. It churns out $2 billion USD in gross revenue, with a portfolio diversified into on-demand services (57%), e-commerce (36%), and fintech (7%). Episode 1 unveils Tokopedia's modest start, featuring founder William Tanuwijaya's relentless pursuit of belief. Episode 2 tracks William's rise as Indonesia's tech godfather, celebrating Tokopedia's groundbreaking $100 million funding. Episode 3 revisits Gojek's journey, from its lackluster inception under Nadiem Makarim to its game-changing revival. Episode 4 showcases the strategic dance of Gojek and Tokopedia, warding off tech behemoths vying for control over Indonesia. Episode 5 captures the monumental merger into GOTO, a powerhouse valued at its zenith at over $33 billion USD. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S2 E8 · Mon, March 25, 2024
GOTO | Go Ojek (ID) | 3/5
GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire. Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries. With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annual users, 3 million drivers, and 18 million merchants, peaking at a valuation of $33 billion USD. It churns out $2 billion USD in gross revenue, with a portfolio diversified into on-demand services (57%), e-commerce (36%), and fintech (7%). Episode 1 unveils Tokopedia's modest start, featuring founder William Tanuwijaya's relentless pursuit of belief. Episode 2 tracks William's rise as Indonesia's tech godfather, celebrating Tokopedia's groundbreaking $100 million funding. Episode 3 revisits Gojek's journey, from its lackluster inception under Nadiem Makarim to its game-changing revival. Episode 4 showcases the strategic dance of Gojek and Tokopedia, warding off tech behemoths vying for control over Indonesia. Episode 5 captures the monumental merger into GOTO, a powerhouse valued at its zenith at over $33 billion USD. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S2 E8 · Mon, March 18, 2024
GOTO | Three Proposals (ID) | 2/5
GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire. Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries. With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annual users, 3 million drivers, and 18 million merchants, peaking at a valuation of $33 billion USD. It churns out $2 billion USD in gross revenue, with a portfolio diversified into on-demand services (57%), e-commerce (36%), and fintech (7%). Episode 1 unveils Tokopedia's modest start, featuring founder William Tanuwijaya's relentless pursuit of belief. Episode 2 tracks William's rise as Indonesia's tech godfather, celebrating Tokopedia's groundbreaking $100 million funding. Episode 3 revisits Gojek's journey, from its lackluster inception under Nadiem Makarim to its game-changing revival. Episode 4 showcases the strategic dance of Gojek and Tokopedia, warding off tech behemoths vying for control over Indonesia. Episode 5 captures the monumental merger into GOTO, a powerhouse valued at its zenith at over $33 billion USD. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S2 E7 · Mon, March 11, 2024
GOTO | We Are Not Afraid (ID) | 1/5
GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire. Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries. With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annual users, 3 million drivers, and 18 million merchants, peaking at a valuation of $33 billion USD. It churns out $2 billion USD in gross revenue, with a portfolio diversified into on-demand services (57%), e-commerce (36%), and fintech (7%). Episode 1 unveils Tokopedia's modest start, featuring founder William Tanuwijaya's relentless pursuit of belief. Episode 2 tracks William's rise as Indonesia's tech godfather, celebrating Tokopedia's groundbreaking $100 million funding. Episode 3 revisits Gojek's journey, from its lackluster inception under Nadiem Makarim to its game-changing revival. Episode 4 showcases the strategic dance of Gojek and Tokopedia, warding off tech behemoths vying for control over Indonesia. Episode 5 captures the monumental merger into GOTO, a powerhouse valued at its zenith at over $33 billion USD. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S2 E6 · Mon, March 04, 2024
Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | The Making Of
Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed food from C.P. Initially recognized for its expertise in vertical food integration, the company has evolved into one of Thailand's largest distributors. It owns 13,000 7-Eleven stores and nearly 3,000 hypermarkets, supermarkets, and minimarkets under the "Lotus" brand. Additionally, it owns True Corp, a telecommunications company providing 99% coverage in Thailand and serving over half of the nation's citizens. However, C.P. is not just a Thai company, but also deeply embedded in China. As the first foreign company in China, bearing the number 001, C.P. has diversified into producing motorbikes, developing real estate, and even producing China's longest-running TV program at one point. All business units fall under the C.P. Group, owned by Thailand's wealthiest family, the Chearavanonts. Under Dhanin (Guomin) Chearavanont's leadership, C.P. transformed from a modest seed business to the world's kitchen. In EP 1, discover Chia Ek Chor's vision that propels the Chearavanont family towards greatness. In EP 2, witness Dhanin's climb to lead C.P. Group, a monumental journey. In EP 3, explore C.P.'s groundbreaking move into vertical farming, reshaping global food production. In EP 4, follow C.P.'s bold entry into China, setting a precedent as the first foreign investor. In EP 5, observe the dramatic effects of the Asian Financial Crisis on C.P.'s ambitious expansion. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/heinous-an-asian-true-crime-podcast/id161659
S2 E5 · Mon, February 19, 2024
Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | Tom Yam Kung Crisis (TH) | 5/5
Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed food from C.P. Initially recognized for its expertise in vertical food integration, the company has evolved into one of Thailand's largest distributors. It owns 13,000 7-Eleven stores and nearly 3,000 hypermarkets, supermarkets, and minimarkets under the "Lotus" brand. Additionally, it owns True Corp, a telecommunications company providing 99% coverage in Thailand and serving over half of the nation's citizens. However, C.P. is not just a Thai company, but also deeply embedded in China. As the first foreign company in China, bearing the number 001, C.P. has diversified into producing motorbikes, developing real estate, and even producing China's longest-running TV program at one point. All business units fall under the C.P. Group, owned by Thailand's wealthiest family, the Chearavanonts. Under Dhanin (Guomin) Chearavanont's leadership, C.P. transformed from a modest seed business to the world's kitchen. In EP 1, discover Chia Ek Chor's vision that propels the Chearavanont family towards greatness. In EP 2, witness Dhanin's climb to lead C.P. Group, a monumental journey. In EP 3, explore C.P.'s groundbreaking move into vertical farming, reshaping global food production. In EP 4, follow C.P.'s bold entry into China, setting a precedent as the first foreign investor. In EP 5, observe the dramatic effects of the Asian Financial Crisis on C.P.'s ambitious expansion. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify /
Bonus · Tue, February 13, 2024
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S2 E4 · Mon, February 12, 2024
Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | China is in our Name (TH) | 4/5
Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed food from C.P. Initially recognized for its expertise in vertical food integration, the company has evolved into one of Thailand's largest distributors. It owns 13,000 7-Eleven stores and nearly 3,000 hypermarkets, supermarkets, and minimarkets under the "Lotus" brand. Additionally, it owns True Corp, a telecommunications company providing 99% coverage in Thailand and serving over half of the nation's citizens. However, C.P. is not just a Thai company, but also deeply embedded in China. As the first foreign company in China, bearing the number 001, C.P. has diversified into producing motorbikes, developing real estate, and even producing China's longest-running TV program at one point. All business units fall under the C.P. Group, owned by Thailand's wealthiest family, the Chearavanonts. Under Dhanin (Guomin) Chearavanont's leadership, C.P. transformed from a modest seed business to the world's kitchen. In EP 1, discover Chia Ek Chor's vision that propels the Chearavanont family towards greatness. In EP 2, witness Dhanin's climb to lead C.P. Group, a monumental journey. In EP 3, explore C.P.'s groundbreaking move into vertical farming, reshaping global food production. In EP 4, follow C.P.'s bold entry into China, setting a precedent as the first foreign investor. In EP 5, observe the dramatic effects of the Asian Financial Crisis on C.P.'s ambitious expansion. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify /
S2 E3 · Mon, February 05, 2024
Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | Kitchen of the World (TH) | 3/5
Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed food from C.P. Initially recognized for its expertise in vertical food integration, the company has evolved into one of Thailand's largest distributors. It owns 13,000 7-Eleven stores and nearly 3,000 hypermarkets, supermarkets, and minimarkets under the "Lotus" brand. Additionally, it owns True Corp, a telecommunications company providing 99% coverage in Thailand and serving over half of the nation's citizens. However, C.P. is not just a Thai company, but also deeply embedded in China. As the first foreign company in China, bearing the number 001, C.P. has diversified into producing motorbikes, developing real estate, and even producing China's longest-running TV program at one point. All business units fall under the C.P. Group, owned by Thailand's wealthiest family, the Chearavanonts. Under Dhanin (Guomin) Chearavanont's leadership, C.P. transformed from a modest seed business to the world's kitchen. In EP 1, discover Chia Ek Chor's vision that propels the Chearavanont family towards greatness. In EP 2, witness Dhanin's climb to lead C.P. Group, a monumental journey. In EP 3, explore C.P.'s groundbreaking move into vertical farming, reshaping global food production. In EP 4, follow C.P.'s bold entry into China, setting a precedent as the first foreign investor. In EP 5, observe the dramatic effects of the Asian Financial Crisis on C.P.'s ambitious expansion. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Appl
S2 E2 · Mon, January 29, 2024
Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | Return to Roots (TH) | 2/5
Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed food from C.P. Initially recognized for its expertise in vertical food integration, the company has evolved into one of Thailand's largest distributors. It owns 13,000 7-Eleven stores and nearly 3,000 hypermarkets, supermarkets, and minimarkets under the "Lotus" brand. Additionally, it owns True Corp, a telecommunications company providing 99% coverage in Thailand and serving over half of the nation's citizens. However, C.P. is not just a Thai company, but also deeply embedded in China. As the first foreign company in China, bearing the number 001, C.P. has diversified into producing motorbikes, developing real estate, and even producing China's longest-running TV program at one point. All business units fall under the C.P. Group, owned by Thailand's wealthiest family, the Chearavanonts. Under Dhanin (Guomin) Chearavanont's leadership, C.P. transformed from a modest seed business to the world's kitchen. In EP 1, discover Chia Ek Chor's vision that propels the Chearavanont family towards greatness. In EP 2, witness Dhanin's climb to lead C.P. Group, a monumental journey. In EP 3, explore C.P.'s groundbreaking move into vertical farming, reshaping global food production. In EP 4, follow C.P.'s bold entry into China, setting a precedent as the first foreign investor. In EP 5, observe the dramatic effects of the Asian Financial Crisis on C.P.'s ambitious expansion. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple
S2 E1 · Mon, January 22, 2024
Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | Money on Trees (TH) | 1/5
Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed food from C.P. Initially recognized for its expertise in vertical food integration, the company has evolved into one of Thailand's largest distributors. It owns 13,000 7-Eleven stores and nearly 3,000 hypermarkets, supermarkets, and minimarkets under the "Lotus" brand. Additionally, it owns True Corp, a telecommunications company providing 99% coverage in Thailand and serving over half of the nation's citizens. However, C.P. is not just a Thai company, but also deeply embedded in China. As the first foreign company in China, bearing the number 001, C.P. has diversified into producing motorbikes, developing real estate, and even producing China's longest-running TV program at one point. All business units fall under the C.P. Group, owned by Thailand's wealthiest family, the Chearavanonts. Under Dhanin (Guomin) Chearavanont's leadership, C.P. transformed from a modest seed business to the world's kitchen. In EP 1, discover Chia Ek Chor's vision that propels the Chearavanont family towards greatness. In EP 2, witness Dhanin's climb to lead C.P. Group, a monumental journey. In EP 3, explore C.P.'s groundbreaking move into vertical farming, reshaping global food production. In EP 4, follow C.P.'s bold entry into China, setting a precedent as the first foreign investor. In EP 5, observe the dramatic effects of the Asian Financial Crisis on C.P.'s ambitious expansion. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple<
S1 E44 · Mon, November 20, 2023
Studio Ghibli | Hatred and Cursed (JP) | 5/5
Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of Japan, its come to hold its own. Not always regarded as an empire for its sales, it's true power lies in its influence. Often mentioned as a source of inspiration by John Lasseter, ex-CCO of Pixar, and filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, Studio Ghibli teamed up with A-listers like Liam Neeson and Cate Blanchett for iconic English dubs. Recently, whispers of Studio Ghibli's future have intensified. While Hayao Miyazaki remains its iconic face, Isao Takahata's genius and Toshio Suzuki's leadership as producer and president were equally pivotal. With Takahata's 2018 passing and Miyazaki's impending exit, the hunt is on for the studio's next visionary leaders... In EP 1: Be introduced to Isao Takahata, the mentor who discovered Hayao Miyazaki's brilliance. In EP 2: Relive the pivotal call when Toshio Suzuki ignited the creation of "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind," the movie that birthed Studio Ghibli. In EP 3: Journey with the legendary trio as they race against time to debut the studio's foundational film. In EP 4 & 5: Chart Studio Ghibli's ascendancy, marked by production hell to create animation heaven. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E43 · Mon, November 13, 2023
Studio Ghibli | Before Spirited (JP) | 4/5
Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey link Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of Japan, its come to hold its own. Not always regarded as an empire for its sales, it's true power lies in its influence. Often mentioned as a source of inspiration by John Lasseter, ex-CCO of Pixar, and filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, Studio Ghibli teamed up with A-listers like Liam Neeson and Cate Blanchett for iconic English dubs. Recently, whispers of Studio Ghibli's future have intensified. While Hayao Miyazaki remains its iconic face, Isao Takahata's genius and Toshio Suzuki's leadership as producer and president were equally pivotal. With Takahata's 2018 passing and Miyazaki's impending exit, the hunt is on for the studio's next visionary leaders... In EP 1: Be introduced to Isao Takahata, the mentor who discovered Hayao Miyazaki's brilliance. In EP 2: Relive the pivotal call when Toshio Suzuki ignited the creation of "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind," the movie that birthed Studio Ghibli. In EP 3: Journey with the legendary trio as they race against time to debut the studio's foundational film. In EP 4: Chart Studio Ghibli's ascendancy, marked by production hell to create animation heaven. In EP 5: Hear from industry insiders who shed light on Studio Ghibli's impact and significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E42 · Mon, November 06, 2023
Studio Ghibli | Sea of Decay (JP) | 3/5
Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey link Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of Japan, its come to hold its own. Not always regarded as an empire for its sales, it's true power lies in its influence. Often mentioned as a source of inspiration by John Lasseter, ex-CCO of Pixar, and filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, Studio Ghibli teamed up with A-listers like Liam Neeson and Cate Blanchett for iconic English dubs. Recently, whispers of Studio Ghibli's future have intensified. While Hayao Miyazaki remains its iconic face, Isao Takahata's genius and Toshio Suzuki's leadership as producer and president were equally pivotal. With Takahata's 2018 passing and Miyazaki's impending exit, the hunt is on for the studio's next visionary leaders... In EP 1: Be introduced to Isao Takahata, the mentor who discovered Hayao Miyazaki's brilliance. In EP 2: Relive the pivotal call when Toshio Suzuki ignited the creation of "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind," the movie that birthed Studio Ghibli. In EP 3: Journey with the legendary trio as they race against time to debut the studio's foundational film. In EP 4: Chart Studio Ghibli's ascendancy, marked by production hell to create animation heaven. In EP 5: Hear from industry insiders who shed light on Studio Ghibli's impact and significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E41 · Tue, October 31, 2023
Studio Ghibli | A Wizard's Call (JP) | 2/5
Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey link Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of Japan, its come to hold its own. Not always regarded as an empire for its sales, it's true power lies in its influence. Often mentioned as a source of inspiration by John Lasseter, ex-CCO of Pixar, and filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, Studio Ghibli teamed up with A-listers like Liam Neeson and Cate Blanchett for iconic English dubs. Recently, whispers of Studio Ghibli's future have intensified. While Hayao Miyazaki remains its iconic face, Isao Takahata's genius and Toshio Suzuki's leadership as producer and president were equally pivotal. With Takahata's 2018 passing and Miyazaki's impending exit, the hunt is on for the studio's next visionary leaders... In EP 1: Be introduced to Isao Takahata, the mentor who discovered Hayao Miyazaki's brilliance. In EP 2: Relive the pivotal call when Toshio Suzuki ignited the creation of "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind," the movie that birthed Studio Ghibli. In EP 3: Journey with the legendary trio as they race against time to debut the studio's foundational film. In EP 4: Chart Studio Ghibli's ascendancy, marked by production hell to create animation heaven. In EP 5: Hear from industry insiders who shed light on Studio Ghibli's impact and significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E40 · Tue, October 31, 2023
Studio Ghibli (JP) | Winds of Change | 1/5
Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey link Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of Japan, its come to hold its own. Not always regarded as an empire for its sales, it's true power lies in its influence. Often mentioned as a source of inspiration by John Lasseter, ex-CCO of Pixar, and filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, Studio Ghibli teamed up with A-listers like Liam Neeson and Cate Blanchett for iconic English dubs. Recently, whispers of Studio Ghibli's future have intensified. While Hayao Miyazaki remains its iconic face, Isao Takahata's genius and Toshio Suzuki's leadership as producer and president were equally pivotal. With Takahata's 2018 passing and Miyazaki's impending exit, the hunt is on for the studio's next visionary leaders... In EP 1: Be introduced to Isao Takahata, the mentor who discovered Hayao Miyazaki's brilliance. In EP 2: Relive the pivotal call when Toshio Suzuki ignited the creation of "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind," the movie that birthed Studio Ghibli. In EP 3: Journey with the legendary trio as they race against time to debut the studio's foundational film. In EP 4: Chart Studio Ghibli's ascendancy, marked by production hell to create animation heaven. In EP 5: Hear from industry insiders who shed light on Studio Ghibli's impact and significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E38 · Mon, October 16, 2023
Grab (MY/SG) | Interview, Grab after Uber & possible FoodPanda acquisition | 5/5
Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey link Grab is often referred to as the "Uber of Southeast Asia." However, it's quickly becoming a super app on which one can manage a significant portion of their lives, including investing. By market share, they dominate Southeast Asia, controlling approximately 70% of all rides after Uber's exit. Grab's journey from a fledgling taxi application in Malaysia to being valued at nearly 40 billion, representing the largest SPAC IPO on record, is nothing short of astounding. In its rise, it not only defeated Uber but also became an indispensable app for the 700 million people in Southeast Asia. In EP 1, discover the experiences that left an indelible mark on Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, the founders of MyTeksi, which later became Grab. In EP 2, join the team as they get gritty, clawing their way to the top and vying for driver attention. In EP 3, witness the relentless battle between Uber and Grab as the team struggles to fend off the industry giant. In EP 4, learn about the pivotal investments that transformed Grab into a behemoth and the all-out war that resulted in the greatest cash burns in Southeast Asian history. In EP 5, hear from industry insiders who shed light on Grab's impact and significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple ) - Guest: Jeremy Au, BRAVE Podcast <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonpoh/" target="_bla
S1 E37 · Mon, October 09, 2023
Grab (MY/SG) | Uber vs Grab, Street Hails and Street Fight | 4/5
Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey link Grab is often referred to as the "Uber of Southeast Asia." However, it's quickly becoming a super app on which one can manage a significant portion of their lives, including investing. By market share, they dominate Southeast Asia, controlling approximately 70% of all rides after Uber's exit. Grab's journey from a fledgling taxi application in Malaysia to being valued at nearly 40 billion, representing the largest SPAC IPO on record, is nothing short of astounding. In its rise, it not only defeated Uber but also became an indispensable app for the 700 million people in Southeast Asia. In EP 1, discover the experiences that left an indelible mark on Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, the founders of MyTeksi, which later became Grab. In EP 2, join the team as they get gritty, clawing their way to the top and vying for driver attention. In EP 3, witness the relentless battle between Uber and Grab as the team struggles to fend off the industry giant. In EP 4, learn about the pivotal investments that transformed Grab into a behemoth and the all-out war that resulted in the greatest cash burns in Southeast Asian history. In EP 5, hear from industry insiders who shed light on Grab's impact and significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E36 · Mon, October 02, 2023
Grab (MY/SG) | Running Till Empty | 3/5
Let us get to know you! (1 minute survey link) Grab is often referred to as the "Uber of Southeast Asia." However, it's quickly becoming a super app on which one can manage a significant portion of their lives, including investing. By market share, they dominate Southeast Asia, controlling approximately 70% of all rides after Uber's exit. Grab's journey from a fledgling taxi application in Malaysia to being valued at nearly 40 billion, representing the largest SPAC IPO on record, is nothing short of astounding. In its rise, it not only defeated Uber but also became an indispensable app for the 700 million people in Southeast Asia. In EP 1, discover the experiences that left an indelible mark on Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, the founders of MyTeksi, which later became Grab. In EP 2, join the team as they get gritty, clawing their way to the top and vying for driver attention. In EP 3, witness the relentless battle between Uber and Grab as the team struggles to fend off the industry giant. In EP 4, learn about the pivotal investments that transformed Grab into a behemoth and the all-out war that resulted in the greatest cash burns in Southeast Asian history. In EP 5, hear from industry insiders who shed light on Grab's impact and significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E35 · Mon, September 25, 2023
Grab (MY/SG) | Up for Grabs | 2/5
Grab is often referred to as the "Uber of Southeast Asia." However, it's quickly becoming a super app on which one can manage a significant portion of their lives, including investing. By market share, they dominate Southeast Asia, controlling approximately 70% of all rides after Uber's exit. Grab's journey from a fledgling taxi application in Malaysia to being valued at nearly 40 billion, representing the largest SPAC IPO on record, is nothing short of astounding. In its rise, it not only defeated Uber but also became an indispensable app for the 700 million people in Southeast Asia. In EP 1, discover the experiences that left an indelible mark on Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, the founders of MyTeksi, which later became Grab. In EP 2, join the team as they get gritty, clawing their way to the top and vying for driver attention. In EP 3, witness the relentless battle between Uber and Grab as the team struggles to fend off the industry giant. In EP 4, learn about the pivotal investments that transformed Grab into a behemoth and the all-out war that resulted in the greatest cash burns in Southeast Asian history. In EP 5, hear from industry insiders who shed light on Grab's impact and significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E34 · Mon, September 18, 2023
Grab (MY/SG) | Taking the Wheel | 1/5
Grab is often referred to as the "Uber of Southeast Asia." However, it's quickly becoming a super app on which one can manage a significant portion of their lives, including investing. By market share, they dominate Southeast Asia, controlling approximately 70% of all rides after Uber's exit. Grab's journey from a fledgling taxi application in Malaysia to being valued at nearly 40 billion, representing the largest SPAC IPO on record, is nothing short of astounding. In its rise, it not only defeated Uber but also became an indispensable app for the 700 million people in Southeast Asia. In EP 1, discover the experiences that left an indelible mark on Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, the founders of MyTeksi, which later became Grab. In EP 2, join the team as they get gritty, clawing their way to the top and vying for driver attention. In EP 3, witness the relentless battle between Uber and Grab as the team struggles to fend off the industry giant. In EP 4, learn about the pivotal investments that transformed Grab into a behemoth and the all-out war that resulted in the greatest cash burns in Southeast Asian history. In EP 5, hear from industry insiders who shed light on Grab's impact and significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E33 · Mon, September 11, 2023
VNG (VN) | Interview, Vietnamese perspective and Impact on startups in SEA | 5
VNG, often referred to as the " Tencent of Vietnam ," is one of Southeast Asia's pioneering unicorns. Mirroring Tencent, a significant 70% of VNG's revenue comes from gaming. Among its array of products, VNG boasts Zing, Zalo, and Zalopay, which parallel QQ - a social app, WeChat - a messenger, and WePay - a mobile wallet respectively. VNG's remarkable success in Vietnam is nothing but extraordinary, especially since it'll stand its ground against global powerhouses like Facebook, carving a distinctly local path forward for the land of the ascending dragon. In Ep 1. Dive into Kingsoft's gamble on the young upstart Vinagames, the precursor to VNG. In Ep 2. Trace the evolution of Vinagames into VNG, through the ZING division whose internet products will touch over a 100 million lives. In Ep 3. Witness what happens when Facebook comes to town, and VNG's struggle in the battle for social media. In Ep 4. Delve deeper as their business skirmishes becomes a full-blown war over messaging platforms, reshaping the roles of VNG and Facebook in Vietnam In Ep 5. Hear from industry insiders as they shed light on VNG's significance in the region ( Ngoc Nguyen / Jeremy Au ) - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E32 · Mon, September 04, 2023
VNG (VN) | Kill the Messenger | 4
VNG, often referred to as the " Tencent of Vietnam ," is one of Southeast Asia's pioneering unicorns. Mirroring Tencent, a significant 70% of VNG's revenue comes from gaming. Among its array of products, VNG boasts Zing, Zalo, and Zalopay, which parallel QQ - a social app, WeChat - a messenger, and WePay - a mobile wallet respectively. VNG's remarkable success in Vietnam is nothing but extraordinary, especially since it'll stand its ground against global powerhouses like Facebook, carving a distinctly local path forward for the land of the ascending dragon. In Ep 1. Dive into Kingsoft's gamble on the young upstart Vinagames, the precursor to VNG. In Ep 2. Trace the evolution of Vinagames into VNG, through the ZING division whose internet products will touch over a 100 million lives. In Ep 3. Witness what happens when Facebook comes to town, and VNG's struggle in the battle for social media. In Ep 4. Delve deeper as their business skirmishes becomes a full-blown war over messaging platforms, reshaping the roles of VNG and Facebook in Vietnam In Ep 5. Hear from industry insiders as they shed light on VNG's significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E31 · Mon, August 28, 2023
VNG (VN) | War of the Words | 3
VNG, often referred to as the " Tencent of Vietnam ," is one of Southeast Asia's pioneering unicorns. Mirroring Tencent, a significant 70% of VNG's revenue comes from gaming. Among its array of products, VNG boasts Zing, Zalo, and Zalopay, which parallel QQ - a social app, WeChat - a messenger, and WePay - a mobile wallet respectively. VNG's remarkable success in Vietnam is nothing but extraordinary, especially since it'll stand its ground against global powerhouses like Facebook, carving a distinctly local path forward for the land of the ascending dragon. In Ep 1. Dive into Kingsoft's gamble on the young upstart Vinagames, the precursor to VNG. In Ep 2. Trace the evolution of Vinagames into VNG, through the ZING division whose internet products will touch over a 100 million lives. In Ep 3. Witness what happens when Facebook comes to town, and VNG's struggle in the battle for social media. In Ep 4. Delve deeper as their business skirmishes becomes a full-blown war over messaging platforms, reshaping the roles of VNG and Facebook in Vietnam In Ep 5. Hear from industry insiders as they shed light on VNG's significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E30 · Mon, August 21, 2023
VNG (VN) | An Amazing Brand | 2
VNG, often referred to as the " Tencent of Vietnam ," is one of Southeast Asia's pioneering unicorns. Mirroring Tencent, a significant 70% of VNG's revenue comes from gaming. Among its array of products, VNG boasts Zing, Zalo, and Zalopay, which parallel QQ - a social app, WeChat - a messenger, and WePay - a mobile wallet respectively. VNG's remarkable success in Vietnam is nothing but extraordinary, especially since it'll stand its ground against global powerhouses like Facebook, carving a distinctly local path forward for the land of the ascending dragon. In Ep 1. Dive into Kingsoft's gamble on the young upstart Vinagames, the precursor to VNG. In Ep 2. Trace the evolution of Vinagames into VNG, through the ZING division whose internet products will touch over a 100 million lives. In Ep 3. Witness what happens when Facebook comes to town, and VNG's struggle in the battle for social media. In Ep 4. Delve deeper as their business skirmishes becomes a full-blown war over messaging platforms, reshaping the roles of VNG and Facebook in Vietnam In Ep 5. Hear from industry insiders as they shed light on VNG's significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E29 · Mon, August 14, 2023
VNG (VN) | A King's Bet | 1
VNG, often referred to as the " Tencent of Vietnam ," is one of Southeast Asia's pioneering unicorns. Mirroring Tencent, a significant 70% of VNG's revenue comes from gaming. Among its array of products, VNG boasts Zing, Zalo, and Zalopay, which parallel QQ - a social app, WeChat - a messenger, and WePay - a mobile wallet respectively. VNG's remarkable success in Vietnam is nothing but extraordinary, especially since it'll stand its ground against global powerhouses like Facebook, carving a distinctly local path forward for the land of the ascending dragon. In Ep 1. Dive into Kingsoft's gamble on the young upstart Vinagames, the precursor to VNG. In Ep 2. Trace the evolution of Vinagames into VNG, through the ZING division whose internet products will touch over a 100 million lives. In Ep 3. Witness what happens when Facebook comes to town, and VNG's struggle in the battle for social media. In Ep 4. Delve deeper as their business skirmishes becomes a full-blown war over messaging platforms, reshaping the roles of VNG and Facebook in Vietnam In Ep 5. Hear from industry insiders as they shed light on VNG's significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
Bonus · Mon, August 07, 2023
Promotions, Episode Drop | China-Vietnam Relations | The China History Podcast
Hi Empire listeners! Today we've something special, we're doing an episode drop with our friend, Laszlo Montgomery from the China History Podcast . We thought there's alot of synergy because they cover the in-depth history of China and the Chinese around our region, which actually gives brilliant context to our own podcast. This episode is on China Vietnam Relations, which can set some context for the next business Empire that we'll witness - VNG. VNG is Vietnam's first startup worth over a billion dollars, and is often called the Tencent of Vietnam. Enjoy this episode by Laszlo Montgomery on China-Vietnam Relations and we'll explore VNG in-depth next week. - Find The China History Podcast on his Website , Twitter , Instagram - Some suggestions from his podcast: History of Yunnan , China-Vietnam Relations , The History of Taiwan .
S1 E28 · Mon, July 31, 2023
Alibaba (CN) | Interview, Impact on startups in SEA | 6
Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total revenue from domestic operations and an additional 7% from international commerce. The firm also has a growing cloud division, similar to Amazon's, accounting for 9% of its revenues. The remaining revenues are generated from its digital media and distribution sectors. Throughout its growth, Alibaba would face industry titans such as eBay, and Amazon themselves, but emerge on top - creating the next wave of China billionare dragons. In Ep 1. We'll learn the humble life and painful experiences that turn Alibaba founder, Jack Ma into a global icon. In Ep 2. We'll follow the establishment (Joe Tsai, John Wu, Savio Kwan), rise then repercussion of Alibaba's ambitions as the dot com recession came smashing in. In Ep 3. We'll witness the intense war games between Alibaba and eBay, that birthed Taobao & Alipay (Ant Financial). In Ep 4. We'll observe the major mistep that eBay made, and the controversial deal that turned Alibaba into a billion dollar enterprise. In Ep 5. We'll behold the final transformation of Alibaba - that formed what experts call the iron triangle; dominating in e-commerce, mobile payments and supply chain. In Ep 6. We'll speak to both Cynthia Ding (Founding Partner of Yincubator) and Jeremy Au (VC & Chief of Staff for Monk's Hill Ventures) to learn more about their involvement in the region. Founder BRAVE podcast ) - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On <a href="ht
S1 E27 · Mon, July 24, 2023
Alibaba (CN) | Dragon in the Ocean | 5
Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total revenue from domestic operations and an additional 7% from international commerce. The firm also has a growing cloud division, similar to Amazon's, accounting for 9% of its revenues. The remaining revenues are generated from its digital media and distribution sectors. Throughout its growth, Alibaba would face industry titans such as eBay, and Amazon themselves, but emerge on top - creating the next wave of China billionare dragons. In Ep 1. We'll learn the humble life and painful experiences that turn Alibaba founder, Jack Ma into a global icon. In Ep 2. We'll follow the establishment (Joe Tsai, John Wu, Savio Kwan), rise then repercussion of Alibaba's ambitions as the dot com recession came smashing in. In Ep 3. We'll witness the intense war games between Alibaba and eBay, that birthed Taobao & Alipay (Ant Financial). In Ep 4. We'll observe the major mistep that eBay made, and the controversial deal that turned Alibaba into a billion dollar enterprise. In Ep 5. We'll behold the final transformation of Alibaba - that formed what experts call the iron triangle; dominating in e-commerce, mobile payments and supply chain. In Ep 6. We'll speak to both Cynthia Ding (Founder Partner of Yincubator) and Jeremy Au (VC & Chief of Staff for Monk's Hill Ventures) to learn more about their involvement in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/heinous-an-asian
S1 E26 · Mon, July 17, 2023
Alibaba (CN) | Crocodile in the Yangtze River | 4
Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total revenue from domestic operations and an additional 7% from international commerce. The firm also has a growing cloud division, similar to Amazon's, accounting for 9% of its revenues. The remaining revenues are generated from its digital media and distribution sectors. Throughout its growth, Alibaba would face industry titans such as eBay, and Amazon themselves, but emerge on top - creating the next wave of China billionare dragons. In Ep 1. We'll learn the humble life and painful experiences that turn Alibaba founder, Jack Ma into a global icon. In Ep 2. We'll follow the establishment (Joe Tsai, John Wu, Savio Kwan), rise then repercussion of Alibaba's ambitions as the dot com recession came smashing in. In Ep 3. We'll witness the intense war games between Alibaba and eBay, that birthed Taobao & Alipay (Ant Financial). In Ep 4. We'll observe the major mistep that eBay made, and the controversial deal that turned Alibaba into a billion dollar enterprise. In Ep 5. We'll behold the final transformation of Alibaba - that formed what experts call the iron triangle; dominating in e-commerce, mobile payments and supply chain. In Ep 6. We'll speak to both Cynthia Ding (Founder Partner of Yincubator) and Jeremy Au (VC & Chief of Staff for Monk's Hill Ventures) to learn more about their involvement in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/heinous-an-asian-true-crime-podcast/id1
S1 E25 · Mon, July 10, 2023
Alibaba (CN) | Shark in the Ocean | 3
Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total revenue from domestic operations and an additional 7% from international commerce. The firm also has a growing cloud division, similar to Amazon's, accounting for 9% of its revenues. The remaining revenues are generated from its digital media and distribution sectors. Throughout its growth, Alibaba would face industry titans such as eBay, and Amazon themselves, but emerge on top - creating the next wave of China billionare dragons. In Ep 1. We'll learn the humble life and painful experiences that turn Alibaba founder, Jack Ma into a global icon. In Ep 2. We'll follow the establishment (Joe Tsai, John Wu, Savio Kwan), rise then repercussion of Alibaba's ambitions as the dot com recession came smashing in. In Ep 3. We'll witness the intense war games between Alibaba and eBay, that birthed Taobao & Alipay (Ant Financial). In Ep 4. We'll observe the major mistep that eBay made, and the controversial deal that turned Alibaba into a billion dollar enterprise. In Ep 5. We'll behold the final transformation of Alibaba - that formed what experts call the iron triangle; dominating in e-commerce, mobile payments and supply chain. In Ep 6. We'll speak to both Cynthia Ding (Founder Partner of Yincubator) and Jeremy Au (VC & Chief of Staff for Monk's Hill Ventures) to learn more about their involvement in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/heinous-an-asian-true-crime-podc
S1 E24 · Mon, July 03, 2023
Alibaba (CN) | Hidden Treasures | 2
Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total revenue from domestic operations and an additional 7% from international commerce. The firm also has a growing cloud division, similar to Amazon's, accounting for 9% of its revenues. The remaining revenues are generated from its digital media and distribution sectors. Throughout its growth, Alibaba would face industry titans such as eBay, and Amazon themselves, but emerge on top - creating the next wave of China billionare dragons. In Ep 1. We'll learn the humble life and painful experiences that turn Alibaba founder, Jack Ma into a global icon. In Ep 2. We'll follow the establishment (Joe Tsai, John Wu, Savio Kwan), rise then repercussion of Alibaba's ambitions as the dot com recession came smashing in. In Ep 3. We'll witness the intense war games between Alibaba and eBay, that birthed Taobao & Alipay (Ant Financial). In Ep 4. We'll observe the major mistep that eBay made, and the controversial deal that turned Alibaba into a billion dollar enterprise. In Ep 5. We'll behold the final transformation of Alibaba - that formed what experts call the iron triangle; dominating in e-commerce, mobile payments and supply chain. In Ep 6. We'll speak to both Cynthia Ding (Founder Partner of Yincubator) and Jeremy Au (VC & Chief of Staff for Monk's Hill Ventures) to learn more about their involvement in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/heinous-an-asian-true-crime-podcast/id1616597133
S1 E23 · Mon, June 26, 2023
Alibaba (CN) | Open Sesame | 1
Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total revenue from domestic operations and an additional 7% from international commerce. The firm also has a growing cloud division, similar to Amazon's, accounting for 9% of its revenues. The remaining revenues are generated from its digital media and distribution sectors. Throughout its growth, Alibaba would face industry titans such as eBay, and Amazon themselves, but emerge on top - creating the next wave of China billionare dragons. In Ep 1. We'll learn the humble life and painful experiences that turn Alibaba founder, Jack Ma into a global icon. In Ep 2. We'll follow the establishment (Joe Tsai, John Wu, Savio Kwan), rise then repercussion of Alibaba's ambitions as the dot com recession came smashing in. In Ep 3. We'll witness the intense war games between Alibaba and eBay, that birthed Taobao & Alipay (Ant Financial). In Ep 4. We'll observe the major mistep that eBay made, and the controversial deal that turned Alibaba into a billion dollar enterprise. In Ep 5. We'll behold the final transformation of Alibaba - that formed what experts call the iron triangle; dominating in e-commerce, mobile payments and supply chain. In Ep 6. We'll speak to both Cynthia Ding (Founder Partner of Yincubator) and Jeremy Au (VC & Chief of Staff for Monk's Hill Ventures) to learn more about their involvement in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / <a href="https://pod
S1 E22 · Mon, June 19, 2023
Globe Telecom (PH) | Interview, Gcash CMO | 6
In the 2020s, Philippines went through a fintech revolution. 80% of unbanked Filipinos or 90 million users were caught in the Gcash and PayMaya (now Maya) fintech war which had metamorphosized the country. But this war is part of a broader picture. From an international standpoint it seems like a proxy war between the China companies, Tencent (who backed Maya) and Alibaba (Gcash). But domestically the rivalry actually extends decades earlier as both fintech companies are offshoots from the 2 largest telecommunications company in the Philippines, PLDT (who backed Maya) and Globe Telecom (Gcash). The latter, Globe Telecom is one of the greatest success stories in the Philippines, because back then PLDT had over twice the number of users, and operating cash flow, with about 4 times the market value as Globe Telecom. But today? Globe Telecom had come to compete against PLDT as equals. In Ep 1. We reveal the disproportionate rise of PLDT, forged during a time of great unfairness in the Marcos Ferdinand era. In Ep 2. We explain the astronomical challenges ahead of Globe Telecom to beat PLDT, and introduce the man responsible in leading the charge - Ernest Cu. In Ep 3. We explore into the rapid transformation that Globe Telecom underwent, eventually beating out PLDT. In Ep 4. We dive head first into the fintech wars between Gcash and Maya, which birth the country's first 2 unicorns. In Ep 5 (Guest). We speak to Maya's Chief Marketing Officer, Pepe Torres to understand more about the on-going fintech wars. In Ep 6 (Guest). We speak to Gcash's Chief Marketing Officer, Neil Trinidad to understand more about the on-going fintech wars. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-lo
S1 E21 · Mon, June 12, 2023
Globe Telecom (PH) | Interview, Maya CMO | 5
In the 2020s, Philippines went through a fintech revolution. 80% of unbanked Filipinos or 90 million users were caught in the Gcash and PayMaya (now Maya) fintech war which had metamorphosized the country. But this war is part of a broader picture. From an international standpoint it seems like a proxy war between the China companies, Tencent (who backed Maya) and Alibaba (Gcash). But domestically the rivalry actually extends decades earlier as both fintech companies are offshoots from the 2 largest telecommunications company in the Philippines, PLDT (who backed Maya) and Globe Telecom (Gcash). The latter, Globe Telecom is one of the greatest success stories in the Philippines, because back then PLDT had over twice the number of users, and operating cash flow, with about 4 times the market value as Globe Telecom. But today? Globe Telecom had come to compete against PLDT as equals. In Ep 1. We reveal the disproportionate rise of PLDT, forged during a time of great unfairness in the Marcos Ferdinand era. In Ep 2. We explain the astronomical challenges ahead of Globe Telecom to beat PLDT, and introduce the man responsible in leading the charge - Ernest Cu. In Ep 3. We explore into the rapid transformation that Globe Telecom underwent, eventually beating out PLDT. In Ep 4. We dive head first into the fintech wars between Gcash and Maya, which birth the country's first 2 unicorns. In Ep 5 (Guest). We speak to Maya's Chief Marketing Officer, Pepe Torres to understand more about the on-going fintech wars. In Ep 6 (Guest). We speak to Gcash's Chief Marketing Officer, Neil Trinidad to understand more about the on-going fintech wars. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-love/id168514289
S1 E20 · Mon, June 05, 2023
Globe Telecom (PH) | Fintech Wars: Gcash vs Maya | 4
In the 2020s, Philippines went through a fintech revolution. 80% of unbanked Filipinos or 90 million users were caught in the Gcash and PayMaya (now Maya) fintech war which had metamorphosized the country. But this war is part of a broader picture. From an international standpoint it seems like a proxy war between the China companies, Tencent (who backed Maya) and Alibaba (Gcash). But domestically the rivalry actually extends decades earlier as both fintech companies are offshoots from the 2 largest telecommunications company in the Philippines, PLDT (who backed Maya) and Globe Telecom (Gcash). The latter, Globe Telecom is one of the greatest success stories in the Philippines, because back then PLDT had over twice the number of users, and operating cash flow, with about 4 times the market value as Globe Telecom. But today? Globe Telecom had come to compete against PLDT as equals. In Ep 1. We reveal the disproportionate rise of PLDT, forged during a time of great unfairness in the Marcos Ferdinand era. In Ep 2. We explain the astronomical challenges ahead of Globe Telecom to beat PLDT, and introduce the man responsible in leading the charge - Ernest Cu. In Ep 3. We explore into the rapid transformation that Globe Telecom underwent, eventually beating out PLDT. In Ep 4. We dive head first into the fintech wars between Gcash and Maya, which birth the country's first 2 unicorns. In Ep 5 (Guest). We speak to Maya's Chief Marketing Officer, Pepe Torres to understand more about the on-going fintech wars. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / <a href="https://podcasts.
S1 E19 · Thu, June 01, 2023
Globe Telecom (PH) | A World of Change | 3
In the 2020s, Philippines went through a fintech revolution. 80% of unbanked Filipinos or 90 million users were caught in the Gcash and PayMaya (now Maya) fintech war which had metamorphosized the country. But this war is part of a broader picture. From an international standpoint it seems like a proxy war between the China companies, Tencent (who backed Maya) and Alibaba (Gcash). But domestically the rivalry actually extends decades earlier as both fintech companies are offshoots from the 2 largest telecommunications company in the Philippines, PLDT (who backed Maya) and Globe Telecom (Gcash). The latter, Globe Telecom is one of the greatest success stories in the Philippines, because back then PLDT had over twice the number of users, and operating cash flow, with about 4 times the market value as Globe Telecom. But today? Globe Telecom had come to compete against PLDT as equals. In Ep 1. We reveal the disproportionate rise of PLDT, forged during a time of great unfairness in the Marcos Ferdinand era. In Ep 2. We explain the astronomical challenges ahead of Globe Telecom to beat PLDT, and introduce the man responsible in leading the charge - Ernest Cu. In Ep 3. We explore into the rapid transformation that Globe Telecom underwent, eventually beating out PLDT. In Ep 4. We dive head first into the fintech wars between Gcash and Maya, which birth the country's first 2 unicorns. In Ep 5 (Guest). We speak to Maya's Chief Marketing Officer, Pepe Torres to understand more about the on-going fintech wars. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/pod
S1 E18 · Mon, May 29, 2023
Globe Telecom (PH) | Finding Connection | 2
In the 2020s, Philippines went through a fintech revolution. 80% of unbanked Filipinos or 90 million users were caught in the Gcash and PayMaya (now Maya) fintech war which had metamorphosized the country. But this war is part of a broader picture. From an international standpoint it seems like a proxy war between the China companies, Tencent (who backed Maya) and Alibaba (Gcash). But domestically the rivalry actually extends decades earlier as both fintech companies are offshoots from the 2 largest telecommunications company in the Philippines, PLDT (who backed Maya) and Globe Telecom (Gcash). The latter, Globe Telecom is one of the greatest success stories in the Philippines, because back then PLDT had over twice the number of users, and operating cash flow, with about 4 times the market value as Globe Telecom. But today? Globe Telecom had come to compete against PLDT as equals. In Ep 1. We reveal the disproportionate rise of PLDT, forged during a time of great unfairness in the Marcos Ferdinand era. In Ep 2. We explain the astronomical challenges ahead of Globe Telecom to beat PLDT, and introduce the man responsible in leading the charge - Ernest Cu. In Ep 3. We explore into the rapid transformation that Globe Telecom underwent, eventually beating out PLDT. In Ep 4. We dive head first into the fintech wars between Gcash and Maya, which birth the country's first 2 unicorns. In Ep 5 (Guest). We speak to Maya's Chief Marketing Officer, Pepe Torres to understand more about the on-going fintech wars. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast
S1 E17 · Fri, May 26, 2023
Globe Telecom (PH) | An Astronomical Opponent | 1
In the 2020s, Philippines went through a fintech revolution. 80% of unbanked Filipinos or 90 million users were caught in the Gcash and PayMaya (now Maya) fintech war which had metamorphosized the country. But this war is part of a broader picture. From an international standpoint it seems like a proxy war between the China companies, Tencent (who backed Maya) and Alibaba (Gcash). But domestically the rivalry actually extends decades earlier as both fintech companies are offshoots from the 2 largest telecommunications company in the Philippines, PLDT (who backed Maya) and Globe Telecom (Gcash). The latter, Globe Telecom is one of the greatest success stories in the Philippines, because back then PLDT had over twice the number of users, and operating cash flow, with about 4 times the market value as Globe Telecom. But today? Globe Telecom had come to compete against PLDT as equals. In Ep 1. We reveal the disproportionate rise of PLDT, forged during a time of great unfairness in the Marcos Ferdinand era. In Ep 2. We explain the astronomical challenges ahead of Globe Telecom to beat PLDT, and introduce the man responsible in leading the charge - Ernest Cu. In Ep 3. We explore into the rapid transformation that Globe Telecom underwent, eventually beating out PLDT. In Ep 4. We dive head first into the fintech wars between Gcash and Maya, which birth the country's first 2 unicorns. In Ep 5 (Guest). We speak to Maya's Chief Marketing Officer, Pepe Torres to understand more about the on-going fintech wars. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 😴🕯️"Bedtime True Crime", A calm and thoughtful look on the darkest narratives of men ( Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On <a href="https://open.spotify.com/s
Bonus · Fri, May 19, 2023
Promotions, Episode Drop | The History of the Teochew People | The China History Podcast
Hi Empire listeners! Today we've something special, we're doing an episode drop with our friend, Laszlo Montgomery from the China History Podcast . There's alot of synergy because they cover the in-depth history of China and the Chinese, which gives brilliant context to our own podcast. For example in ep 83 to 90 he covers the cultural revolution in-depth at a time of violence in China which actually shaped the thinking of Tencent's founder Pony Ma. But there's also alot more, as Laszlo had been doing this for many years accumulating over 300 episodes for you to binge and learn about the history of China. For today, we requested an episode that is one of his best, but more importantly incredibly relevant to any Southeast, East Asian Chinese - in this episode he talks about the history of the Teochew people, which I learnt takes up the bulk of diasporic Chinese, particularly in Thailand. - Find The China History Podcast on his Website , Twitter , Instagram
S1 E16 · Mon, May 08, 2023
Samsung (KR) | Interview, Implications within Vietnam | 6
Samsung is a company that is too big to fail. It's business categories represent more than 20% of Korea's GDP, and close to 30% of Vietnam's. The Samsung that we know, Samsung Electronics is made of the consumer electronics segment (50%), semiconductors (30%), displays (10%) and connected home systems (10%). But Samsung is actually a massive business empire, owned by a mysterious Lee family who is now at its 3rd generation of leaders. The Lee family, part of Korea's elite chaebols, had been a boon for authorities in the last 60 years and yet they are often creditted for Korea's phenomenal rise. Samsung was founded by Lee Byung-Chul or B.C. Lee in 1938, and eventually the empire would grow so huge that it fracture into 4 other entities - Saehan, Hansol, Shinsegae and the CJ Group. But it would be the world of consumer electronics that they are most known for, eventually beating the likes of Sony in TV, possibly Apple in the smartphone, and broker deals in software with Google. In Ep 1. We reveal the humble beginnings of B.C. Lee, and Samsung Sanghoe In Ep 2. We explain the political partnerships, and inter-family rivalry that shattered the original Samsung empire. In Ep 3. We meet Lee Kun-Hee, the 2nd generation Lee that would turn Samsung Electronics into the global behemoth that it is today. In Ep 4. We dive into the war on Sony for TVs (Bordeaux) and Apple on smartphones (Galaxy). In Ep 5. We continue exploring the smartphone wars, and Samsung's software gamble against Google (Android, Milk). In Ep 6. We meet Geoffrey Cain, Author of Samsung Rising and Mark Barnes from the Vietnam Briefing to explain the implications of Samsung within Vietnam. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous
S1 E15 · Thu, May 04, 2023
Samsung (KR) | A Cosmic War Part 2 | 5
Samsung is a company that is too big to fail. It's business categories represent more than 20% of Korea's GDP, and close to 30% of Vietnam's. The Samsung that we know, Samsung Electronics is made of the consumer electronics segment (50%), semiconductors (30%), displays (10%) and connected home systems (10%). But Samsung is actually a massive business empire, owned by a mysterious Lee family who is now at its 3rd generation of leaders. The Lee family, part of Korea's elite chaebols, had been a boon for authorities in the last 60 years and yet they are often creditted for Korea's phenomenal rise. Samsung was founded by Lee Byung-Chul or B.C. Lee in 1938, and eventually the empire would grow so huge that it fracture into 4 other entities - Saehan, Hansol, Shinsegae and the CJ Group. But it would be the world of consumer electronics that they are most known for, eventually beating the likes of Sony in TV, possibly Apple in the smartphone, and broker deals in software with Google. In Ep 1. We reveal the humble beginnings of B.C. Lee, and Samsung Sanghoe In Ep 2. We explain the political partnerships, and inter-family rivalry that shattered the original Samsung empire. In Ep 3. We meet Lee Kun-Hee, the 2nd generation Lee that would turn Samsung Electronics into the global behemoth that it is today. In Ep 4. We dive into the war on Sony for TVs (Bordeaux) and Apple on smartphones (Galaxy). In Ep 5. We continue exploring the smartphone wars, and Samsung's software gamble against Google (Android, Milk). - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E14 · Mon, May 01, 2023
Samsung (KR) | A Cosmic War Part 1 | 4
Samsung is a company that is too big to fail. It's business categories represent more than 20% of Korea's GDP, and close to 30% of Vietnam's. The Samsung that we know, Samsung Electronics is made of the consumer electronics segment (50%), semiconductors (30%), displays (10%) and connected home systems (10%). But Samsung is actually a massive business empire, owned by a mysterious Lee family who is now at its 3rd generation of leaders. The Lee family, part of Korea's elite chaebols, had been a boon for authorities in the last 60 years and yet they are often creditted for Korea's phenomenal rise. Samsung was founded by Lee Byung-Chul or B.C. Lee in 1938, and eventually the empire would grow so huge that it fracture into 4 other entities - Saehan, Hansol, Shinsegae and the CJ Group. But it would be the world of consumer electronics that they are most known for, eventually beating the likes of Sony in TV, possibly Apple in the smartphone, and broker deals in software with Google. In Ep 1. We reveal the humble beginnings of B.C. Lee, and Samsung Sanghoe In Ep 2. We explain the political partnerships, and inter-family rivalry that shattered the original Samsung empire. In Ep 3. We meet Lee Kun-Hee, the 2nd generation Lee that would turn Samsung Electronics into the global behemoth that it is today. In Ep 4. We dive into the war on Sony for TVs (Bordeaux) and Apple on smartphones (Galaxy). In Ep 5. We continue exploring the smartphone wars, and Samsung's software gamble against Google (Android, Milk). - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E13 · Thu, April 27, 2023
Samsung (KR) | The Power of the Son | 3
Samsung is a company that is too big to fail. It's business categories represent more than 20% of Korea's GDP, and close to 30% of Vietnam's. The Samsung that we know, Samsung Electronics is made of the consumer electronics segment (50%), semiconductors (30%), displays (10%) and connected home systems (10%). But Samsung is actually a massive business empire, owned by a mysterious Lee family who is now at its 3rd generation of leaders. The Lee family, part of Korea's elite chaebols, had been a boon for authorities in the last 60 years and yet they are often creditted for Korea's phenomenal rise. Samsung was founded by Lee Byung-Chul or B.C. Lee in 1938, and eventually the empire would grow so huge that it fracture into 4 other entities - Saehan, Hansol, Shinsegae and the CJ Group. But it would be the world of consumer electronics that they are most known for, eventually beating the likes of Sony in TV, possibly Apple in the smartphone, and broker deals in software with Google. In Ep 1. We reveal the humble beginnings of B.C. Lee, and Samsung Sanghoe In Ep 2. We explain the political partnerships, and inter-family rivalry that shattered the original Samsung empire. In Ep 3. We meet Lee Kun-Hee, the 2nd generation Lee that would turn Samsung Electronics into the global behemoth that it is today. In Ep 4. We dive into the war on Sony for TVs (Bordeaux) and Apple on smartphones (Galaxy). In Ep 5. We continue exploring the smartphone wars, and Samsung's software gamble against Google (Android, Milk). - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E12 · Mon, April 24, 2023
Samsung (KR) | Fracturing the Celestial Body | 2
Samsung is a company that is too big to fail. It's business categories represent more than 20% of Korea's GDP, and close to 30% of Vietnam's. The Samsung that we know, Samsung Electronics is made of the consumer electronics segment (50%), semiconductors (30%), displays (10%) and connected home systems (10%). But Samsung is actually a massive business empire, owned by a mysterious Lee family who is now at its 3rd generation of leaders. The Lee family, part of Korea's elite chaebols, had been a boon for authorities in the last 60 years and yet they are often creditted for Korea's phenomenal rise. Samsung was founded by Lee Byung-Chul or B.C. Lee in 1938, and eventually the empire would grow so huge that it fracture into 4 other entities - Saehan, Hansol, Shinsegae and the CJ Group. But it would be the world of consumer electronics that they are most known for, eventually beating the likes of Sony in TV, possibly Apple in the smartphone, and broker deals in software with Google. In Ep 1. We reveal the humble beginnings of B.C. Lee, and Samsung Sanghoe In Ep 2. We explain the political partnerships, and inter-family rivalry that shattered the original Samsung empire. In Ep 3. We meet Lee Kun-Hee, the 2nd generation Lee that would turn Samsung Electronics into the global behemoth that it is today. In Ep 4. We dive into the war on Sony for TVs (Bordeaux) and Apple on smartphones (Galaxy). In Ep 5. We continue exploring the smartphone wars, and Samsung's software gamble against Google (Android, Milk). - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E11 · Thu, April 20, 2023
Samsung (KR) | A Message in the Stars | 1
Samsung is a company that is too big to fail. It's business categories represent more than 20% of Korea's GDP, and close to 30% of Vietnam's. The Samsung that we know, Samsung Electronics is made of the consumer electronics segment (50%), semiconductors (30%), displays (10%) and connected home systems (10%). But Samsung is actually a massive business empire, owned by a mysterious Lee family who is now at its 3rd generation of leaders. The Lee family, part of Korea's elite chaebols, had been a boon for authorities in the last 60 years and yet they are often creditted for Korea's phenomenal rise. Samsung was founded by Lee Byung-Chul or B.C. Lee in 1938, and eventually the empire would grow so huge that it fracture into 4 other entities - Saehan, Hansol, Shinsegae and the CJ Group. But it would be the world of consumer electronics that they are most known for, eventually beating the likes of Sony in TV, possibly Apple in the smartphone, and broker deals in software with Google. In Ep 1. We reveal the humble beginnings of B.C. Lee, and Samsung Sanghoe In Ep 2. We explain the political partnerships, and inter-family rivalry that shattered the original Samsung empire. In Ep 3. We meet Lee Kun-Hee, the 2nd generation Lee that would turn Samsung Electronics into the global behemoth that it is today. In Ep 4. We dive into the war on Sony for TVs (Bordeaux) and Apple on smartphones (Galaxy). In Ep 5. We continue exploring the smartphone wars, and Samsung's software gamble against Google (Android, Milk). - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E10 · Mon, April 17, 2023
Sony (JP) | Interview, Why Sony lost cultural relevance | 5
When you think of Sony, what products come to mind? Probably the Playstation, Headphones, maybe the Walkman. Yet, cummulatively these business segments don't even make up 50% of Sony's revenue. Curious? Here's a little breakdown for you - Games & Network Services (27%), Electronics Product and Solutions (23%), Insurance (15%), Movies (12%) and Music (11%) This Japanese empire's beginning is forged from the rubble of World War 2 with 2 geniuses that inspired the modern day Apple - Masaru Ibuka the engineer and Akio Morita the business man. Both man would create a Japanese conglomerate that for a period of time, would dominate every sector within the consumer electronics company before Apple and Samsung stole the throne. In Ep 1. We reveal the unbelievable confidence that Masaru Ibuka had in establishing Sony. In Ep 2. We unveil the businessman, Akio Morita that led Sony to become a global phenonmenon. In Ep 3. We follow both men as Sony ascended to become the dominant consumer electronics company in the world. In Ep 4. We join the Sony team as they released their greatest invention yet - the playstation...before learning the conditions that led to their ultimate decline. In Ep 5. We've a guest Matt Alt - the author of " Pure Invention - How Japan Made The Modern World ". Today he'll share his perspective on Sony's global cultural significance, and how they lost relevance. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast
S1 E9 · Thu, April 13, 2023
Sony (JP) | Disconnected | 4
When you think of Sony, what products come to mind? Probably the Playstation, Headphones, maybe the Walkman. Yet, cummulatively these business segments don't even make up 50% of Sony's revenue. Curious? Here's a little breakdown for you - Games & Network Services (27%), Electronics Product and Solutions (23%), Insurance (15%), Movies (12%) and Music (11%) This Japanese empire's beginning is forged from the rubble of World War 2 with 2 geniuses that inspired the modern day Apple - Masaru Ibuka the engineer and Akio Morita the business man. Both man would create a Japanese conglomerate that for a period of time, would dominate every sector within the consumer electronics company before Apple and Samsung stole the throne. In Ep 1. We reveal the unbelievable confidence that Masaru Ibuka had in establishing Sony. In Ep 2. We unveil the businessman, Akio Morita that led Sony to become a global phenonmenon. In Ep 3. We follow both men as Sony ascended to become the dominant consumer electronics company in the world. In Ep 4. We join the Sony team as they released their greatest invention yet - the playstation...before learning the conditions that led to their ultimate decline. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E8 · Mon, April 10, 2023
Sony (JP) | Made in Japan | 3
When you think of Sony, what products come to mind? Probably the Playstation, Headphones, maybe the Walkman. Yet, cummulatively these business segments don't even make up 50% of Sony's revenue. Curious? Here's a little breakdown for you - Games & Network Services (27%), Electronics Product and Solutions (23%), Insurance (15%), Movies (12%) and Music (11%) This Japanese empire's beginning is forged from the rubble of World War 2 with 2 geniuses that inspired the modern day Apple - Masaru Ibuka the engineer and Akio Morita the business man. Both man would create a Japanese conglomerate that for a period of time, would dominate every sector within the consumer electronics company before Apple and Samsung stole the throne. In Ep 1. We reveal the unbelievable confidence that Masaru Ibuka had in establishing Sony. In Ep 2. We unveil the businessman, Akio Morita that led Sony to become a global phenonmenon. In Ep 3. We follow both men as Sony ascended to become the dominant consumer electronics company in the world. In Ep 4. We join the Sony team as they released their greatest invention yet - the playstation...before learning the conditions that led to their ultimate decline. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E7 · Mon, April 03, 2023
Sony (JP) | Akio Morita, The Businessman | 2
When you think of Sony, what products come to mind? Probably the Playstation, Headphones, maybe the Walkman. Yet, cummulatively these business segments don't even make up 50% of Sony's revenue. Curious? Here's a little breakdown for you - Games & Network Services (27%), Electronics Product and Solutions (23%), Insurance (15%), Movies (12%) and Music (11%) This Japanese empire's beginning is forged from the rubble of World War 2 with 2 geniuses that inspired the modern day Apple - Masaru Ibuka the engineer and Akio Morita the business man. Both man would create a Japanese conglomerate that for a period of time, would dominate every sector within the consumer electronics company before Apple and Samsung stole the throne. In Ep 1. We reveal the unbelievable confidence that Masaru Ibuka had in establishing Sony. In Ep 2. We unveil the businessman, Akio Morita that led Sony to become a global phenonmenon. In Ep 3. We follow both men as Sony ascended to become the dominant consumer electronics company in the world. In Ep 4. We join the Sony team as they released their greatest invention yet - the playstation...before learning the conditions that led to their ultimate decline. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E6 · Mon, March 27, 2023
Sony (JP) | Masaru Ibuka, The Engineer | 1
When you think of Sony, what products come to mind? Probably the Playstation, Headphones, maybe the Walkman. Yet, cummulatively these business segments don't even make up 50% of Sony's revenue. Curious? Here's a little breakdown for you - Games & Network Services (27%), Electronics Product and Solutions (23%), Insurance (15%), Movies (12%) and Music (11%) This Japanese empire's beginning is forged from the rubble of World War 2 with 2 geniuses that inspired the modern day Apple - Masaru Ibuka the engineer and Akio Morita the business man. Both man would create a Japanese conglomerate that for a period of time, would dominate every sector within the consumer electronics company before Apple and Samsung stole the throne. In Ep 1. We reveal the unbelievable confidence that Masaru Ibuka had in establishing Sony. In Ep 2. We unveil the businessman, Akio Morita that led Sony to become a global phenonmenon. In Ep 3. We follow both men as Sony ascended to become the dominant consumer electronics company in the world. In Ep 4. We join the Sony team as they released their greatest invention yet - the playstation...before learning the conditions that led to their ultimate decline. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E5 · Mon, March 20, 2023
Tencent (CN) | Guest, Implications across Southeast and East Asia region | 5
Tencent is a complicated company - the parent company of WeChat, the WhatsApp of China with over 1.2 billion users. Tencent also owns, an entire entertainment arm, owning movie rights such as Terminator: Dark Fate, and a music group (Tencent Music Group) with 1.5 times the users of Spotify. But its most profitable segment is on games, owning League of Legends, Clash of Clans and Honor of Kings. This Chinese empire have humble and mystical beginnings that can be traced back to when a little carp, who's name was Tony Ma, decided to swim up stream to join the new wave of Chinese Billionaire Dragons. In Ep 1. We tell the grueling rise of the founding team, creating QQ - the MSN of China In Ep 2. We detail the epic battle battle between QQ vs MSN that cemented Tencent as the Microsoft Killer In Ep 3. We breakdown its gaming empire that led to the highest revenue mobile game in the world - Honor of Kings In Ep 4. We learn about the rise of WeChat - the app that made Tencent famous, and China's tech crackdown that wiped trillions off the Chinese stock market - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E4 · Mon, March 13, 2023
Tencent (CN) | The Hand of the Jade Emperor | 4
Tencent is a complicated company - the parent company of WeChat, the WhatsApp of China with over 1.2 billion users. Tencent also owns, an entire entertainment arm, owning movie rights such as Terminator: Dark Fate, and a music group (Tencent Music Group) with 1.5 times the users of Spotify. But its most profitable segment is on games, owning League of Legends, Clash of Clans and Honor of Kings. This Chinese empire have humble and mystical beginnings that can be traced back to when a little carp, who's name was Tony Ma, decided to swim up stream to join the new wave of Chinese Billionaire Dragons. In Ep 1. We tell the grueling rise of the founding team, creating QQ - the MSN of China In Ep 2. We detail the epic battle battle between QQ vs MSN that cemented Tencent as the Microsoft Killer In Ep 3. We breakdown its gaming empire that led to the highest revenue mobile game in the world - Honor of Kings In Ep 4. We learn about the rise of WeChat - the app that made Tencent famous, and China's tech crackdown that wiped trillions off the Chinese stock market - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E3 · Mon, March 06, 2023
Tencent (CN) | Entertaining a Dragon | 3
Tencent is a complicated company - the parent company of WeChat, the WhatsApp of China with over 1.2 billion users. Tencent also owns, an entire entertainment arm, owning movie rights such as Terminator: Dark Fate, and a music group (Tencent Music Group) with 1.5 times the users of Spotify. But its most profitable segment is on games, owning League of Legends, Clash of Clans and Honor of Kings. This Chinese empire have humble and mystical beginnings that can be traced back to when a little carp, who's name was Tony Ma, decided to swim up stream to join the new wave of Chinese Billionaire Dragons. In Ep 1. We tell the grueling rise of the founding team, creating QQ - the MSN of China In Ep 2. We detail the epic battle battle between QQ vs MSN that cemented Tencent as the Microsoft Killer In Ep 3. We breakdown its gaming empire that led to the highest revenue mobile game in the world - Honor of Kings In Ep 4. We learn about the rise of WeChat - the app that made Tencent famous, and China's tech crackdown that wiped trillions off the Chinese stock market - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E2 · Mon, February 27, 2023
Tencent (CN) | Carp becomes Dragon | 2
Tencent is a complicated company - the parent company of WeChat, the WhatsApp of China with over 1.2 billion users. Tencent also owns, an entire entertainment arm, owning movie rights such as Terminator: Dark Fate, and a music group (Tencent Music Group) with 1.5 times the users of Spotify. But its most profitable segment is on games, owning League of Legends, Clash of Clans and Honor of Kings. This Chinese empire have humble and mystical beginnings that can be traced back to when a little carp, who's name was Tony Ma, decided to swim up stream to join the new wave of Chinese Billionaire Dragons. In Ep 1. We tell the grueling rise of the founding team, creating QQ - the MSN of China In Ep 2. We detail the epic battle battle between QQ vs MSN that cemented Tencent as the Microsoft Killer In Ep 3. We breakdown its gaming empire that led to the highest revenue mobile game in the world - Honor of Kings In Ep 4. We learn about the rise of WeChat - the app that made Tencent famous, and China's tech crackdown that wiped trillions off the Chinese stock market - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 😴🕯️"Bedtime True Crime", A calm and thoughtful look on the darkest narratives of men ( Spotify / Apple ) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
S1 E1 · Tue, February 21, 2023
Tencent (CN) | A Carp Swims Up the River | 1
Tencent is a complicated company - the parent company of WeChat, the WhatsApp of China with over 1.2 billion users. Tencent also owns, an entire entertainment arm, owning movie rights such as Terminator: Dark Fate, and a music group (Tencent Music Group) with 1.5 times the users of Spotify. But its most profitable segment is on games, owning League of Legends, Clash of Clans and Honor of Kings. This Chinese empire have humble and mystical beginnings that can be traced back to when a little carp, who's name was Tony Ma, decided to swim up stream to join the new wave of Chinese Billionaire Dragons. In Ep 1. We tell the grueling rise of the founding team, creating QQ - the MSN of China In Ep 2. We detail the epic battle battle between QQ vs MSN that cemented Tencent as the Microsoft Killer In Ep 3. We breakdown its gaming empire that led to the highest revenue mobile game in the world - Honor of Kings In Ep 4. We learn about the rise of WeChat - the app that made Tencent famous, and China's tech crackdown that wiped trillions off the Chinese stock market - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here ! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify / Apple ) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify / Apple )
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