Global Innovation Panel

18/09/2020

Let’s take a look back at our talk on Tech Entrepreneurship with Erika Twani and Rudi Ramin!

Global Innovation Panel "Navigating the Waters: Tech Entrepreneurship Now" Questions: - As an entrepreneur/ business person, how do you recognize opportuniti...

17/09/2020

We’re talking Urban Planning and Economics for our latest discussion in the Global Innovation Panel.

Here’s some information on Andrew Johansson, one of our experts:

Andrew Johansson has over a decade of experience providing economic development, urban planning, and municipal advisory consulting services for communities throughout the world. His work focuses on preparing economic development strategies for local government entities of all sizes by planning and supporting infrastructure development, job creation, and business attraction initiatives. Primary services include: strategic municipal advisory services; inclusive economic development strategies; diversity and inclusion plans; Comprehensive Plans; and Master Plans. Additional services include: site planning; grant-writing and management; deal-packaging of economic incentives; and development of industry-specific business attraction strategies. He is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

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15/09/2020

Karmi Palafox:

Karmi is highly experienced city and place strategist with deep experience in planning, economics, urban design and policy working internationally. She has worked on the planning and development strategy of communities, islands, new and historic cities, infrastructure, and public places. She has led projects that range from mixed-use, residential and tourism, airports, to post-crisis redevelopment. She’s also played a role in advising governments, including Detroit's tactical preservation of historic buildings and in activating international destinations in China through global property think tank the Urban Land Institute. She was previously Associate Director at Australian firm Urbis where she project managed national urban planning reform studies and provided advice to government and private sector clients.

A qualified planner in three countries, she is a chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute in the UK, a licensed environmental planner and Past National Vice President of the Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners, and an associate member of the Planning Institute of Australia. Karmi has master's degrees in urban planning and economics, and has been educated in England, the Philippines, Israel and Barcelona.
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Join us this week and get to hear from Karmi !

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14/09/2020

Global issues such as climate change, population growth, economic development, and public health all come into play when creating the 21st century city. How do we create a sustainable community as we look towards the future? For this session of the Global Innovation Panel, we are joined by two renowned, multi-awarded experts in urban planning. Their collective project experience spans 11 countries and five continents, in sectors ranging from tourism, to residential and commercial development, to post-crisis development.

Chicago
Thursday, 17 September, 7 pm CST

Puerto Rico
Thursday, 17 September, 8 pm AST

Manila
Friday, 18 September, 8 am

Sydney
Friday, 18 September, 10 am

Our Panelists Include:
Karmi Palafox, Founding Director, Palafox Architecture Group

Andrew Johansson, Senior Project Manager, Antero Group

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30/06/2020

What can creative freelancers do during the time of CoVid-19, when there just isn’t enough work? Our experts, one from Manila and one from Chicago, share their thoughts.

Our panelists are:

Ryan Cassell
Ryan Cassell is the founder and creative director of Castlelight Productions, a Chicago-based production house with an emphasis on visual storytelling. At the core, Cassell is a creator - making the story a central feature of his work. He specializes in filming, editing, audio engineering and post-production finessing. He works with clients ranging from festivals and large-scale events to travel, non-profit and educational organizations, as well as major brands like Sony, Weber Grill and United Airlines to develop promotional videos, live stream experiences, footage for documentaries and engaging, sharable social content. His care for details is one of the reasons his clients trust his vision and selection. He adds high-level techniques and a unique energy to his work. Cassell lends his skills to events such as Coachella, the Latin GRAMMYs and Bonnaroo festival in Tennessee. His footage is also featured in the documentary “Pooh” that follows NBA player, Derrick Rose.

Ivan Guerrero
Ivan Guerrero is an owner and Chief Creative Officer of Luminaut Pictures, a boutique production company in the Philippines that produces branded entertainment. As a commercial filmmaker and a creative, his work has been featured on publications such as Time, Enterainment Weekly, and the Washington Post. Recently, one of his projects was chosen to be produced as an official LEGO set. He’s also the brains behind the Community TV show LEGO idea, which hit over 10,000 votes in about two weeks. He is also a part owner of the Filbar’s chain of comic stores on in the Philippines.

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29/06/2020

Digital Communication and the Consumer: A New Way Forward

“We want to be a little more empathetic and compassionate, because we don’t know where each individual is in this situation,” Christina Rodriguez, Marketing Manager of Livongo in Chicago, USA ,notes.

This “situation,” of course, refers to the CoVid 19 pandemic that’s swept across the globe, as well as other issues that have come to play, such as the Black Lives Matter in the US. In this second installment of the Global Leadership Panel, we’re joined by communication experts around the world as they give their take on how to effectively use digital tools to create an even better relationship with their consumers.

“My first page of a presentation is to introduce the basic functions of (the software or the app we’re using). And I have a co-host to handle the technical issues,” says Tree Xu, Managing Partner of the Moyun Hotel Group in Wuxi, China—where they give virtual tours of their hotels to entice future visitors to create bookings.

Patricia Malay, SVP & General Manager of Fleishman Hillard in Manila, the Philippines also points out: “Now is the time to know what your brand stands for. Maybe do a quick assessment of where you were prior to the pandemic, and where you want to be.”

Global Innovation Panel “Digital Communication and the Consumer: A New Way Forward" Questions: - How has communication between you and your consumers/ your c...

27/05/2020

Tech is life-changing, accelerating, and scalable. So should you start a tech company in 2020 and beyond? What are the challenges, and what are the rewards?

Our guests can give us insights on what it’s like to be an entrepreneur, with a digital twist.
Join us at our discussion: “Navigating the Waves: Tech Entrepreneurship Now.”

Our panelists include:
•Rudi Ramin, CEO, IO Labs
•Erika Twani, CEO and Founder, Learning 1 to 1

Register here: http://bit.ly/TechpreneurNow

Participants who register get access to a webinar link, as well as:
•A special link to a video series on how to improve your virtual learning skills.
•A discount code to try out newly launched services.

27/05/2020

Can you scale and digitize a student’s love for learning? Erika Twani, CEO of Learning One to One based in Miami, Florida, believes you can. In this time where Edutech is an even more important, she gives her insights and thoughts on Navigating the Waters: Tech Entrepreneurship Now.

Watch on Thursday, 28 May 7 pm CST/ 8 pm EST/ Friday, 29 May 8 am Singapore/Manila time as he talks about her entrepreneurial and tech journey. She’ll be joined by Rudi Ramin, CEO of IO Labs, based out of Singapore.

The Global Innovation Panel is a series of talks, events, seminars, and workshops by experts in different fields, all around the world. We aim to create a dialogue around the issues we face, the solutions we create, and the possible collaborations that can arise out of these conversations.

Register at here:

http://bit.ly/TechpreneurNow

Participants who register in advance will get these great treats:

1. A special link to a video series on how to improve your virtual learning skills.
2. A discount code to try out newly launched services.

27/05/2020

Should you start a company in the midst of a global health crisis?

Rudi Ramin is the CEO of IO labs, a startup factory. In the middle of the CoVid-19 pandemic, they’ve launched not one, but TWO ventures: Infinit Care(an online platform for counselling and Dog's Choice, an e-store for premium dog food.

Watch on Thursday, 28 May 7 pm CST/ 8 pm EST/ Friday, 29 May 8 am Singapore/Manila time as he talks about his entrepreneurial journey, and his thoughts on Navigating the Waters: Tech Entrepreneurship Now.

He’ll be joined by Erika Twani, Founder and CEO of Learning One to One, based out of Florida, USA.

The Global Innovation Panel is a series of talks, events, seminars, and workshops by experts in different fields, all around the world. We aim to create a dialogue around the issues we face, the solutions we create, and the possible collaborations that can arise out of these conversations.

Those who register for this talk will also get:

1. A special link to a video series on how to improve your virtual learning skills.
2. A discount code to try out newly launched services.

Register here:
http://bit.ly/TechpreneurNow