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2 November 2008

Impressions of CrunchyRoll

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I had the fortune of meeting Kun Gao, co-founder (together with Vu Nguyen) of CrunchyRoll (CR) on my recent trip to the Valley. I’d like to think we hit it off well the two times I was there in that month. I didn’t quite tell Kun enough of how much I liked their cool basement [...]

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12 August 2008

Comparing and Contrasting Chinese and Japanese Business Dealings

As the economies of both nations continue playing important roles in the Asia in the macroeconomic landscape in the years ahead, it would be foolhardy for us (or US, however your geopolitical inclination may be) to prognosticate Western ways and ignore the oft-subtler ways in which things get done in both societies.
I spent the past [...]

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10 August 2008

Whirlwind trip to Tokyo, Guangzhou and Silicon Valley

And off I go!
This whirlwind trip sees me kissing the shores of Tokyo, Guangzhou, Hong Kong (transit) and Silicon Valley and saying farewell before the week is over. I know you seasoned business travellers probably have done way crazier itineraries…but hey, go easy on me man! I’m just starting out.
It’s a pity Singapore Airlines has [...]

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