Crystal Pang, Founder and CEO of the logistics firm Pickupp, talks about what it means to be scrappy, why perfection is not the goal and her most valuable dos and don’ts for being an entrepreneur. Learn about her path to entrepreneurship and how she has navigated running her own business. Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the journey of growing and scaling their...

We speak with Freddie Harrel, Founder and CEO of the game changing hair brand RadSwan. Freddie explains the circuitous path she took to starting her incredibly successful business, what she’s learned along the way, and how embracing her inner shapeshifter has served her well. Explore her journey and hear her advice for other entrepreneurs.  Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support...

In this episode you will meet Arian Simone, entrepreneur, philanthropist and President and Chief Executive Officer of Fearless Fund, which bridges the gap in venture capital funding for women of colour. Arian shares her inspiring story, from starting her first business in college, to starting and growing a successful PR firm in Los Angeles, and finally founding Fearless Fund. She explains why good business is good for business and how she sees that philosophy play out every day. The Inspiring...

What are the opportunities in GBA? GBA presents many advantages for businesses, including providing a bridge to mainland China, offering a talented workforce and a population of rising affluence.   In this episode, Steve Johnson, Group CFO of PMI Foods, Daniel Chan, Executive Vice President and Head of Greater Bay Area, HSBC and Anna Chu, MD & Head of International Subsidiary Banking, HSBC HK discuss how doing business in GBA can be advantageous for businesses. Hosted on Acast. See...

Why are women-owned businesses booming in Asia? In this episode, Tieu Yen Trinh, Founder and CEO of Talentnet, and Stephanie Betant, Head of Wholesale Banking, HSBC Vietnam discuss what is driving the rise of female entrepreneurship in Asia and how we can all better support female entrepreneurs.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Asia Pacific remains the most developed real-time payments region in the world, with India, Hong Kong, mainland China, and Thailand processing the highest number of transactions last year. The payments landscape in the region is an exciting and fast moving area, fueled by innovation and experiencing rapid change.   In this episode, Yvonne Yiu and Manoj Dugar, Co-Heads of Global Payments Solutions, Asia Pacific, HSBC discuss the latest trends in the evolution of the payments landscape, and...

In this podcast, we speak with Rami Ghandour, Managing Director of Metito, a water and wastewater solutions company based in Dubai, and Karan Khanna, Director Head of Corporate Sales for the UAE Markets and Securities Services at HSBC. Together they discuss Metito’s fascinating history, its ESG goals and how sustainability-linked financing is helping the company grow and achieve its ambitions.   For more insights on how we’re supporting businesses on their sustainable ambitions, click...

During this episode we speak with leaders from different sectors about how they are thinking about and implementing the transition to low and zero carbon energy. What are the challenges they face? How are their business operations evolving in light of the transition? And, how is it all being financed?   To find out how HSBC is supporting businesses on their sustainable ambitions, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Wai-Shin Chan, Head of the Climate Change Centre of Excellence and Global Head of ESG Research at HSBC, talks with Nigel Topping, the UK's High-Level Climate Action Champion, and Jenny McInnes, Group Head of Sustainability Policy & Partnerships at HSBC, about the road to COP27. What has been learned from COP26 and which policies and promises have been acted on? And what can we expect from this year’s event?   To find out how HSBC is supporting businesses on their...

Michelle Cordeiro Grant, Founder and CEO of lingerie brand Lively, talks about her business’s meteoric growth and eventual sale. She gives tips around evolving your brand, managing corporate culture and growing your workforce as your business accelerates.  Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the journey of growing and scaling their business. To access more...

As your business starts to take off and grow, a whole new set of challenges present themselves. How do you navigate your new leadership position and make sure your vision holds true at scale? Shradha Sharma, Founder and CEO of YourStory, talks about her entrepreneurial journey through the growth stage of her business. Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the...

Paula Quazi, Co-Founder of smol, spent her career working for large corporations and consulting before she broke off to start her own business. Offering eco-friendly household products that minimise waste, smol is helping to revolutionise the cleaning products industry. Paula talks about smol’s incredible growth over a short period of time and how she believes finding the right talent at the right time is a key part of driving growth for new businesses.  Inspiring Progressive Female...

This podcast takes a look at the special considerations for corporates doing business in Europe, with a focus on working capital and managing cash flow. Europe presents a unique regulatory environment that creates specific scenarios for corporates doing business there. How can they leverage the opportunities of the region for success? We examine the region in detail, with a particular focus on what Asian corporates coming to Europe need to know. This podcast features Andreas Bock, Head of...

Nature-based solutions are increasingly seen as an important tool to fight climate change and biodiversity loss, and support livelihoods but what are they and how do they protect our ecosystems? In this episode, Alison Kahler, Senior Communications Manager and Alpa Bhattacharjee, Head of Corporate Sustainability at HSBC Australia are joined by Hans Krig, Director of Conservation Finance at The Nature Conservancy Australia to discuss the role of nature-based solutions in our future economy. ...

Julia Elliott Brown, the UK's leading equity fundraising expert and specialist coach and CEO and Founder of Enter the Arena, shares what she knows about raising funding for businesses. She talks about her own experiences raising funding, and how at first she struggled to do so for her own business. She tells the story of what she changed that ultimately made her approach so successful.  Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with...

Rachel Lim, Co-Founder of the powerhouse fashion brand Love, Bonito, shares her entrepreneurial journey and how connections can help you build your business. She talks about dropping out of college to start her business, approaching people for mentorship and networking opportunities and her philosophy on work-life balance.   Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the...

Whether you’re building a business or building a career, a solid network is invaluable. Edwina Dunn, Founder of The Female Lead, talks about how you build connections during your working life and how the people you meet in your career can come back – and provide invaluable support –sometimes when you least expect it.   Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the...

Lisa Skeet Tatum, founder and CEO of Landit, a career pathing platform, talks about her entrepreneurial journey. She explains her philosophy around the three boards you need to succeed as entrepreneur: your board of directors, your advisory board, and your personal board. Listen to this episode to find out why these three different support systems are so critical to reaching your goals.  Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with...

You have sustainability ambitions for your business, but how do you reach your green goals? In this episode, we speak with sustainable financing experts and business leaders who are already on the journey of making their operations sustainable about practical steps you can take right now to reach your green goals.  The Inspiring Progressive Business mini-series features business leaders, specialists and HSBC experts on topics that matter the most to businesses like yours. For more...

Businesses often think of sustainability and ESG as a nice to have, but in this podcast we look at why an ESG strategy is actually fundamental to business practices today. We hear from sustainability leaders and business professionals who are implementing ESG strategies in their day-to-day operations about why its so important and how it has worked for them. From saving money to attracting top talent and future proofing your business, find out how an ESG strategy can be an asset to your...

Purpose led profit is the idea that businesses can make a positive impact and be profitable. How does this work in practice for real-life businesses? We speak with businesses from across the globe – some well-established and some just starting out – on how they put ESG at the core of their business proposition and how profit has followed. Gain insight and advice from these business leaders on how this has worked for them and how you can put these ideas into practice for yourself.  The...

Across the globe, innovative new businesses are stepping up to meet the world’s ever-increasing demand for protein with alternative meat products. These companies are disrupting the way food has traditionally been produced, putting sustainability first, and changing the way we view what’s on our plates. What are the challenges – and opportunities—in the coming years as these fledging businesses seek to find funding and compete against larger, well-established players in the food industry? The...

As the macroeconomic environment continues to evolve, how can businesses build resilient supply chains? Digitisation and sustainability are the key factors that enable businesses to reshape their supply chains to become more agile in response to recent challenges. In this episode, Margaret Lou, Regional Head of International Markets, Global Trade and Receivables Finance, Asia Pacific, HSBC speaks with industry experts across Southeast Asia on how they’re navigating the global trade. Read more...

Adrianna Samaniego is principal of the Female Founders Fund, a preeminent early stage fund that invests in female founded technology companies. In this conversation, Adrianna shares her career path from working at google, to becoming an intrapreneur, and focusing on diversity and inclusion. She also talks about different funding options for female entrepreneurs, including the many opportunities beyond VC funding.  Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by...

Get an in-depth walk through of different types of funding available for fledgling businesses with Nicole Denholder, Founder, Next Chapter Raise. Nicole also discusses the funding journey for her own business and tips for successfully pitching to investors.  Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the journey of growing and scaling their business. To access more...