The guest on the 26th episode of the the AAIM High Podcast is Anne Myong. Anne Myong is a Fortune 1 and private company operating executive, public company board member, and startup advisor. Ms. Myong’s career spans leadership roles at Walmart, Aura, and Agilent Technologies, where she’s transformed global operations across the U.S., China, and Brazil. She’s led huge eCommerce growth, driven operational turnarounds, and advised founders as an investor through Sesame Hill Advisors. Enjoy the episode!
Albert Cheng is currently the Head of Prime Video US at Amazon, where he leads the entire domestic business. He is responsible for the growth and health of Prime Video. He helped scale Amazon Studios as COO from having 80 people to over 1,500, culminating in massive hits like The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power and The Boys. At Disney, he led the first-ever team to stream a TV show on the internet, launched HD streaming, and helped bring shows to the iPad. He helped forever change how people watch TV. Enjoy the 25th Episode!
The guest on the 24th episode of the AAIM High Podcast is someone who took one of the boldest leaps we’ve seen on this podcast: Jenny Shao. Jenny was on the path to becoming a Harvard-trained doctor, but instead of following the traditional path, she made the courageous decision to leave medicine behind and build a startup from the ground up. That leap of faith has since paid off in a big way. She’s now the founder and CEO of an emotionally intelligent AI company called Robyn that recently raised a $5.5 million seed round led by M13. Some of the investors are Lars Rasmussen (cofounder of Google Maps), Bill Tai (seed investor in Canva), Ken Goldman (former CFO of Yahoo). Enjoy this episode of the AAIM High Podcast!
Jonathan Hung is one of Southern California’s most active and influential angel investors, and he is a leader who bridges global experience with entrepreneurial vision. He is the Managing Partner of Entrepreneur Ventures, a pre-seed VC firm backed by Entrepreneur Media, where he helps founders build the next generation of great companies. He’s also the Founding Partner of Unicorn Venture Partners, a Los Angeles-based fund. Some of the companies in his portfolio include Chow Now, Daily Harvest, Olipop, and Coinbase. Enjoy the episode!
Angela Chen is a senior finance executive with a global track record of leading and transforming consumer-driven companies. She has held major leadership roles both in the U.S. and across Asia, scaling multi-billion-dollar businesses and shaping strategy on a global stage. Her past roles include Regional CFO at General Mills Asia, where she became CFO at just 31, CFO at The North Face, where she helped grow the brand 5x to $2.5B, and most recently, CFO at Mars Veterinary Health, a multi-billion-dollar division of Mars Inc. Please enjoy the 22nd episode of the AAIM High Podcast!
Jen Chun is currently Managing Director, Head of Sports and Studio Partnerships. Before YouTube, she worked at the NBA as Head of Content Partnerships.Throughout her career, she has created content partnerships that generate billions of dollars in revenue. She also leads strategy, deal structuring, and negotiations for complex high-stakes relationships on all sides of the content ecosystem. Before YouTube, she worked at Time Warner Cable, Fox, and the NBA.
Mel Tang is an experienced finance executive and is currently the Founding Operating Partner and CFO at Matter Venture Partners, a venture fund investing in hard-tech startups. He started his career in investment banking after finishing his undergrad at the University of Pennsylvania. After that, he was CFO at companies such as SpinLaunch, Ring Doorbell, Spare Foot, and Demand Media. At SpinLaunch, a space-tech company, he helped close their $71 million Series B financing. At Ring, he led their revenue growth of 30x in 6 years. And at Demand Media, he played a crucial role in growing the startup from less than $100 million in revenue to around $400 million. He also led the company to an IPO valuation of over $2 billion dollars. Enjoy the 20th episode of the AAIM High Podcast!
Andrew Sung is the Principal and Head of Research at Atlas Credit Partners, a Houston-based special situations credit fund specializing in secured direct lending and secondary credit opportunities. With over 15 years of experience working in complex credit markets, he has held leadership roles across many institutions, including Lehman Brothers, Pine River Capital Management, and Barclays.
Welcome to another episode of the AAIM High Podcast. Yvonne Hao has had more than 25 years of executive business experience as a senior executive. Her most recent role was as Secretary of Economic Development for the state of Massachusetts. She was the Ex-Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at PillPack, an online pharmacy that was sold to Amazon for $1B. She was Co-Founder, Advisor, and Managing Director at Cove Hill Partners and was an Operating Partner at Pillar Ventures. Yvonne was also on the board for companies like Bose, Zip Recruiter, CarGurus, and Flywire. Enjoy the 18th episode!
Karen Raghavan is an entrepreneurial and global executive with a strong combination of regional P&L ownership, international marketing, and business development. Karen is currently the Global President of Allies of Skin, a well-known skincare brand used by some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Pedro Pascal, Henry Golding, and Hailey Bieber. In her role, she helps guide the brand through its next phase of global expansion. With more than two decades of experience spanning global beauty, wellness, and biotech, Karen has consistently driven innovation and international growth at companies like Benefit Cosmetics, Biossance, and Luna Daily. Enjoy the episode!
Helen Chen started her career at the top of the finance sector, working at companies like Goldman Sachs and Blackstone. She was named to Forbes 30 under 30 for Finance in 2021. She then stopped her finance career to get her MBA at Stanford, but dropped out to start Nomad Homes. She is now Co-founder and CEO of Nomad Homes, a complete operating system to streamline real estate brokerage operations.
Arlene Hong is a C-suite executive and legal officer with over 25+ years of experience. At J.Crew, she helped lead legal teams through a successful $432M IPO, at Amazon, she led the legal team for the $12 billion North America Consumer Softlines business, and at Full Beauty Brands, she managed all legal matters for the $1 billion multi-channel goods. Her most recent role was Chief Legal Officer at Equinox, handling legal and risk management functions for some of the world’s most influential lifestyle brands. Hope you enjoy the 15th episode of the AAIM High Podcast!
Lily Yang is a finance and technology executive who drives financial leadership for high-growth businesses. She is currently the Chief Financial Officer at Strava, a mobile app and website that lets you track, share, and compare your running, cycling, and other fitness activities with a global community. Prior to Strava, she was the Chief Accounting Officer at Pinterest, helping the company go public in 2019 and expand into many countries. She has also been on the board of CSG for 4 years. Enjoy the episode!
The guest on the 13th episode of the AAIM High Podcast is Nancy Pak. Nancy Pak is a C-level executive known for scaling businesses and leading high-performance teams. She is an expert in consumer packaged goods, and helping build lasting brands. Ms. Pak has held several CEO positions at companies such as Tate’s Bake Shop, Tom’s of Maine, and Walden Local Meat Company. She was the President of North American Ventures for Mondelēz International, a food company that produces snacks like Oreos, Sour Patch Kids, Ritz, Cliff Bars, and many more. Now, she serves as Board Chair for Daily Crunch Snacks and as President of Columbia College Women. Enjoy the episode!
The guest on the 12th episode of the AAIM High Podcast is Diane Gotua. Ms. Gotua is a global strategy and growth executive with nearly 20 years of experience across entertainment, sports, and finance. Early in her career, she held roles in finance at Lehman Brothers, Barclays, and the World Bank. She worked at the NBA, with her final role being the Vice President and Head of Global Business Operations and Strategy. After the NBA, she moved on to Fanatics, where she was the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Strategy. She currently works at her own Venture, Inspired Ventures. Enjoy the episode!
On the 11th episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I sat down with Stefanie Tsen Ward. Ms. Ward is an experienced executive and leader in the world of retail, luxury, and customer experience. She has held senior leadership roles at some of the most iconic brands in the world, including Louis Vuitton, Sephora, and most recently, Neiman Marcus Group. One of her major roles was Vice President/GM and Head of Canada at Louis Vuitton. At Neiman Marcus, she served as Chief Retail and Customer Officer, overseeing 40+ stores, $3 billion gross merchandise value, and 6,000+ associates. Throughout her 20+ year career, she’s driven innovation across in-store, digital, and mobile channels, leading large teams through transformation. I hope you enjoy the podcast!
Welcome to the 10th episode of the AAIM High Podcast! Today’s guests are brothers and co-founders of The Plug Drink, Justin and Ray Kim. Ray is currently the CEO of the startup, and Justin (Forbes 30 under 30) is the COO. The Plug is a plant-based recovery drink designed to support liver health. In 2024, for the list of fast-growing private us companies, it ranked 11th in LA and 6th for food and beverage. Since its launch, The Plug has made waves in the beverage industry. It has secured investments from music star Jack Harlow and NBA player Myles Turner. The drink is available across the country and has built a strong following. Justin and Ray have not only created a product that stands out in a highly competitive market but have also leveraged their Korean heritage to bring traditional herbal ingredients into the modern wellness space. Their journey from idea to nationwide expansion is an inspiring story of innovation. I hope you enjoy the 10th episode of the AAIM High Podcast!
Listen to the 9th episode of the AAIM High Podcast! Today's guest is Jia Shan Lee. Ms. Lee was a former Managing Director at Goldman Sachs for 20 years, focusing on Debt Capital Markets and Corporate Derivatives. She is currently the Senior Vice President and Deputy Treasurer at Verizon, managing a $150 billion debt and $60 billion derivative portfolio. Please welcome Ms. Lee to the AAIM High Podcast!
On the 8th episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I talked to Masako Konishi. Masako Konishi is the Chief Merchandising Officer at Forever 21 and has also been recognized as a Top 50 Woman Leader in Consumer Products for 2024. With leadership roles at Victoria’s Secret, James Perse, and other major brands, she brings a wealth of experience in merchandising, product strategy, and brand collaborations. From luxury to fast fashion, she has led teams, shaped collections, and driven innovation in an ever-changing retail landscape. Please welcome Masako Konishi to the AAIM High Podcast!
On the 7th episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I talked to Charles Kim. Charles Kim is a finance professional with over 20 years of experience in private equity, asset finance, and global markets. Charles is the founder and CEO of CRAVE Global, a financial institution connecting celebrities to Chinese fans. He has worked with NBA superstars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Russell Westbrook, and Tracy McGrady. Before CRAVE, he served as a Managing Director at China Renaissance, one of China's leading financial institutions. His career also includes leadership roles at Mirae Asset Securities, Lehman Brothers Korea, Deutsche Bank, and JP Morgan. Charles also serves as Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Extol Capital, a U.S.-based growth equity firm helping consumer-focused tech companies expand into the Greater China region. Please welcome Charles Kim to the AAIM High Podcast!