Welcome to Business Beyond Borders, a podcast that explores the importance of international experiences in today’s working world.
This podcast is brought to you by Bluente, the world’s first business language services platform. We aim to connect professionals across the globe, one conversation at a time.
Join us as we engage with senior leaders from various industries ranging from legal to finance and many more, who will share insider tips for navigating global markets in their industry.
From multilingual entrepreneurs to savvy lawyers, our guests share their firsthand experiences and practical insights on building global networks and seizing international opportunities.
Get ready to expand your horizons and propel your career to new heights.
This podcast is brought to you by Bluente.
Bluente is the world’s first business language services platform. We built a document translation tool where you get your translated documents in less than 2 minutes, retaining the same format of your file. Try it now at https://translate.bluente.com/. We also we teach business languages (CN, ID, EN, ES) tailored for professionals through our mobile and web app. Find out more here: https://app.bluente.com/home/.
Welcome to Business Beyond Borders, a podcast that explores the importance of international experiences in today’s working world.
This podcast is brought to you by Bluente, the world’s first business language services platform. We aim to connect professionals across the globe, one conversation at a time.
Join us as we engage with senior leaders from various industries ranging from legal to finance and many more, who will share insider tips for navigating global markets in their industry.
From multilingual entrepreneurs to savvy lawyers, our guests share their firsthand experiences and practical insights on building global networks and seizing international opportunities.
Get ready to expand your horizons and propel your career to new heights.
This podcast is brought to you by Bluente.
Bluente is the world’s first business language services platform. We built a document translation tool where you get your translated documents in less than 2 minutes, retaining the same format of your file. Try it now at https://translate.bluente.com/. We also we teach business languages (CN, ID, EN, ES) tailored for professionals through our mobile and web app. Find out more here: https://app.bluente.com/home/.
In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, we had the privilege of interviewing Siew Kum Hong, a seasoned professional whose journey spans across diverse landscapes, with impactful roles at prominent organisations such as Rajah and Tann, Yahoo, Airbnb and more. Starting as a lawyer at R&T, he quickly transitioned to an in-house legal counsel, contributing to Yahoo during its formative years and glory days.
Kum Hong’s journey took a defining turn with Airbnb, where he spent a decade driving the company’s APAC expansion as employee number 2, eventually culminating in his role as China COO with significant involvement in the China office. Today, Kum Hong is an Advisor to Airbnb, as well as the Board Member of GoZayaan, a travel tech startup.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Kum Hong’s journey from law school to his leadership stint at Airbnb
- Transitioning from legal to business leadership
- Managing the China team and China market during COVID
- Implementing strategies unique to the Chinese marketplace
- Insights and advice for startups
Links:
Bluente's Website: https://www.bluente.com/
Kum Hong’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siewkumhong/
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