Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/aaim-high-podcast The AAIM High Podcast stands for Asian American Inspirers in Management. The podcast is centered around interviewing Asian American executives in the business world. The goal of the podcast is to inspire and empower the next generation of Asian American business leaders. © 2026 Ben Shin e6b793ca-0dd0-5a50-aeac-41cacbac8f80 yes en Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:41:20 -0400 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:42:03 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/Sol5B5GowZ7hRYcH85fpwDTDFMf1ygTVetBxGp0VF9M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zYzg3/OGJjZGY2NDA1NDRj/ODM3ODhhYzYzNGU5/ZDVkOC5wbmc.jpg episodic Ben Shin The AAIM High Podcast stands for Asian American Inspirers in Management. The podcast is centered around interviewing Asian American executives in the business world. The goal of the podcast is to inspire and empower the next generation of Asian American business leaders. The AAIM High Podcast stands for Asian American Inspirers in Management. Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives Ben Shin No No 32 32 Tammy Henault - Former Chief Marketing Officer at the NBA, Forbes’ Worlds Most Influential CMOs full 37f8921b-1530-4390-9dbc-74a1ec0335c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d77ddc5 Tammy Henault is a world-renowned Chief Marketing Officer, most recently serving as the CMO of the NBA. At the NBA, she oversaw all of global marketing, helped grow NBA League Pass, and led the marketing strategy to launch the In-Season Tournament, which included The Heist and The Heist. She's been named one of Forbes' Most Influential CMOs. Before that, she spent years at CBS All Access helping build it into a real streaming business, then led the marketing for its rebrand into Paramount+, including the Super Bowl ad that introduced the platform to the world. Currently, she is spending her time on advisory and board work, including sitting on Spotify's Marketing Advisory Board, the board of Forbes Apex, an advisor for an agentic marketing company, Hightouch, and on the industry board of the Marketing + Media Alliance. She has also started investing, most recently in the International Dance League. Enjoy the episode!

]]> Tammy Henault is a world-renowned Chief Marketing Officer, most recently serving as the CMO of the NBA. At the NBA, she oversaw all of global marketing, helped grow NBA League Pass, and led the marketing strategy to launch the In-Season Tournament, which included The Heist and The Heist. She's been named one of Forbes' Most Influential CMOs. Before that, she spent years at CBS All Access helping build it into a real streaming business, then led the marketing for its rebrand into Paramount+, including the Super Bowl ad that introduced the platform to the world. Currently, she is spending her time on advisory and board work, including sitting on Spotify's Marketing Advisory Board, the board of Forbes Apex, an advisor for an agentic marketing company, Hightouch, and on the industry board of the Marketing + Media Alliance. She has also started investing, most recently in the International Dance League. Enjoy the episode!

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:41:17 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 2544 Tammy Henault is a world-renowned Chief Marketing Officer, most recently serving as the CMO of the NBA. At the NBA, she oversaw all of global marketing, helped grow NBA League Pass, and led the marketing strategy to launch the In-Season Tournament, which included The Heist and The Heist. She's been named one of Forbes' Most Influential CMOs. Before that, she spent years at CBS All Access helping build it into a real streaming business, then led the marketing for its rebrand into Paramount+, including the Super Bowl ad that introduced the platform to the world. Currently, she is spending her time on advisory and board work, including sitting on Spotify's Marketing Advisory Board, the board of Forbes Apex, an advisor for an agentic marketing company, Hightouch, and on the industry board of the Marketing + Media Alliance. She has also started investing, most recently in the International Dance League. Enjoy the episode!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 31 31 Ray Li - CEO & Co-Founder of Sene full 57c56ac5-dc8b-42aa-a050-6b6363af2c42 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca188381 Ray Li is the CEO & Co-Founder of Sene, a clothing brand focused on performance, luxury, and motion. Sene is well known for its heavyweight tees, flextech workwear, denim, and athletic wear. The piece that brought them popularity was the FlexTech Suit. Ray and his co-founder Mark’s journey has been anything but smooth. They started in retail with custom-fitting suits, but switched to online when they almost ran out of money. Since then, they raised $2.7 million for Sene in seed funding and continue to grow. Recently, they have been creating exciting new collections and partnerships. Enjoy the 30th episode!

]]> Ray Li is the CEO & Co-Founder of Sene, a clothing brand focused on performance, luxury, and motion. Sene is well known for its heavyweight tees, flextech workwear, denim, and athletic wear. The piece that brought them popularity was the FlexTech Suit. Ray and his co-founder Mark’s journey has been anything but smooth. They started in retail with custom-fitting suits, but switched to online when they almost ran out of money. Since then, they raised $2.7 million for Sene in seed funding and continue to grow. Recently, they have been creating exciting new collections and partnerships. Enjoy the 30th episode!

]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 Ben Shin Ben Shin 2933 Ray Li is the CEO & Co-Founder of Sene, a clothing brand focused on performance, luxury, and motion. Sene is well known for its heavyweight tees, flextech workwear, denim, and athletic wear. The piece that brought them popularity was the FlexTech Suit. Ray and his co-founder Mark’s journey has been anything but smooth. They started in retail with custom-fitting suits, but switched to online when they almost ran out of money. Since then, they raised $2.7 million for Sene in seed funding and continue to grow. Recently, they have been creating exciting new collections and partnerships. Enjoy the 30th episode!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 30 30 Laura Lee - CEO at O Type, Ex-Chief Content Officer at Twitch full 83f34d0a-2b24-4bfc-bea4-4719a8ac7af0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8f98ea9 Laura Lee is an expert in consumer tech, having held roles as a C-suite executive, board director, and advisor. She was the Chief Content Officer at Twitch, one of the world’s leading streaming platforms. At YouTube, she was Director of North American Content Partnerships and Global Head of Top Creators. She was a Board Member at WatchMojo and The Arena Group, and was an advisor at Patreon. She is now the CEO of O Type and is using her expertise in consumer tech to advise high-growth and established companies. Enjoy the 29th episode!

]]> Laura Lee is an expert in consumer tech, having held roles as a C-suite executive, board director, and advisor. She was the Chief Content Officer at Twitch, one of the world’s leading streaming platforms. At YouTube, she was Director of North American Content Partnerships and Global Head of Top Creators. She was a Board Member at WatchMojo and The Arena Group, and was an advisor at Patreon. She is now the CEO of O Type and is using her expertise in consumer tech to advise high-growth and established companies. Enjoy the 29th episode!

]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:41:08 -0500 Ben Shin Ben Shin 3581 Laura Lee is an expert in consumer tech, having held roles as a C-suite executive, board director, and advisor. She was the Chief Content Officer at Twitch, one of the world’s leading streaming platforms. At YouTube, she was Director of North American Content Partnerships and Global Head of Top Creators. She was a Board Member at WatchMojo and The Arena Group, and was an advisor at Patreon. She is now the CEO of O Type and is using her expertise in consumer tech to advise high-growth and established companies. Enjoy the 29th episode!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 29 29 Kent Yoshimura - CEO & Co-founder of Neuro Gum full aa976984-b252-426a-ae1f-7bdaa3585d72 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7933edb6 Today's guest is Kent Yoshimura, the co-founder and CEO of Neuro, an innovative company that’s reshaping the gum and mints industry. Along Neuro’s journey, with co-founder Ryan Chen, they went on Shark Tank, but walked away without a deal. Since then, Joe Rogan has shouted Neruogum out multiple times on his podcast, and they have blown up from there. Now his company is doing millions of dollars in revenue, and was named the fastest-growing brand of TikTok shops in 2024. They have partnerships with F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda, Steve Aoki, and World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper. Neuorogum is now a 9-figure business, with the products available across the country. Enjoy the 28th episode!

]]> Today's guest is Kent Yoshimura, the co-founder and CEO of Neuro, an innovative company that’s reshaping the gum and mints industry. Along Neuro’s journey, with co-founder Ryan Chen, they went on Shark Tank, but walked away without a deal. Since then, Joe Rogan has shouted Neruogum out multiple times on his podcast, and they have blown up from there. Now his company is doing millions of dollars in revenue, and was named the fastest-growing brand of TikTok shops in 2024. They have partnerships with F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda, Steve Aoki, and World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper. Neuorogum is now a 9-figure business, with the products available across the country. Enjoy the 28th episode!

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:23:11 -0500 Ben Shin Ben Shin 2446 Today's guest is Kent Yoshimura, the co-founder and CEO of Neuro, an innovative company that’s reshaping the gum and mints industry. Along Neuro’s journey, with co-founder Ryan Chen, they went on Shark Tank, but walked away without a deal. Since then, Joe Rogan has shouted Neruogum out multiple times on his podcast, and they have blown up from there. Now his company is doing millions of dollars in revenue, and was named the fastest-growing brand of TikTok shops in 2024. They have partnerships with F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda, Steve Aoki, and World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper. Neuorogum is now a 9-figure business, with the products available across the country. Enjoy the 28th episode!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 28 28 Bing Chen - CEO & Co-Founder of Gold House, Managing Director at AU Holdings full 7c8cde8c-a1e5-4aec-b856-5793bef169f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/77ba7017 The guest on the 27th episode of the podcast is Bing Chen, the CEO and Co-Founder of Gold House. Gold House is an organization helping reshape how Asian Americans are seen and celebrated across business, media, and culture. As CEO, Bing has led powerful initiatives that uplift and empower the Asian American community. He co-founded Gold House with several prominent Asian American figures, including the director of Crazy Rich Asians and Wicked Jon Chu, and the co-founder of Twitch Kevin Lin. Before co-founding Gold House, Bing served as Global Head of Creator Development at YouTube, where he helped build the foundation of the creator economy, helping create the gold play button. He’s also currently the Managing Director at AU Holdings, investing in multicultural founders and creative ventures around the world. Enjoy the episode!

]]> The guest on the 27th episode of the podcast is Bing Chen, the CEO and Co-Founder of Gold House. Gold House is an organization helping reshape how Asian Americans are seen and celebrated across business, media, and culture. As CEO, Bing has led powerful initiatives that uplift and empower the Asian American community. He co-founded Gold House with several prominent Asian American figures, including the director of Crazy Rich Asians and Wicked Jon Chu, and the co-founder of Twitch Kevin Lin. Before co-founding Gold House, Bing served as Global Head of Creator Development at YouTube, where he helped build the foundation of the creator economy, helping create the gold play button. He’s also currently the Managing Director at AU Holdings, investing in multicultural founders and creative ventures around the world. Enjoy the episode!

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500 Ben Shin Ben Shin 3137 The guest on the 27th episode of the podcast is Bing Chen, the CEO and Co-Founder of Gold House. Gold House is an organization helping reshape how Asian Americans are seen and celebrated across business, media, and culture. As CEO, Bing has led powerful initiatives that uplift and empower the Asian American community. He co-founded Gold House with several prominent Asian American figures, including the director of Crazy Rich Asians and Wicked Jon Chu, and the co-founder of Twitch Kevin Lin. Before co-founding Gold House, Bing served as Global Head of Creator Development at YouTube, where he helped build the foundation of the creator economy, helping create the gold play button. He’s also currently the Managing Director at AU Holdings, investing in multicultural founders and creative ventures around the world. Enjoy the episode!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 27 27 Angela Duckworth - Author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, MacArthur Genius Fellow full 706ccc86-4e40-46c6-bb43-c539e3a86d63 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d80e650 Listen to a special episode of the AAIM High Podcast with guest Dr. Angela Duckworth. She is a world-renowned psychologist, MacArthur Genius Fellow, New York Times number one bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, and one of the most influential thinkers in education, performance psychology, and human development. Her research has shaped the training methods of NFL and NBA teams, Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 leaders, top schools, and the U.S. military. Her TED Talk on grit has reached over 15 million people, and her research has changed the conversation about what really drives long-term success. In today's episode, we dive into the nuances of grit and what truly leads to long-term success. We discuss her upcoming book about the "power of the situation," and how grit may not be enough to become successful. Finally, we talk about her work on cell phones and how technology could be impacting the creation of grit. Enjoy the episode!

]]> Listen to a special episode of the AAIM High Podcast with guest Dr. Angela Duckworth. She is a world-renowned psychologist, MacArthur Genius Fellow, New York Times number one bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, and one of the most influential thinkers in education, performance psychology, and human development. Her research has shaped the training methods of NFL and NBA teams, Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 leaders, top schools, and the U.S. military. Her TED Talk on grit has reached over 15 million people, and her research has changed the conversation about what really drives long-term success. In today's episode, we dive into the nuances of grit and what truly leads to long-term success. We discuss her upcoming book about the "power of the situation," and how grit may not be enough to become successful. Finally, we talk about her work on cell phones and how technology could be impacting the creation of grit. Enjoy the episode!

]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 Ben Shin Ben Shin 3093 Listen to a special episode of the AAIM High Podcast with guest Dr. Angela Duckworth. She is a world-renowned psychologist, MacArthur Genius Fellow, New York Times number one bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, and one of the most influential thinkers in education, performance psychology, and human development. Her research has shaped the training methods of NFL and NBA teams, Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 leaders, top schools, and the U.S. military. Her TED Talk on grit has reached over 15 million people, and her research has changed the conversation about what really drives long-term success. In today's episode, we dive into the nuances of grit and what truly leads to long-term success. We discuss her upcoming book about the "power of the situation," and how grit may not be enough to become successful. Finally, we talk about her work on cell phones and how technology could be impacting the creation of grit. Enjoy the episode!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 26 26 Anne Myong - Managing Director at Sesame Hill Advisors, and Ex-CFO of Global eCommerce at Walmart full 211248f3-9bd9-4b7c-8847-b2400d9996ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/b24d013e 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 4040 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!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 25 25 Albert Cheng - Head of Prime Video US, Former Chief Operating Officer at Amazon Studios, Ex-Chief Product Officer at Walt Disney Digital Media full e7d6b6a8-41cd-4154-85d4-3bfd4701f123 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8cd4b67 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:01:32 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 3634 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!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 24 24 Jenny Shao - Founder & CEO of Robyn AI full 24bc1047-fb7b-47b2-b4ce-839233d98468 https://share.transistor.fm/s/824138f9 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 2834 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!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 23 23 Jonathan Hung - Managing Partner at Entrepreneur Ventures and Founding Partner at Unicorn Venture Partners full 87577e80-bc7d-49cf-8227-b741df2153d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32e9cfe2 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 3310 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!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 22 22 Angela Chen - Former CFO at North Face + Former CFO at Mars Veterinary Health full f8ee18ab-06ef-4bee-938f-26e9792b93e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdcfbd80 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 3579 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!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 21 21 Jen Chun - Managing Director, Head of Sports and Studio Partnerships at YouTube + Ex-EVP Head of Content Partnerships at the NBA full 46c0f2dd-5c6a-463c-a5c1-a2cee20fcb7a https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfc407cd 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 3097 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.

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 20 20 Mel Tang - Founding Operating Partner & CFO at Matter Venture Partners + Former CFO at Ring Doorbell full d9829e88-9149-442b-beea-1f5058ed658f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b28c7fcf 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 3058 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!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 19 19 Andrew Sung - Principal and Head of Research at Atlas Credit Partners full 8e593afd-1454-48a0-ade4-b20810719dab https://share.transistor.fm/s/337009d6 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:44:59 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 2485 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.

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 18 18 Yvonne Hao - Former Secretary of Economic Development for Massachusetts + Former COO/CFO of PillPack full faa5542f-2f3c-4714-9ca2-94fd2e10e6ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/7593a762 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 2714 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!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 17 17 Karen Raghavan - Global President at Allies of Skin + Ex-CCO at Luna Daily full b7752bea-7b53-485b-8943-a4fd10e1a123 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4a4d23a 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 3477 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!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 16 16 Helen Chen - CEO and Co-Founder of Nomad Homes full fbaea6f0-7058-43ca-a58b-9f16822b04ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/90788dd8 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 06:44:08 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 2146 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. 

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 15 15 Arlene Hong - Former Chief Legal Officer at Equinox and Bed Bath & Beyond + Former General Counsel at J.Crew full 25eaaa5a-1c90-4a1d-bcf5-bc269ac5954e https://share.transistor.fm/s/785c8f9b 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 2878 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!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 14 14 Lily Yang - Chief Financial Officer at Strava + Former Chief Accounting Officer at Pintrest full ab2216db-08f2-4b4f-9fbc-b7201374941e https://share.transistor.fm/s/19fa77f4 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 3433 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!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 13 13 Nancy Pak - Former CEO of Tate’s Bake Shop, Former CEO of Tom’s of Maine, and Current Board Chair at Daily Crunch full 433deb57-27a4-4596-8532-17d186a22381 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a749911 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 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!

]]> Mon, 05 May 2025 07:36:12 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 3928 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!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 12 12 Diane Gotua - NBA Former Vice President and Head of Global Business Operations and Strategy, Fanatics Former Senior Vice President and Global Head of Strategy, Founder of Inspired Ventures full a58b6e8f-f200-4ae4-adc8-7d32ace1524b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d88b46e6 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:42:24 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 2670 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!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 11 11 Stefanie Tsen Ward - Former Chief Retail and Customer Officer at Neiman Marcus Group full d4eadcf4-0ee4-4dda-ad79-8c9587825964 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c17aed2e 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 3499 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!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 10 10 Ray and Justin Kim - Co-founders + CEO and COO of The Plug Drink full d5081a2b-1c36-4a94-b464-6f539c5481b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3117bac0 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 4322 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!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 9 9 Jia Shan Lee - Senior Vice President and Deputy Treasurer at Verizon + Former Managing Director at Goldman Sachs full b800d525-9ef2-4b5f-a086-9cd75941832e https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d23dda9 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 2455 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!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 8 8 Masako Konishi - Chief Merchandising Officer at Forever 21 and Former Vice President of Merchandising at Victoria's Secret full a08631f8-a098-4fe9-9322-224e0ee8c397 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1291ca9d 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 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! 

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 3242 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! 

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 7 7 Charles Kim - CEO of CRAVE Global and Co-Founder of Extol Capital full 5e8bcd08-5544-43e8-9d9d-5d78fc1ccb87 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ff9c6cf 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Ben Shin Ben Shin 3688 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!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 6 6 Eugene Lee - Director at PS Business Management (PSBM) full a6a44524-4126-49ce-a99e-222bec35150e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e18d1890 Today’s guest on AAIM High Podcast is Eugene Lee, Director at PS Business Management (PSBM). After graduating from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business in 2001, Eugene took a unique path, starting a retail company in Baltimore that grew to six locations and nearly 50 employees. Following the selling of the company in 2008, he pivoted to the music industry in Los Angeles, eventually joining PSBM in 2010. At PSBM, Eugene manages a diverse client base, including performing musicians, music producers, a record label, music festivals, and service-based music companies. Based in the Los Angeles office, Eugene is a driving force behind PSBM’s success.

]]> Today’s guest on AAIM High Podcast is Eugene Lee, Director at PS Business Management (PSBM). After graduating from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business in 2001, Eugene took a unique path, starting a retail company in Baltimore that grew to six locations and nearly 50 employees. Following the selling of the company in 2008, he pivoted to the music industry in Los Angeles, eventually joining PSBM in 2010. At PSBM, Eugene manages a diverse client base, including performing musicians, music producers, a record label, music festivals, and service-based music companies. Based in the Los Angeles office, Eugene is a driving force behind PSBM’s success.

]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Shin Ben Shin 2923 Today’s guest on AAIM High Podcast is Eugene Lee, Director at PS Business Management (PSBM). After graduating from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business in 2001, Eugene took a unique path, starting a retail company in Baltimore that grew to six locations and nearly 50 employees. Following the selling of the company in 2008, he pivoted to the music industry in Los Angeles, eventually joining PSBM in 2010. At PSBM, Eugene manages a diverse client base, including performing musicians, music producers, a record label, music festivals, and service-based music companies. Based in the Los Angeles office, Eugene is a driving force behind PSBM’s success.

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 5 5 Bill Tung - Former Vice President of International Sales at Columbia Sportswear and Former GM of International at 47’ full c70459ce-a7b5-492d-91d9-a95684d96e1a https://share.transistor.fm/s/481a2cba The guest for the 5th episode of the AAIM High Podcast is Bill Tung, an expert in international sales and development. Mr. Tung has had a remarkable career, working at many huge companies and playing crucial roles in their international success. With deep expertise in starting, expanding, and managing profitable businesses across diverse markets and cultures, Mr. Tung has proven to be a distinguished leader. He served as the Vice President of International Sales, Market Expansion, and Organization Development at Columbia Sportswear for over 10 years, overseeing $1 billion in sales across multiple regions. During this time, he led Columbia to achieve the #1 market share in China and expanded its footprint to markets such as Tokyo, Seoul, South Africa, and Israel. Mr. Tung also held leadership positions at New Balance and Fanatics, where he helped scale operations globally. In his last job, he was the General Manager of International at the ’47 Brand, where he drove international strategy and market development. Mr. Tung recently left the ’47 Brand this January. Throughout his career, Mr. Tung has launched brands into new markets, including Columbia Sportswear in China, India, Southeast Asia, and many other regions, growing the business by 600%. I hope you enjoy the episode!

]]> The guest for the 5th episode of the AAIM High Podcast is Bill Tung, an expert in international sales and development. Mr. Tung has had a remarkable career, working at many huge companies and playing crucial roles in their international success. With deep expertise in starting, expanding, and managing profitable businesses across diverse markets and cultures, Mr. Tung has proven to be a distinguished leader. He served as the Vice President of International Sales, Market Expansion, and Organization Development at Columbia Sportswear for over 10 years, overseeing $1 billion in sales across multiple regions. During this time, he led Columbia to achieve the #1 market share in China and expanded its footprint to markets such as Tokyo, Seoul, South Africa, and Israel. Mr. Tung also held leadership positions at New Balance and Fanatics, where he helped scale operations globally. In his last job, he was the General Manager of International at the ’47 Brand, where he drove international strategy and market development. Mr. Tung recently left the ’47 Brand this January. Throughout his career, Mr. Tung has launched brands into new markets, including Columbia Sportswear in China, India, Southeast Asia, and many other regions, growing the business by 600%. I hope you enjoy the episode!

]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Shin Ben Shin 2768 The guest for the 5th episode of the AAIM High Podcast is Bill Tung, an expert in international sales and development. Mr. Tung has had a remarkable career, working at many huge companies and playing crucial roles in their international success. With deep expertise in starting, expanding, and managing profitable businesses across diverse markets and cultures, Mr. Tung has proven to be a distinguished leader. He served as the Vice President of International Sales, Market Expansion, and Organization Development at Columbia Sportswear for over 10 years, overseeing $1 billion in sales across multiple regions. During this time, he led Columbia to achieve the #1 market share in China and expanded its footprint to markets such as Tokyo, Seoul, South Africa, and Israel. Mr. Tung also held leadership positions at New Balance and Fanatics, where he helped scale operations globally. In his last job, he was the General Manager of International at the ’47 Brand, where he drove international strategy and market development. Mr. Tung recently left the ’47 Brand this January. Throughout his career, Mr. Tung has launched brands into new markets, including Columbia Sportswear in China, India, Southeast Asia, and many other regions, growing the business by 600%. I hope you enjoy the episode!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 4 4 James Shin - President of Film and Television at HYBE America full 5f042554-1d94-4d6c-8ee9-cce2abaed204 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e75bddc In this episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I sit down with James Shin, the President of Film and Television at HYBE America and its subsidiary SB Projects. An entertainment executive, James has played a key role in shaping content across film, TV, digital, audio, and Broadway, overseeing projects like FX's DAVE and Netflix’s Excuse Me, I Love You. With over 30 projects spanning major networks, studios, and independent financing, he has worked with global superstars like BTS, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, and Ariana Grande, while also expanding into documentary, unscripted, podcasting, and Web3 content. In our conversation, we dive into his journey in the industry, emphasizing the power of networking and building a strong narrative. Hope you enjoy the episode!

]]> In this episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I sit down with James Shin, the President of Film and Television at HYBE America and its subsidiary SB Projects. An entertainment executive, James has played a key role in shaping content across film, TV, digital, audio, and Broadway, overseeing projects like FX's DAVE and Netflix’s Excuse Me, I Love You. With over 30 projects spanning major networks, studios, and independent financing, he has worked with global superstars like BTS, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, and Ariana Grande, while also expanding into documentary, unscripted, podcasting, and Web3 content. In our conversation, we dive into his journey in the industry, emphasizing the power of networking and building a strong narrative. Hope you enjoy the episode!

]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:03:19 -0500 Ben Shin Ben Shin 2501 In this episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I sit down with James Shin, the President of Film and Television at HYBE America and its subsidiary SB Projects. An entertainment executive, James has played a key role in shaping content across film, TV, digital, audio, and Broadway, overseeing projects like FX's DAVE and Netflix’s Excuse Me, I Love You. With over 30 projects spanning major networks, studios, and independent financing, he has worked with global superstars like BTS, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, and Ariana Grande, while also expanding into documentary, unscripted, podcasting, and Web3 content. In our conversation, we dive into his journey in the industry, emphasizing the power of networking and building a strong narrative. Hope you enjoy the episode!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 3 3 Shella Abe - Managing Director, Head of True Search’s Consumer Practice full d4d505fa-c4b7-4c70-aa49-46b454fef3a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e935299 In this episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I will be talking to Shella Abe. Shella Abe is a Managing Director and the Head of Consumer Practice at True Search. She specializes in C-suite and senior-level placements for public, PE, and VC-backed companies. She has built the firm’s beauty, fashion, and lifestyle sector into an industry leader. She previously co-led True’s CEO & Board practices, continuing to drive global consumer expansion. Before True, Shella was with Heidrick & Struggles, working across digital media, entertainment, sports, retail, fashion, and luxury. With 20+ years in executive search across various industries, she helps place top leaders in companies ranging from startups to Fortune 100 firms. Enjoy the episode!

]]> In this episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I will be talking to Shella Abe. Shella Abe is a Managing Director and the Head of Consumer Practice at True Search. She specializes in C-suite and senior-level placements for public, PE, and VC-backed companies. She has built the firm’s beauty, fashion, and lifestyle sector into an industry leader. She previously co-led True’s CEO & Board practices, continuing to drive global consumer expansion. Before True, Shella was with Heidrick & Struggles, working across digital media, entertainment, sports, retail, fashion, and luxury. With 20+ years in executive search across various industries, she helps place top leaders in companies ranging from startups to Fortune 100 firms. Enjoy the episode!

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Shin Ben Shin 2715 In this episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I will be talking to Shella Abe. Shella Abe is a Managing Director and the Head of Consumer Practice at True Search. She specializes in C-suite and senior-level placements for public, PE, and VC-backed companies. She has built the firm’s beauty, fashion, and lifestyle sector into an industry leader. She previously co-led True’s CEO & Board practices, continuing to drive global consumer expansion. Before True, Shella was with Heidrick & Struggles, working across digital media, entertainment, sports, retail, fashion, and luxury. With 20+ years in executive search across various industries, she helps place top leaders in companies ranging from startups to Fortune 100 firms. Enjoy the episode!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 2 2 Phillip Kim - CEO of the Michelson 20MM Foundation and Managing Director of Michelson Impact Ventures full 5d45cb13-a519-4a77-9698-7c817ac6b8ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/245e21bf In today's episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I am talking to Phillip Kim. Phillip Kim is the CEO of the Michelson 20MM Foundation and Managing Director of Michelson Impact Ventures. He joins the podcast to talk about his journey in fields such as start-ups and venture capital. Since 2015, he has led the Michelson Philanthropies education practice, providing seed funding to over 40 mission-aligned technology startups. Enjoy the episode!

]]> In today's episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I am talking to Phillip Kim. Phillip Kim is the CEO of the Michelson 20MM Foundation and Managing Director of Michelson Impact Ventures. He joins the podcast to talk about his journey in fields such as start-ups and venture capital. Since 2015, he has led the Michelson Philanthropies education practice, providing seed funding to over 40 mission-aligned technology startups. Enjoy the episode!

]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Shin Ben Shin 1769 In today's episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I am talking to Phillip Kim. Phillip Kim is the CEO of the Michelson 20MM Foundation and Managing Director of Michelson Impact Ventures. He joins the podcast to talk about his journey in fields such as start-ups and venture capital. Since 2015, he has led the Michelson Philanthropies education practice, providing seed funding to over 40 mission-aligned technology startups. Enjoy the episode!

]]> Business, AAPI, Asian American Executives No 1 1 Dave Lu - Founder of Hyphen Capital and President of Expo AI full f55302ec-1249-4092-9e3f-d4d3360ea7e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43616838 In today's episode, I will be talking to Dave Lu. Dave Lu is the Co-founder of Hyphen Capital, a venture capital firm focused on investing in Asian American-founded businesses. He Led over 1,000 investors to deploy $30M into 90+ companies, supporting startups such as Sanzo, MiLa, Persona, Super, Nitra, Slope, Boo, and Formation Bio. He is also the Co-founder and President of Expo, an AI solution to help restaurants streamline operations. Expo is partnered with Popeyes, Wingstop, CAVA, Burger King, and many more. He has also co-produced the Emmy-winning sports documentary 38 at the Garden, which tells the story of Jeremy Lin’s impact on basketball and Asian American representation. Enjoy the podcast!

]]> In today's episode, I will be talking to Dave Lu. Dave Lu is the Co-founder of Hyphen Capital, a venture capital firm focused on investing in Asian American-founded businesses. He Led over 1,000 investors to deploy $30M into 90+ companies, supporting startups such as Sanzo, MiLa, Persona, Super, Nitra, Slope, Boo, and Formation Bio. He is also the Co-founder and President of Expo, an AI solution to help restaurants streamline operations. Expo is partnered with Popeyes, Wingstop, CAVA, Burger King, and many more. He has also co-produced the Emmy-winning sports documentary 38 at the Garden, which tells the story of Jeremy Lin’s impact on basketball and Asian American representation. Enjoy the podcast!

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:55:11 -0500 Ben Shin Ben Shin 3536 In today's episode, I will be talking to Dave Lu. Dave Lu is the Co-founder of Hyphen Capital, a venture capital firm focused on investing in Asian American-founded businesses. He Led over 1,000 investors to deploy $30M into 90+ companies, supporting startups such as Sanzo, MiLa, Persona, Super, Nitra, Slope, Boo, and Formation Bio. He is also the Co-founder and President of Expo, an AI solution to help restaurants streamline operations. Expo is partnered with Popeyes, Wingstop, CAVA, Burger King, and many more. He has also co-produced the Emmy-winning sports documentary 38 at the Garden, which tells the story of Jeremy Lin’s impact on basketball and Asian American representation. Enjoy the podcast!

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