Andee Yoestong is one of the most entrepreneurial and street smart business people in the Indonesian auto market. His company sells and services Japanese, Chinese and American brands across Indonesia, the world's 4th most populous country. Japanese automakers have enjoyed a near monopoly in Indonesia since the 1970's. But today the Chinese and Koreans are planning to shake things up with new investment in electrics. There are also rumors that Ford is coming back. Technology is changing the way I...
Nov 25, 2020•50 min
James McGregor is author of One Billion Customers, the most important and widely read China business book of this generation. In our conversation, Mr McGregor describes why China under Xi Jinping is overreaching politically and economically. How should US companies respond to China's new aggressiveness? Mr McGregor also shares some valuable tips for US companies doing business in China. What are the most obvious landmines to avoid? And what are the new opportunities to capture? Most importantly,...
Nov 18, 2020•50 min
Lucid Motors, a startup luxury EV maker based in Newark, California has ambitions to win luxury car buyers away from Mercedes. Lucid's first product, the Air, delivers best-in-class in terms of efficiency, performance and range, including 500+ miles of range and 1,000 horsepower. The first Lucid Airs will be built in Q1 2021 at a brand new plant in Casa Grande, Arizona. Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO at Lucid, was previously Chief Engineer at Tesla for 7 years and, before that, Chief Engineer at L...
Nov 11, 2020•42 min
Semiconductors are tiny, hidden powerful machines that power our smart phones and computers. Now, chips are playing a defining role as cars become more autonomous, connected and electrified. Who are the industry's chip leaders? Which agencies are in charge of semiconductor industry standards. And what about China's ambitions to build its own semiconductor industry? Bettina Weiss, Chief of Staff at SEMI, the global semiconductor industry association, delivers a picture of the future. #WinningInAs...
Nov 04, 2020•42 min
Olaf Sakkers, who attended the same high school as Elon Musk in South Africa, shares his views on the key emerging trends in mobility and mobility investing, from e-bikes to autonomous vehicles. Maniv Mobility, a venture capital firm, is based in Israel, one of the premier global hubs for mobility technologies and investments. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-a696901a/...
Oct 28, 2020•48 min
Relations between the United States and China have not been this tense in 50 years. Some are calling it a new cold war, centered on tech. The US feels that China has taken advantage of the relationship on many fronts, from intellectual property to trade to cyberspace. China, for its part, says that the US is simply trying to stop its rise. Scott Kennedy presents a candid picture of where the relationship is headed and what that means for American businesses and business people in China. #Winning...
Oct 21, 2020•52 min
Batteries are the new sexy. Companies like Tesla, Lucid and Sila Nanotechnologies are working on innovations that will lead to 50% reduction in battery costs and huge increases in range during the next 5-10 years. A $25,000 Tesla is on the horizon. Kurt Kelty of Sila Nanotechnologies, a Silicon- Valley-based company now valued at more than $1 billion, will soon supply Daimler and BMW with innovative materials that make breakthroughs on battery range and costs a reality. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo ...
Oct 14, 2020•44 min
China built its miraculous economic ascendancy largely on the backs of hundreds of million of migrant workers. Now, as labor rates in China climb higher than those in Malaysia and Mexico, what will happen to China's economy? The leadership in Beijing eyes a great leap forward to advanced tech - electric and autonomous vehicles, 5G and advanced manufacturing. But what about the "other China" - the 500 million day laborers beset with dimming prospects for employment? #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr
The next time you look up the definition of an entrepreneur in the dictionary, do not be surprised to see Kevin Whitcraft's name. This American, fluent in Thai and Chinese, has built a formidable global business from scratch. He did so by seizing opportunities in frontier Asian markets. Kevin shares how he discovered his first early break in civil-war torn Cambodia, then expanded his lines of business throughout Indochina. Today the RMA Group operates in 16 countries worldwide and has developed ...
Sep 23, 2020•32 min
Europe edged ahead of China to become the world's leading market for electric cars in the first half of 2020. Mercedes, BMW, JLR, Audi, Porsche, VW, Polestar and Volvo are bringing a small army of new electric models to market. How do the E-tron, i-Pace, Taycan, EQC and Recharge rate in terms of looks, handling, range, charging convenience and connectivity. And when will they catch up to Tesla? This week's guest, the inimitable electric car expert John Voelcker, takes us on a tour.
Sep 16, 2020•43 min
Asia is home to a fast-moving and massive tech scene. Google is quietly investing from Japan to India and from China to Thailand to capture future growth. Major initiatives include Next Billion Users and the India Digitalization Fund, a promise by Google to invest $10 billion in India over the next 5-7 years. In this episode learn how Google is innovating its products and services to fit the income levels of Asia's emerging middle class consumers and small businesses.
Sep 09, 2020•32 min
Polestar is an all-electric startup founded in 2017 that belongs to China's Geely Group. Products are designed in Sweden and built in China. The Polestar 2 sport sedan is being launched into Europe and the United States this autumn. We talk about the company's strategic direction as Polestar pursues global EV champion, Tesla. And, yes, how Polestar differentiates itself from stablemate, Volvo. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=en htt...
Sep 02, 2020•30 min
Global investors and manufacturers are increasingly drawn to Vietnam. The proud nation of 98 million is working hard to catch up to and surpass neighbor powerhouses, Thailand and Indonesia. Now, Vietnam's wealthiest businessman is investing billions to build the nation's first all-electric vehicle. Will it work? #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-a696901a/...
Aug 26, 2020•24 min
One of China's leading EV startups, Xpeng, gained approval this week to list on the New York Stock Exchange. The Alibaba-backed company founded in 2014 is bringing an impressive P7 sport sedan to market this autumn that does everything it can (and more) to replicate the Tesla Model 3. The P7 has many Tesla-like performance chops, including range (416 miles), speed (0-60 in 4.4 seconds) and an autonomous drive system (powered by Nvidia) with self parking and summons features. If you have watched ...
Aug 12, 2020•30 min
Nvidia is the new powerhouse in chips, AI and connected car technologies. The company now carries a value higher than Intel and twice that of Qualcomm. Last month, Nvidia closed a major deal with Mercedes-Benz to power future autonomous and connected car technologies. Nvidia is also thriving in China and other Asian markets, unlike many of its Silicon Valley peers. What's the secret to Nvidia's runaway success? #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.com/z...
Aug 05, 2020•39 min
Southeast Asia is a regional grouping of 10 countries that differ enormously in terms of incomes, political systems, languages, histories and religions. Singapore is home to more millionaires than any other nation in the world. Myanmar, in contrast, is one of the world's poorest countries. One thing they have in common is tech savviness - more than 360 million are active internet users - more than the entire US population. Background: Southeast Asia refers to a collection of nations with 450 mil...
Jul 29, 2020•39 min
Global companies are now looking beyond China to new frontier markets in Asia. For many, Indonesia is right near the top of their list. This nation of 250 million people offers incredible potential. But getting things done also requires energy, persistence and loads of patience. ZoZo Go CEO Michael Dunne and Washington Post correspondent Joe Cochrane take you inside. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/mi...
Jul 24, 2020•56 min
In early July, the People's Republic of China announced a sweeping National Security Law that effectively puts the clamps on free speech and democracy in Hong Kong. Apple, Facebook, and TikTok are adjusting to the new realities. What does the National Security Law tell us about China's regional and global ambitions for the future? #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-a696901a/...
Jul 15, 2020•55 min
China finds itself in antagonistic relationships with several countries including India, Canada, Japan, Australia and the United States. What's behind China's surge in aggressive behavior? And how should the West respond? For answers and predictions on how things will play out, listen to award-winning author Richard McGregor, our guest this week on Winning in Asia. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/mich...
Jul 08, 2020•42 min
Mary Buchzeiger, CEO of Auburn Hills based Lucerne International, describes how her manufacturing company, which operates across Asia, is adjusting to the tough new realities of tariffs on Chinese parts and Covid-19. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-a696901a/...
Jul 01, 2020•29 min
Consumers say that the biggest holding them back from buying an electric vehicle is the uncertainty around charging. How long does it take? Where to charge? Is charging cheaper than filling up at the pump? My guest this episode is Alex Gruzen, CEO of Witricity, a company that specializes in wireless charging. Alex talks about a future where you can simply park your car and walk away - no cords, no plugs, no hassle. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.c...
Jun 24, 2020•34 min
This week our host Michael J. Dunne talks with Dr. Simoudis about his new book that paints a picture of a future where autonomous mobility flows so well that are people are ready and willing to give up their private cars and trucks. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-a696901a/...
Jun 16, 2020•44 min
Jamey Power led J.D. Power to spectacular success in Asian car markets including Japan, China, India and Southeast Asia. In our conversation, we learn what strategic tools J.D Power deployed to make things work. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-a696901a/...
Jun 10, 2020•28 min
The best of our “Ask Me Anything Series” from ZoZo Go's social channels! #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-a696901a/
Jun 03, 2020•17 min
For twenty years, companies from around the world poured investments largely into one country: China. Now, the pendulum is swinging the other way. Shah Firoozi, Founder and CEO of The PAC Group, shares how global companies are finding new target countries for investment and how Chinese companies themselves are going global. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-a696901a/...
May 27, 2020•40 min
COVID19 has put a magnifying glass on the world's over-reliance on China as the factory of the world. Companies and countries feel vulnerable like never before. So, now they are swiftly shifting manufacturing to other locations in Asia. Paul Stepanek, with 33 years of building factories in Asia, walks us through the changes. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-a696901a/...
May 20, 2020•46 min
When Alan Mulally appointed Joe Hinrichs to lead Asia Pacific in 2010, Ford's China operations were stalled and losing money. Within a few years, Hinrichs led Ford to its best years ever in the PRC. The Ford Focus became China's best-selling car two years in a row. What adjustment did Hinrichs make? What were his keys to success? And what three words of advice would Hinrichs offer to corporate executives taking charge of China today? Get the answers in this episode of Winning in Asia. #WinningIn...
May 13, 2020•35 min
In this inaugural episode of "Winning In Asia", host Michael J. Dunne talks with Ken Wilcox, Chairman Emeritus at the Silicon Valley Bank and Coco Kee, co-founder of KGA, a strategic advisory company based in New York City. They talk about what mistakes western companies make when entering China and how to prepare for negotiating with Chinese companies. #WinningInAsia / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGo https://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-a6...
May 06, 2020•38 min
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