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The Adrian Tan Show

By: Adrian Tan
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  • This is my podcast, where I speak with folks to explore the nuances of modern work and its idiosyncrasies. Beyond just the enablers and vendors transforming this space, I will also include intimate conversations with people navigating newfound career pivots. They have successfully transitioned to their new careers, and I hope to distil their ups and downs in this unstructured journey so the rest of us can learn from their best practices.
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Episodes
  • 134 - From Electrical Engineering to Influencer Marketing: Jonathan's Entrepreneurial Journey
    Jul 3 2024

    Jonathan Eg is the Founder & CEO of Partipost, a Crowd Marketing Platform that effectively connects brands to content creators, giving them seamless access to word-of-mouth advertising in the fast-moving world of social media. Since its inception in 2016, Partipost has dedicated itself to transforming how brands connect with their consumers, making it easier to engage and reach a larger pool of audiences through its platform.


    Jonathan shares his intriguing journey from electrical engineering to founding an influencer marketing platform in this episode. He discusses the motivations behind his career shift, his challenges, and his parents' pivotal role in shaping his leadership style. Jonathan also provides insights into the evolution and benefits of micro and nano influencers, the impact of AI in influencer marketing, and the current state of B2B influencer marketing in the industry. He candidly addresses the issue of delayed payments in influencer marketing and how his company, Party Post, is working to resolve these challenges.


    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    00:33 From Electrical Engineering to Finance

    02:27 Transition to Private Equity and Tech

    03:22 Founding an Influencer Marketing Platform

    05:30 Parental Influence on Leadership Style

    08:18 Evolution of Influencer Marketing

    11:30 Micro and Nano Influencers vs. Traditional Influencers

    16:24 AI Influencers: The Future or a Fad?

    19:56 B2B Influencer Marketing

    23:02 Challenges in Influencer Payments

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    28 mins
  • 133 - From Magic Tricks to Workspace Strategy: Jianhan's Journey
    Jun 25 2024

    Qiu Jianhan is the principal of strategy at Unispace Asia, where he leads the strategy and change management practice. He has developed innovative strategy and change management solutions that have helped many organisations align their work environment with their goals.

    As a certified LUMA practitioner, Jianhan always embeds human-certified design thinking into his solutions, contributing to his success as a seasoned workplace strategist. In this episode, Jianhan shares his intriguing journey from learning magic card tricks to his professional career in finance and workspace strategy. He discusses the importance of engaging employees in workspace design to boost productivity and satisfaction.

    Jianhan also provides insights into the impact of flexible workplace arrangements in Singapore and tips for companies seeking new office spaces. The conversation reveals how innovative workspace design can significantly influence employee well-being and organizational success. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:20 Discovering Magic Tricks 01:12 From Finance to Workspace Strategy 02:38 Common Workspace Design Mistakes 04:06 Engaging Employees in Workspace Design 07:24 Impact of Flexible Work Arrangements 11:22 Designing for Low Occupancy 15:46 Balancing Work, Life, and Play in the Office 18:06 Tips for Choosing a New Workspace 24:07 Final Thoughts and Conclusion --- Sign up for Adrian's weekly newsletter: https://adriantan.com.sg/subscribe/ Visit Adrian Blog: https://adriantan.com.sg Follow Adrian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriantanck/ Follow Adrian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adriantan18 Like Adrian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adtan

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    27 mins
  • 132 - Marcelo Lebre on the Future of Work and the Rise of Remote Companies
    Mar 29 2024
    Prepare for an electrifying dive into the digital deep end with Marcelo Lebre [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelolebre/] on the Adrian Tan show, where the idea of the future of work takes centre stage. From a spark of pre-pandemic intuition, Remote has ascended to an industry vanguard, igniting the tech sector with pioneering global employment solutions. This episode's heart beats the tale of Marcelo's voyage from engineer to entrepreneur—a journey fueled by a burning desire to connect global opportunities to talent, regardless of the miles in between. Adrian and Marcelo chart the territory of Remote [https://remote.sjv.io/c/2671262/1964842/16274]'s nascent days, the quest for the perfect domain, and the crafting of novel tools from the void—the kind you can't just find lying around; you have to build them. Navigating the digital age, Marcelo Lebre stands tall as the co-creator and driving force behind Remote—the trailblazing platform rewriting the rules of global employment, now basking in the glow of a $150 million valuation boost. This unicorn company sprouted from the vision of a boy from a quaint Portuguese village whose grand ambitions bloomed in the fertile soil of technology, an inheritance from a grandfather with a love for all things electronic. Since its inception in 2019, Remote has been tearing down geographic barriers, offering companies everywhere the power to hire and manage their international teams with unprecedented ease. Key Takeaways: ➡️ Enter Marcelo Lebre: co-founder of Remote, visionary of a digital workforce landscape altered long before pandemic pandemonium hit. ➡️ Remote's sprint to unicorn stardom, fueled by $150 million, is a testament to their game-changing approach to simplifying global employment. ➡️ Marcelo's leap from engineering to startup wizardry was sparked by an unwavering conviction: global opportunities should know no borders. ➡️ Leading the vanguard, Remote has tackled the complexities of legitimately managing a worldwide workforce, outpacing the competition before they knew the race had begun. ➡️ Beyond evolving their platform to serve global businesses big and small, Remote's influence reaches into worldwide policy debates on the future shape of work. Notable Quotes: "You will never have the perfect thing until you craft it, because other people will not do it for you." "Our biggest competition is our own shadow and not any other brand or name." "If you have a true passion about something, it's worth much more than anyone being forced into learning or doing something." "We wanted to create an experience both for the people being paid, employees, contractors, you name it. But for the employer as well, no matter what, what kind of relationship you have." "The future of work is being defined not just by the offer, but the need of people that today have access to tremendously fast Internet, super powerful computers, and knowledge that can traverse the world in a split second."
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    48 mins

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