Asian Boss Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Tired of all the polarization and divineness in the world? Afraid of World War III? Our mission is to bridge cultural gaps between Asia and the West, and bring people together through open conversations. Hosted by Stephen Park, the AB podcast features top guests to entertain and educate you about personal development, history, geopolitics, business, and leadership.
In this episode, Jordan Jefferson, founder of DogeOS, shares how his team is transforming the Dogecoin blockchain into serious infrastructure capable of supporting the global financial system. If you thought Dogecoin was just a joke or a meme coin hyped by Elon Musk, this conversation will reveal its hidden power.
In this episode, we sit down with RJ, Argentinian cofounder and CEO of AlignLayer. RJ breaks down blockchain and Ethereum in simple terms, explains why trust is the biggest bottleneck in today’s digital world, and shares how AlignLayer is creating tools that make it easy for anyone to build securely on Ethereum. From global challenges to the future of decentralized technology, this conversation gives a rare glimpse into the mindset of a founder shaping the future of Web3.
Big Tech’s LLMs are trained on scraped, synthetic internet data—riddled with bias, outdated information, and zero attribution. But what if the next leap in AI came from real people contributing real-world data—and actually owning it? In this episode, we sit down with OpenLedger core contributor Ram Kumar to explore how blockchain could rebuild the AI infrastructure from the ground up, with transparency, fairness, and decentralization at its core.
In this episode, I sit down with Charlie Hu, founder of Bitlayer, the first Bitcoin-native Layer 2 to explore the biggest limitations in Bitcoin that no one talks about, and what it will take to unlock the next era of Bitcoin-powered innovation. Whether you’re a longtime Bitcoin holder or just curious about where crypto is going next, this is the conversation that reveals why Bitcoin isn’t done evolving.
Brian Wong, founder of RADII and author of The Tao of Alibaba, was the first American hire of Alibaba. Brian worked directly with Jack Ma and helped lead the company through its explosive growth to over 100,000 employees.
In this Boss Code conversation, Brian shares the leadership principles, company culture, and personal values that shaped one of the most consequential Chinese companies to go global.
Whether you’re a founder, executive, or simply figuring out your own path, Brian’s story will challenge your definition of success.
Tony, widely recognized as "Tony from LC Sign," is a Chinese marketing professional who has gained international fame for his viral TikTok videos for LC Sign, a company specializing in LED and neon signage. His unique sales approach involves using various accents, comedic skits, and pop culture references to make product showcases entertaining, which has resonated with a global audience and contributed to a notable increase in the company's customer base. He initially rose to fame through his viral Trump impersonation, which helped cement his place as a standout content creator.
In this episode of Boss Code, we sit down with Jordan Fisher, CEO and co-founder of Zehitomo — the platform that’s revolutionizing how local businesses in Japan connect with customers.Jordan shares the real story behind launching a startup in Japan as an outsider, why Japan’s small business economy was facing a crisis, and how Zehitomo is creating new opportunities for local service providers across the country.
Matt Wright is building a platform, Gaia, that lets anyone create their own autonomous AI agents using open-sourced large language model. In this episode, we dive deep into the future of AI agents, how they will disrupt industries, and why open-source is the only path to true innovation.
Meet Joseph Maier, a former US Green Beret who brought F45 Training to South Korea and turned it into a thriving franchise business. In this exclusive Boss Code interview, he shares how he spotted a rare opportunity, overcame cultural and operational challenges, and applied military discipline to succeed in one of the toughest business environments in the world.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What it’s like starting a business in Korea as a foreigner
- How franchising works behind the scenes
- The mindset shift from war zones to entrepreneurship
- The rise of fitness culture in Asia
- Lessons from building F45 Korea from scratch
Ben Hu is the co-founder of Liulishuo, an AI-powered language learning platform that uses advanced speech recognition and adaptive learning technology. His work has helped make language education more personalized and accessible worldwide.
Nick Hsu is an AI algorithm engineer who was a founding team member of RedNote in its early startup days. In this episode, we discuss how the Chinese social media algorithms actually work.
Alex Blania is the Co-founder and CEO of Tools for Humanity, a multi-billion-dollar crypto startup pioneering the development of a global digital identity system utilizing iris scanning technology. Join us as we explore how Blania and his co-founder, Sam Altman, are reshaping the future of digital identity and authentication.
Naveen Jain is a contributor to the Tari Protocol, a platform redefining digital ownership through blockchain technology. Focused on empowering creators, enabling secure decentralized asset management, and offering easy mining on personal devices, Naveen is leading a transformative movement in the digital economy. Discover his mission to shape the future of digital innovation and creator rights.
Joojin Kim is a former corporate lawyer and the founder & CEO of Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC), an independent nonprofit organization that aims to accelerate effective climate action and energy transition in Asia. In this episode, we discuss the global climate crisis and delve into the pioneering experience of establishing a major climate NGO in Korea.
JP Thor is the founder of THORChain, one of the most significant decentralized liquidity protocols in the cryptocurrency space. He is recognized for his innovative contributions to decentralized finance (DeFi), helping THORChain achieve a valuation exceeding $2 billion and facilitating billions in transactions through its cross-chain liquidity solutions.
Yat Siu is a Hong Kong-based entrepreneur, crypto investor, and co-founder of Animoca Brands, a company focused on gamification, AI, blockchain, mobile technology, and creating products that utilize popular brands.
Thomas Brag is one of the co-founder of the popular YouTube channel Yes Theory, which has over 8.5 million subscribers. Yes Theory's mission is to explore new places, embrace diverse cultures, and live by the mantra "Seek Discomfort."
In this podcast episode, Thomas takes us on his journey, where he risked everything to grow their YouTube channel into a thriving business, all while traveling to some of the world's most unique places, including troubled regions like Syria. Don't miss this inspiring conversation.
Collin Abroadcast is a content creator, YouTuber, and bargaining expert. He took a leap of faith by leaving his job and moving to China to teach English. This marked the beginning of his creator journey, during which he explored different parts of Asia, gaining practical skills about effective bargaining in the region's bustling fake markets. If you want to learn how to get great deals through bargaining and want to know about life in China from an American perspective, you're in the right place.
Chris Williamson is the host of the Modern Wisdom Podcast, YouTuber and former club promoter. In this Asian Boss Podcast episode, Stephen Park and Chris compare different social trends between the West and Asia, including declining birth rates, the evolving role of men in modern society, the scarcity of role models, and more. If you're seeking some 'modern wisdom,' you've come to the right place.
Tim Hwang is the co-founder of FiscalNote, a global software, data, and media company in the US and he's the youngest Asian-American CEO of a public company. How was he able to build a multibillion company before even reaching the age of 30? Despite attending prestigious universities like Princeton and Harvard, Tim's story goes beyond privilege and showcases the true grit and determination required to build a company at scale.
In this episode, Tim shares his journey from being the son of Korean immigrants and the only Asian kid in a Michigan neighborhood to getting involved in US politics, including Obama's presidential campaign, and eventually achieving success as a CEO. Gain unique insights into the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned along the way.
Konstantin is a Russian-British author, comedian, and a social commentator, who recently went viral for his speech at Oxford University. In this Asian Boss Podcast episode, Konstantin shares his unique perspective on growing up in the former Soviet Union and now living in the West. We delve into current events such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and explore Russia's media censorship.
Shin Lim is a two-time winner of America's Got Talent and is widely considered to be one of the greatest card magicians in the world. Shin is now performing his show 'Limitless' in Las Vegas, something that seemed impossible to an Asian immigrant kid growing up in the US. In this episode, you'll learn how he chose magic as a viable career path and ultimately became one of the world's most accomplished magicians.
Lewis Howes is a New York Times best-selling author, keynote speaker, industry-leading show host, and former pro-athlete. In this episode, Lewis will guide you to discover your life mission and empower you to unleash your full potential, particularly if you feel stuck. Remember, we cannot make positive impacts on the world without working on ourselves first.
His new book, The Greatness Mindset is now available for purchase at https://lewishowes.com/gmbook and wherever books are sold.
Yeonmi Park is a North Korean defector, author, and a human rights activist. In this episode, Yeonmi shares her story of being trafficked as a sex slave in China, and offers a unique perspective on living in the U.S. for several years, witnessing the latest social changes and cultural shifts in society.
Nuseir Yassin, aka Nas Daily, is an Arab-Isreali vlogger, author and entrepreneur behind Nas.io and Nas Studios. The Nas brand has built over 50 million followers on social media thanks to its world famous for short-form storytelling. So why does Nuseir feel so compelled to bring people together and transform communities through content and technology? Listen to our conversation to find out.
Mike Chang is an OG fitness YouTuber, Internet marketer, and entrepreneur who created the infamous "Six Pack Shortcuts." After the tremendous success of the program, Mike disappeared from YouTube and the company he founded all of sudden, driving the Internet wild with unfounded speculations and rumors. Our co-founder and guest host Kei was able to track Mike down in Bali, Indonesia and sit down for an in-depth conversation.
We spoke to Joey, better known as the Anime Man on YouTube. He is one of the top Anime review YouTubers and has been introducing Japanese subcultures to a wide international audience for many years now. How did he manage to make his hobby into a profession and what’s it like living as a half-Japanese in Japan?
Steven He is a Chinese-Irish actor and content creator who became a walking meme thanks to his viral Asian Dad sketches. What's it like to be elevated to a meme status and how did that all come about in the first place?
Chris Broad is a creator who has been showing the real Japan to the rest of the world for years. He’s so good at what he does and so entertaining, that you may have come across his videos on YouTube or even seen him featured on BBC and The Guardian. Who is Chris Broad from Abroad in Japan and what’s his story?
How does one decide to make it their mission to provide clean water to millions of people? We talked to Scott Harrison, the founder of Charity: water, which is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 that provides drinking water to people in developing nations.
Twitch is the world's biggest live streaming platform. But have you ever wondered who created it and how it grew to what it is today? Justin Kan is the co-founder of Twitch and a serial entrepreneur who sold Twitch to Amazon for almost $1 Billion USD.
Nigel Ng is a Malaysian comedian, internet celebrity, and a content creator with over 7 million subscribers on YouTube. Listen to our conversation with Nigel to find out the inspiration behind the creation of Uncle Roger.