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Alchemy of Transformation

This podcast explores the challenges and joy of transformation through successful examples so we are equipped with the secrets of Alchemy for the self, ventures or societies to be transformed into greater potential - ready for humanity's next giant leap. Join me on this journey of Growth and Evolution!

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Last Episode Date: 16 January 2024

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Alchemy of Transformation Episode 8: Alchemy of Pak-China Cooperation with Maj Gen (R) Samrez Salik
16 January 2024
Alchemy of Transformation Episode 8: Alchemy of Pak-China Cooperation with Maj Gen (R) Samrez Salik

Major General (R) Samrez Salik is a retired army officer who was commissioned in 10 Medium Regiment Artillery in March 1985. His previous appointments include serving as Vice Chief of General Staff at the GHQ, Rawalpindi and as Director General National Defense University, Islamabad. #PakistaniArmy #Commanders #Frontier #DefenseSystem #Analysis #Switzerland #pakchina #China #Involvement #CPEC #PositiveEffects #Insight #Discussion #Perspective #Revelations #Analytics #Future Read more about him here: https://www.pseabusinessforum.com/speakers-2018/major-general-muhammad-samrez-salik-him/

103 min
Alchemy of Transformation Episode 7: Alchemy of Grand Strategy in Foreign Policy with Maleeha Lodhi
16 January 2024
Alchemy of Transformation Episode 7: Alchemy of Grand Strategy in Foreign Policy with Maleeha Lodhi

Maleeha Lodhi is a Pakistani Diplomat and Political Scientist. She served as Pakistan’s Permenant Representative to the United Nations from 2015 to 2019, as well as an Ambassador to the USA and the UK. #Pakistan #ForeignPolicy #Diplomacy #CrisisManagement #PublicRepresentation #GlobalPerception #PublicDiplomacy #UNPeacekeepingMissions #SoftPower #US-ChinaRelationship #Objectivity #Loyalty #Teamwork #Education #TransformativeRole #NationalImage #WomenSolidarity #Challenges Opportunities #InternationalRelations Read more about him here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maleeha_Lodhi (00:11) Foreign Policy Challenges in Pakistan (12:27) Handling Challenging Situations in Diplomacy (21:36) Diplomatic Success Through Hard Work (34:44) Challenges in Pakistan's Foreign Policy (46:44) Pakistan's Role at the UN (53:44) Soft Power in Promoting Pakistan's Image (01:03:04) The US-China Relationship and Pakistan's Position (01:20:03) Grateful for Detailed Discussion

81 min
Alchemy of Transformation Episode 6: Alchemy of Transformation of Pakistan with Shabbar Zaidi
16 January 2024
Alchemy of Transformation Episode 6: Alchemy of Transformation of Pakistan with Shabbar Zaidi

Shabbar Zaidi is the Former Chairman of Federal Bureau of Revenue as well as the Former Managing Partner of PWC Pakistan. Beyond his career as a Chartered Accountant, he has also served as a Provincial Minister in the SIndh Government during the 2013 caretaker setup, and currently serves as a Trustee of the Sindh Instittute of Urology and Transplantation. #Politics #Religion #Pakistan #Establishment #Politicians #Leadership #People #PrimeMinister #International #Level #Communism #Socialism #Islamism #Career #Karachi #History #Economy #Welfare #Activities #SIUTTrust #AgaKhanHospital Read more about him here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shabbar_Zaidi

92 min
Alchemy of Transformation Episode 5: Alchemy of Venture Transformation with Walid Faza
16 January 2024
Alchemy of Transformation Episode 5: Alchemy of Venture Transformation with Walid Faza

Waliid Faza is a Partner at MSA Capital as well as a Partner and COO at MSA Novo. He has previously been a Partner and Investment Manager at Wamda Capital, and has a plethora of experience investing in ventures across the MENA region. #VentureCapital #MiddleEast #NorthAfrica #StartupEcosystem #Entrepreneurship #HistoricalComplexities #CulturalComplexities #Amman #Wamda #Failure #Success #BusinessModels #MENA #Asia #ResilientCompanies #EmergingMarkets #Microfinance #ChineseBusinessModels #SystemDrag #Infrastructure #MunicipalServices #Adaptability #StrategicTeam-Building #ChineseLineageVentureCapital #SiliconValley #COVID-19 #GovernmentSupport #SustainableGrowth #EconomicPower #China Read more about him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walidfaza (00:00) Exploring MENA Venture Capital and Startups (11:52) Entrepreneurship and Connections in Middle East (19:29) Lessons Learned From a Successful Entrepreneur (29:17) Traits of Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets (36:40) Experience and Teamwork in Entrepreneurship (45:44) Chinese Business Models and Emerging Markets (51:41) Middle East Venture Capital Challenges

58 min
Alchemy of Transformation Episode 4: Alchemy of Venture Creation with Ayman Ismail
16 January 2024
Alchemy of Transformation Episode 4: Alchemy of Venture Creation with Ayman Ismail

Ayman Ismail is the Abdul Latif Jameel Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship and associate professor at The American University in Cairo (AUC) School of Business and the founding director of the AUC Venture Lab, which was recognized as a high impact university business incubator in Africa (2014) and MENA (2015) by UBI Global. #VentureCreation #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #Egypt #MiddleEast #AUC #VentureCapital #Incubation #Startups #ArabSpring #EconomicDevelopment #McKinsey #CEO-levelProblems #Mentorship #MacroEnvironment #EmergingMarkets #Collaboration #Fundraising #MarketExpansion #Economy #Transformation #Negotiation #Leadership #Academia #Society #Vision #ProactiveAction Read more about him here: https://www.aucegypt.edu/fac/ayman-ismail (00:00) - The Alchemy of Venture Creation (10:58) - Career Journey and Economic Development (19:14) - Insights From McKinsey (28:36) - Emerging Markets and Startup Rise (35:15) - Entrepreneurship Evolution at AUC and VC Lab (46:25) - Venture Lab Success and Startup Strategies (58:02) - Regional Collaboration and Market Opportunities (01:13:32) - Future of Venture Capital and Collaboration (01:17:34) - Challenges and Considerations in Funding Startups (01:24:02) - Fundraising and Market Expansion in Emerging Markets (01:36:49) - Egypt's Economy and Startups in 2024 (01:42:36) - Entrepreneurship and International Collaboration

58 min
Alchemy of Transformation Episode 3: Alchemy of Grand Strategy For Peace with Kleanthis Kyriakidis
16 January 2024
Alchemy of Transformation Episode 3: Alchemy of Grand Strategy For Peace with Kleanthis Kyriakidis

Dr. Kleanthis Kyriakidis is a Retired Captain of the Hellenic Navy and has teaching experience as an instructor of the Supreme Joint War College, the Naval War College and Air War College in Greece and the NATO Defense College in Rome for several years. He has also been a Senior Editor for the Harvard Kennedy School Review and is a member of the Steering Board of the nonprofit organizations Academy for Strategic Analyses, Institute for the Study of Hellenic and Arab Communities and the Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy. #Transformation #ForeignPolicy #Peace #Negotiation #GrandCentralStrategy #Greece #FinancialCrisis #Navy #Cooperation #Leadership #Diplomacy #Academia #Society #Collaboration #Vision #ProactiveAction Read more about him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kleanthis-kyriakidis-phd-00863a23/?originalSubdomain=ae (00:00) Transformation and Peace in Foreign Policy (11:54) Journey From Black Sea to Greece (19:24) Naval Career and Greek History (35:05) Defense Industry Cuts and Financial Crisis (47:24) Dubai's Transformation and the Future (01:05:39) Promoting Cooperation and Transforming Mindsets (01:14:45) Cooperation and Transformation for Common Prosperity (01:25:17) The Power of Transforming Society

87 min
Alchemy of Transformation Episode 1: Alchemy of Societies in Transition with Ma Khin Lay
16 January 2024
Alchemy of Transformation Episode 1: Alchemy of Societies in Transition with Ma Khin Lay

Ma Khin Kay is a Burmese civil society leader, women’s right advocate and pro-democracy activist. She is a member of the Myanmar’s National Unity Government in Exile. #Myanmar #Activism #Buddhism #PoliticalTransition #NationalReconciliation #StudentActivism #MilitaryRule #ReligiousPractices #RohingyaCrisis #Democracy #SocialRights #PoliticalChallenges #NationalLeagueforDemocracy #PoliticalActivist #Sacrifices #YoungerGeneration #InternalDisplacedPersons #NGOs Read more about her here: https://www.ned.org/fellows/khin-lay/ (00:00) Reconciliation and Activism in Myanmar (10:58) Buddhism and Its Impact in Myanmar (24:14) Student Activism With Family Support (32:36) Political Activist Struggles and Sacrifices (49:41) Transition and Challenges in Myanmar (59:37) Transition and Reconciliation in Myanmar (01:19:22) Building a Future Myanmar (01:25:55) Providing Information and Expressing Gratitude

75 min
Alchemy of Transformation Episode 2: Alchemy of Social Transformation with Ghanshyam Tiwari
16 January 2024
Alchemy of Transformation Episode 2: Alchemy of Social Transformation with Ghanshyam Tiwari

Ghanshayam Tiwari is an Indian Politician currently serving as the spokesperson for the Samajwadi Party. In addition to his political contributions, Ghanshyam has worked with global organizations like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Intel, and McKinsey & Company. #ChangeMaker #Harvard #SocialChange #Education #SouthAsia #Politics #Uttar Pradesh #CastePolitics #Innovation #IndianPolitics #Transformation #Poverty #HealthcareProfessionals #Nurses #COVID Venture Builder #SamajwadiParty, #BJP #Congress #MuslimCommunity #Organization #PoliticalDialogue #2024Elections #2027 Elections Read more about him here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghanshyam_Tiwari_(Indian_politician) (00:00) Growing Up in India, Personal Values (12:32) Inspiration, Education, and Pursuing Social Change (21:47) Education and Job Competition in South Asia (28:44) Returning to Home Country After US Study (43:48) Politics and Challenges in Bihar (55:13) Exploring Ventures Outside of Politics (01:09:00) Future of Ventures and Politics (01:13:30) Political Future in Uttar Pradesh (01:24:34) Caste and Organization in Indian Politics (01:36:32) Innovation in Indian and Pakistani Politics

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