the Executives · A Dialogue with Majid

Special Edition from AsiaBerlin 2024: Insights with Startups, Organizers & Visionaries

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About this episode

In this exclusive episode of “The Executives: A Dialogue with Majid,” recorded live at the AsiaBerlin Summit 2024, host Majid engages with a diverse group of global innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs who are actively shaping the future. The episode focuses on cross-border collaboration, innovation trends, and the transformative power of partnerships between Asia and Europe.

The episode features insightful interviews with key figures, including:

Marten Rauschenberg, CEO at AsiaBerlin Forum and Founding Partner at GIIC, who offers perspectives on the summit’s objectives and the broader landscape of innovation corridors.
Dr. Rainer Seider, Head of Unit International Affairs, Governing Mayor of Berlin – Senate Chancellery, providing a governmental perspective on international affairs and collaboration.
Haris Rehman, Founder at Rapid Venture Labs, sharing his experiences and insights from the startup ecosystem.
Manori Unambuwe, CEO at PlanetPulse and former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Germany, discussing global partnerships and technological innovation.
Aparna Bhatnagar Saxena, Founder of Ahana and CEO at Torajamelo, who sheds light on entrepreneurship and purpose-driven businesses.
Dmitry Kharchenko, Founder & CEO at TechBiz Global, offering his views on global tech business.
Muhammad Fauzal Rizki, CEO & Co-founder of Sampangan, discussing challenges and opportunities in scaling startups.

From the complexities of scaling startups to the vast opportunities in fostering global partnerships, this episode is rich with valuable insights. It’s a must-listen for anyone interested in cross-continental innovation and the future of business collaboration.

Episode chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:21 Marten Rauschenberg: CEO at AsiaBerlin Forum and Founding Partner at GIIC
13:46 Dr. Rainer Seider: Head of Unit International Affairs, Governing Mayor of Berlin - Senate Chancellery
19:58 Haris Rehman: Founder at Rapid Venture Labs
26:41 Manori Unambuwe: CEO at PlanetPulse, former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Germany
30:55 Aparna Bhatnagar Saxena: Founder Ahana and CEO at Torajamelo
38:15 Dmitry Kharchenko: Founder & CEO at TechBiz Global
41:36 Muhammad Fauzal Rizki, CEO & Co-founder Sampangan
50:12 Closing

About the guest

Marten Rauschenberg Interim CEO at AsiaBerlin Forum | Founding Partner at GIIC Marten Rauschenberg is a strategic leader with a deep passion for international innovation ecosystems. As the Interim CEO of AsiaBerlin Forum and Founding Partner at GIIC (German Indian Innovation Corridor), he connects Berlin with Asia’s thriving startup scenes. Through Innovation Corridor, he fosters global collaboration between entrepreneurs, governments, and investors. Dr. Rainer Seider Head of Unit, International Affairs – Governing Mayor of Berlin, Senate Chancellery Dr. Rainer Seider plays a crucial role in shaping Berlin’s global outreach and diplomacy. As Head of International Affairs at the Berlin Senate Chancellery, he bridges Berlin with key cities and regions worldwide, supporting global dialogue, innovation exchange, and cultural collaboration. Manori Unambuwe CEO at PlanetPulse Manori Unambuwe is the dynamic CEO of PlanetPulse, a venture under IronOne Technologies that harnesses big data and predictive insights for market research. Her work empowers organizations with real-time consumer sentiment analysis and market trends across the globe Aparna Bhatnagar Saxena Founder of Ahana | CEO at Torajamelo Aparna Bhatnagar Saxena is a purpose-driven leader, sustainability advocate, and social entrepreneur. As CEO of Torajamelo, she leads ethical fashion rooted in indigenous heritage, and through Ahana, she champions conscious entrepreneurship focused on circular economies and women’s empowerment. Haris Rehman Founder at Rapid Venture Lab Haris Rehman is the founder of Rapid Venture Lab, an initiative that transforms early-stage ideas into scalable ventures. With a background in startup acceleration and ecosystem development, Haris helps entrepreneurs validate, build, and scale their innovations efficiently. Dmitry Kharchenko Founder & CEO at TechBiz Global Dmitry Kharchenko is the founder and CEO of TechBiz Global, a leading tech recruitment and consulting firm that connects high-growth startups and enterprises with top-tier global talent. With a strong focus on innovation and human capital, Dmitry empowers companies to scale with the right people. Muhammad Fauzal Rizki CEO & Co-founder at Sampangan Muhammad Fauzal Rizki is a passionate environmental entrepreneur and co-founder of Sampangan, a pioneering Indonesian startup turning waste into high-value products through carbonization technology. His mission is to build a zero-waste, circular economy while addressing global climate challenges.

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