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SOSV: Deep Tech Before It Was CoolSOSV wasn't always a billion-dollar fund—it began as a scrappy experiment. Ten years ago, the team was writing $50K checks. Today, it's a global operation with $1.5B under management, backing 60+ new startups annually and running two specialized programs:HAX for hard tech (robotics, industrial, mobility)IndieBio for biotech, food, health, and sustainabilityTheir formula? Hands-on acceleration + deep labs + strategic follow-on capital.“We're not just investors—we're builders. We have scientists and engineers on staff to help startups go from prototype to product faster.”The Global Deep Tech PlaybookBen's career spans Asia (Japan, Korea, China), Silicon Valley, and Europe. While SOSV is a US-based fund, its hard tech accelerator HAX was originally launched in Shenzhen and has since relocated to Newark, NJ. Its biotech program IndieBio began in San Francisco and later expanded to New York City. Today, ~50% of SOSV's portfolio is US-based, with the rest spread across Europe, Asia (notably Singapore), and LATAM.The Vertical Thesis: Climate, Health & IndustrialSOSV focuses on:Climate Tech: From Neptune Robotics cleaning ship hulls to AI-powered food formulationHealth Tech: With over 100 investments, including 20+ in women's healthBiomanufacturing: Startups using biology to produce materials, pharma, food, and solvents sustainablyMatchmaking at Scale: Building Events That Actually WorkFrustrated with event inefficiencies, Ben built his own internal toolset—combining spreadsheets, Python scripts, and LLMs—to run high-efficiency online matchmaking events. These have drawn thousands of VCs and startups, focusing on niche verticals like:BiomanufacturingWomen's HealthClimate Tech (with over 1500 participants and 800 investors)“If it takes me more than an hour to do a repetitive task, I'll just build a tool to automate it.”And yes—SOSV has invested in eight startups discovered through these very matchmaking events.Investing Beyond the ObviousSOSV is known for spotting winners in categories others overlook. Their portfolio spans everything from plant-based AI-designed food (NotCo) to microbe-based mining. As Ben puts it:“We're not afraid to invest in the things that don't have a category yet.”Why Founders Should Get on StageBen spoke at over 300 events—but not for ego. As a self-described "trained shy person," it was a way to build visibility without cold outreach. For founders, the lesson is the same:“It takes three signals to make a tiger. If people hear about you on stage, in media, and from someone they trust—they believe.”In other words, visibility builds credibility.Learn MoreSOSV – Early-stage investor in deep tech and biotechHello Tomorrow – Global Summit for science and deep tech innovation Be sure to follow Sesamers on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X for more cool stories from the people we catch during the best Tech events!

Welcome to Focus Asia your first window to discover Asia. This week, we have news from Japan, Philippine , Cambodia , and South Korea. Find out more episode and listening to Bingkai Suara Podcast. Don't forget to always listen to focus asia every week to update your knowledge about what happens in Asia and updated with our recent news on www.bingkaikarya.com

According to the Consortium for Analysis of Student Success through International Education (CASSIE), students who participate in study abroad programs are 6.2 percentage points more likely to graduate within four years and 3.8 percentage points more likely to graduate within six years compared to their non-study abroad peers. Additionally, these students tend to earn higher GPAs and accumulate more credit hours upon graduation. This University System of Georgia infographic shows these outcomes directly enhance institutional key performance indicators such as retention and persistence. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Dr. Scott Marshall, President and CEO of the Institute for Shipboard Education, about how Semester at Sea transforms students' lives and enhances institutional outcomes through innovative study abroad programming. Why Semester at Sea is a Game-Changer Semester at Sea offers students the opportunity to visit up to 10 countries during a single semester while earning 12 to 15 college credits through a partnership with Colorado State University. The program is supported by 180 universities worldwide, attracting a diverse student body of 450 to 550 students per voyage. While onboard the ship, students engage in a robust academic curriculum and participate in a living-learning community. This unique environment fosters strong relationships among peers, faculty, and staff while encouraging deep reflection on cultural experiences gained at each port of call. The program creates a profound impact on students by integrating global learning, critical thinking, and community-building into a single, cohesive experience. Alumni frequently credit Semester at Sea with shaping their careers and life paths, emphasizing how the iterative process of experiencing different cultures followed by reflection can permanently transform mental models and worldviews. The Impact of Study Abroad on Institutional Success The importance of study abroad programs in improving institutional metrics is significant. Research shows that students who study abroad graduate faster, earn higher GPAs, and complete more credit hours than their peers. This results in improved retention rates and better long-term outcomes for universities. Semester at Sea's unique model of comparative experiential learning sets it apart from traditional study abroad programs, making it an invaluable asset for institutions seeking to enhance student outcomes and global competencies. Semester at Sea Benefits for Universities As a “third-party provider” program, Semester at Sea allows universities to partner without the financial burden of running their own study abroad initiatives. While institutions may lose one semester's worth of tuition from participating students, the long-term benefits—such as higher retention rates, faster graduation times, and increased alumni loyalty—far outweigh the costs. By investing in study abroad programs, institutions can position themselves as leaders in global education and prepare their students for the challenges of an interconnected world. Innovations for the Future of Study Abroad Programs and Semester at Sea Looking ahead, the program is exploring new ways to remain at the forefront of global education. Plans include creating an artificial intelligence (AI) floating lab, which would allow students to gain AI literacy while participating in the program's transformative experiential learning model. Collaborating with corporate partners like Nvidia, this initiative aims to equip students with cutting-edge skills that are increasingly critical in today's job market. The Case for Expanding Study Abroad Destinations While Europe remains a popular destination for study abroad, institutions are encouraged to expand their programs to include Asia, Africa, and other emerging economies. With three of the world's top five economies located in Asia (Japan, China, and India), exposing students to these regions is essential for preparing them to succeed in a globalized workforce. Semester at Sea's itineraries reflect this need by offering students a diverse range of cultural and economic contexts to explore. The Importance of Faculty Engagement Faculty play a crucial role in the success of Semester at Sea. Participating faculty members enhance the student experience and bring fresh perspectives and global insights back to their home campuses. This ripple effect benefits future cohorts and strengthens the institution's academic community. Faculty on Semester at Sea voyages are carefully selected for their passion for teaching and ability to contribute to the program's unique living-learning environment. What Makes Semester at Sea Unique? Much of the program's success is attributed to its living-learning community, which fosters deep connections among students, faculty, and staff. Students live and learn together on a ship for 105 days, participating in high-impact practices such as global learning and common intellectual experiences. The program's structure ensures that students develop intercultural competencies, adaptability, and critical thinking skills that are vital in today's interconnected world. Three Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards Consider Study Abroad Offices as Revenue Supporters Reframe how study abroad offices are viewed—not as cost centers but as revenue enhancers. These programs drive institutional success by improving retention, graduation rates, and overall student outcomes. Invest in Study Abroad Programs Institutions should provide incentives for students to participate in study abroad, such as financial aid scaled to family contributions. These investments yield significant returns through better institutional KPIs and stronger alumni engagement. Encourage Expansion Beyond Europe Study abroad offices should prioritize robust, comparative programs outside Europe, focusing on emerging economies like Asia and Africa. This approach aligns with global trends and equips students for success in diverse cultural and economic contexts. Bonus Takeaway from Dr. McNaughton: Involve your faculty in study abroad programs. Faculty who participate in programs like Semester at Sea return with enriched perspectives that benefit students and strengthen institutional outcomes. Final Thoughts As higher education leaders face mounting challenges in student retention, persistence, and graduation rates, innovative programs like Semester at Sea offer an intriguing solution. The combination of experiential learning, cultural immersion, and academic rigor provides students with a transformative experience that shapes their futures and strengthens institutional performance. By investing in global education and expanding opportunities beyond traditional boundaries, institutions can prepare students to succeed in an interconnected world while achieving vital organizational objectives. Read the transcript on our website at https://changinghighered.com/semester-at-sea-improves-student-outcomes-and-boosts-institutional-success/ #HigherEducation #StudyAbroad #SemesterAtSea About Our Podcast Guest Scott Marshall is the host of the As Unexpected Podcast and President and CEO of the Institute for Shipboard Education, which directs Semester at Sea, a leading study abroad program. His passion for global education began with a study abroad experience in Japan as an undergraduate. Marshall sailed with his family on Semester at Sea in Spring 2017, later joining the organization as Vice President of Academic Affairs and becoming President in 2020. Previously, he was a Professor of Management and Vice Provost at Portland State University, publishing over 40 works on management, marketing, and entrepreneurship while teaching strategy and international business. He earned a B.A. in Business Economics from Willamette University, an M.A. in International Affairs from George Washington University, and a Ph.D. in International Business from the University of Oregon. His career reflects a lifelong dedication to education, travel, and fostering cross-cultural understanding. About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is the founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant at The Change Leader, Inc. A highly sought-after higher education consultant with 20+ years of experience, Dr. McNaughton works with leadership, management, and boards of U.S. and international institutions. His expertise spans key areas, including accreditation, governance, strategic planning, presidential onboarding, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances. Dr. McNaughton's approach combines a holistic methodology with a deep understanding of the contemporary and evolving challenges facing higher education institutions worldwide to ensure his clients succeed in their mission.  

If we look at the current state of the electricity market, we usually tend to all the obstacles and all the hurdles we still need to overcome to arrive at a satisfying state. However, imagine, you were a time traveler from the year 2000 would probably rub his eyes today at how much energy systems and markets have already changed since then. Artificial intelligence is making generation and consumption forecasts ever more accurate, battery storage systems now cost only a fraction of the price, and dynamic electricity tariffs and variable grid charges are paving the way for more flexible demand. Nevertheless, there is still enough to do on the way to a 100% renewable, flexible and affordable electricity supply. In this episode, we take a journey through time with experts from hep solar and talk about how we can create a better balance between electricity generation and demand. Timeline: 02:38 In 2002, Severin Bornstein wrotes in a magazine “In nearly all electricity markets, demand is difficult to forecast and is almost completely insensitive to price fluctuations, while supply faces binding constraints at peak times, and storage is prohibitively costly.” What is the context of the quote? And what has changed since then? 07:41 There are many skeptics who say that we cannot achieve a reliable energy supply with renewables. Just in November, there was renewed discussion in Germany about the dark days that have made electricity very expensive. What do we say to these skeptics? 10:07 The electrification of the heating and transport sectors will increase the gap between electricity supply and demand in the future. What is the best way to balance this, also from an economic point of view? 20:03 What is the role of variable network charges in balancing electricity supply and demand? 22:37 What trends do they see in your daily work to further improve the integration of solar energy? About hep solar, Martin Vogt and Dr. Julian Hochscherf hep solar is a specialist for solar investments and solar parks. The owner-managed family business from Baden-Württemberg develops, builds, operates and finances solar parks all over the world, but especially in Germany, Japan and North America. For over 15 years, hep solar has been combining know-how in the operational management of solar parks with a high level of expertise in the financial sector. The company covers the entire solar energy value chain: from project development and construction to long-term operation. Through international solar investments, hep solar offers investors the opportunity to participate in the global expansion of solar energy. hep solar employs more than 200 people worldwide with offices in Germany, Japan, the USA and Canada. Martin Vogt With 15 years of experience in the renewable energy field with his current responsibilities including a 6,000 MW greenfield solar PV project pipeline across North America (US & Canada), Europe (Germany & Poland), and Asia (Japan). Dr. Julian Hochscherf Dr. Julian Hochscherf has been Head of ESG at hep solar since 2022. He works on all aspects of sustainability in the sphere of solar PV markets and supply chains as well as in the field of impact investing.

JAPAN: Votes contrary; Lance Gatling, principal of Nexial Research based in Tokyo, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill  https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/27/asia/japan-ruling-party-loses-majority-election-intl/index.html   1895

Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Lisa Owen about a former top spy chief in Pakistan being arrested, Japan still bracing itself for a potential 'megaquake' after the government issued it's first warning of its kind last week and what the housing situation is like in Taiwan.

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Welcome to Focus Asia your first window to discover Asia. This week, we have news from Japan, Thailand and South Korea . Find out more episode and listening to Bingkai Suara Podcast. Don't forget to always listen to focus asia every week to update your knowledge about what happens in Asia and updated with our recent news on www.bingkaikarya.com

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Welcome to Focus Asia your first window to discover Asia. This week, we have news from Japan, Singapore, Dubai, and Indonesia. Find out more episode and listening to Bingkai Suara Podcast. Don't forget to always listen to focus asia every week to update your knowledge about what happens in Asia and updated with our recent news on www.bingkaikarya.com

Welcome to Focus Asia your first window to discover Asia. This week, we have news from Japan, India, Thailand and Indonesia. Find out more episode and listening to Bingkai Suara Podcast. Don't forget to always listen to focus asia every week to update your knowledge about what happens in Asia and updated with our recent news on www.bingkaikarya.com

Hello and welcome to number 117! This week I am joined by Nina and Q, also known as Travelling By Pedalling and these guys have just finished a two-year bikepacking trip! Today we talk about the lead-up to them quitting their jobs in the healthcare sector which took a toll on them during COVID. We then talk through their route from Holland to Iran. Not all plain sailing though as Nina broke her wrist in Austria so they had to postpone the trip during the winter. However, they were back on the road in the Spring and we talk through right up to Iran. Unfortunately, we didn't get time to dig into much of the South East Asia portion of their trip however, there is some excellent chat in there still. We finish in Japan as they took a break from biking due to a few more accidents and instead, they went on a 1000km in Japan. You can check out more on their trip using the links below! Enjoy and be inspired!Travelling By PedallingWebsite - https://travellingbypedalling.comPolarsteps - https://www.polarsteps.com/NinaKaptein/4354620-fietsend-richting-het-oostenInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/travellingbypedalling/Winging It Travel PodcastHost/Creator/Writer/Composer/Editor - James HammondProducer - James HammondPodcast Art Design - Swamp Soup Company - Harry UttonPodcast SupportDiscovery Car Hire - https://www.discovercars.com/?a_aid=Jhammo89Merch Store - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/winging-it-travel-podcast?ref_id=25823Want some insurance whilst travelling and/or working remotely? Book below with SafetyWing.https://safetywing.com?referenceID=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_source=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_medium=AmbassadorBook Flights With Expedia Canadahttps://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lqfY7/creativeref:1100l68075/destination:https://www.expedia.com/Flights?siteid=1&langid=1033Book Hotels with Hotel.comhttps://hotels.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lqg8U/creativeref:1011l66932/destination:https://uk.hotels.com/?pos=HCOM_UK&locale=en_GBBuy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wingingitEtsy StoreBuy my Digital Travel Planner - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1220056512/digital-travel-planner?click_key=c580edd56767d7b03612dfae3b122f32e15fe1ec%3A1220056512&click_sum=80ff0159&ref=shop_home_recs_2Stickers - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1216492546/winging-it-travel-podcast-stickers?click_key=ed1139c660585f268a8192aa8c136a5915118968%3A1216492546&click_sum=b8a8a048&ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1Contact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or message me on my social media on the links below.Social Media - follow me on:YouTube - Winging It Travel Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5AInstagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelTwitter - https://twitter.com/PodcastWingingReview - please head to Podchaser and leave a review for this podcast - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-1592244 or alternately you can leave a review and rating wherever you get your podcasts! MY SISTER PODCAST/YOUTUBE CHANNEL - The Trendy Coffee PodcastPlease follow and subscribe below.YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgB8CA0tAk3ILcqEZ39a33gPodcast Links - https://linktr.ee/thetrendycoffeepodcastThanks for your support, James!

Welcome to Focus Asia your first window to discover Asia. This week, we have news from Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, China, and South Korea. Find out more episode and listening to Bingkai Suara Podcast. Don't forget to always listen to focus asia every week to update your knowledge about what happens in Asia and updated with our recent news on www.bingkaikarya.com

Welcome to Focus Asia your first window to discover Asia. This week, we have news from Japan, India, Hongkong, and South Korea. Find out more episode and listening to Bingkai Suara Podcast. Don't forget to always listen to focus asia every week to update your knowledge about what happens in Asia and updated with our recent news on www.bingkaikarya.com

Welcome to Focus Asia your first window to discover Asia. This week, we have news from Japan, Cambodia, China, and Indonesia. Find out more episode and listening to Bingkai Suara Podcast. Don't forget to always listen to focus asia every week to update your knowledge about what happens in Asia and updated with our recent news on www.bingkaikarya.com

Sparkling wine is trending at the moment and no brand best embodies the trend more than cult California sparkling wine producer Ultramarine. Michael Cruse, the founder of Ultramarine and Cruse Wine Co, explains how he developed a passion for sparkling wine that led to his accidental success. He covers how Ultramarine took off, techniques and production practices that have business implications he took from Champagne, pricing, and his view on sales channels. Detailed Show Notes: UltramarineStarted in 2008, 1st real vintage was 2010Sparkling wine in CA that focuses on coastal single vineyards, high acid, single vintagePrecise production style - not copying Champagne, but taking some techniques and applying them to CAHarvest ~1,000 cases/year, ~500-750 cases make the cut for releaseLimited ability to grow (due to lack of suitable fruit sources), target ~1,200-1,500 case rangeCruse Wine CoStarted in 2013, supposed to be a custom crush facilityInitially not for sparkling wine, an interest in ValdiguieLater realized his passion was in sparkling wine - does pet nats, more experimental, more oxidative stylesFocus on CA as a whole vs. coastal vineyards of Ultramarine~7,000 cases/year (2018 was peak ~8,500 cases)The capital intensity of producing sparklingCruse Tradition takes ~40 months to make which means 3 vintages must be paid for before selling any wine (e.g. - fruit, glass ($2+/bottle), etc…) - this limits growthUltramarine spends 38-48 months en tirage, found this to be its sweet spotSparkling wine equipmentBought own equipment vs. doing custom crush at Rack & Riddle - partially due to using a bottle that they would not takeFollows many Champagne producers - they may use co-op press, but do own elevage and disgorgementUses a gyropalette, which requires some bentonite (riddling aid)Long term relationship with growers is important -> growing sparkling is different than still wine grapesVarietal impact on winemakingChardonnay - less fruit, more minerality - be more reductive to preserve fruitPinot Noir - more fruit, less minerality - be more oxidative to get more mineralityPricingValue spaces (~$20-25/bottle), e.g. - Gloria Ferrer, Roederer Estate, Cruse doesn't have the scale or capital to compete hereDoesn't think he can sell 10,000 cases @ $70/bottleBelieves he can sell 5-10,000 cases @ $45-55/bottleUnclear how Champagne price inflation will impact market opportunity for domestic sparklingUltramarine secondary pricing - goes for 3x release price; believes it's only ~30 bottles/year @ $200/bottle, could not sell entire production at that price pointSales channelsCruse - ⅓ DTC, ⅓ domestic wholesale, ⅓ export (Asia - Japan, Singapore strong)Ultramarine - 90-95% DTC - believes sweet spot is ~80% DTC to get more into restaurantsUltramarine mailing listBig supporters early on propelled the brand (e.g. - the NYC crew of Patrick Cappiello, Levi Dalton, and Pascaline Lepeltier)Instagram helped to fuel growthTook 3 releases (2012 release) to get a waiting listWine Berserkers also helpedCruse launch planNo real plan initially focused on friends & familyHardy Wallace helped get wines in front of distributorsRelationships with certain wine critics helpThe website is unintentionally sparse but does longer allocation emails Get access to library episodes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3Ilz875 The last twelve months have been a testing period for many in the business community in the UK, not least because of the continued repercussions of Covid-19 and Brexit. For Chinese businesses operating in this environment, escalating geopolitical headwinds have further added to the challenges. Despite this, they have demonstrated significant resilience with an unwavering commitment and ongoing contribution to the UK economy. This webinar will give an overview of the findings in the “2021 Report on the Development of Chinese Enterprises in the UK” by the China Chamber of Commerce (CCCUK). Speaker: John McLean OBE is a Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director who has extensive public and capital market experience including a specific knowledge of China where he has worked for over 20 years. John's background covers operations, acquisition integration and management internationally in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia (Japan, China and Thailand) and Australasia. Additionally, through his capital market experience, he has a strong practical knowledge on corporate governance John was on the board of CBBC (China Britain Business Council) for 8 years until 2019 and continues to contribute to the promotion of UK/China relations. More recently, he was appointed Senior Advisor to the China Chamber of Commerce in the UK (CCCUK). John is also Chair for the Institute of Directors (IoD) for the City of London. In 2007 John joined the board of Humberts plc (subsequently Chesterton), the estate agent, and became its Executive Chairman to lead its rescue and ultimate disposal. Prior to this, he carried out a strategic review for Gamma Holdings NV of their UK textile, wallpaper, retail and brand companies, including Sanderson and William Morris, and as the CEO he successfully implemented the turnaround and disposal plan. Along with operations in Australasia, America and Canada, Sanderson established global trading partnerships in China and Japan, which included the setting-up of a manufacturing joint venture, brand licensing agreements and numerous retail franchises. In the 2014 New Year's Honours list, John was honoured with an OBE for services to British business interests and the development of civil society in China.

A version of this essay was published by firstpost at https://www.firstpost.com/india/are-things-looking-up-for-india-at-makar-sankranti-a-time-for-new-beginnings-10286661.html It is true that the usual suspects and the usual problems remain: malign forces including moles and sleeper cells inside the country; a stepped-up assault on India and Hindus from the Deep State and other ill-wishers; an almost-war on the Tibet border; the creaking bureaucracy and especially the judiciary; and the single-minded hostility towards the Government of India projected by US Big Media and Big Tech.In the midst of all this, let us consider a few things that make it look like India is on the upswing, while sounding a few notes of caution.Thanks for reading Shadow Warrior! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Technology TrendsJust a short while ago, there were two big announcements: India hit 1.5 billion vaccinations; and India hit $100 billion in digital transactions in October and November. The first is an example of how, against the odds and in the face of determined opposition by vested interests, India has managed to vaccinate a significant number of its people who are eligible for them, almost entirely with Indian-manufactured or Indian-developed vaccines. It means the State has capacity to scale and that the private sector has the capacity to do process and product innovation. The second is an example of leapfrog: India now has more digital transactions than the next three or four countries combined, and this has happened where skeptics said there are no POS machines, no electricity, etc. The humble mobile phone has been a game-changer, and the public has taken to QR codes with gusto: they are ubiquitous. This is hopeful: it means India can use and improve on current tech models. Perhaps radical new technologies such as crypto currencies will take root in India. India has been a technology laggard in the last century or two. But there is no inherent reason for that to continue. India’s STEM people are very competent: for instance, see how they dealt with technology denials such as with the cryogenic rocket engine or the Cray supercomputer. If we can harness upcoming technologies we should be able to ride the next innovation tsunamis. In areas such as web 3.0 with their distributed nature, Indians may well create the platforms of the future.One example of the public acceptance of tech is the immense popularity of mobile phones. There are also the ingenious ways in which people have used them. For instance, there is the ‘missed call’ semaphore whereby you convey a specific message, such as “I have reached my destination”, without actually using up a call! A Harvard case study talks about how fishermen in Kerala increased their average profits by 12% by using their cell phones out at sea to talk to big buyers, cut out middlemen and take their catch to the optimal fishing port. The uptake of mobile internet has been phenomenal, and is growing at a rate that will soon rival China. Once Reliance Jio brought inexpensive bandwidth to the masses, usage took off with entertainment and education (in a famous case, a railway porter studied for the State administrative services on his phone with free WiFi at the station, and got through the exam). There is an open-ness in India to science and technology, quite possibly because Dharmic religions are not anti-science or anti-logic. One of the hopeful signs is the drive to set up a semiconductor fabrication facility in India. Since computers and cellphones and Internet of Things or IoT devices including connected cars will increasingly drive our future, it is imperative that we have the ability to manufacture the key component of all this, i.e. silicon chips. It is one of several seminal technologies we need to be present in: AI, blockchain, crypto currencies, quantum computing, CRISPR-Cas9 in biology. At the moment, we are far behind in all of them. This cannot continue, and we need to put in a crash program, like America’s Manhattan Project, to catch up. Thank you for reading Shadow Warrior. This post is public so feel free to share it.Indian economyIndia is the fifth largest economy in the world, having overtaken Britain in the recent past (which of course is a matter for some schadenfreude). India should overtake Germany and Japan in the next ten years. So India is a player. The GDP growth figures of 8 to 9% in 2021 need to be seen in the context of the huge contraction due to the wuhan virus last year, but the important fact is that it is believed that this level can continue for the next several years. Both the World Bank and the IMF have suggested India will once again be the fastest growing large economy in the world. I am more optimistic about the 2023-2024 outlook than this: This is not coming on the back of massive increases in money supply, as in the US which appears to have printed money by the boatload, which is leading to inflation. Indian inflation, if you adjust for sky-high energy prices, is not all that bad. Incidentally, even with the prospect of higher interest rates in the US, the rupee is not falling: it hit a 3 month high of $1 = 73.9 Rupees on Jan 11th. This implies investors are pricing in India’s improved economic prospects. The reasons are quite basic: improved state finances and thus improved infrastructure investment, along with a young and growing working class which is beginning to be a consumption engine. Geo-politics and geo-economicsThings look a little tough in the near future both from the point of view of global politics and global economics. The Cold War between the US and China, despite President Biden’s conciliation or appeasement depending on your perspective, will probably get worse, and I would not be surprised if there is an actual invasion of Taiwan. I wrote twenty years ago about that possibility, and now it looks increasingly likely that the US may not have the will, or the capability, to defend Taiwan in that case. The conflict between the US and China may well lead to the concept of a Thucydides Trap, where the two exhaust themselves. That makes for a dangerous world, and India may have to step into the breach for the defense of the Indo-Pacific. From an economic perspective, the massive amounts of money printed by many countries, to combat the covid crisis, is likely to lead to inflation and thus the progressive weakening of the US dollar. The fallout from the Evergrande crisis shows that the extraordinary leveraging of China based on huge corporate and public-sector debt fueled by real estate speculation may also cause prolonged pain, just as it happened to 1980s Japan which has struggled for decades now. The chances of war in Asia, especially in Taiwan, or in Japan’s Senkaku Islands, or even in the South China Sea, are fairly high. India is part of the Quad, of course, but we should not be under any delusions that the US, Japan or Australia will come to our aid if war erupts on the Tibetan border. We will be entirely on our own, so it behooves us to be prepared to fight. We have to choose our friends carefully, and at the moment I see only two in Asia: Japan and Vietnam. Maybe Indonesia, too. The others are more likely to choose China. EducationUnfortunately India needs a veritable revolution in education, or else it will miss the boat. Unlike East Asia, which opted for universal primary education, India invested in tertiary education. This created a few oases of excellence in a sea of mediocrity, and this is yet another reason manufacturing hasn’t taken off at East Asian levels, and probably never will. Also, just last week, the CAG was complaining that at least the new IITs were not producing enough research or industrial consultancy revenue, and were still depending on the government for handouts. That shows a disconnect between the needs of industry and what academia is doing. There are also concerns about the much-vaunted STEM schools, which are now producing skewed numbers. For instance, in Kerala, 5500+ students opted for computer science, but less than 10 for civil engineering. Can you believe that? Less than 10 in the whole state in government-run common admissions? The English language issue is also stark: far from producing world-class scientists and engineers, we produce people who are functionally barely literate in both English and STEM. The less said about humanities education the better: these students are in the forefront of aping Western fads like wokeism, nothing more. So there are some serious problems, and recent education ministers have not been exactly confidence-inducing.Stock MarketsIndian stock markets have had a good run, and naturally a correction should be coming. The economic fundamentals are strong, but by some historical measures such as Price Earnings Ratio, the current valuation of the market is too high. It is true that India has some 84 unicorns (startups valued at over $1 billion at the beginning of 2022, more so than any other country except the US and China). The entrepreneurial ferment is excellent, but one can question whether or not they will justify their valuations. Some of the companies that went public also don’t seem to have a ‘moat’ protecting their business that would justify lofty valuations, eg payTM. Its founder reportedly rued the fact that he went public at this time. There is a bit of a bubble, as in the 1999 Internet Bubble in the US, and when the day of reckoning comes, it will be a little painful for a lot of us. Nevertheless, the medium-term story is pretty good, and is based on good demographics and the observed fact that at a certain GDP per head, things take off in the economy. We are at that level, which I believe is in the range of $2000-$4000 GDP per head. With digitization, a lot of hanky-panky has become either more difficult or impossible to pull off, and the formal economy has grown and with GST, tax collections have grown as well. This is a positive feedback loop which will enable greater investment in both physical and virtual platforms, thus freeing entrepreneurs and industrialists to streamline their operations. A simple example is how GST has removed border checkposts, thus reducing waiting time and bribes for interstate transport. This sort of easing of friction and thus improving efficiency is a long-term asset for India, and that optimism may be reflected in the market.Thus, as always when it comes to India, there is room for both optimism and pessimism. But even the pessimists must concede that there is some positive momentum, and that India may finally be shedding the vestiges of the self-defeating policies of eras past. 1730 words, Jan 13, 2022 This is a public episode. 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スミソニアン博物館に行って感じたこと、インターネットの父と学ラン、ポッドキャスト音源を流し続ける配信について話しました。Show notes 実験医学 2021年11月号 Vol.39 No.18 … “はじめよう！ 研究者ポッドキャスト―多様な研究者を“聴ける化”する新たなメディア” 研エンの仲 … “「研エンの仲」は、神経科学の研究者Ayakaとソフトウェアエンジニア Ryoheiの2人によるPodcastです。科学やエンジニアリング、カルチャーや日常の話題についても話しています。” NeuroRadio … “神経科学者のとによるポッドキャスト。論文紹介や日々の雑談など、大西洋をまたいで収録しています。” CPT Japan 予選 スミソニアン博物館・美術館のリスト 某先生のスペースデブリとハッブル望遠鏡のツイート … 貫通したとは言っていない National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center … いわゆる国立航空宇宙博物館 National Museum of Natural History　… 国立自然史博物館。みんなが想像している化石の博物館はここ。 レンタル式電動キックボード … bostonにはないので乗ったことがない。乗ってみたい。 絶滅認定されたハシジロキツツキ Natural History … スミソニアンのNatural history本。あたらしい版が英語では出ました。アメリカ版、安過ぎる(小声) 一冊購入しましたが、紙もとてもいいです。 地球博物学大図鑑 …日本語版 カモノハシのクチバシ1 カモノハシのクチバシ2 The British Museum … 大英博物館 水圧によって潰される日清のカップラーメン … なぜ日清なのか、深海には破棄された未開封の日清が集まっているのか。調査隊はその調査をしに深海へ… 鯨骨生物群集 … ロマンしかない。色々実験がされていますよね。鯨骨生物群集（げいこつせいぶつぐんしゅう、(fauna of) whale falls）とは、深海において沈降したクジラの死骸を中心に形成される生物群集のことである。熱水噴出孔と同様、隔離された環境の特殊な生態系として注目されている。” 鯨爆発 … ドッッカアアアアアアアアン！！！！！ National Museum of American History … 国立アメリカ歴史博物館 バーチャファイター3がスミソニアンに？ 1 … 一体どこにあるのか… バーチャファイター3がスミソニアンに？ 2 … ないぞ… “The Virtua Fighter series is recognized for its contributions in the fields of Arts & Entertainment and is the only video game on permanent display in the Smithsonian Institution's Permanent Research Collection on Information Technology Innovation, at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington D.C.” ウミホタルとresearchat.fm … ep112 Vint Cerf … インターネットの父 Tim Berners-Lee The Webby Award Vint Cerf氏がWebby Awardを受賞した時の写真 … どうみても学ランである。 Vint Cerf氏と学ラン2 … カッコ良過ぎる。このお茶目感最高である。 Vint Cerf氏と学ラン3 … どっからどうみても学ラ(以下略) 慶應義塾大学にやってきたVint Cerf … どっからどうみても学ラ(以下略) インターネット …　インターネットとはなんなのか。 DARPA(The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency: DARPA) … “.mil”ってあるのか…. トンビ服 … 昔の写真でしかみたことがないアレ 村井純 … tadasuは授業を受けていたような気がしなくもない。”「日本のインターネットの父」とされ、「ミスター・インターネット」と呼ばれることもある。英語圏では「インターネット・サムライ」のニックネームを持つ。” サソリ飴 … 次世代の虫食である。 サソリウォッカ … この会社、イカれてるぜ…!!! 竹中直純さん … 第一回ポッドキャストアワードではResearchat.fmにコメントをくださり実は死ぬほどうれしかった。 DX時代に考える シン・インターネット … 村井さんと竹中さんの本 Operation Sound Recovery … 竹中さんのポッドキャスト。まりんさんと、國崎さんと、竹中さんがデジタル時代の音楽についてあれこれ話すポッドキャスト。 Researchat.fm 24/7 streaming station … Researchat.fm 24時間配信。元ネタはep61 だった気がする。あらB氏の助言により、Raspiで完成。一回配信が止まるとリンクが死ぬのでこのリンクもいつまで維持できるか… コメントしてください〜。実際はニコ動みたいな感じで同じエピソードの同じ場所を聴いている時にコメントをみんなで残すのをやりたいのだけどねぇ… 今ポッドキャストに求められているのはそれじゃないかな？(適当) あらB氏のポッドキャストを24時間、RaspiからYouTubeに配信するための記事 …　あらB氏、ほんまありがとう。アイデアのタネはポッドキャストで話しておくべきですね。 あらB.fm … 毎回多種多様なゲストを呼びまくっているあらB氏のポッドキャスト Researchat.fmのYouTube … 登録していただけるととてもうれしいです。 Editorial notes 学ランが似合うイケおじになりたい(無理)(tadasu) 詰襟は見る分には良いんですけど、着るのは嫌です。(coela)

Phryma leptostachya, or lopseed, is a perennial herb. of the genus Phryma, native to eastern North America (roughly, everywhere east of the Rocky Mountains) and Asia (Japan, Nepal, India and West Pakistan), and consists of either one or two species, depending on whether the American and Asian species are considered separate or not.

Too often known as just a value sparkling wine, Cava makes some of the world’s finest traditional-method sparkling wines. Ones that Javier Pages, President of DO Cava, would like to see drunk on more occasions, especially with food. Javier gives us an overview of the Cava region, how it builds brand ambassadors across the globe, and how “Cava elevates every meal” on this episode of XChateau. Detailed show notes: Javier’s backgroundStarted as a wine salesperson, including in the US (both East Coast and San Francisco) with importers, distributors (e.g., Southern Glazers)Was a sales director and then CEO of a Cava company (Codorniu)CavaDO specialized in 1 thing - sparkling wine in the traditional methodCava is named for the underground cellars where the wine is agedVarietals used - Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Chardonnay, & Pinot Noir; Trepat and Grenache for red varieties for rose4 main regions for CavaCatalunya - the main region, has 4 sub-regionsValencia / Levante - Eastern SpainExtremadura - Southwest SpainEbro River Valley2 Cava quality levelsCava de Guarda - aged for at least 9 months on leesCava de Guarda Superior - aged for more than 18 months on leesAllowed to use sub-appellation namesIncludes Reserva, Gran Reserva, and Paraje Calificado levelsCava is the most exported wine in Spain70% in 2020, up from 60% previouslyIncrease due to pandemic (on-premise and tourism down dramatically in Spain in 2020)Top markets: Europe - top 3 = Belgium, UK, Germany; other important markets = Netherlands, Nordics, France, Russia, SwitzerlandGermany - very price sensitive UK - very competitive due to grocery stores, independent retailers allow for some more expensive CavasNorth America - US (4th major market, ~20M bottles imported), Canada (11th biggest market)Asia - Japan a major market, China hasn’t fallen in love with sparkling wines yet; S Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong Latin America - Brazil is a major marketAustralia - #22 market and growingA major challenge for Cava - making it better known and agreed that Cava is a quality sparkling wine vs. only a value wineTrying to increase consumer occasions for consuming Cava - current push is for more food pairing - “Cava elevates every meal” website mentions pairing with Mexican foodDO Cava’s mission - to add value to all membersAdapt the region to today’s consumersDifferent products for different consumers and different momentsCertify and track that what’s on the label is true, provide traceabilityConducts consumer studies - measure the health of the Cava brand, understand consumer desiresDO Cava’s membersMade up of production side (vineyard people, growers) and wineries12 person board - 6 from vineyards, 6 from wineriesMembers pay a fee to DO based on hectares of vineyards or bottles soldMembership is optionalMarketing Cava to different audiencesJournalists - important to bring them to where the action is, want to know everything - the process, story, etc.…Trade - more about educating them so they can sell the wine - webinars, wine academy courseConsumers - more impulsive, emotional connections, giving them experiences and sharing the wine through events and visiting the wineriesMost successful marketing campaign - Wine Cava AcademyCreates wine ambassadors for CavaContains different modules - production, regions, tasting profiles, wine pairings, etc.…Use well-known professionals (e.g., MWs, journalists) to teach coursesGet a certificate at the end of the courseUS marketing campaign - 360 Degrees of CavaA multi-pronged marketing campaign where the elements support each otherEducational elements for consumers - masterclasses, tastingsPressSocial mediaTactical advertising 

This week Kevin and Pee Jay discuss the first Munzee event in Asia (Japan) and the growing world of Munzee in Kevin's neck of the woods! Munzee ManiacsPodcast Facebook GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/259251405864305 Munzee Maniacs Podcast show notes: https://munzeemaniacs.blogspot.com/ Email: munzeemaniacs@gmail.com

My first interview happens to be with a good friend of mine, who is also from Asia (Japan) and lives in Aachen (Germany). Connected to my last episode, I met Haruki through one of these Couchsurfing or Meetup events and Aachen and since then we've been really good friends. In this episode, we explore the differences or similarities living in Germany and Japan. We also take a look at a few things that Japanese people could actually learn from living in a country like Germany.I personally have not met a lot of Japanese people, who have decided to call either the Netherlands or Germany home. So I thought this would be an interesting first interview.

Valerie is the author of The Mommy Plan. Valerie has spent 20 years abroad, working as a business consultant in Europe and Asia- Japan, U.K., Indonesia, Australia and Malaysia. It was during this time that I discovered, in my own life and those of many people I’ve cared for, how women struggle with various post-pregnancy symptoms. Valerie's education and teachings offer a blend of some of the most effective eastern and western postpartum recovery practices while guiding mothers through their physical and hormonal recovery cutting their healing time in half allowing them to be fully present.

Special Guest with the #WiseNuts Tonight is Alberto Crane One of the Early American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competitors and one of the First Americans to receive their Black Belts in Brazil. He is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion. Later he entered the MMA World amassing a record of 15-5. He did fights around the World, fighting in US, Latin America, Asia (Japan) and Europe. Besides his love for competing and fighting BJJ and MMA, teaching others has been his most rewarding accomplishment. He began teaching others in the late nineties eventually opening up his first gym in 2000. #wisenutspodcast #podcast #bjj #legacy #brazilianjiujitsu #mma #ufc #pride #maritalarts #muaythai #blackbelt #armenianpodcast Follow the WiseNuts on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseNutsPodcast/ Follow the WiseNuts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wise_nuts_podcast/

This episode is part 2 from our conversation with Jimmy Lindsay. In this episode, we discuss his time in India, Southeast Asia, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. We discuss, among other things, what it's like to experience healthcare in remote parts of India, why the food in Tokyo is the best he's ever had, why we both think Melbourne is the most underrated city in the world, gaining perspective by breaking bread with foreigners, why you should start your New Zealand trip on the South Island, and how time abroad changes you. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"At one point I had a lot of restaurants. I had six or seven restaurants. When I sold everything I decided to go on a trip. When I came back two or three years later and decided to open another restaurant not much changes happened while I was away. It almost felt that the “Hawaiian Regional Cuisine”, the movement that we started 20 years ago stopped and really the progress that we made stopped and there was nothing else. So my first step was to meet with farmers and I met with some very young farmers. I did all the farmers market on Kauai. And every time I saw a new guy I approached him and invited him to the restaurant and I started to build a network of farmers that wanted to work with me to try new vegetables." What we covered in this episode Chef Jean-Marie Josselin has more than 30 year of cooking experience. Cooking is his life. His passion.Importance of coaching and teaching the new generation of chefs.The new generation of chefs sometimes doesn't realize the time it takes to become a chef.Some are very creative but they lack in depth and believe that the profession is easy.Chef Jean Marie Josselin compare the systems in place to become a Chef between France, Japan, and the US. He mentions how much the country (USA) has changed in the almost 40 years that he lived here when it comes to cooking and restaurants.In this business trends change every five years or so. It is important to stay open-minded and try new cuisines.Establish a library of new flavors where you can build up new ideas new dishes and keep your your mind being creative.France is so rooted in tradition that sometimes it's difficult for a young chef to get out of that.JO2 is focused on natural cuisine. Chef Josselin desire is to evolve the restaurant into a vegetarian restaurant.In Hawaii the prices for fish and meat are going to be very high in the future that it make sense to focus on vegetable dishes.The restaurant JO2 has 38 dishes on the menu and 50% is vegetarian. And in the other dishes with fish or meat, the vegetable component is very important.Chef explains how his quest for milk to make his own cheese led him to the Hindu monastery in Kapaa, Kauai.He believes that chefs are going to be almost like doctors in the future . They will have to provide food to people that is  nutritiously interesting so people can go to a restaurant and experience vegetable like they experience meat today.He used to have 6 to 7 restaurants. One day he sold them and went on a trip to Asia (Japan, China, India) and South America (especially Peru).When he came back he started to establish his network with the local farmers in Kauai.They worked with the University of Hawaii and brought new seeds to create a vegetable garden he can buy from.The natural elements in Kauai are tough to grow vegetables in a consistent manner.He really want everything to be as natural as possible. His goal  is to come up with a food and a cuisine that would be the matrix for new chefs to come in and replicate it.Chef talks about his experiences in Japan, China and Peru.Key ingredients for him are: Kaffir Lime, Lemongrass and Coconut Milk.He is currently exploring Indian spices.5 rapid-fire questions! Links to other episodes in Hawaii Chef Roy Yamaguchi - Roy's Subscribe to Podcast Download your FREE itinerary ​ No need to go through the hassle of searching in Google Maps for each locations mentioned in this episode. We have done it for you!Planing a trip to Kauai? aLooking for the best places to discover delicious local food? Just bring this one pager with you!CLICK HERE to download you free pdf. Easy!      Click here Chef Jean Marie Josselin new cooking's philosophy. "I believe that chefs are going to be almost like doctors in the future . They will have to provide food to people that is nutritiously interesting so people can go to a restaurant and experience vegetable like they experience meat or fish...

Kim, Brandon and I all went to Asia (Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore) this past year. In this podcast we reminisce about our favourite meals/foods, our least favourite meals/foods, and why. Kim talks for months about this one meal she had at a Buddhist Temple in Japan. The video podcast is available on Youtube - Nuditea Podcast. Enjoy!

International family travel ideas from New York - My press takeaways from the 2018 New York Times Travel Show: Cruises (Norwegian); The Caribbean (Martinique and Jamaica); Asia (Japan); Europe (Madrid and England); Africa (Nigeria)

Japan. The land of anime - hand-drawn or computer animations, a technological superpower with a staggering gross government debt. It accounted for 219% of GDP in 2016. The long-lasting trend of worsening fiscal situation in Japan continues alongside the increases in health and pension spending linked to population ageing which puts the upward pressure on government debt.   If this is not very inspiring a lot of others specifics in the Japanese society are admired by western countries. For example unbeatable longevity. Japan is no. 1 in the world when it comes to life expectancy at birth: the average life expectancy is 83.9 years, 87.1 for women, 80.8 for men. The ageing population requires new policies and political measurements to prevent economic collapse. According to the OECD Health Statistics 2016, Japan’s total health spending accounted for 11.2 percent of its GDP in 2015, ranking third out of 35 OECD members. Only the U.S. and Switzerland spend more. Two speakers share their views in this podcast - Kyoko Watanabe - a digital health investor from Defta Partners - a leading venture capital firm focusing on innovative technologies in IT and healthcare and Yuuri Ueda, MD and Director of Health 2.0 Asia - Japan.

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