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Strategies for Investing in Latin America from an Asian PerspectiveWelcome to another episode of the Asia Business Podcast! In this episode, host Art Dicker engages in an in-depth conversation with Edmond Hui, the founder and managing partner of Acacia Venture Capital Partners. Acacia is an early-stage VC fund focusing on emerging markets, particularly Latin America. Edmond shares his insights on the evolving investment landscape in Latin America, drawing parallels with the development patterns in China.Introduction to Edmond HuiEdmond Hui is a well-known figure in the venture capital space, particularly for his efforts to bridge the investment corridors between Asia and Latin America. A graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and a seasoned graduate from the Global EMBA and AMP program at SEEDS, Edmond has a wealth of experience to share.Why Latin America?Kicking off the discussion, Art and Edmond dive into why Acacia Venture Capital Partners has chosen to focus on Latin America despite being based in Asia. Edmond explains, "Latin America has immense potential to catch up with China's growth trajectory. The region's expected GDP per capita rivals that of China, providing fertile ground for emerging markets."Identifying Great FoundersArt delves into the challenge of identifying great founders in Latin America, a region that traditionally lacks a deep pool of entrepreneurial talent compared to the U.S. or China. Edmond highlights the unique approach they take by looking for founders with extensive educational backgrounds and entrepreneurial experience, regardless of whether their past ventures were successful or not.Talent and Infrastructure ChallengesThe conversation turns to the well-documented shortage of engineering talent in Latin America. Edmond notes an emerging trend where individuals who study abroad in the U.S. return to their home countries, bringing valuable skills and knowledge with them. Additionally, he mentions various educational programs similar to the Lambda School that are nurturing the next generation of tech talent.Investment in InfrastructureArt and Edmond discuss the significant opportunities that Latin America's infrastructure gaps present. Edmond shares insights on how Acacia has invested in logistics and FinTech companies, leveraging the growth in e-commerce and the rapid adoption of smartphones.Mitigating Political and Economic RiskAddressing the elephant in the room, Art asks how political and economic instability in Latin America affects Acacia's investment strategy. Edmond explains that while they avoid extreme cases like Argentina and Venezuela, they focus on the microeconomics of businesses in more stable countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Chile.Sourcing Deals from AsiaGiven that Acacia is based in Asia, Art queries how the firm sources deals in Latin America. Edmond reveals that the digital shift brought on by COVID-19 has tremendously minimized geographical barriers. Regular Zoom meetings and bi-annual trips to Latin America help maintain strong relationships with portfolio companies.The Role of Pattern MatchingOne of the core strengths of Acacia's investment strategy lies in leveraging their extensive experience in China to identify potential winners in Latin America. They apply a unique pattern-matching approach, comparing emerging sectors in Latin America with those that have matured in China. This strategy helps them foresee trends and potential outcomes, providing a competitive edge.Overcoming Depressed ValuationsThe current environment of depressed startup valuations presents a golden opportunity for contrarian investors like Acacia. Edmond explains how their rigorous investment process ensures they identify and invest in high-potential companies at attractive valuations, positioning themselves for future growth.The Path to ExitsFinally, Art and Edmond discuss the critical aspect of achieving successful exits. Edmond outlines various exit strategies, including trade sales and IPOs, emphasizing that macroeconomic conditions and robust market fundamentals in Latin America make it possible to achieve substantial returns.ConclusionAs the episode draws to a close, Art thanks Edmond for sharing his invaluable insights into the opportunities and challenges of investing in Latin America. Edmond's expertise and Acacia's strategic approach make a compelling case for the tremendous potential that lies in this dynamic region.For anyone interested in learning more about how emerging markets like Latin America are reshaping the global investment landscape, this episode is a must-listen. Thank you, Ed, for coming on the show and enlightening us with your perspectives! Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:13 Why Invest in Latin America?02:18 Identifying and Supporting Great Founders05:29 Addressing Talent Shortages in Latin America07:00 Infrastructure and Financial Opportunities11:06 Navigating Political and Economic Instability13:56 China-Latin America Investment Corridor17:11 Acacia's Investment Process22:48 Leveraging China Experience for Latin America29:42 Current Market Valuations and Opportunities31:42 Exit Strategies and Market Potential35:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ProducerJacob ThomasFollow UsLinkedInApple Podcasts

Find out what's new at Wharton's Global EMBA program [Show Summary] Wharton's first-ever online Global MBA Program for Executives is here and Dean Peggy Bishop Lane is diving into everything this exciting program has to offer for students across the globe. Interview with Peggy Bishop Lane, Vice Dean of the Wharton MBA Program for Executives [Show Notes] Welcome to the 490th episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Accepted's podcast. Thanks for tuning in. Before I dive into today's interview, I want to invite you to download Ace the EMBA: Expert Advice for the Rising Executive. This free guide will complement today's podcast and give you suggestions on how to choose the right Executive MBA program, differentiate yourself from your competition in a positive way, and present yourself effectively as a future business leader who will bring credit to any program lucky enough to have you. Download Ace the EMBA at accepted.com/aceemba. It gives me great pleasure to have, for the first time on Admissions Straight Talk, Peggy Bishop Lane, the Vice Dean of the Wharton MBA Program for Executives. Dean Bishop Lane earned her PhD in Accounting from Northwestern University. She started her professorial career at NYU Stern and then moved to Wharton in 1997. She has been the Vice Dean for the MBA Program for Executives and an Adjunct Professor of Accounting since 2012. To start, can you give an overview of the Wharton Global Executive MBA program, focusing on its more distinctive elements? [2:14] Absolutely. I think the main thing to know is that we intend for this global cohort to look very much like our existing Philadelphia and San Francisco cohorts. It's going to be the same curriculum with essentially the same faculty and the same admissions requirements. I hope that it's actually more similar to what people already know about our program than it is different.  Of course, what's unique is that you don't have to be in-person every other weekend as you do in Philadelphia and San Francisco. What we've created is a remote opportunity to do our program. With that said, it's very important to us that it's not fully remote because we know how important an in-person experience can be to the student experience.  The truly unique part for us is the residential factor here, and we've got six different residential weeks that we've incorporated into the program. The first two are purposely very close together because we want the students to create some relationships and then solidify them very shortly after. Right now, our Philadelphia and San Francisco cohorts start together in Philadelphia and we're going to start our Global cohort with them. So all three groups will start at the same time for about a week in Philadelphia, and our Global cohort will stay on a little bit longer to give them that opportunity to really get to know each other well. Then about three months later, we'll bring them back together in San Francisco. They'll get to see that campus and feel the connection to our group out in San Francisco for about a week as well. The third week to cap off their first year together will probably be in some location outside of the United State, but it's still to be determined. Then we'll have three more residential weeks in the second year so that they can keep those bonds really alive. hbspt.cta.load(58291, '088cf431-34b3-4030-9c1e-432eee48f613', {}); Are the last three residential weeks intended to be in Philadelphia, San Francisco, or somewhere else? [4:29] The first one will be another one where they get to interact with our Philadelphia and San Francisco students. We just finished what's called our Global Business Week, where we send our affiliates in San Francisco students to their choice of four different locations. We split them up, we mix them together, and we're going to add a fifth location and then bring the global cohort into that. They'll do that in September of their second year.

An MBA is extremely frequent in the Resumes of the top women and men we speak with. So, why do an MBA? Fabio Gabaldo, currently a Commercial Director at the Brazilian retailer Magazine Luiza, has previously worked in companies like Walmart and FNAC, took a Global EMBA at IESE, one of the top ranked business schools, and we invited him to understand more about the true value of this program. On this Podcast, we cover: Why Fabio decided to take a Global MBA What he assessed before making his choice Positive aspects of doing an MBA Negative aspects of it How to balance an Executive MBA with a full-time job and family life Value it has added in hindsight

Mark Young started playing tennis as a junior in Australia training under relatively strict conditions. When his dad came home one day and announced he was moving the family to the US, the captain of the local high school team took Mark under his wing and helped him develop into a very proficient college player at Oberlin College, a top D3 program in Ohio.  Fast-forward many years where Mark and his wife joined the faculty of USC in Southern California as part of the accounting department. Anyone who is familiar with USC sports will understand how Mark quickly became one of the tennis team's biggest supporters and fans, so much so that he decided to write an entire book chronicling the history of this great program, TROJAN TENNIS. In this week's episode, Mark discusses his connection to the USC Trojan Men's Tennis Team and why he felt it important to document its story. He did extensive research in USC's Doheny Library, called and emailed a variety of past USC players, and spent an incredible amount of time interviewing current and past coaches. The result is a comprehensive history of one of the greatest - and winningest - college tennis programs in US history. There are so many lessons to learn from Mark's book and from this week's podcast! Please listen and share with your junior players! You can purchase TROJAN TENNIS online here.  Read more about Mark in his bio: Dr. S. Mark Young holds the George Bozanic and Holman G. Hurt Chair in Sports and Entertainment Business at the University of Southern California. Dr. Young is also a Professor of Accounting in the Leventhal School of Accounting and holds joint appointments as Professor of Management and Organization in the Marshall School of Business, and Professor of Communication and Journalism in the Annenberg School of Communication. He is also a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Peking University. Previously, Young served as the Associate Dean of the Marshall MBA Program. He is also a New York Times and Los Angeles Times Bestselling Author.  Professor Young received an A.B. from Oberlin College (Economics), an M. Acc. from the Ohio State University, and a Ph.D. (Accounting) from the University of Pittsburgh. His research interests are in the areas of management accounting and control, the business of the creative industries, and the sociology of collecting and futurism. His book (coauthored with Pinsky, The Mirror Effect: How Celebrity Narcissism is Seducing America, (Harper Collins, 2009), is an analysis of how celebrity acting out behavior is having a profoundly negative impact on today’s youth and our society. This book was on both the New York Times and LA Times Best Selling Lists. Within the Marshall School of Business, Mark developed the Business of the Creative Industries concentration, an academic program in which MBA students can learn about the business side of the motion picture, television, music and games industries. Young teaches the core course in the program, “Management and Organization of the Creative Industries.”   Within management accounting he has published over 40 articles that focus on how the design of management accounting and control systems influences human behavior and performance in a wide variety of organizational contexts. In 2006, his book Implementing Management Innovations: Lessons Learned from Activity Based Manufacturing in the U.S. Automobile Industry (co-authored with Shannon Anderson, Kluwer Academic Press) won the Notable Contribution to the Management Accounting Literature Award from the American Accounting Association – the highest research award given in academic accounting. He has coauthored the text, Management Accounting, Information for Decision Making and Strategy Execution (6th Edition, Pearson Prentice-Hall, 2012) with Robert Kaplan (Harvard), Anthony Atkinson (Wilfred Laurier) and Ella Mae Matsumura (Wisconsin), and the associated book, Readings in Management Accounting (6th Edition; Pearson, Prentice-Hall, 2012).  A former Division 3 tennis player and life long enthusiast, Mark also serves as the team historian for USC Men’s Tennis team. He also serves as Chair of the Oversight Committee for Athletic Academic Affairs – the committee that oversees the academic side of all USC athletes.  Mark’s book, Trojan Tennis – A History of the Storied Men’s Tennis Team at the University of Southern California was published in 2018. This book documents the USC Trojans – the winningest men’s tennis program in U.S. collegiate tennis history.  Dr. Young has won several outstanding teaching awards at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including the Golden Apple Teaching Award at USC, the Mellon Mentoring Award (twice for working with Ph.D. students) and the Jim Bulloch Award for Innovations in Management Accounting Education given by the American Accounting Association. Young is also a Distinguished Fellow at the Center for Teaching Excellence at USC. He has also taught in senior executive programs including the Global EMBA in Shanghai. Young is currently a member of the Board of Governors of Fremont College and served as a Board Member for StoriedLearning.Com. He has consulted and conducted research with Warner Brothers, Chrysler, GM, StorageTek, Texas Instruments, and the California Medical Association.  Mark comments regularly in the business and entertainment presses and has appeared on BBC’s Newsday, CNN’s The Situation Room, Showbiz Tonight, The View, The Howard Stern Show, Fox & Friends, ABC News, Fox Business Channel, the KTLA Morning News, and the Fox Strategy Room, and has been interviewed by The Economist, Financial Times, Laura Ingraham, the BBC, the New York Times, The Guardian, the LA Times, National Public Radio, Marketplace, The London Times, Scientific American Mind, the Associated Press, Newsweek, People Magazine, Premiere Magazine, Woman’s Wear Daily and Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Thank you to STØNE for our music! You can find more of his music at SoundCloud.com/stonemuzic If you’re so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your tennis community. 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Crystal Zhao’s job is about to get a lot more challenging. Joyson, the company where she works as HR Director, is on a major globalisation push and it will be her job to balance the needs of staff in China, Europe, the US and Mexico while creating synergies through the company’s overseas mergers and acquisitions. She is looking forward to tapping into the wealth of knowledge possessed by their classmates in the China Europe International Business School’s Global EMBA programme. The latest Shanghai class, which began on September 4, has 59 participants from 16 different countries and they have, on average, 16 years of work experience.

Dante Bustos, Marketing Director for Benelli Motorcycle, has to craft a communications plan that will resonate across the 83 countries in which his company does business. He is looking forward to tapping into the wealth of knowledge possessed by his classmates in the China Europe International Business School’s Global EMBA programme. The latest Shanghai class, which began on September 4, has 59 participants from 16 different countries and they have, on average, 16 years of work experience.