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| Uniqlo (JP) | Building the Argo | 2/5 | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:30:32 | |
Once dubbed Asia's GAP, Uniqlo has skyrocketed it's parent company (Fast Retailing) into the ranks of the world's top three clothing giants. With over 3,500 stores worldwide, this Japanese powerhouse has officially crossed a major milestone: for the first time, its international sales outpace domestic revenue, cementing its status as a truly global brand. Today, Uniqlo’s earnings are split evenly across Japan, Greater China, and the rest of the world. Uniqlo now makes up a staggering 85% of Fast Retailing’s total sales, with the remaining 15% shared among its 'middle fashion' brand GU and other ventures. This is the incredible journey of Tadashi Yanai, the visionary who transformed a humble Japanese suit shop into a global fashion powerhouse. Through relentless innovation, Uniqlo has transcended cultural boundaries to clothe the entire Asian continent—and beyond.
- Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisions that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify/ Apple) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Uniqlo (JP) | Path of Righteousness | 1/5 | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:34:32 | |
Once dubbed Asia's GAP, Uniqlo has skyrocketed it's parent company (Fast Retailing) into the ranks of the world's top three clothing giants. With over 3,500 stores worldwide, this Japanese powerhouse has officially crossed a major milestone: for the first time, its international sales outpace domestic revenue, cementing its status as a truly global brand. Today, Uniqlo’s earnings are split evenly across Japan, Greater China, and the rest of the world. Uniqlo now makes up a staggering 85% of Fast Retailing’s total sales, with the remaining 15% shared among its 'middle fashion' brand GU and other ventures. This is the incredible journey of Tadashi Yanai, the visionary who transformed a humble Japanese suit shop into a global fashion powerhouse. Through relentless innovation, Uniqlo has transcended cultural boundaries to clothe the entire Asian continent—and beyond.
- Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify/ Apple) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Titan (IN) | Beyond Time | 2/5 | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:25:41 | |
Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99! Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country that consumes more gold for jewellery than most countries in the world. Titan, a part of the Tata Group, generates around $5 billion USD in revenue from jewelry, watches, eyecare, fragrances, fashion accessories, and Indian dress wear. The Jewelry division is the largest contributor, making up nearly 80% of the business, followed by Watches and Wearables at 8-9%. Titan's products are sold through a combination of direct sales and franchising, with nearly 3,000 stores across over 400 towns in India, covering a retail space equivalent to about 60 football fields. Episode 1: Chronicles Titan’s early struggles to revolutionize the watch industry under Xerxes Desai's leadership. Episode 2: Tracks Titan's bold strategy to revolutionize retail and marketing with Ogilvy & Mather, leading to their successful launch at Safina Plaza in 1987. Episode 3: Highlights Titan’s tumultuous entry into the European market, showcasing the challenges and lessons learned. Episode 4: Explores how Titan's jewelry division, Tanishq, overcame initial struggles to transform the fragmented Indian market with transparency and innovation. Episode 5: Unveils Titan's creation of the world's slimmest watch, Titan Edge, and the rise of Fastrack, redefining youth fashion in India. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify/ Apple) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Titan (IN) | About Time | 1/5 | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:25:15 | |
Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99! Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country that consumes more gold for jewellery than most countries in the world. Titan, a part of the Tata Group, generates around $5 billion USD in revenue from jewelry, watches, eyecare, fragrances, fashion accessories, and Indian dress wear. The Jewelry division is the largest contributor, making up nearly 80% of the business, followed by Watches and Wearables at 8-9%. Titan's products are sold through a combination of direct sales and franchising, with nearly 3,000 stores across over 400 towns in India, covering a retail space equivalent to about 60 football fields. Episode 1: Chronicles Titan’s early struggles to revolutionize the watch industry under Xerxes Desai's leadership. Episode 2: Tracks Titan's bold strategy to revolutionize retail and marketing with Ogilvy & Mather, leading to their successful launch at Safina Plaza in 1987. Episode 3: Highlights Titan’s tumultuous entry into the European market, showcasing the challenges and lessons learned. Episode 4: Explores how Titan's jewelry division, Tanishq, overcame initial struggles to transform the fragmented Indian market with transparency and innovation. Episode 5: Unveils Titan's creation of the world's slimmest watch, Titan Edge, and the rise of Fastrack, redefining youth fashion in India. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify/ Apple) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Vingroup (VN) | The Elon Musk of Vietnam | 5/5 | 20 May 2024 | 00:27:08 | |
Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets. Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsidiary VinFast, a venture full of challenges yet poised to revolutionize the company much like Samsung Electronics transformed Samsung Group. Episode 1: Vuong’s early entrepreneurial efforts start unexpectedly in Russia and Ukraine, where initial failures left him deeply in debt. Episode 2: Tracks Vuong's venture into Vietnam with luxury resort chain VinPearl. Episode 3: Highlights the meteoric rise of Vingroup's real estate sector, becoming the cornerstone of the conglomerate. Episode 4: Chronicles the bold leap into electronics with VinSmart, a move that proved costly. Episode 5: Examines VinFast's turbulent rise and steep challenges, as it races to establish itself in the auto industry. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify/ Apple) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Vingroup (VN) | System Reboot | 4/5 | 13 May 2024 | 00:26:40 | |
Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets. Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsidiary VinFast, a venture full of challenges yet poised to revolutionize the company much like Samsung Electronics transformed Samsung Group. Episode 1: Vuong’s early entrepreneurial efforts start unexpectedly in Russia and Ukraine, where initial failures left him deeply in debt. Episode 2: Tracks Vuong's venture into Vietnam with luxury resort chain VinPearl. Episode 3: Highlights the meteoric rise of Vingroup's real estate sector, becoming the cornerstone of the conglomerate. Episode 4: Chronicles the bold leap into electronics with VinSmart, a move that proved costly. Episode 5: Examines VinFast's turbulent rise and steep challenges, as it races to establish itself in the auto industry. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify/ Apple) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Vingroup (VN) | A Good Land Attracts Good Birds | 3/5 | 06 May 2024 | 00:26:56 | |
Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets. Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsidiary VinFast, a venture full of challenges yet poised to revolutionize the company much like Samsung Electronics transformed Samsung Group. Episode 1: Vuong’s early entrepreneurial efforts start unexpectedly in Russia and Ukraine, where initial failures left him deeply in debt. Episode 2: Tracks Vuong's venture into Vietnam with luxury resort chain VinPearl. Episode 3: Highlights the meteoric rise of Vingroup's real estate sector, becoming the cornerstone of the conglomerate. Episode 4: Chronicles the bold leap into electronics with VinSmart, a move that proved costly. Episode 5: Examines VinFast's turbulent rise and steep challenges, as it races to establish itself in the auto industry. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify/ Apple) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Vingroup (VN) | Pearl in the Bay | 2/5 | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:26:46 | |
Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets. Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsidiary VinFast, a venture full of challenges yet poised to revolutionize the company much like Samsung Electronics transformed Samsung Group. Episode 1: Vuong’s early entrepreneurial efforts start unexpectedly in Russia and Ukraine, where initial failures left him deeply in debt. Episode 2: Tracks Vuong's venture into Vietnam with luxury resort chain VinPearl. Episode 3: Highlights the meteoric rise of Vingroup's real estate sector, becoming the cornerstone of the conglomerate. Episode 4: Chronicles the bold leap into electronics with VinSmart, a move that proved costly. Episode 5: Examines VinFast's turbulent rise and steep challenges, as it races to establish itself in the auto industry. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify/ Apple) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Vingroup (VN) | My Name is Prosperity | 1/5 | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:31:18 | |
Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets. Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsidiary VinFast, a venture full of challenges yet poised to revolutionize the company much like Samsung Electronics transformed Samsung Group. Episode 1: Vuong’s early entrepreneurial efforts start unexpectedly in Russia and Ukraine, where initial failures left him deeply in debt. Episode 2: Tracks Vuong's venture into Vietnam with luxury resort chain VinPearl. Episode 3: Highlights the meteoric rise of Vingroup's real estate sector, becoming the cornerstone of the conglomerate. Episode 4: Chronicles the bold leap into electronics with VinSmart, a move that proved costly. Episode 5: Examines VinFast's turbulent rise and steep challenges, as it races to establish itself in the auto industry. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify/ Apple) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| GOTO | Go Far, Go Together (ID) | 5/5 | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:27:16 | |
GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire. Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries. With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annual users, 3 million drivers, and 18 million merchants, peaking at a valuation of $33 billion USD. It churns out $2 billion USD in gross revenue, with a portfolio diversified into on-demand services (57%), e-commerce (36%), and fintech (7%). Episode 1 unveils Tokopedia's modest start, featuring founder William Tanuwijaya's relentless pursuit of belief. Episode 2 tracks William's rise as Indonesia's tech godfather, celebrating Tokopedia's groundbreaking $100 million funding. Episode 3 revisits Gojek's journey, from its lackluster inception under Nadiem Makarim to its game-changing revival. Episode 4 showcases the strategic dance of Gojek and Tokopedia, warding off tech behemoths vying for control over Indonesia. Episode 5 captures the monumental merger into GOTO, a powerhouse valued at its zenith at over $33 billion USD. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify/ Apple) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| GOTO | My Nakama (ID) | 4/5 | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:31:59 | |
GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire. Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries. With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annual users, 3 million drivers, and 18 million merchants, peaking at a valuation of $33 billion USD. It churns out $2 billion USD in gross revenue, with a portfolio diversified into on-demand services (57%), e-commerce (36%), and fintech (7%). Episode 1 unveils Tokopedia's modest start, featuring founder William Tanuwijaya's relentless pursuit of belief. Episode 2 tracks William's rise as Indonesia's tech godfather, celebrating Tokopedia's groundbreaking $100 million funding. Episode 3 revisits Gojek's journey, from its lackluster inception under Nadiem Makarim to its game-changing revival. Episode 4 showcases the strategic dance of Gojek and Tokopedia, warding off tech behemoths vying for control over Indonesia. Episode 5 captures the monumental merger into GOTO, a powerhouse valued at its zenith at over $33 billion USD. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| GOTO | Go Ojek (ID) | 3/5 | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:26:48 | |
GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire. Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries. With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annual users, 3 million drivers, and 18 million merchants, peaking at a valuation of $33 billion USD. It churns out $2 billion USD in gross revenue, with a portfolio diversified into on-demand services (57%), e-commerce (36%), and fintech (7%). Episode 1 unveils Tokopedia's modest start, featuring founder William Tanuwijaya's relentless pursuit of belief. Episode 2 tracks William's rise as Indonesia's tech godfather, celebrating Tokopedia's groundbreaking $100 million funding. Episode 3 revisits Gojek's journey, from its lackluster inception under Nadiem Makarim to its game-changing revival. Episode 4 showcases the strategic dance of Gojek and Tokopedia, warding off tech behemoths vying for control over Indonesia. Episode 5 captures the monumental merger into GOTO, a powerhouse valued at its zenith at over $33 billion USD. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Jollibee (PH) | A Total Eclipse | 5/5 | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:26:39 | |
Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines. Yet, it commands a vast portfolio of iconic brands across the region, from the Michelin-starred dim sum of Tim Ho Wan to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf—Starbucks' formidable rival—and Highlands Coffee, Vietnam's largest coffee chain. Jollibee's true gem, however, is its dominance in the Philippines' F&B industry, with over 2,000 outlets spanning four major franchises: Jollibee, celebrated for its crispy fried chicken, juicy burgers, and unique spaghetti; Chowking, offering savory Chinese fare; Mang Inasal, specializing in local BBQ chicken; and Greenwich, known for its pizzas. But Jollibee's ambitions stretch far beyond the Philippine shores. The brand is pivoting from defending its local turf against giants like McDonald's to challenging them on the global stage. Episode 1: From a Magnolia Ice-Cream parlor to an iconic all-American diner, explore Jollibee's transformation and the debut of the Yum Burger. Episode 2: Discover how Jollibee evolved from a simple eatery into a formidable fast-food empire, launching its signature Chickenjoy and Spaghetti Special, and embarking on a learning expedition to America's McDonald's. Episode 3: Witness the showdown between Jollibee and McDonald's, where the former relegates the global giant to a close second in the Philippines. Episode 4: With McDonald's outpaced, Jollibee sets its sights on broader conquests within the Philippines, starting with the acquisition of Greenwich. Episode 5: Track Jollibee's aggressive expansion as it acquires Chowking and Mang Inasal, then storms Vietnam's market. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify/ Apple) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| GOTO | Three Proposals (ID) | 2/5 | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:29:31 | |
GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire. Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries. With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annual users, 3 million drivers, and 18 million merchants, peaking at a valuation of $33 billion USD. It churns out $2 billion USD in gross revenue, with a portfolio diversified into on-demand services (57%), e-commerce (36%), and fintech (7%). Episode 1 unveils Tokopedia's modest start, featuring founder William Tanuwijaya's relentless pursuit of belief. Episode 2 tracks William's rise as Indonesia's tech godfather, celebrating Tokopedia's groundbreaking $100 million funding. Episode 3 revisits Gojek's journey, from its lackluster inception under Nadiem Makarim to its game-changing revival. Episode 4 showcases the strategic dance of Gojek and Tokopedia, warding off tech behemoths vying for control over Indonesia. Episode 5 captures the monumental merger into GOTO, a powerhouse valued at its zenith at over $33 billion USD. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| GOTO | We Are Not Afraid (ID) | 1/5 | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:30:54 | |
GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire. Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries. With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annual users, 3 million drivers, and 18 million merchants, peaking at a valuation of $33 billion USD. It churns out $2 billion USD in gross revenue, with a portfolio diversified into on-demand services (57%), e-commerce (36%), and fintech (7%). Episode 1 unveils Tokopedia's modest start, featuring founder William Tanuwijaya's relentless pursuit of belief. Episode 2 tracks William's rise as Indonesia's tech godfather, celebrating Tokopedia's groundbreaking $100 million funding. Episode 3 revisits Gojek's journey, from its lackluster inception under Nadiem Makarim to its game-changing revival. Episode 4 showcases the strategic dance of Gojek and Tokopedia, warding off tech behemoths vying for control over Indonesia. Episode 5 captures the monumental merger into GOTO, a powerhouse valued at its zenith at over $33 billion USD. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | Tom Yam Kung Crisis (TH) | 5/5 | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:26:54 | |
Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed food from C.P. Initially recognized for its expertise in vertical food integration, the company has evolved into one of Thailand's largest distributors. It owns 13,000 7-Eleven stores and nearly 3,000 hypermarkets, supermarkets, and minimarkets under the "Lotus" brand. Additionally, it owns True Corp, a telecommunications company providing 99% coverage in Thailand and serving over half of the nation's citizens. However, C.P. is not just a Thai company, but also deeply embedded in China. As the first foreign company in China, bearing the number 001, C.P. has diversified into producing motorbikes, developing real estate, and even producing China's longest-running TV program at one point. All business units fall under the C.P. Group, owned by Thailand's wealthiest family, the Chearavanonts. Under Dhanin (Guomin) Chearavanont's leadership, C.P. transformed from a modest seed business to the world's kitchen. In EP 1, discover Chia Ek Chor's vision that propels the Chearavanont family towards greatness. In EP 2, witness Dhanin's climb to lead C.P. Group, a monumental journey. In EP 3, explore C.P.'s groundbreaking move into vertical farming, reshaping global food production. In EP 4, follow C.P.'s bold entry into China, setting a precedent as the first foreign investor. In EP 5, observe the dramatic effects of the Asian Financial Crisis on C.P.'s ambitious expansion. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | China is in our Name (TH) | 4/5 | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:30:22 | |
Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed food from C.P. Initially recognized for its expertise in vertical food integration, the company has evolved into one of Thailand's largest distributors. It owns 13,000 7-Eleven stores and nearly 3,000 hypermarkets, supermarkets, and minimarkets under the "Lotus" brand. Additionally, it owns True Corp, a telecommunications company providing 99% coverage in Thailand and serving over half of the nation's citizens. However, C.P. is not just a Thai company, but also deeply embedded in China. As the first foreign company in China, bearing the number 001, C.P. has diversified into producing motorbikes, developing real estate, and even producing China's longest-running TV program at one point. All business units fall under the C.P. Group, owned by Thailand's wealthiest family, the Chearavanonts. Under Dhanin (Guomin) Chearavanont's leadership, C.P. transformed from a modest seed business to the world's kitchen. In EP 1, discover Chia Ek Chor's vision that propels the Chearavanont family towards greatness. In EP 2, witness Dhanin's climb to lead C.P. Group, a monumental journey. In EP 3, explore C.P.'s groundbreaking move into vertical farming, reshaping global food production. In EP 4, follow C.P.'s bold entry into China, setting a precedent as the first foreign investor. In EP 5, observe the dramatic effects of the Asian Financial Crisis on C.P.'s ambitious expansion. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | Kitchen of the World (TH) | 3/5 | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:33:14 | |
Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed food from C.P. Initially recognized for its expertise in vertical food integration, the company has evolved into one of Thailand's largest distributors. It owns 13,000 7-Eleven stores and nearly 3,000 hypermarkets, supermarkets, and minimarkets under the "Lotus" brand. Additionally, it owns True Corp, a telecommunications company providing 99% coverage in Thailand and serving over half of the nation's citizens. However, C.P. is not just a Thai company, but also deeply embedded in China. As the first foreign company in China, bearing the number 001, C.P. has diversified into producing motorbikes, developing real estate, and even producing China's longest-running TV program at one point. All business units fall under the C.P. Group, owned by Thailand's wealthiest family, the Chearavanonts. Under Dhanin (Guomin) Chearavanont's leadership, C.P. transformed from a modest seed business to the world's kitchen. In EP 1, discover Chia Ek Chor's vision that propels the Chearavanont family towards greatness. In EP 2, witness Dhanin's climb to lead C.P. Group, a monumental journey. In EP 3, explore C.P.'s groundbreaking move into vertical farming, reshaping global food production. In EP 4, follow C.P.'s bold entry into China, setting a precedent as the first foreign investor. In EP 5, observe the dramatic effects of the Asian Financial Crisis on C.P.'s ambitious expansion. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | Return to Roots (TH) | 2/5 | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:26:36 | |
Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed food from C.P. Initially recognized for its expertise in vertical food integration, the company has evolved into one of Thailand's largest distributors. It owns 13,000 7-Eleven stores and nearly 3,000 hypermarkets, supermarkets, and minimarkets under the "Lotus" brand. Additionally, it owns True Corp, a telecommunications company providing 99% coverage in Thailand and serving over half of the nation's citizens. However, C.P. is not just a Thai company, but also deeply embedded in China. As the first foreign company in China, bearing the number 001, C.P. has diversified into producing motorbikes, developing real estate, and even producing China's longest-running TV program at one point. All business units fall under the C.P. Group, owned by Thailand's wealthiest family, the Chearavanonts. Under Dhanin (Guomin) Chearavanont's leadership, C.P. transformed from a modest seed business to the world's kitchen. In EP 1, discover Chia Ek Chor's vision that propels the Chearavanont family towards greatness. In EP 2, witness Dhanin's climb to lead C.P. Group, a monumental journey. In EP 3, explore C.P.'s groundbreaking move into vertical farming, reshaping global food production. In EP 4, follow C.P.'s bold entry into China, setting a precedent as the first foreign investor. In EP 5, observe the dramatic effects of the Asian Financial Crisis on C.P.'s ambitious expansion. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | Money on Trees (TH) | 1/5 | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:32:48 | |
Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed food from C.P. Initially recognized for its expertise in vertical food integration, the company has evolved into one of Thailand's largest distributors. It owns 13,000 7-Eleven stores and nearly 3,000 hypermarkets, supermarkets, and minimarkets under the "Lotus" brand. Additionally, it owns True Corp, a telecommunications company providing 99% coverage in Thailand and serving over half of the nation's citizens. However, C.P. is not just a Thai company, but also deeply embedded in China. As the first foreign company in China, bearing the number 001, C.P. has diversified into producing motorbikes, developing real estate, and even producing China's longest-running TV program at one point. All business units fall under the C.P. Group, owned by Thailand's wealthiest family, the Chearavanonts. Under Dhanin (Guomin) Chearavanont's leadership, C.P. transformed from a modest seed business to the world's kitchen. In EP 1, discover Chia Ek Chor's vision that propels the Chearavanont family towards greatness. In EP 2, witness Dhanin's climb to lead C.P. Group, a monumental journey. In EP 3, explore C.P.'s groundbreaking move into vertical farming, reshaping global food production. In EP 4, follow C.P.'s bold entry into China, setting a precedent as the first foreign investor. In EP 5, observe the dramatic effects of the Asian Financial Crisis on C.P.'s ambitious expansion. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Studio Ghibli | Hatred and Cursed (JP) | 5/5 | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:36:34 | |
Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of Japan, its come to hold its own. Not always regarded as an empire for its sales, it's true power lies in its influence. Often mentioned as a source of inspiration by John Lasseter, ex-CCO of Pixar, and filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, Studio Ghibli teamed up with A-listers like Liam Neeson and Cate Blanchett for iconic English dubs. Recently, whispers of Studio Ghibli's future have intensified. While Hayao Miyazaki remains its iconic face, Isao Takahata's genius and Toshio Suzuki's leadership as producer and president were equally pivotal. With Takahata's 2018 passing and Miyazaki's impending exit, the hunt is on for the studio's next visionary leaders... In EP 1: Be introduced to Isao Takahata, the mentor who discovered Hayao Miyazaki's brilliance. In EP 2: Relive the pivotal call when Toshio Suzuki ignited the creation of "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind," the movie that birthed Studio Ghibli. In EP 3: Journey with the legendary trio as they race against time to debut the studio's foundational film. In EP 4 & 5: Chart Studio Ghibli's ascendancy, marked by production hell to create animation heaven. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Studio Ghibli | Before Spirited (JP) | 4/5 | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:33:10 | |
Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey link Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of Japan, its come to hold its own. Not always regarded as an empire for its sales, it's true power lies in its influence. Often mentioned as a source of inspiration by John Lasseter, ex-CCO of Pixar, and filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, Studio Ghibli teamed up with A-listers like Liam Neeson and Cate Blanchett for iconic English dubs. Recently, whispers of Studio Ghibli's future have intensified. While Hayao Miyazaki remains its iconic face, Isao Takahata's genius and Toshio Suzuki's leadership as producer and president were equally pivotal. With Takahata's 2018 passing and Miyazaki's impending exit, the hunt is on for the studio's next visionary leaders... In EP 1: Be introduced to Isao Takahata, the mentor who discovered Hayao Miyazaki's brilliance. In EP 2: Relive the pivotal call when Toshio Suzuki ignited the creation of "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind," the movie that birthed Studio Ghibli. In EP 3: Journey with the legendary trio as they race against time to debut the studio's foundational film. In EP 4: Chart Studio Ghibli's ascendancy, marked by production hell to create animation heaven. In EP 5: Hear from industry insiders who shed light on Studio Ghibli's impact and significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Studio Ghibli | Sea of Decay (JP) | 3/5 | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:33:18 | |
Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey link Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of Japan, its come to hold its own. Not always regarded as an empire for its sales, it's true power lies in its influence. Often mentioned as a source of inspiration by John Lasseter, ex-CCO of Pixar, and filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, Studio Ghibli teamed up with A-listers like Liam Neeson and Cate Blanchett for iconic English dubs. Recently, whispers of Studio Ghibli's future have intensified. While Hayao Miyazaki remains its iconic face, Isao Takahata's genius and Toshio Suzuki's leadership as producer and president were equally pivotal. With Takahata's 2018 passing and Miyazaki's impending exit, the hunt is on for the studio's next visionary leaders... In EP 1: Be introduced to Isao Takahata, the mentor who discovered Hayao Miyazaki's brilliance. In EP 2: Relive the pivotal call when Toshio Suzuki ignited the creation of "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind," the movie that birthed Studio Ghibli. In EP 3: Journey with the legendary trio as they race against time to debut the studio's foundational film. In EP 4: Chart Studio Ghibli's ascendancy, marked by production hell to create animation heaven. In EP 5: Hear from industry insiders who shed light on Studio Ghibli's impact and significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Jollibee (PH) | Becoming Bakunawa | 4/5 | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:27:32 | |
Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines. Yet, it commands a vast portfolio of iconic brands across the region, from the Michelin-starred dim sum of Tim Ho Wan to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf—Starbucks' formidable rival—and Highlands Coffee, Vietnam's largest coffee chain. Jollibee's true gem, however, is its dominance in the Philippines' F&B industry, with over 2,000 outlets spanning four major franchises: Jollibee, celebrated for its crispy fried chicken, juicy burgers, and unique spaghetti; Chowking, offering savory Chinese fare; Mang Inasal, specializing in local BBQ chicken; and Greenwich, known for its pizzas. But Jollibee's ambitions stretch far beyond the Philippine shores. The brand is pivoting from defending its local turf against giants like McDonald's to challenging them on the global stage. Episode 1: From a Magnolia Ice-Cream parlor to an iconic all-American diner, explore Jollibee's transformation and the debut of the Yum Burger. Episode 2: Discover how Jollibee evolved from a simple eatery into a formidable fast-food empire, launching its signature Chickenjoy and Spaghetti Special, and embarking on a learning expedition to America's McDonald's. Episode 3: Witness the showdown between Jollibee and McDonald's, where the former relegates the global giant to a close second in the Philippines. Episode 4: With McDonald's outpaced, Jollibee sets its sights on broader conquests within the Philippines, starting with the acquisition of Greenwich. Episode 5: Track Jollibee's aggressive expansion as it acquires Chowking and Mang Inasal, then storms Vietnam's market. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify/ Apple) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Studio Ghibli | A Wizard's Call (JP) | 2/5 | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:30:20 | |
Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey link Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of Japan, its come to hold its own. Not always regarded as an empire for its sales, it's true power lies in its influence. Often mentioned as a source of inspiration by John Lasseter, ex-CCO of Pixar, and filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, Studio Ghibli teamed up with A-listers like Liam Neeson and Cate Blanchett for iconic English dubs. Recently, whispers of Studio Ghibli's future have intensified. While Hayao Miyazaki remains its iconic face, Isao Takahata's genius and Toshio Suzuki's leadership as producer and president were equally pivotal. With Takahata's 2018 passing and Miyazaki's impending exit, the hunt is on for the studio's next visionary leaders... In EP 1: Be introduced to Isao Takahata, the mentor who discovered Hayao Miyazaki's brilliance. In EP 2: Relive the pivotal call when Toshio Suzuki ignited the creation of "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind," the movie that birthed Studio Ghibli. In EP 3: Journey with the legendary trio as they race against time to debut the studio's foundational film. In EP 4: Chart Studio Ghibli's ascendancy, marked by production hell to create animation heaven. In EP 5: Hear from industry insiders who shed light on Studio Ghibli's impact and significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Studio Ghibli (JP) | Winds of Change | 1/5 | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:33:38 | |
Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey link Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of Japan, its come to hold its own. Not always regarded as an empire for its sales, it's true power lies in its influence. Often mentioned as a source of inspiration by John Lasseter, ex-CCO of Pixar, and filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, Studio Ghibli teamed up with A-listers like Liam Neeson and Cate Blanchett for iconic English dubs. Recently, whispers of Studio Ghibli's future have intensified. While Hayao Miyazaki remains its iconic face, Isao Takahata's genius and Toshio Suzuki's leadership as producer and president were equally pivotal. With Takahata's 2018 passing and Miyazaki's impending exit, the hunt is on for the studio's next visionary leaders... In EP 1: Be introduced to Isao Takahata, the mentor who discovered Hayao Miyazaki's brilliance. In EP 2: Relive the pivotal call when Toshio Suzuki ignited the creation of "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind," the movie that birthed Studio Ghibli. In EP 3: Journey with the legendary trio as they race against time to debut the studio's foundational film. In EP 4: Chart Studio Ghibli's ascendancy, marked by production hell to create animation heaven. In EP 5: Hear from industry insiders who shed light on Studio Ghibli's impact and significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Grab (MY/SG) | Uber vs Grab, Street Hails and Street Fight | 4/5 | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:34:50 | |
Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey link Grab is often referred to as the "Uber of Southeast Asia." However, it's quickly becoming a super app on which one can manage a significant portion of their lives, including investing. By market share, they dominate Southeast Asia, controlling approximately 70% of all rides after Uber's exit. Grab's journey from a fledgling taxi application in Malaysia to being valued at nearly 40 billion, representing the largest SPAC IPO on record, is nothing short of astounding. In its rise, it not only defeated Uber but also became an indispensable app for the 700 million people in Southeast Asia. In EP 1, discover the experiences that left an indelible mark on Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, the founders of MyTeksi, which later became Grab. In EP 2, join the team as they get gritty, clawing their way to the top and vying for driver attention. In EP 3, witness the relentless battle between Uber and Grab as the team struggles to fend off the industry giant. In EP 4, learn about the pivotal investments that transformed Grab into a behemoth and the all-out war that resulted in the greatest cash burns in Southeast Asian history. In EP 5, hear from industry insiders who shed light on Grab's impact and significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Grab (MY/SG) | Running Till Empty | 3/5 | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:26:54 | |
Let us get to know you! (1 minute survey link) Grab is often referred to as the "Uber of Southeast Asia." However, it's quickly becoming a super app on which one can manage a significant portion of their lives, including investing. By market share, they dominate Southeast Asia, controlling approximately 70% of all rides after Uber's exit. Grab's journey from a fledgling taxi application in Malaysia to being valued at nearly 40 billion, representing the largest SPAC IPO on record, is nothing short of astounding. In its rise, it not only defeated Uber but also became an indispensable app for the 700 million people in Southeast Asia. In EP 1, discover the experiences that left an indelible mark on Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, the founders of MyTeksi, which later became Grab. In EP 2, join the team as they get gritty, clawing their way to the top and vying for driver attention. In EP 3, witness the relentless battle between Uber and Grab as the team struggles to fend off the industry giant. In EP 4, learn about the pivotal investments that transformed Grab into a behemoth and the all-out war that resulted in the greatest cash burns in Southeast Asian history. In EP 5, hear from industry insiders who shed light on Grab's impact and significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Grab (MY/SG) | Up for Grabs | 2/5 | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:27:31 | |
Grab is often referred to as the "Uber of Southeast Asia." However, it's quickly becoming a super app on which one can manage a significant portion of their lives, including investing. By market share, they dominate Southeast Asia, controlling approximately 70% of all rides after Uber's exit. Grab's journey from a fledgling taxi application in Malaysia to being valued at nearly 40 billion, representing the largest SPAC IPO on record, is nothing short of astounding. In its rise, it not only defeated Uber but also became an indispensable app for the 700 million people in Southeast Asia. In EP 1, discover the experiences that left an indelible mark on Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, the founders of MyTeksi, which later became Grab. In EP 2, join the team as they get gritty, clawing their way to the top and vying for driver attention. In EP 3, witness the relentless battle between Uber and Grab as the team struggles to fend off the industry giant. In EP 4, learn about the pivotal investments that transformed Grab into a behemoth and the all-out war that resulted in the greatest cash burns in Southeast Asian history. In EP 5, hear from industry insiders who shed light on Grab's impact and significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Grab (MY/SG) | Taking the Wheel | 1/5 | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:25:35 | |
Grab is often referred to as the "Uber of Southeast Asia." However, it's quickly becoming a super app on which one can manage a significant portion of their lives, including investing. By market share, they dominate Southeast Asia, controlling approximately 70% of all rides after Uber's exit. Grab's journey from a fledgling taxi application in Malaysia to being valued at nearly 40 billion, representing the largest SPAC IPO on record, is nothing short of astounding. In its rise, it not only defeated Uber but also became an indispensable app for the 700 million people in Southeast Asia. In EP 1, discover the experiences that left an indelible mark on Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, the founders of MyTeksi, which later became Grab. In EP 2, join the team as they get gritty, clawing their way to the top and vying for driver attention. In EP 3, witness the relentless battle between Uber and Grab as the team struggles to fend off the industry giant. In EP 4, learn about the pivotal investments that transformed Grab into a behemoth and the all-out war that resulted in the greatest cash burns in Southeast Asian history. In EP 5, hear from industry insiders who shed light on Grab's impact and significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| VNG (VN) | Kill the Messenger | 4 | 04 Sep 2023 | 00:37:56 | |
VNG, often referred to as the "Tencent of Vietnam," is one of Southeast Asia's pioneering unicorns. Mirroring Tencent, a significant 70% of VNG's revenue comes from gaming. Among its array of products, VNG boasts Zing, Zalo, and Zalopay, which parallel QQ - a social app, WeChat - a messenger, and WePay - a mobile wallet respectively. VNG's remarkable success in Vietnam is nothing but extraordinary, especially since it'll stand its ground against global powerhouses like Facebook, carving a distinctly local path forward for the land of the ascending dragon. In Ep 1. Dive into Kingsoft's gamble on the young upstart Vinagames, the precursor to VNG. In Ep 2. Trace the evolution of Vinagames into VNG, through the ZING division whose internet products will touch over a 100 million lives. In Ep 3. Witness what happens when Facebook comes to town, and VNG's struggle in the battle for social media. In Ep 4. Delve deeper as their business skirmishes becomes a full-blown war over messaging platforms, reshaping the roles of VNG and Facebook in Vietnam In Ep 5. Hear from industry insiders as they shed light on VNG's significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| VNG (VN) | War of the Words | 3 | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:32:22 | |
VNG, often referred to as the "Tencent of Vietnam," is one of Southeast Asia's pioneering unicorns. Mirroring Tencent, a significant 70% of VNG's revenue comes from gaming. Among its array of products, VNG boasts Zing, Zalo, and Zalopay, which parallel QQ - a social app, WeChat - a messenger, and WePay - a mobile wallet respectively. VNG's remarkable success in Vietnam is nothing but extraordinary, especially since it'll stand its ground against global powerhouses like Facebook, carving a distinctly local path forward for the land of the ascending dragon. In Ep 1. Dive into Kingsoft's gamble on the young upstart Vinagames, the precursor to VNG. In Ep 2. Trace the evolution of Vinagames into VNG, through the ZING division whose internet products will touch over a 100 million lives. In Ep 3. Witness what happens when Facebook comes to town, and VNG's struggle in the battle for social media. In Ep 4. Delve deeper as their business skirmishes becomes a full-blown war over messaging platforms, reshaping the roles of VNG and Facebook in Vietnam In Ep 5. Hear from industry insiders as they shed light on VNG's significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| VNG (VN) | An Amazing Brand | 2 | 21 Aug 2023 | 00:30:00 | |
VNG, often referred to as the "Tencent of Vietnam," is one of Southeast Asia's pioneering unicorns. Mirroring Tencent, a significant 70% of VNG's revenue comes from gaming. Among its array of products, VNG boasts Zing, Zalo, and Zalopay, which parallel QQ - a social app, WeChat - a messenger, and WePay - a mobile wallet respectively. VNG's remarkable success in Vietnam is nothing but extraordinary, especially since it'll stand its ground against global powerhouses like Facebook, carving a distinctly local path forward for the land of the ascending dragon. In Ep 1. Dive into Kingsoft's gamble on the young upstart Vinagames, the precursor to VNG. In Ep 2. Trace the evolution of Vinagames into VNG, through the ZING division whose internet products will touch over a 100 million lives. In Ep 3. Witness what happens when Facebook comes to town, and VNG's struggle in the battle for social media. In Ep 4. Delve deeper as their business skirmishes becomes a full-blown war over messaging platforms, reshaping the roles of VNG and Facebook in Vietnam In Ep 5. Hear from industry insiders as they shed light on VNG's significance in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| VNG (VN) | A King's Bet | 1 | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:32:05 | |
VNG, often referred to as the "Tencent of Vietnam," is one of Southeast Asia's pioneering unicorns. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Jollibee (PH) | Swarming the Clown | 3/5 | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:23:45 | |
Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines. Yet, it commands a vast portfolio of iconic brands across the region, from the Michelin-starred dim sum of Tim Ho Wan to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf—Starbucks' formidable rival—and Highlands Coffee, Vietnam's largest coffee chain. Jollibee's true gem, however, is its dominance in the Philippines' F&B industry, with over 2,000 outlets spanning four major franchises: Jollibee, celebrated for its crispy fried chicken, juicy burgers, and unique spaghetti; Chowking, offering savory Chinese fare; Mang Inasal, specializing in local BBQ chicken; and Greenwich, known for its pizzas. But Jollibee's ambitions stretch far beyond the Philippine shores. The brand is pivoting from defending its local turf against giants like McDonald's to challenging them on the global stage. Episode 1: From a Magnolia Ice-Cream parlor to an iconic all-American diner, explore Jollibee's transformation and the debut of the Yum Burger. Episode 2: Discover how Jollibee evolved from a simple eatery into a formidable fast-food empire, launching its signature Chickenjoy and Spaghetti Special, and embarking on a learning expedition to America's McDonald's. Episode 3: Witness the showdown between Jollibee and McDonald's, where the former relegates the global giant to a close second in the Philippines. Episode 4: With McDonald's outpaced, Jollibee sets its sights on broader conquests within the Philippines, starting with the acquisition of Greenwich. Episode 5: Track Jollibee's aggressive expansion as it acquires Chowking and Mang Inasal, then storms Vietnam's market. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify/ Apple) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Alibaba (CN) | Dragon in the Ocean | 5 | 24 Jul 2023 | 00:35:20 | |
Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total revenue from domestic operations and an additional 7% from international commerce. The firm also has a growing cloud division, similar to Amazon's, accounting for 9% of its revenues. The remaining revenues are generated from its digital media and distribution sectors. Throughout its growth, Alibaba would face industry titans such as eBay, and Amazon themselves, but emerge on top - creating the next wave of China billionare dragons. In Ep 1. We'll learn the humble life and painful experiences that turn Alibaba founder, Jack Ma into a global icon. In Ep 2. We'll follow the establishment (Joe Tsai, John Wu, Savio Kwan), rise then repercussion of Alibaba's ambitions as the dot com recession came smashing in. In Ep 3. We'll witness the intense war games between Alibaba and eBay, that birthed Taobao & Alipay (Ant Financial). In Ep 4. We'll observe the major mistep that eBay made, and the controversial deal that turned Alibaba into a billion dollar enterprise. In Ep 5. We'll behold the final transformation of Alibaba - that formed what experts call the iron triangle; dominating in e-commerce, mobile payments and supply chain. In Ep 6. We'll speak to both Cynthia Ding (Founder Partner of Yincubator) and Jeremy Au (VC & Chief of Staff for Monk's Hill Ventures) to learn more about their involvement in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Alibaba (CN) | Crocodile in the Yangtze River | 4 | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:30:17 | |
Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total revenue from domestic operations and an additional 7% from international commerce. The firm also has a growing cloud division, similar to Amazon's, accounting for 9% of its revenues. The remaining revenues are generated from its digital media and distribution sectors. Throughout its growth, Alibaba would face industry titans such as eBay, and Amazon themselves, but emerge on top - creating the next wave of China billionare dragons. In Ep 1. We'll learn the humble life and painful experiences that turn Alibaba founder, Jack Ma into a global icon. In Ep 2. We'll follow the establishment (Joe Tsai, John Wu, Savio Kwan), rise then repercussion of Alibaba's ambitions as the dot com recession came smashing in. In Ep 3. We'll witness the intense war games between Alibaba and eBay, that birthed Taobao & Alipay (Ant Financial). In Ep 4. We'll observe the major mistep that eBay made, and the controversial deal that turned Alibaba into a billion dollar enterprise. In Ep 5. We'll behold the final transformation of Alibaba - that formed what experts call the iron triangle; dominating in e-commerce, mobile payments and supply chain. In Ep 6. We'll speak to both Cynthia Ding (Founder Partner of Yincubator) and Jeremy Au (VC & Chief of Staff for Monk's Hill Ventures) to learn more about their involvement in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Alibaba (CN) | Shark in the Ocean | 3 | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:29:38 | |
Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total revenue from domestic operations and an additional 7% from international commerce. The firm also has a growing cloud division, similar to Amazon's, accounting for 9% of its revenues. The remaining revenues are generated from its digital media and distribution sectors. Throughout its growth, Alibaba would face industry titans such as eBay, and Amazon themselves, but emerge on top - creating the next wave of China billionare dragons. In Ep 1. We'll learn the humble life and painful experiences that turn Alibaba founder, Jack Ma into a global icon. In Ep 2. We'll follow the establishment (Joe Tsai, John Wu, Savio Kwan), rise then repercussion of Alibaba's ambitions as the dot com recession came smashing in. In Ep 3. We'll witness the intense war games between Alibaba and eBay, that birthed Taobao & Alipay (Ant Financial). In Ep 4. We'll observe the major mistep that eBay made, and the controversial deal that turned Alibaba into a billion dollar enterprise. In Ep 5. We'll behold the final transformation of Alibaba - that formed what experts call the iron triangle; dominating in e-commerce, mobile payments and supply chain. In Ep 6. We'll speak to both Cynthia Ding (Founder Partner of Yincubator) and Jeremy Au (VC & Chief of Staff for Monk's Hill Ventures) to learn more about their involvement in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Alibaba (CN) | Hidden Treasures | 2 | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:32:34 | |
Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total revenue from domestic operations and an additional 7% from international commerce. The firm also has a growing cloud division, similar to Amazon's, accounting for 9% of its revenues. The remaining revenues are generated from its digital media and distribution sectors. Throughout its growth, Alibaba would face industry titans such as eBay, and Amazon themselves, but emerge on top - creating the next wave of China billionare dragons. In Ep 1. We'll learn the humble life and painful experiences that turn Alibaba founder, Jack Ma into a global icon. In Ep 2. We'll follow the establishment (Joe Tsai, John Wu, Savio Kwan), rise then repercussion of Alibaba's ambitions as the dot com recession came smashing in. In Ep 3. We'll witness the intense war games between Alibaba and eBay, that birthed Taobao & Alipay (Ant Financial). In Ep 4. We'll observe the major mistep that eBay made, and the controversial deal that turned Alibaba into a billion dollar enterprise. In Ep 5. We'll behold the final transformation of Alibaba - that formed what experts call the iron triangle; dominating in e-commerce, mobile payments and supply chain. In Ep 6. We'll speak to both Cynthia Ding (Founder Partner of Yincubator) and Jeremy Au (VC & Chief of Staff for Monk's Hill Ventures) to learn more about their involvement in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Alibaba (CN) | Open Sesame | 1 | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:31:56 | |
Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total revenue from domestic operations and an additional 7% from international commerce. The firm also has a growing cloud division, similar to Amazon's, accounting for 9% of its revenues. The remaining revenues are generated from its digital media and distribution sectors. Throughout its growth, Alibaba would face industry titans such as eBay, and Amazon themselves, but emerge on top - creating the next wave of China billionare dragons. In Ep 1. We'll learn the humble life and painful experiences that turn Alibaba founder, Jack Ma into a global icon. In Ep 2. We'll follow the establishment (Joe Tsai, John Wu, Savio Kwan), rise then repercussion of Alibaba's ambitions as the dot com recession came smashing in. In Ep 3. We'll witness the intense war games between Alibaba and eBay, that birthed Taobao & Alipay (Ant Financial). In Ep 4. We'll observe the major mistep that eBay made, and the controversial deal that turned Alibaba into a billion dollar enterprise. In Ep 5. We'll behold the final transformation of Alibaba - that formed what experts call the iron triangle; dominating in e-commerce, mobile payments and supply chain. In Ep 6. We'll speak to both Cynthia Ding (Founder Partner of Yincubator) and Jeremy Au (VC & Chief of Staff for Monk's Hill Ventures) to learn more about their involvement in the region.
- We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Globe Telecom (PH) | Interview, Gcash CMO | 6 | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:28:25 | |
In the 2020s, Philippines went through a fintech revolution. 80% of unbanked Filipinos or 90 million users were caught in the Gcash and PayMaya (now Maya) fintech war which had metamorphosized the country. But this war is part of a broader picture. From an international standpoint it seems like a proxy war between the China companies, Tencent (who backed Maya) and Alibaba (Gcash). But domestically the rivalry actually extends decades earlier as both fintech companies are offshoots from the 2 largest telecommunications company in the Philippines, PLDT (who backed Maya) and Globe Telecom (Gcash). The latter, Globe Telecom is one of the greatest success stories in the Philippines, because back then PLDT had over twice the number of users, and operating cash flow, with about 4 times the market value as Globe Telecom. But today? Globe Telecom had come to compete against PLDT as equals. In Ep 1. We reveal the disproportionate rise of PLDT, forged during a time of great unfairness in the Marcos Ferdinand era. In Ep 2. We explain the astronomical challenges ahead of Globe Telecom to beat PLDT, and introduce the man responsible in leading the charge - Ernest Cu. In Ep 3. We explore into the rapid transformation that Globe Telecom underwent, eventually beating out PLDT. In Ep 4. We dive head first into the fintech wars between Gcash and Maya, which birth the country's first 2 unicorns. In Ep 5 (Guest). We speak to Maya's Chief Marketing Officer, Pepe Torres to understand more about the on-going fintech wars. In Ep 6 (Guest). We speak to Gcash's Chief Marketing Officer, Neil Trinidad to understand more about the on-going fintech wars. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) - Our partner this week: | |||
| Globe Telecom (PH) | Interview, Maya CMO | 5 | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:35:24 | |
In the 2020s, Philippines went through a fintech revolution. 80% of unbanked Filipinos or 90 million users were caught in the Gcash and PayMaya (now Maya) fintech war which had metamorphosized the country. But this war is part of a broader picture. From an international standpoint it seems like a proxy war between the China companies, Tencent (who backed Maya) and Alibaba (Gcash). But domestically the rivalry actually extends decades earlier as both fintech companies are offshoots from the 2 largest telecommunications company in the Philippines, PLDT (who backed Maya) and Globe Telecom (Gcash). The latter, Globe Telecom is one of the greatest success stories in the Philippines, because back then PLDT had over twice the number of users, and operating cash flow, with about 4 times the market value as Globe Telecom. But today? Globe Telecom had come to compete against PLDT as equals. In Ep 1. We reveal the disproportionate rise of PLDT, forged during a time of great unfairness in the Marcos Ferdinand era. In Ep 2. We explain the astronomical challenges ahead of Globe Telecom to beat PLDT, and introduce the man responsible in leading the charge - Ernest Cu. In Ep 3. We explore into the rapid transformation that Globe Telecom underwent, eventually beating out PLDT. In Ep 4. We dive head first into the fintech wars between Gcash and Maya, which birth the country's first 2 unicorns. In Ep 5 (Guest). We speak to Maya's Chief Marketing Officer, Pepe Torres to understand more about the on-going fintech wars. In Ep 6 (Guest). We speak to Gcash's Chief Marketing Officer, Neil Trinidad to understand more about the on-going fintech wars. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Globe Telecom (PH) | Fintech Wars: Gcash vs Maya | 4 | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:29:16 | |
In the 2020s, Philippines went through a fintech revolution. 80% of unbanked Filipinos or 90 million users were caught in the Gcash and PayMaya (now Maya) fintech war which had metamorphosized the country. But this war is part of a broader picture. From an international standpoint it seems like a proxy war between the China companies, Tencent (who backed Maya) and Alibaba (Gcash). But domestically the rivalry actually extends decades earlier as both fintech companies are offshoots from the 2 largest telecommunications company in the Philippines, PLDT (who backed Maya) and Globe Telecom (Gcash). The latter, Globe Telecom is one of the greatest success stories in the Philippines, because back then PLDT had over twice the number of users, and operating cash flow, with about 4 times the market value as Globe Telecom. But today? Globe Telecom had come to compete against PLDT as equals. In Ep 1. We reveal the disproportionate rise of PLDT, forged during a time of great unfairness in the Marcos Ferdinand era. In Ep 2. We explain the astronomical challenges ahead of Globe Telecom to beat PLDT, and introduce the man responsible in leading the charge - Ernest Cu. In Ep 3. We explore into the rapid transformation that Globe Telecom underwent, eventually beating out PLDT. In Ep 4. We dive head first into the fintech wars between Gcash and Maya, which birth the country's first 2 unicorns. In Ep 5 (Guest). We speak to Maya's Chief Marketing Officer, Pepe Torres to understand more about the on-going fintech wars. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Globe Telecom (PH) | A World of Change | 3 | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:26:21 | |
In the 2020s, Philippines went through a fintech revolution. 80% of unbanked Filipinos or 90 million users were caught in the Gcash and PayMaya (now Maya) fintech war which had metamorphosized the country. But this war is part of a broader picture. From an international standpoint it seems like a proxy war between the China companies, Tencent (who backed Maya) and Alibaba (Gcash). But domestically the rivalry actually extends decades earlier as both fintech companies are offshoots from the 2 largest telecommunications company in the Philippines, PLDT (who backed Maya) and Globe Telecom (Gcash). The latter, Globe Telecom is one of the greatest success stories in the Philippines, because back then PLDT had over twice the number of users, and operating cash flow, with about 4 times the market value as Globe Telecom. But today? Globe Telecom had come to compete against PLDT as equals. In Ep 1. We reveal the disproportionate rise of PLDT, forged during a time of great unfairness in the Marcos Ferdinand era. In Ep 2. We explain the astronomical challenges ahead of Globe Telecom to beat PLDT, and introduce the man responsible in leading the charge - Ernest Cu. In Ep 3. We explore into the rapid transformation that Globe Telecom underwent, eventually beating out PLDT. In Ep 4. We dive head first into the fintech wars between Gcash and Maya, which birth the country's first 2 unicorns. In Ep 5 (Guest). We speak to Maya's Chief Marketing Officer, Pepe Torres to understand more about the on-going fintech wars. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Globe Telecom (PH) | Finding Connection | 2 | 29 May 2023 | 00:21:30 | |
In the 2020s, Philippines went through a fintech revolution. 80% of unbanked Filipinos or 90 million users were caught in the Gcash and PayMaya (now Maya) fintech war which had metamorphosized the country. But this war is part of a broader picture. From an international standpoint it seems like a proxy war between the China companies, Tencent (who backed Maya) and Alibaba (Gcash). But domestically the rivalry actually extends decades earlier as both fintech companies are offshoots from the 2 largest telecommunications company in the Philippines, PLDT (who backed Maya) and Globe Telecom (Gcash). The latter, Globe Telecom is one of the greatest success stories in the Philippines, because back then PLDT had over twice the number of users, and operating cash flow, with about 4 times the market value as Globe Telecom. But today? Globe Telecom had come to compete against PLDT as equals. In Ep 1. We reveal the disproportionate rise of PLDT, forged during a time of great unfairness in the Marcos Ferdinand era. In Ep 2. We explain the astronomical challenges ahead of Globe Telecom to beat PLDT, and introduce the man responsible in leading the charge - Ernest Cu. In Ep 3. We explore into the rapid transformation that Globe Telecom underwent, eventually beating out PLDT. In Ep 4. We dive head first into the fintech wars between Gcash and Maya, which birth the country's first 2 unicorns. In Ep 5 (Guest). We speak to Maya's Chief Marketing Officer, Pepe Torres to understand more about the on-going fintech wars. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Jollibee (PH) | Becoming the Hive | 2/5 | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:27:02 | |
Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines. Yet, it commands a vast portfolio of iconic brands across the region, from the Michelin-starred dim sum of Tim Ho Wan to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf—Starbucks' formidable rival—and Highlands Coffee, Vietnam's largest coffee chain. Jollibee's true gem, however, is its dominance in the Philippines' F&B industry, with over 2,000 outlets spanning four major franchises: Jollibee, celebrated for its crispy fried chicken, juicy burgers, and unique spaghetti; Chowking, offering savory Chinese fare; Mang Inasal, specializing in local BBQ chicken; and Greenwich, known for its pizzas. But Jollibee's ambitions stretch far beyond the Philippine shores. The brand is pivoting from defending its local turf against giants like McDonald's to challenging them on the global stage. Episode 1: From a Magnolia Ice-Cream parlor to an iconic all-American diner, explore Jollibee's transformation and the debut of the Yum Burger. Episode 2: Discover how Jollibee evolved from a simple eatery into a formidable fast-food empire, launching its signature Chickenjoy and Spaghetti Special, and embarking on a learning expedition to America's McDonald's. Episode 3: Witness the showdown between Jollibee and McDonald's, where the former relegates the global giant to a close second in the Philippines. Episode 4: With McDonald's outpaced, Jollibee sets its sights on broader conquests within the Philippines, starting with the acquisition of Greenwich. Episode 5: Track Jollibee's aggressive expansion as it acquires Chowking and Mang Inasal, then storms Vietnam's market. - Want to showcase your brand to listeners with a combined net worth of over $1 billion and a network of 100,000+ employees and industry contacts? Drop us an email: sales@1upmediapodcast.com - We're looking to grow our team! Support our productions by buying us a coffee or subscribing to binge all series releases. - Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify/ Apple) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Globe Telecom (PH) | An Astronomical Opponent | 1 | 26 May 2023 | 00:24:38 | |
In the 2020s, Philippines went through a fintech revolution. 80% of unbanked Filipinos or 90 million users were caught in the Gcash and PayMaya (now Maya) fintech war which had metamorphosized the country. But this war is part of a broader picture. From an international standpoint it seems like a proxy war between the China companies, Tencent (who backed Maya) and Alibaba (Gcash). But domestically the rivalry actually extends decades earlier as both fintech companies are offshoots from the 2 largest telecommunications company in the Philippines, PLDT (who backed Maya) and Globe Telecom (Gcash). The latter, Globe Telecom is one of the greatest success stories in the Philippines, because back then PLDT had over twice the number of users, and operating cash flow, with about 4 times the market value as Globe Telecom. But today? Globe Telecom had come to compete against PLDT as equals. In Ep 1. We reveal the disproportionate rise of PLDT, forged during a time of great unfairness in the Marcos Ferdinand era. In Ep 2. We explain the astronomical challenges ahead of Globe Telecom to beat PLDT, and introduce the man responsible in leading the charge - Ernest Cu. In Ep 3. We explore into the rapid transformation that Globe Telecom underwent, eventually beating out PLDT. In Ep 4. We dive head first into the fintech wars between Gcash and Maya, which birth the country's first 2 unicorns. In Ep 5 (Guest). We speak to Maya's Chief Marketing Officer, Pepe Torres to understand more about the on-going fintech wars. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 😴🕯️"Bedtime True Crime", A calm and thoughtful look on the darkest narratives of men (Spotify/ Apple) 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Samsung (KR) | A Cosmic War Part 2 | 5 | 04 May 2023 | 00:25:02 | |
Samsung is a company that is too big to fail. It's business categories represent more than 20% of Korea's GDP, and close to 30% of Vietnam's. The Samsung that we know, Samsung Electronics is made of the consumer electronics segment (50%), semiconductors (30%), displays (10%) and connected home systems (10%). But Samsung is actually a massive business empire, owned by a mysterious Lee family who is now at its 3rd generation of leaders. The Lee family, part of Korea's elite chaebols, had been a boon for authorities in the last 60 years and yet they are often creditted for Korea's phenomenal rise. Samsung was founded by Lee Byung-Chul or B.C. Lee in 1938, and eventually the empire would grow so huge that it fracture into 4 other entities - Saehan, Hansol, Shinsegae and the CJ Group. But it would be the world of consumer electronics that they are most known for, eventually beating the likes of Sony in TV, possibly Apple in the smartphone, and broker deals in software with Google. In Ep 1. We reveal the humble beginnings of B.C. Lee, and Samsung Sanghoe In Ep 2. We explain the political partnerships, and inter-family rivalry that shattered the original Samsung empire. In Ep 3. We meet Lee Kun-Hee, the 2nd generation Lee that would turn Samsung Electronics into the global behemoth that it is today. In Ep 4. We dive into the war on Sony for TVs (Bordeaux) and Apple on smartphones (Galaxy). In Ep 5. We continue exploring the smartphone wars, and Samsung's software gamble against Google (Android, Milk).
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| Samsung (KR) | A Cosmic War Part 1 | 4 | 01 May 2023 | 00:23:56 | |
Samsung is a company that is too big to fail. It's business categories represent more than 20% of Korea's GDP, and close to 30% of Vietnam's. The Samsung that we know, Samsung Electronics is made of the consumer electronics segment (50%), semiconductors (30%), displays (10%) and connected home systems (10%). But Samsung is actually a massive business empire, owned by a mysterious Lee family who is now at its 3rd generation of leaders. The Lee family, part of Korea's elite chaebols, had been a boon for authorities in the last 60 years and yet they are often creditted for Korea's phenomenal rise. Samsung was founded by Lee Byung-Chul or B.C. Lee in 1938, and eventually the empire would grow so huge that it fracture into 4 other entities - Saehan, Hansol, Shinsegae and the CJ Group. But it would be the world of consumer electronics that they are most known for, eventually beating the likes of Sony in TV, possibly Apple in the smartphone, and broker deals in software with Google. In Ep 1. We reveal the humble beginnings of B.C. Lee, and Samsung Sanghoe In Ep 2. We explain the political partnerships, and inter-family rivalry that shattered the original Samsung empire. In Ep 3. We meet Lee Kun-Hee, the 2nd generation Lee that would turn Samsung Electronics into the global behemoth that it is today. In Ep 4. We dive into the war on Sony for TVs (Bordeaux) and Apple on smartphones (Galaxy). In Ep 5. We continue exploring the smartphone wars, and Samsung's software gamble against Google (Android, Milk). - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||
| Samsung (KR) | The Power of the Son | 3 | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:23:33 | |
Samsung is a company that is too big to fail. It's business categories represent more than 20% of Korea's GDP, and close to 30% of Vietnam's. The Samsung that we know, Samsung Electronics is made of the consumer electronics segment (50%), semiconductors (30%), displays (10%) and connected home systems (10%). But Samsung is actually a massive business empire, owned by a mysterious Lee family who is now at its 3rd generation of leaders. The Lee family, part of Korea's elite chaebols, had been a boon for authorities in the last 60 years and yet they are often creditted for Korea's phenomenal rise. Samsung was founded by Lee Byung-Chul or B.C. Lee in 1938, and eventually the empire would grow so huge that it fracture into 4 other entities - Saehan, Hansol, Shinsegae and the CJ Group. But it would be the world of consumer electronics that they are most known for, eventually beating the likes of Sony in TV, possibly Apple in the smartphone, and broker deals in software with Google. In Ep 1. We reveal the humble beginnings of B.C. Lee, and Samsung Sanghoe In Ep 2. We explain the political partnerships, and inter-family rivalry that shattered the original Samsung empire. In Ep 3. We meet Lee Kun-Hee, the 2nd generation Lee that would turn Samsung Electronics into the global behemoth that it is today. In Ep 4. We dive into the war on Sony for TVs (Bordeaux) and Apple on smartphones (Galaxy). In Ep 5. We continue exploring the smartphone wars, and Samsung's software gamble against Google (Android, Milk). - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. Youtube to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? Follow me here! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out: 📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple) 🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) | |||