Bonus: RISE 2019 - short clips on the ground @ RISE

Today’s podcast we’re together with guest host Michael Eagleton from Trovitech (a leading Supply Chain Solutions Company) visiting the largest tech conference in Asia “RISE” which is held annually in Hong Kong. Michael talks with Anthony Baker Executive Director, Technology at R/GA, and Patrick Siu COO at MEGA Automation about the conference, their business and China

RISE is produced by the team behind Web Summit and Collision – two of the largest and fastest-growing tech conferences on the planet. Rise attracts leaders from the world’s biggest companies and most exciting startups, who are joined by journalists from major global media outlets, hundreds of influential investors, and thousands of attendees who flock to Hong Kong to share their stories during this three day Tech conference.

ABOUT EPISODE GUESTS
Today’s podcast features

Anthony Baker Executive Director, Technology at R/GA
Anthony is a seasoned technologist with 15+ years of experience, leading digital transformation for Fortune 500 companies around the world. He’s one of the founding members of R/GA Tokyo, helping to establish and grow business in Japan, from 5 core team members to 30+ in 12 months. As Executive Director of Technology, he leads the technology vision, strategy and execution for clients in Japan, supporting the rest of R/GA offices in Asia Pacific. Anthony is often speaking at international conferences, and has authored several articles in publications like The Guardian, Contagious and Campaign.

Founding member of R/GA Tokyo, and Head of Technology for R/GA Japan, working in tandem with executive leads in APAC. Leading Digital Transformation for Japanese and International clients through accelerated development, leveraging modern architectures and cutting-edge technology and platforms. Focused on orchestrating best-in-class digital services, innovation consultancy and tech strategy to help grow our clients' business, create unique consumer services and experiences, and our grow our presence in Japan and APAC. Top clients include Google, Shiseido, Mori Building, Disney, Glico and LINE among others.

Patrick Siu COO at MEGA Automation
Patrick graduated from the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering, Patrick has extensive experience in developing cloud data management systems that has served over 200 global companies. Patrick is well aware of the difficulties encountered in the management of corporate data, he is an expert in advising clients on relevant aspects.

MEGA Automation - Connecting buildings through IoT & AI technology- to reduce energy use and enhance tenant comfort. MEGA was founded by building professionals, engineers and research scientists in 2013, Mega Automation is one of the leading building automation system providers in Hong Kong. Their products integrate traditional building management systems (BMS) with advanced information and communication technology, to help corporates understand their energy consumption with the aim of cutting their energy bills. MEGA make products that take the people & environment into the core equation

EPISODE CONTENT:

• Anthony & Patrick briefly introduced themselves, their companies, impressions of the RISE conference, and their relationships to China.
• Discussion about advancement & progress in the digital landscape in China.
• China’s digital ecosystem, use of data and the innovation coming from China
• The importance of telling a better brand story when entering the China market.
• Smart building solutions optimising energy efficiency
• Insights into entrepreneurship mindsets in startups and achieving growth.
• Importance of getting your product to market and in the han of users early.

Episode Mentions:

• Find Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyrobertbaker/
• Find Patrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kcsiu06/
• Find Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tofabapc/
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