Empowering Graduates and Improving Job Market Fit w/ Simon Birkett

Empowering Graduates and Improving Job Market Fit w/ Simon Birkett

In this episode of Made it in Thailand, Simon Birkett joins me to discuss his remarkable career transition from commercial property to becoming a tech innovator in Thailand. Simon’s work with digital mapping revolutionized urban planning in Bangkok and even played a role in a U.S. presidential reelection campaign. Listen in as Simon reveals the highs and lows of doing business in Thailand, from initial setbacks to groundbreaking successes, and his current passion project focused on empowering young professionals.

00:00 Introduction

00:36 Meet Simon Birkett: From London to Thailand

01:22 Simon's Early Life and Career Beginnings

03:55 First Steps in Thailand: Opportunities and Challenges

04:46 Language Skills and Cultural Adaptation

08:34 The Business Landscape in 1991 Thailand

14:25 Tech Ventures and Networking in Thailand

25:29 Navigating Business Challenges and Competition

29:09 Reflections on the Financial Crisis

34:18 Lessons Learned and Advice for New Entrepreneurs

42:40 Bangkok's Transportation Data Overhaul

43:49 Visualization and MapInfo Collaboration

44:13 Clinton's Campaign and Bangkok's Tech Scene

45:59 The 90s Tech Buzz in Bangkok

48:35 Challenges in Thai Banking and Bureaucracy

51:59 The Birth of Tinman

56:46 Addressing Recruitment Challenges

01:02:23 Tinman's Approach to Better Job Matching

01:09:45 Improving Workforce Quality in Thailand

01:11:37 Connecting Students and Employers

01:24:08 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information

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