The Generalists

Auteur(s): Raz Kotler and Michael Smith Jr.
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  • Résumé

  • The hosts Raz Kotler & Michael Smith Jr., interview people around how they arrived in Singapore, their careers, their personal journeys and how the concept of being a Generalist influences their life and career. All episodes currently filmed F2F in the Poddster Singapore studios.
    Raz Kotler and Michael Smith Jr.
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Gestion et leadership Économie
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  • #18 :: Wendy McEwan, Exec Multiplier, Driving Change & Mastering Generalism!

    #18 :: Wendy McEwan, Exec Multiplier, Driving Change & Mastering Generalism!
    Feb 23 2025
    Hosts:Michael Smith Jr: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/smittysgp/⁠⁠Razko Kotler: ⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/razko282/⁠⁠Guest:Wendy McEwan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendymcewan/Episode Overview:Wendy McEwan shares her remarkable journey from her early digital media days in Australia to her transformative roles in Asia. Moving to Singapore in 2010, she discusses how her diverse career—from leading at CBS Interactive and Oracle to serving as a chief of staff—shaped her understanding of generalism in leadership. Wendy dives into the power of sponsorship and the Exec Multiplier mindset, offers insights on female leadership in Asia, and explores the impact of AI and automation on employee effectiveness. She also touches on personal wellness, sharing the strategies that keep her balanced in a fast-paced, evolving business landscape.Links Mentioned:PropertyGuru: https://www.propertyguru.com• ⁠Microsoft 365 Copilot: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/copilot• ⁠New York Times Crosswords: https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords• 60 Songs That Explain the Nineties Podcast: https://60songsexplaintheenineties.libsyn.com• Lean In & Lean In Women in Tech: https://leanin.orgBooks Mentioned:• Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein: https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484• Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman: https://www.amazon.sg/Multipliers-Best-Leaders-Everyone-Smarter/dp/0061964395https://www.amazon.sg/Multipliers-Best-Leaders-Everyone-Smarter/dp/0061964395
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    53 min
  • #17 :: JJ, Founder of OnLoop, Life is too short for performance reviews!

    #17 :: JJ, Founder of OnLoop, Life is too short for performance reviews!
    Feb 7 2025

    Hosts:

    Michael Smith Jr: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/smittysgp/⁠

    Razko Kotler: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/razko282/⁠


    Guest:

    JJ : https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgonloop/


    Episode Overview:

    In this candid conversation, hosts Michael Smith Jr. and Razko Kotler sit down with JJ, the founder and CEO of OnLoop, who brings 18 years of diverse experience—from his early days in India and formative experiences in Singapore to pivotal roles at companies like Uber and Accenture. JJ shares how these experiences shaped his leadership style and fueled his passion for rethinking team productivity. He introduces his unique five-layer productivity framework that prioritizes personal energy, clear goal-setting, and meaningful feedback to drive both individual and organizational growth. The discussion also covers the challenges of scaling a hybrid software and services business, insights into the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem, and personal strategies for maintaining mental, social, and physical fitness in the demanding world of entrepreneurship.


    Links Mentioned:

    • Onloop: https://www.onloop.com


    Books Mentioned:

    • Brief History of Intelligence by Max Bennett

    • Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

    • Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari:

    • Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
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    57 min
  • #16 :: Asikul Alam Khan, Founder of PriyoShop, The leading MSME platform in Bangladesh!

    #16 :: Asikul Alam Khan, Founder of PriyoShop, The leading MSME platform in Bangladesh!
    Jan 25 2025

    Hosts:

    Michael Smith Jr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smittysgp/

    Razko Kotler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/razko282/


    Guest:

    Asikul Alam Khan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asikulalamkhan/


    Episode Overview:

    In this episode, hosts Michael Smith Jr. and Razko Kotler welcome Asikul Alam Khan, the Founder and CEO of PriyoShop, a B2B digital commerce platform based in Bangladesh. Asikul shares his extensive 20-year journey across various sectors, including EdTech with StudentWish and IT solutions with Splendor IT, leading up to the creation and scaling of PriyoShop. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from B2C to B2B, achieving 16x growth in 24 months, and the strategic partnerships with major brands like Unilever and MasterCard. Asikul also delves into the Bangladeshi startup ecosystem, the importance of resilience, effective communication, and the role of mentorship in entrepreneurial success.


    Links Mentioned:

    PriyoShop: https://priyoshop.com

    Accelerating Asia: https://acceleratingasia.com

    bkash: https://www.bkash.com

    Brac Bank: https://www.bracbank.com

    The 12 Week Year: https://www.amazon.com/12-Week-Year-Others-Months/dp/1118509234/

    vit: https://vit.com.bd

    SBK: https://sbktechventures.com
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    49 min

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