Starting a new job in a new company in the midst of a pandemic might seem intimidating but we invited one of our Active Connector Evangelist Filip Mintus to share with us his experience in starting his new job with a new company earlier this ye

Ep 15: Innovations That Drive Impact w/ Trista Bridges

Jun 9th, 2020 46m 33s

Trista Bridges is the Principal and Co-Founder of Read The Air, where they work with companies to develop and implement sustainability in the core of their business and operations. She is highly experienced in marketing, strategy and organizati

Ep 14: Turning Data Into Solutions w/ MD. Kalam Siddike

May 21st, 2020 39m 28s

Decision Intelligence answers the question, if we make this decision today, which leads to this action, what will be the outcome tomorrow. Alternatively, decision intelligence is about turning information into better actions at any scale.Our fe

Ep 13: Building Your Tech Career in Japan w/ Mike Omoto

Apr 9th, 2020 1h 12m

Find out what it takes to build your tech career in Japan. Listen to our online session with Michael Omoto, Engineering Manager at Google Japan, as we discuss building tech careers in Japan.Michael Omoto, Psychologist turned Software Engineer,

Ep 12: Creating and Improving Work Environments in Japan w/ Christian Wolfer

Mar 3rd, 2020 38m 54s

Flex time, remote work and personal development day are some of the work conditions that are slowly becoming integrated with today’s current work environment and culture in some of Japan’s offices. Although these have been present in western co

Ep 11: Communicating w/ Your Boss When You're Not Feeling Heard in Japan w/ Jennifer Shinkai

Jan 30th, 2020 54m 33s

Have you ever pitched an idea to your boss or your project manager in Japan and just got frustrating feedback? Or worse, you get a nod of approval that leads to no action later on? This scenario might not be only limited to Japan, but since Jap

Ep 10: Are Japanese StartUps Ready for the No Manager Style w/ Sylvain Pierre

Nov 26th, 2019 47m 12s

Have you heard of the “Teal Organizational Structure”?Can a “No Manager” style be an effective setup for companies here in Japan? How to move from hierarchy & processes to trust & proactiveness? How do you successfully pitch it to your company?

Ep 9: An Engineer's Journey to Becoming a Changemaker in Japan w/ Dr. Motaz Sabri

Oct 28th, 2019 1h 3m

Everyone has a chance and an opportunity to make an impact, some do it just by simply sharing their stories. Each global talent in Japan have their own stories coming from different parts of the world. How can yours impact others for the better

Ep 8: How to pass an interview with a Japanese StartUp w/ Morgan Lefranc

Oct 9th, 2019 1h 4m

Job Interviews are tough but they are on a totally different level here in Japan. Besides the Shukatsu practice, Japanese students doing job hunting and interviews during their Junior year, there are very strict interview rounds and dress codes

Ep 7: Bringing The Silicon Valley Mindset to Japan

Oct 1st, 2019 1h

Japan is changing. That is a given. The question is, are you gonna take part in it?How can you contribute and create an impact beyond your contribution of technical skills?Beyond a coder’s technical skills, their mindset is very important. We’v

Ep 6: Astronomer-Turned-Machine Learning Engineer

Sep 2nd, 2019 51m 34s

Are you thinking about pursuing a career in AI/Machine Learning sector? Join us as we invite Dr. Aaron Bell to speak and share how he transitioned from his original major in Astronomy to landing a career as a Machine Learning Engineer. Listen a

Ep 5:Women in Tech: The Mold in Japan w/ Tutti Quintella of Women Who Code Tokyo

Aug 23rd, 2019 47m 20s

Together with Women Who Code director Tutti Quintella, Women in Tech: break the mold in Japan aims to discuss the current role of women in the tech industry. We will be talking about real issues and relatable experiences and ways to overcome th

Ep 4: Career Path in Japan: Journey or Destination- w/ Dr. Delowar Hossain

Aug 5th, 2019 54m 26s

This podcast episode will tackle more about the status of your career in Japan which also includes the following:-WHY WORK IN JAPAN? = 2:10-YOUR JOB HUNTING PROCESS IN JAPAN? = 8:12-FACTORS IN CHOOSING WHAT COMPANY TO WORK FOR? = 18:28-DECIDING

Ep 3: How to Successfully Carve Your Career Path within a Japanese Company- w/ Mr. Seiichi Takeda

Jul 1st, 2019 45m 15s

Starting from a young age, we have always been concerned with what career path we really want to take in life. It's no secret that it takes a lot of hard work and effort to achieve the position you aim for. But it's even harder when you try to

Ep 2: 7 Myths About Working at a StartUp in Japan- w/ Mr. Fernandes Nyowani

Jun 17th, 2019 40m 17s

Are you interested in working at a startup in Japan? There is a lot of controversy surrounding the hype of working for a startup. There was a time that a lot of people were quick to jump boats and dive into the promises of a startup environment

Ep 1: Foreigner's Guide to Job Hunting in Japan- w/ Mr. Sebastian Heredia

Jun 7th, 2019 34m 22s

Active Connector aims to disseminate information and tips when it comes to working in Japan as a foreigner. The first episode will be about getting started and finding a job in Japan. There is a lot to consider in terms of current visa status,

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