Mission Critical with Lance Chung

Mission Critical with Lance Chung

by GLORY Podcast Network
Entrepreneurship
Season 2

Greg Brown (AsapSCIENCE): How to Think Like A Scientist

In a time characterized by "fake news" and conspiracy theories, it feels like we've reached a boiling point with our current culture of doubt. But misinformation (and the spread of it) is not a new phenomenon. One could even argue that it has existed for as long as the study of science, itself. In this episode, Lance chats with Greg Brown, one-half of the social media sensation that is AsapSCIENCE. Greg and his partner, Mitchell, are queer educators that have amassed a social media audience of over nine million followers who tune in daily to learn about a wide range of science topics. As cases continue to climb and various parts of Canada enter lockdown, Lance and Greg talk about how to talk to trolls, what we can do to curb conspiracy theories, and how to think more like a scientist.
S2 · E9
Nov 26, 2020
34:41

Allen Lau (CEO, Wattpad): How to Unearth the Next Big Thing

Since the dawn of humanity, humans have been enchanted and spellbound by the art of storytelling. Today, in a time characterized by the democratization of media, our ability to share stories has never been more powerful thanks to technology. Leading the charge of the next generation of storytellers is Wattpad, led by co-founder Allen Lau. They’ve helped launch writing careers and have adapted user-generated stories into hit movies and TV shows. Needless to say, they know what it takes to tell a great story. In today’s episode, Lance speaks with Allen about how (and why) he created Wattpad, the importance of telling diverse stories, and how they're using technology to unearth the next big thing.
S2 · E8
Nov 19, 2020
41:59

Bruce Poon Tip (CEO, G Adventures): How Do We Travel With Purpose?

Travel. At some point this year, we’ve all probably daydreamed about our next big trip—the next adventure to go on after the pandemic is over, the people we would go with, the sights to see, and, of course, the food to eat. It’s no surprise that, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism industry has been one of the hardest hit. It begs the question: how—and when—will we as a society feel safe to travel freely again? In this episode, Lance chats with Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, an award-winning small group adventure travel company pioneering community tourism, about how we can embrace our spirit of exploration and make an impact at the same time.
S2 · E7
Nov 12, 2020
29:53
Season 1

Arlene Dickinson (CEO, District Ventures): How Can We Reinvent Ourselves?

How important is optimism in a time where everything seems to be in a general state of chaos? One could argue that entrepreneurs are inherently optimistic given the nature of the business, what with the number of hurdles, uphill battles, and rate of failure that entrepreneurs often experience. District Ventures CEO and Dragons' Den investor Arlene Dickinson understands this well. In today's episode, Lance and Arlene chat about reinvention, mental health, and the importance of optimism. Apply to the Veuve Clicquot BOLD Women Awards: https://bit.ly/3mP1mwp KEY HIGHLIGHTS: [6:20] Entrepreneurs are inherently optimistic people given their tenacity, resilience, and persistence to grow a business. [12:30] Figuring out your 'Why' is more important than saying "following your passion" in order to discover your core purpose. [16:00] What does reinvention mean to Arlene, and how does she define it? [26:22] The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted entire industries. What does reinvention look like in the pandemic era? [28:03]: There are two words that come to mind when it comes to mental health and the new culture of work: empathy and flexibility. [32:31] What makes a great business? A long-term vision.
S1 · E6
Nov 5, 2020
37:03

Byron & Dexter Peart (Co-founders, Goodee): What Does the Future of Luxury Look Like?

Fashion has always been about commentary. No one knows this better than Byron and Dexter Peart, juggernauts of the fashion industry who cut their teeth building their minimalist lifestyle brand, WANT Les Essentiels, into a global empire before departing to start something new. That something was Goodee, an online marketplace that focuses on “good people, good design, and good impact.” In this episode, Lance chats with Byron and Dexter about conscious consumption and the future of luxury. KEY HIGHLIGHTS [6:07] What lessons did Byron and Dexter learn from their experience building WANT Les Essentiels that they applied to their latest venture, Goodee? It's about looking forward. [9:00] What makes an exceptional brand? Story and consistency. [15:06] Why start a company like Goodee in the first place? [19:27] The future of luxury lies at the intersection of purpose and design. [25:15] Today's consumers look to retailers for a curated point of view to save time. [27:35] How does Goodee keep its supply chain, and itself, accountable to its values and mission? [34:25] Where is the balance drawn between shareholders and stakeholders within an organization?
S1 · E5
Oct 29, 2020
41:40

Joey Zwillinger (CEO, Allbirds): Should Companies Pay for Their Pollution?

Joey Zwillinger is the CEO and co-founder of Allbirds, a San Francisco-based material innovation company that specializes in making the world’s most comfortable shoes (and now, apparel!) More importantly, they’re a company on a mission to tackle what Joey calls the biggest problem of our lifetime: climate change. In this episode, Joey and Lance talk about sustainability, activism, and whether companies should pay for their pollution. Key Highlights [3:29] Allbirds was created to make better things in a better way. [6:53] What does it mean to create "apparel with purpose"? For Joey and his team at Allbirds, it's about creating something that can help consumers tackle climate change. [9:35] How do you maintain and protect your values as you grow into a billion-dollar company? It actually gets easier, in Joey's experience. [12:03] T-shirts made out of crustaceans and shoes made from sugarcane? Where do you even begin to look if you want to be innovative with your materials? [13:30] Why make the technology behind your innovation open-source? It's about collaborating and collective action if you truly want progress. [16:09] How important is perfection to progress? [18:46] Why is it so hard to define sustainability? If we can't define it, how are we to tackle it? [23:02] As a company, the key to tackling social issues is to maintain authenticity. [25:50] Enacting change means more than putting the onus on consumers. It means engaging with legislators to keep businesses accountable.
S1 · E4
Oct 22, 2020
34:45

Dr. Kamran Khan (CEO, BlueDot): How Can We Use Artificial Intelligence to Disrupt Infectious Diseases?

As the world has collectively witnessed, tackling a pandemic like COVID-19 requires lightning-fast agility in order to disseminate critical information to key decision-makers. No one understands this better than Dr. Kamran Khan, epidemiologist and founder of BlueDot, a Toronto-based social enterprise that harnesses artificial intelligence as an early warning detection system for infectious diseases. In today’s episode, Dr. Khan and Lance chat about why he started BlueDot, profit-purpose harmony, and using big data to disrupt disease.
S1 · E3
Oct 15, 2020
32:41

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Actor, Never Have I Ever): How Can We Fight for Better Representation in Hollywood?

Mississauga-born Maitreyi Ramakrishnan beat out 15,000 other girls when she landed the lead role of the Netflix original series Never Have I Ever, a groundbreaking show that tells a coming-of-age story focusing on family dynamics, relationships, grief, and friendship through the lens of an Indian-American household. In this episode, Maitreyi chats with Lance about representation, identity, and leadership. Also, what's Mindy Kaling like as a boss?
S1 · E2
Oct 8, 2020
31:32

Michele Romanow (Serial Entrepreneur): How Can Entrepreneurs Help Solve Today’s Toughest Problems?

Entrepreneurs are built to withstand incredible pressure. As a result, they know a thing or two about supporting one another as a community. Michele Romanow is a serial entrepreneur, an investor on Dragons' Den, and co-founder of the world’s largest e-commerce investment company, Clearco. In today’s episode, Lance and Michele talk about equity and equality, humility, and how entrepreneurship can be a vehicle for solving today’s toughest problems—especially if we work together.
S1 · E1
Oct 1, 2020
34:24
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