From Scientist to CEO | GLOBIS Stories Podcast with Toshi

GLOBIS Stories podcast host Kingsley Nlewedim is joined by Toshi Iwata, a GLOBIS alumm from the Part-time & Online MBA MBA class of 2022. Originally starting his career in the sciences, Toshi spent over a decade working in multinational companies across Singapore and the United States. Discover how his international experiences and a personal history of musical conducting shaped his passion for leadership and training, eventually leading him to transition from a technical specialist to a manager in the cosmetics industry. Toshi discusses his journey of founding LeadGL, Inc., an education company focused on developing global citizens through entrepreneurial learning in English. He shares how his MBA studies at GLOBIS helped him bridge the gap between technical expertise and business management, providing him with the essential skills in marketing, strategy, and critical thinking needed to launch his own venture. Learn about his commitment to "authentic leadership" and how LeadGL’s project-based curriculum is empowering both students and business professionals to communicate and lead effectively in a diverse world.