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GlobalSF : So Future
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We are : So FutureWe Shape the Future of San Francisco in Becoming a Resilient Global City.
Episodes
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Startups in Japan with Yoshi Tasaka
In this episode, executive director of Global:SF and Yoshi Tasaka from the Shibuya City Office discuss Japan's latest trends in startups and investment opportunities. Be sure to check out the website: https://shibuya-startup-support.jp/ and blackboxjp.com for additional information for the…
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Kicking off the new year with Christina Bui
In this episode, GlobalSF spoke with Kylan Ventures co-founder Christina Bui about the many exciting projects Vietnam has to offer. Since the US-China Trade War, Vietnam's growth potential has been even stronger considering its dynamic workforce and unique geopolitical circumstance in South East...
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The Future of Sustainability
In this episode, GlobalSF spoke with Villa Copenhagen's Nadia Benouddane and Chef Per Voss Kjærgaard along with award winning Bay Area chef and author, Tanya Holland. GlobalSF is thrilled to have partnered with Villa CPH during their Nordic Food Innovation Tour, including a collaboration between...
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In Conversation with the Director of Bakar Bioenginuity Hub, QB3-Berkeley
In today’s episode, Darlene and Bruce talk with David Schaffer, the incoming Director of QB3 (the life science consortium of UC Berkeley, UCSF and UC Santa Cruz), on the origins of QB3, its role in generating research in some of the most challenging areas in biotech today, the challenges of…
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In Conversation with the Consul General of Georgia in San Francisco
In today’s episode, we are delighted to have the Honorable, Levan Beridze, Consul General of Georgia in San Francisco. Listen in as the Consul General shares Georgia’s economic development and business environment, as well as Georgia’s perspective on regional economic expansion and the...
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In Conversation with the Consul General of Japan in San Francisco
GlobalSF congratulates the people of Japan on the occasion of their National Foundation Day, which was on February 11, as well as the 62nd birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan on February 23. In today’s episode, we are delighted to have the Honorable, Hiroshi Kawamura, Consul General of...
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Global Trends Transforming the Food and Beverage Industry
The pandemic drastically changed the direction the food and beverage industry was going. Supply chain crisis and inflation are some of the illustrations of how the pandemic transformed the entire industry. In today’s episode, we are excited to have George Chen, Founder of China Live San…
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In Conversation with the Consul General of Malaysia in Los Angeles
GlobalSF welcomed California’s new and first female Consul General of Malaysia in Los Angeles, Mrs. Anil Fahriza Adenan who commenced her term of service last October. Listen-in as the Consul General reveals the goals and future plans for the Consulate General of Malaysia in Los Angeles, focusing...
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2021 Covid related transformations open up an exciting 2022
In today’s episode, Dr. N. Bruce Pickering, Senior Policy Advisor of GlobalSF is joined by Laura Jenkins, Director of Partnerships of GlobalSF, to share about the accomplishments GlobalSF has made to foster the growth of California’s economy. Listen in as we reflect on 2021, despite the pandemic...
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Let’s Discover Fair Trade Coffee with Progeny Coffee
According to Fairtrade International data, an estimated 1.6 billion cups of coffee are brewed every single day, while coffee farmers are stuck in a poverty loop selling their coffees 20% below margin. In today's episode, we are delighted to have Maria Palacio, Co-founder and CEO of Progeny…
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Let’s Discover Japanese Sake with Kurashu
In today's episode, we are delighted to have Benjamin Knopp, Representative Director of Kurashu, one of our partners of the Food Innovation Tour to Japan which will take place in September 2022, to tell us more about Japanese sake. Kurashu is a platform for people to easily discover and…
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In Conversation with the Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in San Francisco
Circular economy has been a crucial topic of discussion in recent years all over the globe while the Netherlands aims to achieve a fully circular economy by 2050. In today's episode, we are delighted to have the Honorable Dirk Janssen, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in San...
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Interim Homeless Housing: Realizing Immediate Impact to Housing the Homeless
Homelessness, one of the top priorities for the city and state government to address, has been a crisis for the State of California for years. Interim supportive housing is an effective and cost efficient homeless housing solution that helps reduce homeless encampments and restores dignity. In…
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In Conversation with the Consul General of Germany in San Francisco
GlobalSF congratulates the people of Germany on the occasion of their National Day, known as Unity Day, which was on Sunday October 3. In today’s episode, we are delighted to have the Honorable Oliver Schramm, Consul General of Germany in San Francisco. Listen in as the Consul General shares the...
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Let’s Dive Into Global Supply Chain Disruption
Supply chains have been severely disrupted all around the world. Global challenges such as the pandemic, the US-China trade war, and terrorism have tested the ingenuity, resiliency and flexibility of supply chain leaders, as they have sought to maintain essential operations. In this episode, Dr.…
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Let’s Learn More About Hong Kong, the Pearl of the East
Hong Kong has been renowned for being one of the world's most prosperous economies and a hub for international trade and investment. Hong Kong is also an art & cultural center that nurtures outstanding talents and possesses world-class art facilities. In today’s episode, we are excited to have…
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New Trends in the Food & Beverage Industry Since the Pandemic
The Food & Beverage Industry was one of the sectors that were most disrupted by the pandemic. Cities in lockdown facilitate the food delivery service industry while restaurants suffer from suspending dine-in services. In today’s episode, we are excited to have Mr. Hanson Li, Founder of Salt...
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In Conversation with the Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco
GlobalSF congratulates the people of Mexico on the occasion of their National Day, which was on Thursday September 16. In today’s episode, we are excited to have the Honorable Remedios Gomez Arnau, Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco. The Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco was the...
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In Conversation with the Consul General of Brazil in San Francisco
GlobalSF congratulates the people of Brazil on the occasion of their National Day, which was on Tuesday, September 7. In today’s episode, we are excited to have the Honorable Ambassador Mr. Adalnio Senna Ganem, Consul General of Brazil in San Francisco. One of the similarities between the economy...
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Insights from Coyote Ventures: Investing in Women’s Health and Wellness
Insights from Coyote Ventures: Investing in Women’s Health and Wellness - A $1T+ market in 2027 Women’s health and wellness are being considered now more than ever. The female technology (femtech) industry is an emerging global market and Femtech companies are sharply on the rise thanks to the...
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In Conversation with the Consul General of Uruguay in San Francisco
GlobalSF congratulates the people of Uruguay on the occasion of their National Day, which was on Wednesday August 25. In today’s episode, we are excited to have the Honorable Mr. Ignacio Gonzalez, Consul General of Uruguay in San Francisco. The Uruguayan Consulate in San Francisco was established...
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Looking at San Diego with a Fresh Angle
San Diego may be well known for its beaches and wonderful weather, but some may not know that it is also a hub for biotech, pharmaceutical research and innovation. In today’s episode, we have Dr. Mary Walshok, Associate Vice Chancellor of Public Programs at the University of California San Diego,...
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Is China Moving Forward?
In the previous weeks, the Chinese government made several announcements that it would have firmer control over its Finance, Energy and Tech industries. The crackdown of technology giants, for instance Tencent and DiDi has been a controversial topic all around the world. In today’s episode, we…
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In Conversation with the Consul General of Peru in San Francisco
GlobalSF congratulates the people of Peru on the occasion of their National Day, which this year July 28, commemorates the Bicentennial since Peru's proclamation of Independence. In today’s episode, we are excited to have the Honorable Mr. Hernando Torres-Fernández, Consul General of Peru in San...
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GlobalSF-Nestlé Waste Reduction Pilot
GlobalSF and Nestlé have aligned the City of San Francisco's goal to reduce landfill waste by 50% by 2030 with Nestlé’s ambition for none of its packaging - including plastics - to end up in landfill or as litter by 2025. The pressure is on for companies to find transformative sustainable…
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The Upcoming Economic Development in California
Regarding California’s economic development the office of the Treasurer always takes a vital role as the state’s banker that protects our communities. In today’s episode, we are excited to have the Honorable Fiona Ma, CPA, California State Treasurer as our guest speaker joined by Dr. N. Bruce...
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Trends Driving the New Post-Pandemic Workplace
The GlobalSF team was back in the office for the first time since the pandemic. It was great to have the team meet face-to-face, brainstorming and connecting with each other. However, as the world moves forward, the future of the workplace is looking more like virtual offices. In today’s episode,...
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California and Its Challenges
California has always been a State on the forefront of innovation and technology. However, California faces many challenges in terms of legislation, economy, society and environment. There is still a great disparity between the rich and the poor, a shortage of affordable housing, and climate…
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GlobalSF Welcomes the Consulate General of Georgia in San Francisco
Georgia, one of the oldest countries in the world, is also a rising hub for trade and commerce. GlobalSF welcomes the Consulate General of Georgia in San Francisco which officially opened in September 2020. In today’s episode, we are excited to have the Honorable Levan Beridze, Consul General of...
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Let's Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Philippines-U.S. Relations
In today’s episode, we are so excited to have the Honorable Mr. Neil Frank R. Ferrer, Consul General of the Republic of the Philippines in San Francisco with us. Aligning with the reopening of California last week, The Consul General announced that the Philippine Consulate General in San…
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Ready to Conquer the Coronavirus Pandemic with GlobalSF
San Francisco was one of the first cities in the world to implement a stay-at-home order. Businesses all over the world experienced a severely hard time during the coronavirus lockdown. With the State of California announcing its reopening in June, there is much to be excited about, and much work...
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California's Ability To Fail—And To Lead
The six-part GlobalSF New Economy Conference has just concluded this week. We looked at and addressed the unique challenges and opportunities California is facing in the post-pandemic world. Where do we go from here? We will continue to engage the state's policy-makers, including the Governor…
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Connectivity: Bridging the Chasm between Central Valley and the Bay Area
Our guest for this episode: Dr. Jeffrey Michael is Executive Director of the Center for Business and Policy Research in the Eberhardt School of Business and Professor of Public Policy in the McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific. Check out the concluding session of GlobalSF New...
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Why ‘California Competes’ Is More Than Just a Tax Credit
Discussing the California Competes Tax Credit with BPM’s Abe Valdez Bravo, Sven Jost and Kathy Wong. On one level, the California Competes Tax Credit is like any government incentive designed to attract economic investment in California. But for savvy business leaders, it can also be a lot more...
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California Always Leads—But Where To?
In this episode, Darlene and Bruce provide a recap the New Economy Conference. Recordings of session 1 through session 5 are now available online at: Session 1: Addressing Challenges and Opportunities Post Covid in California https://www.globalsf.biz/nec-opening-session Session 2: The…
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Why can't California disappoint—salvaging the 'tarnished' California brand
New Economy Conference Recap with Darlene Chiu Bryant and N. Bruce Pickering, Ph.D. In this episode of the GlobalSF podcast, Darlene and Bruce share their biggest takeaways from the first four sessions of the New Economy Conference and give a preview of next week’s final session—Navigating…
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California Gov. Newsom, Lt. Gov. Kounalakis, Treasurer Ma at GlobalSF New Economy Conference
Sign up for our next session on #urbanism and #sustainability on Wednesday May 12 at 10AM PST at https://www.globalsf.biz/session-4-nec. Join us on a journey to understand the impacts of Covid on urban planning in California led by Kate Gordon, Senior Advisor to the Governor on Climate. Speakers...
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Combating California Exodus—with State Treasurer Fiona Ma
Register for the new economy conference at https://www.globalsf.biz/session-3-nec Darlene and Bruce recap Session 2 of the New Economy Conference and share their key takeaways from the conference so far. This week’s session featured California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis; Oxford…
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California's place in the future of global supply chains
As we kick off our opening session of the New Economy Conference with a conversation with Nobel Prize winner Michael Spence, Director of McKinsey Global Institute Jonathan Woetzel, and Paul Granillo, head of regional economic Inland Empire Economic Partnership, we dived deep into the intertwined...
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The New Economy Conference—What to Expect, and Why You Should Join
In this episode of the GlobalSF : So Future New Economy Series podcast, Darlene Chiu Bryant, Executive Director, and Bruce Pickering, Senior Policy Advisor, give a preview of the upcoming New Economy Conference. They’ll tell us what to expect from an impressive collection of moderators and...
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New Economy Series Part VI – California's role in the future of supply chains
In this episode of the Global:SF podcast, the sixth in a series on the New Economy, we speak with Wolfgang Lehmacher, former Director of Supply Chain and Transport Industries at the World Economic Forum, and Hans Galland, CEO of Haulistix. Wolfgang and Hans share their thoughts on California’s…
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New Economy Series Part V – The International Dimension: Redefining the California Brand in the New Economy
In this episode of the Global:SF podcast, the fifth in a series on the New Economy, we speak with Stephen Cheung, Chief Operating Officer of the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation. Stephen shares his thoughts on the impact of Covid-19 on the Southern California economy and suggests…
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New Economy Series Part IV - Navigating the Complexities of the US-China Relationship after Covid
In this episode of the Global:SF podcast, the fourth in a series on the New Economy, we speak with Wenli Wang, Partner at MossAdams, and Jennifer Choo, Associate Director of the Stanford China Program. Wenli and Jennifer share their thoughts on trends and developments surrounding the complex and...
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New Economy Series Part III – Rediscovering and Reimagining California's Place in the World
In this episode of the Global:SF podcast, the third in a series on the New Economy, we speak with Mark Chandler, Director of Global Engagement for the City of San Francisco, on the evolving role of subnational actors in international trade and diplomacy. Mark discusses opportunities for a…
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New Economy Series Part II - How has the pandemic influenced foreign investment in California?
In this episode of the Global:SF podcast, the second in a series on the New Economy, we speak with David Nieh, co-founder and managing director of Clear Peak Development, on Chinese investment in California. David discusses the micro and macroeconomic effects of the pandemic on Chinese investment...
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New Economy Series Part I - Reimagining California with Micah Weinberg, CEO of California Forward
In this episode of the Global:SF podcast, the first in a series on the New Economy, we speak with Micah Weinberg, CEO of California Forward, on the challenges and opportunities related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Micah Weinberg is CEO of California Forward, a statewide nonprofit leading a movement…
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Let's talk about the Silicon Valley exodus
In this episode, you will hear about the exodus from the San Francisco Bay Area and from California — and how California has always transformed itself in the face of challenges, from the gold rush, to Hollywood, to Silicon Valley. What made us "Silicon" Valley - companies like Oracle and HP…
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GlobalSF Women Showcase - Pauline Ang, Founder and CT(ea)O of Twrl M!lk Tea™
Listen to this episode and subscribe to GlobalSF So: Future podcast for more episodes to come! In this episode, we celebrate the brand Twrl M!lk Tea which just debuted this month and is now available to order online as well as Pauline Ang, the female founder behind the brand who took her idea to...
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Year of the Ox: GlobalSF wishes you good tidings! (English and Mandarin)
On Feb 12 2021, we march into a new Lunar Year, the year of the Ox. GlobalSF executive director Darlene Chiu Bryant sends warm wishes in both English and Mandarin.
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Announcing GlobalSF-Berkeley SkyDeck partnership, introducing the Global Innovation Program (GIP)
For more information on GIP, visit https://www.globalsf.biz/globalsf-skydeck. GlobalSF is launching our So: Future podcast! We are so excited to have George Panagiotakopoulos, Director of Global Innovation & Partnerships at Berkeley SkyDeck with us to talk about the opportunities SkyDeck provides...
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