September 20, 2022
5 p.m.
Webinar
"Global Energy: Current Predicament and Geo-Political Implications from the Russia-Ukraine War"
Robert Koepp, founder, Geoeconomix; Ismael Rueda, professor, Pardee RAND Graduate School; moderated by Anatoly Zhuplev, professor of management, LMU.
The Center for Asian Business and the Center for International Business Education presented a panel webinar on the emerging trends in the global energy sector, with an emphasis on regional energy security in Europe and Asia, geo-political and economic implications and geo-regional impacts of the military conflict in Ukraine for the Asia region.
November 8, 2022
10 a.m.
Webinar
"Sustainable Electrification Strategy: Hyundai’s Progress for Humanity"
Gilbert Castillo, senior group manager, Product Strategy & Regulatory Compliance, Hyundai Motor North America; Kristin Gomez, senior group manager, Regulatory Strategy and Eco-Mobility, Hyundai Motor North America; and Ed Kim, president and chief analyst, AutoPacific, Inc. (moderator)
The Center for Asian Business and the Center for International Business Education presented a panel webinar that explored the current state of electrification and the role of emerging technology for a more sustainable and equitable future. Hyundai strategists shared best practices in overcoming electrification barriers and future plans for the clean energy revolution as an automaker and smart mobilty solutions provider.
January 26, 2023
5:30 p.m.
Webinar
"How Korea, Japan and China Can Get Along Better: A National Identity Perspective"
Eunbin Chung, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science, University of Utah; moderated by Jennifer Ramos, LMU professor and interim chair of political science and international relations.
The Center for Asian Business D.K. Kim Foundation Lecture Series and Center for International Business Education presented a fireside chat with Eunbin Chung, assistant professor of political science at the University of Utah. Previous research has mainly focused on cultural convergence or overarching commonalities such as “Asian-ness” as a means to overcome distrust in East Asia. Professor Chung's research provides new insight into how trust can be built among Korea, Japan and China when each nation affirms its own distinctive national identity. Moderated by Jennifer Ramos, LMU professor and interim chair of political science and international relations.
February 7, 2023
5 p.m.
Hilton 100
“Hilton Entrepreneur Lecture: How to Become a Global Entrepreneur”
Chang Kim, founder and former CEO of Tapas Media, and moderated by David Choi.
The Center for Asian Business D.K. Kim Foundation Lecture Series, Center for International Business Education and Fred Kiesner Center for Entrepreneurship presented a fireside chat with Chang Kim, founder and former CEO of Tapas Media, a digital storytelling platform for content lovers that was acquired in 2021 by Korea's Kakao Entertainment at a $510M valuation. Chang previously worked as a product manager at Google, running Blogger.com, after the company he co-founded, TNC, was acquired by Google. He also worked at Samsung Mobile where he was in charge of mobile content strategies. Chang is an active angel investor in the media, content, platform, and Web3 space, with 30+ current investments. Moderated by David Choi, Conrad N. Hilton Chair of Entrepreneurship.