Robert Neer, Harvard Magna Cum Laude, Columbia Attorney, Historian, Lecturer at Columbia University & Hult Business School, Entrepreneur, American History Book Author “Napalm”. Robert turned his passions into a dynamic, global career. Between 1991 and 2005, he founded, developed, and sold media businesses across London, Los Angeles, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Boston. A 1986 Harvard graduate in U.S. History, his journey didn't stop there. As a Fulbright Scholar at the National University of Singapore, he delved into Southeast Asian politics. He worked as a fund manager for Lazard Asia in Hong Kong, contributed news and travel articles to The Boston Globe and The Asian Wall Street Journal, and even traveled to all seven continents.In 2004, he co-founded BlueMassGroup.com, New England's leading independent political blog with over 1.25 million unique annual readers. He also authored Barack Obama for Beginners: An Essential Guide, a best-seller that became the most successful title in the history of its publisher. With over a decade of teaching experience at Columbia University, he’s a recipient of the TOMS Core Faculty Fellow award for excellence in teaching. Whether it’s building businesses, creating impactful writing, or shaping minds in the classroom, his story is a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and leadership.Professor Neer shared invaluable insights from his journey, starting with his acceptance to Harvard and his decision to major in U.S. History, followed by earning his law degree from the prestigious Columbia University. He then embarked on a remarkable entrepreneurial career across Asia, building successful businesses in every market he entered. In this episode, he offers a candid perspective on the struggles and challenges of navigating entrepreneurship in a rapidly evolving Asia and emerging markets, showcasing the resilience and innovation required to thrive in uncharted territories. Tune in to hear Professor Robert Neer’s inspiring journey, from Harvard Magna Cum Laude graduate to successful entrepreneur in Asia and accomplished author. This episode is in collaboration with Emprendedor.com, where we bring you the most inspiring and impactful entrepreneurial stories each week.
