1 hr 8 min
29: Hong Kong Business and Political Environment The Kevin Shee Show
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- Entrepreneurship
Andrew Work is Founder, Harbour Times & Co-founder, The Lion Rock Institute has over 30 years of experience working in politics, media, events, and community building. This has led to his founding and stewardship of prestigious organisations through senior leadership and general management roles over the last decade.
Andrew Work is currently the Executive Director of the Self Storage Association Asia, representing and connecting this growing and thriving sector leading the real estate industry by providing lifestyle and business solutions for the 21st century.
He is sought after for commentary in business, economics, technology, innovation and politics on matters concerning Hong Kong, Canada, and, more broadly, Asia. His recent work in digital currency (in particular China's forthcoming DC/EP) fintech, blockchain, cryptocurrency and an integrated approach to all the above sectors sees him asked to present in media, in written commentary and on-stage wherever insight is needed.
In this episode, Kevin and Andrew will discuss the future of the economy and various industries and Businesses in Hong Kong for entrepreneurs. They further discuss his new involvement in Self Storage.
Links :
Self Storage Association of Asia Show Notes:
07:28 - “Human Freedom leads to Human Flourishing” - Andrew Work 11:20 - What is the Harbour Times? 15:15 - “Unfair Market Power only comes with Government Support” - Andrew Work 20:01 - Can you name something that the government did that you agreed with? 25:35 - Is it hard to get talent into Hong Kong? 30:01 - Do you fear for Hong Kong’s Future? 32:48 - How is Canada’s stance with Honk Kong? 40:08 - “Self Storage...was serving a genuine need” - Andrew Work 42:24 - Why would you join the Self Storage Association? 51:40 - What’s ahead in the Self Storage Industry? 54:20 - Do you believe it’s a supplier led market? 61:07 - What’s the ratio of operators to suppliers?
Andrew Work is Founder, Harbour Times & Co-founder, The Lion Rock Institute has over 30 years of experience working in politics, media, events, and community building. This has led to his founding and stewardship of prestigious organisations through senior leadership and general management roles over the last decade.
Andrew Work is currently the Executive Director of the Self Storage Association Asia, representing and connecting this growing and thriving sector leading the real estate industry by providing lifestyle and business solutions for the 21st century.
He is sought after for commentary in business, economics, technology, innovation and politics on matters concerning Hong Kong, Canada, and, more broadly, Asia. His recent work in digital currency (in particular China's forthcoming DC/EP) fintech, blockchain, cryptocurrency and an integrated approach to all the above sectors sees him asked to present in media, in written commentary and on-stage wherever insight is needed.
In this episode, Kevin and Andrew will discuss the future of the economy and various industries and Businesses in Hong Kong for entrepreneurs. They further discuss his new involvement in Self Storage.
Links :
Self Storage Association of Asia Show Notes:
07:28 - “Human Freedom leads to Human Flourishing” - Andrew Work 11:20 - What is the Harbour Times? 15:15 - “Unfair Market Power only comes with Government Support” - Andrew Work 20:01 - Can you name something that the government did that you agreed with? 25:35 - Is it hard to get talent into Hong Kong? 30:01 - Do you fear for Hong Kong’s Future? 32:48 - How is Canada’s stance with Honk Kong? 40:08 - “Self Storage...was serving a genuine need” - Andrew Work 42:24 - Why would you join the Self Storage Association? 51:40 - What’s ahead in the Self Storage Industry? 54:20 - Do you believe it’s a supplier led market? 61:07 - What’s the ratio of operators to suppliers?
1 hr 8 min