Ep. 5 – Hierarchy, Networking, and Communication in Japan’s Business World | Lee Jean

🎤 Introduction

In this episode of Bridging Talks, host Majid Hashmi speaks with Lee Jean, entrepreneur, founder of Omnielt English, and host of The Produck Podcast. Lee shares his journey as a global entrepreneur, diving into the challenges of networking in Japan, navigating cross-cultural communication, and the unique role of hierarchy in Japanese business. Together, we explore how founders and business leaders from the West and Japan can bridge communication gaps to build stronger relationships and successful ventures.

🎯 In This Episode

• 00:00:00 – Introduction & welcome
• 00:02:00 – Lee’s entrepreneurial journey & global background
• 00:07:00 – Networking in Japan: challenges & opportunities
• 00:15:00 – Cross-cultural communication: Japan vs the West
• 00:25:00 – The role of hierarchy in Japanese business culture
• 00:35:00 – Advice for Japanese founders to connect globally
• 00:42:00 – Closing thoughts & how to connect

🌐 Guest Info

👤 Name: Lee Jean

💼 Role: Entrepreneur, Founder of Omnielt English, and Host of The Produck Podcast

🌍 Focus: Global entrepreneurship, cross-cultural business, networking

🔗 Links:

• Stan Store
• The Produck Podcast (YouTube)
• Omnielt Website
• LinkedIn

📌 About Bridging TalksBridging Talks is hosted by Majid Hashmi, founder of Bridging Connect Ltd, a London-based startup bridging the gap between West to East through digital, strategy, and AI.

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