Business Karaoke Podcast with Brittany Arthur
The Business Karaoke Podcast is both a podcast but a community of global leaders who exchange stories to modernize the dialogue around business in and with Japan. The Business Karaoke Podcast is sponsored by Design Thinking Japan.
Episodes
Security expert Jonathan Baier joins Brittany Arthur to explore how business leaders can approach AI security strategically. Learn practical frameworks for implementing AI while protecting what matters most to your organization.
What You'll Learn
Reframe Security as Strategy
- How security teams can accelerate AI initiatives rather than slow them down
- The three types of AI security every executive must underst...
We're living through what Dr. Staples calls "an inflection point with the global political economy"—a moment when the assumptions that guided business strategy for decades no longer apply. For senior executives, this creates both unprecedented complexity and extraordinary opportunity.
This 50-minute conversation offers something rare: the strategic depth to understand not just what's changing, but h...
塚本奈々美さんに迫る - モータースポーツとビジネス界のあらゆるルールを打ち破った女性。ブラジル生まれ、日本育ちの移民の子として育ち、レーシング・ドリフト・ラリーの3分野で活躍する世界唯一の女性プロドライバー（有名な「三刀流」）でありながら、大陸をまたぐパーソナルブランド帝国を築き上げた彼女の物語。
このエピソードで学べること
✨「人と違う」ことを最大のビジネス武器に変える方法
✨ 男性社会でスポンサーシップを獲得した個人ブランディング戦略
✨ なぜ専門化ではなく「アンド」アプローチを選んだのか（あなたも実践可能）
✨ チャンス評価とブランド保護のための意思決定フレームワーク
✨ 高速モータースポーツから学ぶ驚きのビジネス教訓
人生を変える洞察
💡 「あなたのような人」が存在しない業界での生き抜き方
💡 日本のビジネス文化における本物の関係構築術
💡 なぜ彼女が自動車メーカーになろうとしているのか（本当です！）
💡 東...
合同会社デザイン思考日本の2025年の未来シグナルの研究について、2人の特別な共同ホスト、つまり2つのAI音声と共に深く掘り下げます。ビジネスのやり方を再構築する4つの重要なトレンドを探求していきます：
🔸 AI + Human - AIと人間の知性が協力パートナーとして機能
🔸 Autonomous Partnerships - 戦略的独立性を持って動作するAIエージェント
🔸 Immersive Reality - 物理世界とデジタル世界のシームレスな融合
🔸 Biological Interactions - 人間の生物学的反応に応答するテクノロジー
我々のAIゲストが、先進的なリーダーたちの戦略的決定を既に推進している研究を分析します。これは、テクノロジーが実際にどこに向かっているのかについて、内部者の視点を得ることと考えてください。
Signals研究は、我々の戦略的業務における内部指針として始まりました。我々が発見した...
We're diving deep into Design Thinking Japan's Future Signals 2025 research with two special co-hosts, two AI voices exploring the four critical trends reshaping how business gets done:
🔸 AI + Human - AI and human intelligence as collaborative partners
🔸 Autonomous Partnerships - AI agents operating with strategic independence
🔸 Immersive Reality - Physical and digital worlds becoming seamless
🔸 Biol...
Welcome to the Business Karakie Podcast. Today's episode reveals the untapped potential of AI through design leadership. Design expert Fede Ponce shares how multimodal design systems - not just visual interfaces - are the key to building trust in AI. From autonomous vehicles to daily digital interactions, Fede offers surprising insights about how emotions and cultural context shape successful AI adoption. Join us...
Welcome to this episode of the Business Karaoke Podcast, where we delve into the transformative world of design thinking and change management with Ryan Hart, a seasoned expert in customer experience and innovation. Ryan's journey spans multiple industries and continents, bringing a wealth of knowledge from his work with global giants like PwC, HSBC, and Pacific Life.
In this episode, Ryan shares his in...
Welcome to this episode of the Business Karaoke Podcast, where we explore the intricate dynamics of manufacturing in Japan as a foreign-led startup. Today, I am incredibly proud to introduce Beau Becker, a unique mix of entrepreneur, executive, and engineer, who is making waves in Japan's business landscape. Beau is the Founder of Reiwa Pharmaceuticals and brings a wealth of experience in international business d...
先日のビジネスカラオケポッドキャストでは、Beau Becker氏が日本の製造業について語りました。彼は、成功するためには製造パートナーとの信頼関係が欠かせないと強調し、工場を直接訪問して信頼を築く重要性を説きました。また、スタートアップにとって、信頼できるパートナーを見つけることや品質を維持することが大きな課題であることも共有しました。そのため、初期の製品デザインに対して柔軟性を持ち、製造能力に合わせて適応させることが求められると述べました。
外国人でもあるにもかかわらず、Beauさんは私にもっと日本語のエピソードを復活させるよう勧めてくれた。だから、久しぶりの日本語エピソードとして彼を紹介できることをとても嬉しく思う。
さらに、彼は日本語スキルの重要性にも触れ、日本の製造業者との円滑なコミュニケーションのためには日本語が不可欠であると強調しました。Beau Becker氏は、日本の製造業は高...
Matthew Kyle is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of weConnect and Co-Founder of Arigato Travel. Matthew shares his remarkable skill in taking a vision to venture, not as the No. 1 but as the No. 2. This important story highlights the often underappreciated role of the second-in-command in business success.
Matthew's career is a testament to the power of adaptability, having transitioned from professiona...
Welcome to another episode of the Business Karaoke Podcast! Today, we have Kyoko Takeyama joining us. Kyoko is a distinguished communication coach with a rich background in helping professionals articulate their unique stories by overcoming their limiting beliefs. With her Japanese heritage, American upbringing, and nearly two decades in Spain, Kyoko brings a truly global perspective to her work and I'm sure lots...
Why This Chat with Tyson Batino is a Must-Listen
Ever find yourself wondering how some entrepreneurs seem to effortlessly scale their businesses, transforming from solopreneurs to leaders of thriving enterprises? Or perhaps you've hit a plateau in your growth trajectory and are searching for that breakthrough strategy? If so, our deep dive with Tyson Batino is your treasure map.
Here's what we talk a...
Episode Overview: In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Tim Romero, the driving force behind the "Disrupting Japan" podcast, to explore the intricate tapestry of Japan's startup ecosystem. Tim shares his rich journey of continuous innovation, the joy of engaging with Japan's most passionate entrepreneurs, and the critical insights he's garnered from transforming passions into imp...
EMBRACE THE WHOLENESS OF YOUR JOURNEY with Sarah Furuya
Diving into the heart of business innovation, my latest chat with Sarah Furuya on the "Business Character Podcast" unfurled the beautifully complex layers of intertwining personal growth with the fabric of our professional lives. Sarah, with her candid openness and profound insights, shared her journey and the lessons that are reshaping the landscape of ...
Welcome to an insightful episode of "Business Karaoke," where Brittany Arthur and Matthew Scott Waldman delve into the heart of innovation in Japan. With a critical eye, they explore the nuanced challenges and cultural intricacies shaping Japan's innovative landscape. The discussion ranges from tackling bureaucratic constraints to embracing the rich tapestry of diversity and artistic expression. This ep...
Podcast Episode: "2 Births: My Journey of Motherhood and Entrepreneurship"
🌍 "Join me on an extraordinary journey across continents and through the transformative realms of motherhood and business creation in my latest episode, '2 Births: Welcoming My Son and Incorporating in Japan.' This isn't just my story about embracing new life and new ventures; it's a heartfelt exploration of b...
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO and founder of Kantan Games, a Japan game market consultancy.
As you know, I approach any conversation we have on the Business Karaoke Podcast as if we're on a learning journey together. With all of the conversation around the Metaverse, NFTs, Crypto currencies and a 2021 study showing that consumer gaming is bigger than movies and music combined, I...
In this episode we are joined by Jennifer Shinkai. You may know Jennifer as the founder and host of the Ikigai podcast or of the on-line community, Make March Matter. Today she joins us wearing yet another hat. This time of diversity and inclusion workshop facilitator.
Jennifer walks us through both the how and the why of metaphor being a powerful tool for communication in your team. I wanted Jennifer to join...
In this episode we are joined by Jakob Knutzen. Jakob is one of 3 founders and the CEO of Butter - a full workflow for complex collaborative sessions which supports facilitators.
Here's the story of how I connected with Jakob and why I wanted to introduce him to you, too. A few weeks ago, I posted my remote facilitator set up on LinkedIn and I asked for others to share any other of their favorite facilit...
Welcome to our firs power pair guest appearance at the Business Karaoke Podcast. We're joined by Kristy Ishii, a bi-cultural career transition & wellness coach for expats in the USA and Japan and Nina Cataldo, DEI facilitator, identity coach and the founder of Hafu Ladies (a worldwide community for hafu and mixed-Japanese womxn).
In this episode we deep dive into how to navigate the challenges of gro...
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