Season 38
The Global Interview Season 38 featuring creatives, leaders, and thinkers.
“Move slower. That’s advice I’d give anyone starting out. Life isn’t a race.”
Chris Garrod
Chris Garrod
Director, Insurance and Head of FinTech, Conyers Dill & Pearman Limited
Chris Garrod is a Director in the Corporate department of Conyers Dill & Pearman Limited and is the Head of the Firm's FinTech group. He is also a member of the Firm's insurance practice in Bermuda. Previously, Chris served as a member of the Firm's management, and during that time acted as the Firm's Partner in charge of Human Resources. Chris advises on all matters involving FinTech and digital transformation generally, including Insurtech. He has worked with and assisted clients in forming crypto currency vehicles using blockchain-based technology, setting up Bermuda's first digital token issuer in late 2017.
“It's not about the destination; it's about the journey. Life is about collecting stories, lessons and adventures.”
Chris Voss
Chris Voss
CEO and Editor, The Chris Voss Show
I've been a serial entrepreneur since the age of 18, but as you'll read, I was in sales and running a business as a kid. I have been a CEO of all my nearly 30 companies, building and managing a multitude of corporations in different fields of the industry that I've either outright owned or invested in. At 53, it's been quite a ride, and I've learned so much that I've compiled and shared in this book, hoping you will learn from my success and failures. So my story of learning to innovate, sell and take entrepreneurial initiative started as a kid. Of course, many of you know me from my social media fame.
“Success and life are all about relationships. It's all about helping people. It's not about selling yourself. It's not about selling something. Instead, help others and the opportunities will just come to you. Don't push yourself on others. Let them pull you. It's magic!”
Jeff Kagan
Jeff Kagan
Industry Analyst and Columnist
Jeff Kagan has been an Industry Analyst and Columnist for nearly 40 years. He follows the changes in industries, companies, products and services in wireless, telecom and technology like AI, IoT, pay-TV, Metaverse, Health, autonomous driving and more. He has become one of the best known and most influential thought leaders. Kagan sits on several corporate advisory councils.
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”
- George Carlin
Alvin Foo
Alvin Foo
Co-Founder, DAOventures
Alvin is Co-founder at DAOventures, President at NASDEX, Previously Google's Head of Mobile. as well as:
China - IPG Reprise's Managing Director,
China - Omnicom's Head of Mobility and Innovation.
China - Advisors for SXSW.
China - Accelerator.
Sparklabs Korea.
Emerging Tech and Marketing Evangelist.
“Feel the fear and do it anyway.”
Helen Blair
Helen Blair
Potter, Helen Blair Ceramics
Leaving art college in Blackpool and moving to London was the beginning of my career for the next 25 years old as a magazine designer and art editor working in many of the London publishing houses. Pottery was a much-loved hobby for many years while I worked and raised a family until I realised I was ready to take it further. Renting a shared studio space in the lovely Parade Mews Pottery in Tulse Hill was my next step and where I became more drawn to the idea of full time potting.
“I define success as the willingness to always keep improving.”
Clara Kelly
Clara Kelly
Digital PR Executive, Legacy Communications
Starting out as a freelance journalist at the age of 16, Clara has had seven years of experience in Irish media, moving from freelance work to roles at the Irish Mirror, RSVP Magazine, and JOE.ie, to name a few. With a BA in Journalism and an MA in Creative Writing from DCU, Clara decided to use her skills for Digital PR, taking on a role as Digital PR Executive at Legacy Communications in 2021.