DXP-001: Brian Letwin

Design Exchange with Thomas Grové

Running a Media Company in Vietnam

What's up! Episode number one of my podcast is here! I'm pleased to sit down with Brian Letwin -- co-founder and CEO of Saigoneer. Saigoneer is a media company in Vietnam. Find out more at: https://saigoneer.com/

This episode is also available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Pcz7pOIzhx4

Table of Contents:

• 00:19 - Intro
• 03:40 - Origins of Saigoneer
• 09:08 - Why a Korean Version
• 10:34 - Saigoneer's Core Content
• 12:46 - The Changing Media Landscape
• 16:05 - Saigoneer's Media Kit
• 21:10 - Is Saigoneer a Publication or an Advertising Agency?
• 24:37 - What Motivates Brian?
• 27:44 - Vietnam Modern Architecture
• 32:08 - Brian's Grab Bike Accident Pt 1
• 34:17 - Lack of Flood Prevention and Environmental Issues
• 38:30 - Traffic and Walking in Saigon
• 44:06 - Ride Share Popularity and Economics
• 49:26 - Brian's Grab Bike Accident Pt 2
• 53:55 - The First Time Brian and Thomas Met / Outro

Episode Hashtags:

#dxp #designexchange #saigon #saigoneer #vietnam #podcast #urbanist

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