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CONTRIBUTORS
PHILIP BAHOSHY
N AYA N TA R A B H AT
L I N A B O D E S TA D
STEVE BRUCE
Philip is the Founder and CEO of MAGNiTT, the largest investment data platform for the MENA startup ecosystem. Raised in the UK with Iraqi origins, he obtained an MBA from INSEAD in 2013 and a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics. magnitt.com Read his feature on page 41.
Nayantara is Jumpstart’s Editorial Associate. She is passionate about gender equality and good food, and loves to read and write about new and unusual applications of technology. She has lived in India, Indonesia, and New Zealand before moving to Hong Kong. nayantara@jumpstartmag.com Read her feature on page 50.
Lina is a licensed psychologist based in Sweden and is one of the first in the country to specialize in UX research. She is the Founder and CEO of Crimson Vale Consulting, a startup that develops apps to gamify and simplify everyday family life. Lina has a life-long love of tech. linkedin.com/in/linabodestad Read her feature on page 87.
Steve is a Hong Kong-based independent LinkedIn trainer and marketing consultant for small and medium sized-enterprises. With over 30 years of experience, he helps senior executives, business owners, and corporate teams to present themselves powerfully on LinkedIn. sbconsulting.com.hk Read his feature on page 33.
S T E V E C E R VA N T E S
JASMINE CHAN
K I M MY WA C H A N
K E L LY C H O
Steve is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Trade at Konkuk University in Seoul, Korea. He has held several media and think-tank positions throughout Asia. Professor Cervantes is highly active in the Korean media scene and often shares his expertise. ucla6767@gmail.com Read his feature on page 36.
Jasmine is an Editorial Assistant at Jumpstart. Born in Melbourne and raised in Hong Kong, she is studying Linguistics at the University of Hong Kong. Jasmine is passionate about art, Broadway, and cultural exploration. She loves visiting art exhibitions or belting out her favorite songs. jasmine@jumpstartmag.com Read her feature on page 58.
Kimmy is a Professor in the Department of Marketing at Hong Kong Baptist University School of Business. Her research specializations are in Services Marketing and Customer Relationship Management, for which she has published numerous studies. hkbu.edu.hk Read her feature on page 23.
Kelly is an Editorial Assistant at Jumpstart. She studies English Literature and Translation at The University of Hong Kong. She is also passionate about music and theater. In her spare time, she enjoys playing violin, and attending concerts and exhibitions around Hong Kong. kelly@jumpstartmag.com Read her review on poge 91.
J A R E D H AW
D E E PA K A M AT H
L O U I S A L AU
SHIRLEY XUENI LI
Jared manages EPower Corp, a global contract manufacturing company that develops and manufactures consumer electronics. He has worked with some of the leading innovators in the world to transition their products from development to production. epowercorp.com Read his feature on page 35.
Deepa has over 30 years of experience as a designer and creative team manager. She is the founder of Amplify, a Hong Kong-based design studio. Deepa has a Masters in Visual Communication and is a LUMA-certified Design Thinking Practitioner. amplifyhk.com Read her feature on page 26.
Louisa is HelloReporter’s PR and Content Manager and a leader in strategic brand building, corporate and media relations, digital marketing campaigns, and event management. She is passionate about creating and shaping business narratives for startups and SMEs. helloreporter.io Read her feature on page 29.
Shirley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Marketing at Hong Kong Baptist University School of Business. Her research interests span Consumer Behavior, Digital Marketing, Sales and Services Marketing, and Customer-Employee Interaction. hkbu.edu.hk Read her feature on page 23.
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