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Detch Singh (@detchsingh) is the co-founder and co-CEO of Hypetap, a social influencer marketing platform. Hypetap's goal is to create a marketplace for brands, agencies, influencers and talent managers and over the past 3 years, Hypetap has achieved some great success helping to build and execute brand campaigns for some of the world's biggest brands including Google, Trip Advisor, Nestle, Disney and Uber. You can check out some of the other brands that Hypetap has worked with on their website.   I first met Detch back in our university days, and watching him make his transition from the corporate world to the startup world has been both inspiring and exciting. In this episode, we explore: What happened to Detch when he left the corporate world to pursue a startup His 2 key pieces of advice for ANYONE wanting to create a startup How he thinks media consumption is changing in the near future How Hypetap has reached over 300 million consumers through their brand campaigns The role of social media influencers in the new media landscape And much more! If you’re a brand wanting to engage with your market or you are an influencer looking to team up with some exciting brands then I recommend that you check out Hypetap’s website. You can also check out a free tool that they built that measures user influence on instagram.   I had a blast talking to Detch and there’s definitely some gems in what he has to say so please enjoy this conversation with Detch Singh. --- Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.theaopodcast.com Music: "Solarplex" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)

Rohan Hutchinson (@RohanHutchinson) is a large format photographic artist, art book maker and world explorer based in Australia. His works have focussed on documenting landscapes and architecture around the world. His most recent exhibitions have explored the transformation of an architectural space and our relationship with the environment. He has participated in Artist in residencies programs in Canada and Japan and his research trips also include China, Alaska and the Arctic. Some of Rohan's most recent works include: A City In Itself - A project that he undertook in Tokyo, Japan which explores the variety of architectural elements that make up a city Elemental - A series of works which explores how variance in extreme weather conditions and slight shifts in geographic position affects architecture In our conversation, we talk about all things travel and photography including: His pathway to becoming a photographic artist His current camera gear His best tip for people taking better photos The inspiration behind his show "Elemental" What it was like taking photos in Canada at -30c temperatures His creative process from concept to exhibition Rohan’s plan to visit the Arctic and document his next project And much more! As of writing this post, Rohan is currently working on his new show featuring the work that he produced whilst on expedition to the Arctic in Svalbard, Norway. Be sure to check out his Instagram for a look into the behind the scenes of his show, and website for the latest exhibition locations. I hope you enjoy this episode and get inspired to go out there and get shooting on whatever camera you have. Enjoy! --- Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.theaopodcast.com Music: "There For Ya" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)

"Because the first step is definitely the hardest. Taking a step outside your comfort zone never gets any easier" - Stu Nomimizu Stu Nomimizu (@WheresStu) is an explorer of the world and Youtube creator from the UK. I first saw Stu after his viral video was sent to me from a friend and knowing what the working culture is like in Japan, I certainly had a laugh! I reached out to Stu via email, and after a few months of trying to fit in a skype call between both of our travels, I was fortunate enough to meet him in person in Japan on a recent trip. We caught up at a cafe in Shibuya, and we had a great conversation which covered a lot including: Why he decided to learn Japanese Moving to Japan to teach English How he got started on Youtube His tips for people that want to travel more The background behind his first viral video, "A week in the life of a Tokyo Salaryman" What advice he would give to his younger self Please enjoy! --- Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.theaopodcast.com Music: "Marinade" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)