Found in Translation: Cultural Takeaways for a Global Era

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Genvid builds a new genre — a massively interactive live event — using an SDK and cloud-rendered overlays on platforms like Facebook; the company is globally distributed with 150 full‑time employees across 12 offices and has raised about $150–160M. Concrete products include Rival Peak: 12 AI contestants over a three‑month show, Pac‑Man Community with community‑made mazes and multiplayer modes, and Walking Dead: Last Mile; HR practices borrow Japanese concepts (wa, rituals, artisanal pride) and apply them to hiring, onboarding, performance and remote engagement.

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1. 0:00Introduction
2. 3:11Culture and HR in global companies
3. 16:37Genvid’s culture shaped by Japan
4. 27:10HR iceberg model
5. 33:47Japanese concepts and translations
6. 41:15Understanding 'Ba' and roles
7. 47:14Artisanal pride and values
8. 50:05Context in leadership
9. 51:51Milestones and challenges
10. 52:56Codependence and teamwork
11. 54:21Rituals for indie studios
12. 58:13Closing and Q&A