00:00 Introduction and Background to Roman
06:05 Roman's Journey and Current Ventures
10:14 Lessons from Rocket Internet
13:29 Communication Platforms and Future Plans
24:32 The Importance of Supply Chain Management
31:02 Building Strong Relationships with Suppliers
32:21 Using Factories as Financing Partners
32:55 Negative Cash Conversion Cycles and Negotiation
35:14 Building Transparent and Trusting Relationships with Suppliers
38:38 The Success of Multi-Brand Models
41:28 Investing in Kanpai Foods
44:37 Finding Success in Focusing on a Superpower
49:10 Preparing for the Future Beyond Meta
52:00 Living and Doing Business in Hong Kong
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