Season 3 Episode 9 – Fernando Amescua. Founder and Board President of Grupo Inmobiliario KIVA, as well as Board President at Fundacion y Empresa Donari, Station 24 Fitness, Zulu Ventures and Deckora Mexico, amongst other things.

Fernando is an old friend, and I’ve known him for many years; and I had the great opportunity to reconnect with him, as well as other friends during my recent trip to Guadalajara.

I have known of his successes and wanted to have a conversation with him to hear firsthand about what planted the entrepreneurial seeds, the beginnings of Grupo KIVA, which continues to grow, as well as hearing more about his other ventures. But, of course, all successes have challenges, and Fernando talks about one of his most significant challenges after the global financial crisis in 2009. Although, at the time, it seemed impossible, he was able to recover, learn from it, and become more resilient while at the same time building a more vital organization.

I was happy to have this chance to talk to him, especially since he has a pretty busy schedule.

Without further ado, please enjoy our conversation.


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Featuring:
Fernando Amescua https://www.kiva.mx/ 
https://www.donari.org.mx/
https://station24fitness.com/
http://zulu.vc/
http://www.deckoramexico.com/
 

Host:
Rodolfo Rivas (Twitter: @rivasrod)

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Conversations with talented individuals (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.) in International Geneva and beyond with 3 seasons so far.

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico’s MFA) Amb. Roberto Zapata (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), David Zonana (filmmaker).

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Fernando Amescua

Fernando Jose Amescua Hernandez

Season 3 Episode 10 – S.J.D. Chang-fa Lo. Permanent Representative of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu to the World Trade Organization in Geneva, Switzerland.

Doctor Chang-fa has accomplished a lot in his life before becoming the Permanent Representative for Chinese Taipei at the WTO. He has been a Law Professor, the Dean of the most prestigious Law School in Taipei, an author, and a Justice of the Constitutional Court, and that is just scratching the surface.

It was a pleasure to have a conversation with him where we touched on many topics, from his upbringing, where he recalls some vivid images from his hard-working childhood. In addition, we get a chance to talk about the evolution of the legal system in Chinese Taipei, as well as the differences in legal scholarship he experienced first-hand during his studies at Harvard Law School. We also talk about the WTO and what we can expect in the near future, especially in Fisheries subsidies negotiations, COVID-19 response, and multilateralism and plurilaterals.

Overall, it was a pleasure talking to him and hearing his views and his inspiring journey.

I hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as I did.

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Featuring:
Chang-fa Lo https://www.roc-taiwan.org/wto_en/index.html
 

Host:
Rodolfo Rivas (Twitter: @rivasrod)

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Conversations with talented individuals (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.) in International Geneva and beyond with 3 seasons so far.

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico’s MFA) Amb. Roberto Zapata (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), David Zonana (filmmaker).

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Dr. Chang-fa Lo

Dr. Chang-fa Lo

Season 3 Episode 13 – Colette van der Ven. Founder and Director of TULIP – a Geneva-based consulting firm. 

Colette is an international lawyer with expertise in trade and development. In her work, she advises governments and international organizations on leveraging legal and regulatory frameworks to promote inclusive and green development. Colette holds a Juris Doctor from the Harvard Law School and Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and a Bachelor of Arts from Middlebury College.

In our conversation, she talks about how she got interested in impactful change to better the living standards of others. At first, this was in the direction of becoming a medical doctor, but soon after, it moved into trade and inclusive and green development. As she went from one professional experience to another, she did it systematically towards a very clear goal in mind- helping others. She founded and served as the director for Sidley Austin’s pro bono program – the Trade for Development Initiative. All this led her to create TULIP, where she spends most of her time. Although TULIP is just a few years old, it keeps growing and doing impactful work, being almost a synthesis of all the work Colette has been doing all along. Lastly, Colette tells us about her passion for helping younger generations discover their path, something she will be doing this semester as she teaches at the Graduate Institute.

It was a pleasure talking to Colette.

Please enjoy our conversation.

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Featuring:
Colette van der Ven https://colettevanderven.com/
https://www.tulipconsulting.ch/
 
Host:
Rodolfo Rivas (Twitter: @rivasrod)

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Conversations with talented individuals (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.) in International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season 3, and going strong.

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), David Zonana (filmmaker), Luke Lorentzen (filmmaker) and Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker).

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Colette van der Ven

Colette van der Ven

Season 3 Episode 11 – Andreas Koefoed. Film Director of “The Lost Leonardo” (2021), “The Arms Drop” (2014) and “Ballroom Dancer” (2011) amongst other films. 

I had a chance to talk to Andreas at the Zurich Film Festival for the premiere of his latest film, “The Lost Leonardo”. The screening room was full and the experience being back at the movie theater with a big audience was great.

During our conversation we talk about how Andreas got into films and filmmaking. He initially studied political science and music, and these interests shine through his latest film and across most of his filmography.

Although we do not go into spoilers, we do talk in depth about “The Lost Leonardo” a riveting film that touches on many themes, moving seamlessly from one to another. The story of the Salvator Mundi painting attributed to Leonardo DaVinci was featured prominently in the news during the last few years. Everyone knows it broke all records when it was sold in auction for over $450 million in 2017.

Even if you know this, Andreas weaves a tale that has it all and blurs the lines between documentary and fiction filmmaking. In our discussion we talk about the process of making the film, Andreas tells us some more details about the provenance of the painting, and we also talk about some of the techniques used in telling the story.

Although the film starts with art, we go into the financial world and geopolitics, pretty much touching on all topics dear to my heart.

I highly recommend you to watch this film, because just as any great piece of art, it makes us think about ourselves, human nature and the times we live in.

It was an insightful, but also fun conversation with Andreas, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.


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Featuring:
Andreas Koefoed https://andreaskoefoed.com/ 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0lXLGgQjYY 
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11225756/?ref_=nm_flmg_dr_1
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3572012/?ref_=tt_ov_dr
https://www.instagram.com/akoefoed/?hl=en
 
Host:
Rodolfo Rivas (Twitter: @rivasrod)

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Conversations with talented individuals (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.) in International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season 3.

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Luke Lorentzen (filmmaker) and Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker).

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Andreas Koefoed

Andreas Koefoed

Season 3 Episode 14 – Prof. Dr. Peter Van den Bossche. Former Chairman of the Appellate Body at the WTO and current Director of Studies at the World Trade Institute in Bern. 

I met Prof. Van den Bossche when I was an intern at the Appellate Body, and since then, I remember being impressed by how knowledgeable and kind he was. I did not know it at the time, but those felt like the golden years of the Appellate Body and one of the reasons for this witnessing the high-level work of the Appellate Body Members and the Appellate Body Secretariat.

But it is better if you hear this from Prof. Van den Bossche. We discuss going into law with a stronger emphasis on European law, particularly at the European Court of Justice. His interest and focus shifted towards International Economic Law when he studied at the University of Michigan Law School under Prof. John Jackson. Eventually, he made his way to the Appellate Body in the early days, and he tells us a bit about what he experienced during those formative years of the Appellate Body. 

He then tells us a bit about the selection process to become a candidate for the AB. He then shares some of the significant differences in his experience serving as an AB Member and serving as part of the Secretariat.

He also shares his views on the MPIA and what a future AB could look like. Lastly, he tells us a bit about his experiences with the WTI and the much-awaited 5th edition of The Law and Policy of the WTO.

We could have talked for hours, and in fact, we did talk for quite a bit after switching off the mic. So perhaps we will have to do the first, second part episode.

It was a great conversation, and I was thrilled to talk to Prof. Van den Bossche. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.


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Featuring:
Prof. Peter Van den Bossche 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-van-den-bossche-28abb24/?originalSubdomain=ch
https://www.wti.org/institute/people/410/van-den-bossche-peter/
http://services.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/law/international-trade-law/law-and-policy-world-trade-organization-text-cases-and-materials-5th-edition?format=PB
https://www.amazon.com/Law-Policy-World-Trade-Organization/dp/1108478204

Host:
Rodolfo Rivas (Twitter: @rivasrod)

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Conversations with talented individuals (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.) in International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season 3, and going strong.

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), David Zonana (filmmaker), Luke Lorentzen (filmmaker) and Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker).

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Peter Van den Bossche

Prof. Dr. Peter Van den Bossche

Season 3 Episode 16 – Professor Gabrielle Marceau, Ph.D.. Counsellor for Research on Legal Policy at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
 
Gabrielle is a Canadian national and an institution at the WTO, where she has been since its inception. 
 
I have known Gabrielle for many years, but this is the first time we had an extended conversation, and I enjoyed it.
 
During our conversation, she talked about how she got interested in law and how this eventually led her to International law at LSE. She also shares a bit about the recruitment process when she began working in International trade, which shows the importance of perseverance.
 
We also talked about the evolution of the WTO, which she has witnessed firsthand throughout her career at legal affairs, the office of the Director-General, and now focusing on Research and Legal Policy.
 
There are some parallels in the work she has done and the objective of this podcast, which we discuss when addressing some of the motivations behind the book “A History of Law and Lawyers in the GATT/WTO” ( https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/publications_e/historylaw15_e.htm) and her project chronicling stories around the creation of the WTO available at http://www.wtocreation.org/en.
 
Lastly, we discuss what she believes is the ongoing transformation of the WTO, which is evolving and embracing its reform across various areas motivated by the new Director-General, tackling the pandemic, embracing the private sector, and the ongoing changes in dispute settlement. 
 
It was an insightful and stimulating conversation. It was an excellent opportunity to talk to her, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Stick around!
 
 
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Featuring:
Professor Gabrielle Marceau
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-marceau-6b734413/
https://www.unige.ch/droit/transnational/en/professeurs/professors/marceau/
https://www.cids.ch/mids/the-program/the-faculty/26-gabrielle-marceau

Host:
Rodolfo Rivas (Twitter: @rivasrod)

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Conversations with talented individuals (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.) in International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season 3, and going strong.

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), David Zonana (filmmaker), Luke Lorentzen (filmmaker) and Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker).

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Prof. Gabrielle Marceau

Prof. Gabrielle Marceau

Season 4 Episode 01 – Jaime Coghi, Deputy Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Jaime has been working in Geneva on WTO-related matters since the establishment of the WTO. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone as knowledgeable about the WTO as Jaime; if it has happened at the WTO, Jaime has probably seen it.

I have known Jaime for over ten years, and he is a well-regarded diplomat who I consult with whenever I need some information or I have a question. Jaime has covered many topics at the WTO, including Dispute Settlement. He has even served as a Panelist in a dispute and assisted in the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) Special Session, where Members have been trying to amend the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU).

Jaime also worked in the Revised Information Technology Agreement (ITA), which proved to be a key element of Costa Rica’s broader National Policy to move up the Global Value Chain (GVC) and become a leader in the industry. In our conversation, Jaime delves deeper into why Costa Rica is a strong supporter of the Multilateral Trading System (MTS) and, in the process, becoming one of the best case studies of how countries can benefit from the WTO.

We also get to discuss one of the achievements of the WTO during the last few months, which came in the form of the conclusion of the negotiations on services domestic regulation, which stands as the first set of rules on services in 24 years. Jaime chaired the process during the last stretch, and during our conversation, he tells us a bit about the process and some lessons learned, which could prove helpful across other negotiations in the WTO.

It is always great catching up with Jaime, and I enjoyed our conversation. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Stick around!
 
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Featuring:
Jaime Coghi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-coghi-1743936b/

Host:
Rodolfo Rivas (Twitter: @rivasrod)

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Conversations with talented individuals (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.) in International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season 4, and going strong! Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), David Zonana (filmmaker), Luke Lorentzen (filmmaker) and Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker).

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Jaime Coghi

Jaime Coghi

Season 4 Episode 02 – Dr. Juneyoung Lee (이준영), Legal Affairs Officer at the World Trade Organization (WTO).

June has been working at the WTO for over 14 years, with a stint at the International Trade Center (ITC) and previously at UNDP.

Dr. June is a national from Korea, and as she tells it, even though she’s been away from Korea for a long time, she still longs for going back.

In our conversation, June talks about how her studies brought her to Switzerland and eventually to the WTO through the internship program. She has always been curious, and this has led her to explore working across various divisions at the WTO, including Accessions and currently Trade and Environment. Through this journey, it is clear she has formed a holistic view of the organization.

She’s had experience teaching, which she has found rewarding, as she has also learned a lot from her students. Lastly, Dr. June was the first-ever secondee of the WTO to the ITC, which she tells us opened her eyes to the potential of further collaboration.

June has had an impressive career as an international civil servant, and her devotion to her work and constant improvement was refreshing. It was a pleasure talking to her, and our conversation flew by. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Stick around!

 
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Featuring:
Dr. Juneyoung Lee (이준영)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-juneyoung-lee-7a9301194/

Host:
Rodolfo Rivas (Twitter: @rivasrod)

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Conversations with talented individuals (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.) in International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season 4, and going strong! Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), David Zonana (filmmaker), Luke Lorentzen (filmmaker) and Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker).

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Dr. Juneyoung Lee

Dr. Juneyoung Lee (이준영)

Season 4 Episode 03 – Matthew Wilson, Chief, Special Projects (Partnerships, Relations with UN RCs, Diversity & Inclusion) at International Trade Centre.

For our 40th episode, I host Matthew Wilson. I have wanted to invite him to the podcast for some time now, and I am thrilled we finally made it happen. Matthew is from Barbados and a professional with over 20 years in Trade & Development. But that is just scratching the surface. He is a passionate advocate for equality and human rights. In his current role as Chief Special Projects, he focuses a lot of time on Diversity and Inclusion at the International Trade Center (ITC). 

As a commitment to diversity, he becomes my first guest from the Caribbean, and having had such an insightful conversation, I truly hope he is not the last one.

We cover a lot of ground, touching on photography, comics, International Relations, change management, racism, trade, and everything in between.

During Matthew’s student days in Barbados, he was part of a talented group of students who have become great leaders across different areas and great promoters of Barbados. Then, Matthew tells us about what was working for Pascal Lamy during his tenure as Director General at the WTO and his transition to ITC as Chief of Staff to Ms. Arancha González.

Unfortunately, there were some great conversation bits that we couldn’t capture with the mics, but perhaps that is an excuse to invite him back as a guest.

Matthew is truly a leader in International Geneva, and I was pleased to meet him during our delightful conversation. I hope you enjoy it.

Take a listen!


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Featuring:
Matthew Wilson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-wilson-918a7a2a/
https://twitter.com/matthewbarbados
https://www.instagram.com/swissmattstorm
https://www.instagram.com/matthewwilsonitc

Host:
Rodolfo Rivas (Twitter: @rivasrod)

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Conversations with talented individuals (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.) in International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season 4, and going strong! Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), David Zonana (filmmaker), Luke Lorentzen (filmmaker) and Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker).

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Matthew Wilson

Matthew Wilson

Season 4 Episode 05 – Rodolfo C. Rivas, Chief of Staff, Arbitrator, Law Professor, Film Director & Podcaster.

Rodolfo Rivas is usually the host of The Rodolfo Rivas Project, but for this episode, the first guest of the podcast, Mr. Brian Frenkel, is back to take the duties of host and talk to the guest Rodolfo Rivas.

It was great to have Brian taking the reins and flipping the table for a special episode. I hope we don’t jump the shark with this one. After four years of doing the show, maybe some of you may be wondering about the man behind one of the microphones. So this is your chance to learn a bit about him.

The conversation evolves in a typical fashion, covering Rodolfo’s path to law school. The track was not laid out clearly, and for a moment there, Rodolfo flirted with film school. After not making the cut into two of the most challenging film schools in the country, Rodolfo decided to come back to the law and specialize in Intellectual Property, which got him to Spain and eventually to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, where he has lived more than a third of his life so far.

After his stint at WIPO, he decided to try his luck at Stanford, where the impostor syndrome was alive. Then, he returned to Geneva to be with his future bride. After that, his professional path led him to International Trade, the Appellate Body, and the Mission of Israel, where he has been for almost eleven years.

Lastly, he talks about his love and passion for radio, storytelling, and podcasting and how he finally decided to pay his debt to film by adapting a short story by Steven King.

It was a delight talking to Brian, and he did a magnificent job as a host. Maybe we will listen to him again in the future. In the meantime, you can listen and enjoy this conversation. I hope you enjoy it!

Take a listen!

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Featuring:
Rodolfo C. Rivas
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rivasrodolfo/
https://rodolforivas.com/
https://rodolforivasproject.com/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10789558/
https://works.bepress.com/rivas_rodolfo/
https://rivasrod.medium.com/
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=1665778
Twitter: @rivasrod

Guest Host:
Brian Frenkel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-frenkel-920698a/
Twitter: @medicenrulos 

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Conversations with talented individuals (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.) in International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season 4, and going strong! Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), David Zonana (filmmaker), Luke Lorentzen (filmmaker) and Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker).

Available at: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, SoundCloud, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Facebook podcasts, Deezer, Stitcher etc.

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Rodolfo C. Rivas

Rodolfo C. Rivas

Season 4 Episode 06 – Marco Tulio Molina Tejada, Deputy Permanent Representative of Guatemala to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Marco is one of the longest-serving Deputy Permanent Representatives to the WTO currently working In Geneva. If you know a bit about the WTO and/or International dispute settlement, you’ve probably heard about him. I have been meaning to invite him for a conversation. After a few hectic weeks, which led to the WTO concluding with has been hailed by some as one of the most successful WTO Ministerial Conferences, we found some time to sit and chat on this and a couple of other topics.

Marco tells us how he got into the legal profession, primarily influenced by a long line of lawyers in his family. Then, he talks about how he got into International Trade and participated in negotiating Guatemala’s first Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Mexico.

After a while, he made his way to Geneva, where he has been since 2004. He then shares insightful views on how multilateral negotiations have changed through the years and international dispute settlement. Lastly, we talked briefly about the 12th Ministerial Conference at the WTO, fresh in our minds after a very hectic week.

It was an informative and enjoyable conversation. So wrap your ears around it! 


I hope you enjoy the conversation.


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Featuring:
Marco Tulio Molina Tejada
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-tulio-molina-tejeda-0b638a8b/
https://law-store.wolterskluwer.com/s/product/practical-aspects-of-wto-litigation/01t4R00000NqdgV 
https://jusmundi.com/en/p/marco-tulio-molina-tejeda


Host:
Rodolfo C. Rivas
www.linkedin.com/in/rivasrodolfo/ 
rodolforivas.com/  
rodolforivasproject.com/ 
www.imdb.com/name/nm10789558/
works.bepress.com/rivas_rodolfo/
rivasrod.medium.com/
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsBy…fm?per_id=1665778
Twitter: @rivasrod

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Conversations with talented individuals (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.) in International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season 4, and going strong! Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), David Zonana (filmmaker), Luke Lorentzen (filmmaker) and Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker).

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Marco Tulio Molina Tejeda

Marco Tulio Molina Tejeda

Season 4 Episode 08 – Roy Davidoff, Modern & Vintage watch expert and half of the Roy and Sacha duo.

The Rodolfo Rivas Project has always been about talking to interesting individuals and learning from their experiences. Since I am a lawyer working in International Trade, Intellectual Property, and Dispute Settlement, many of my guests work in these areas. 

However, I’ve also featured filmmakers because film is a passion of mine, CEOs because I also dabble in entrepreneurship, and other professionals, with the idea of covering some of my interests. As this project grows, I look forward to including writers, scientists, athletes, politicians, and many other industry leaders.

Since I am based in Switzerland, and Swiss culture is closely linked to watches, I plan to talk to many individuals in the industry to learn more about the different facets of the industry.

The first of hopefully many guests in the watch world is none other than Mr. Roy Davidoff, a celebrity dealer in the watch community.

Roy and his brother are based in Geneva out of their shop in the Old Town. Roy has become a point of reference, and his shop is an essential stop for any watch enthusiast visiting Geneva before a necessary appointment.

Roy has worked in the industry for decades and made a name for himself as one of the foremost experts on the Omega Speedmaster. But since then, he has branched out into everything related to watches.

In our conversation, we covered how he got into watches, his views on the ever-changing industry, the Omega x Swatch Moonswatch collaboration, and if the balance of power in the watch industry can be altered. During my visit, I was a fly on the wall and saw with delight how he operates, and believe me when I say he is working 24x7.

Our conversation was a lot of fun, and if you don't know much about watches, you will learn a few things after this. I hope you enjoy it!

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Featuring:

Roy Davidoff
http://www.db1983.com/
https://www.instagram.com/davidoffbrothers/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/roydavidoff/?hl=en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roydavidoff/ 

Host:
Rodolfo C. Rivas
www.linkedin.com/in/rivasrodolfo/
rodolforivas.com/
rodolforivasproject.com/
www.imdb.com/name/nm10789558/
works.bepress.com/rivas_rodolfo/
rivasrod.medium.com/
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsBy…fm?per_id=1665778
Twitter: @rivasrod


About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:

Conversations with talented individuals (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.) in International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season 4, and going strong! Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), David Zonana (filmmaker), Luke Lorentzen (filmmaker) and Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker).

Available at: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, SoundCloud, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Facebook podcasts, Deezer, Stitcher etc.

The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Roy Davidoff

Roy Davidoff

Season 4 Episode 11 – Emeric Delalandre, Co-Founder at Hegid.

Emeric is a talented and passionate entrepreneur currently working in watches at Hegid. Still, from our conversation, I could tell he could easily be working in any other industry and succeed. It just happens that he is passionate about watches, which is why we have Hegid.

Emeric is a French national, and this is something that drives him, with one of his goals being bringing French watchmaking to the forefront. French Watchmaking entered the UNESCO World Heritage List in December 2020, and Emeric is one of the individuals determined to grow French watchmaking.

I visited the boutique in Paris and talked to him about how watches resulted from the nexus of his interests, including technology, fashion, craftmanship, jewelry, and business, to name a few.

We also discussed what makes Hegid unique and how its System Evolutive came into being. We also touched on the changing landscape in watchmaking, his recent collaboration with Hervet Manufacturier for the Celeste line, and some of the plans for the brand's future.

It was a delightful and insightful conversation. I think Emeric and Hegid will continue creating great things, and I cannot wait to see what they do next.

Do not miss this conversation; I am confident you will enjoy it!

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The views, thoughts, and opinions shared in the conversation belong to the individuals sharing them and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers.


Featuring:
Emeric Delalandre 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emericdelalandre/ 
https://www.instagram.com/e_delalandre/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/hegidwatches/?hl=en
https://hegid.com/
https://www.instagram.com/hervet_manufacturier/?hl=en
https://www.hervet-manufacturier.fr/#/home


Host:
Rodolfo C. Rivas
www.linkedin.com/in/rivasrodolfo/
rodolforivas.com/
rodolforivasproject.com/
www.imdb.com/name/nm10789558/
works.bepress.com/rivas_rodolfo/
rivasrod.medium.com/
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsBy…fm?per_id=1665778
Twitter: @rivasrod

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Conversations with talented individuals (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.) in International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season 4, and going strong! Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), David Zonana (filmmaker), Luke Lorentzen (filmmaker) and Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker).

Available at: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, SoundCloud, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Facebook podcasts, Deezer, Stitcher etc.

Follow Us:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/therodolforivasproject/
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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Émeric Delalandre

Émeric Delalandre

Season 4 Episode 17 – Juan Pablo Moya Hoyos, Dispute Settlement Lawyer at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland.

I have known Juan Pablo for some time since we ran in the same circles, and we have common friends, but we only really had time to talk recently. We have a lot in common and cover much of it in this fun and insightful conversation. However, we only got to some of it.

Juan Pablo is an economist and a lawyer, but as he tells it, his brain works more like an economist. Like many Colombians, he got his trade start through the Moot Court Competition. He talks about his experience in the Moot Court and how he stayed involved with it afterward.

This led him to a stint working in Colombia's Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism, where he worked on disputes and FTA negotiations. Afterward, he traveled to Georgetown University for an LL.M., eventually bringing him to Geneva and the WTO.

Ah, there is also a story about how he got to New York for his Bar Exam.

It was great talking to Juan Pablo, and I hope you enjoy the conversation!

Subscribe; you won't regret it!


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Featuring:
Juan Pablo Moya Hoyos 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-pablo-moya-hoyos-6b61a833/?originalSubdomain=ch

Host:
Rodolfo C. Rivas
www.linkedin.com/in/rivasrodolfo/
rodolforivas.com/
rodolforivasproject.com/
www.imdb.com/name/nm10789558/
works.bepress.com/rivas_rodolfo/
rivasrod.medium.com/
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsBy…fm?per_id=1665778
Twitter: @rivasrod

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:

Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season four, and going strong!

Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Amb. Santiago Wills (Colombia to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary of the Czech Arbitration Court), David Zonana (filmmaker), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker) and Robin Tallendier Co-Founder at Atelier Wen.

Available at: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, SoundCloud, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Facebook podcasts, Deezer, Stitcher etc.

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Juan Pablo Moya

Juan Pablo Moya

Season 5 Episode 03 – Stuart Harbinson, former Permanent Representative of Hong Kong and the HK Special Administrative Region of China at the WTO, and former Chief of Staff to the DG of the WTO.

Stuart had a distinguished career in public service in Hong Kong, serving from 1994 to 2002 and then joining the WTO as one of the OGs Chief of Staff to Director-General Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi, and later became a became Senior Adviser to Director-General Pascal Lamy.

He also chaired many bodies, including the General Council, TRIPS and Services Councils, and the Dispute Settlement Body. So he saw it all.

We had an insightful conversation covering many years of the WTO history. He told some great anecdotes and reflections that will be of great value to those working in International Trade, those aspiring to work in International Trade, and even those with nothing to do with International Trade!

Stuart was a delight, and I was thrilled to have him as a guest, a true multilateralist if I ever met one.

Subscribe; you won't regret it!

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The views, thoughts, and opinions shared in the conversation belong to the individuals sharing them and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers.

Musical theme by Hugo Torres.

Featuring:
Stuart Harbinson
https://ecipe.org/person/stuart-harbinson/
https://fmg-geneva.org/stuart-harbinson/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-harbinson-27788132/?locale=en_US 

Host:
Rodolfo C. Rivas
www.linkedin.com/in/rivasrodolfo/
rodolforivas.com/
rodolforivasproject.com/
www.imdb.com/name/nm10789558/
works.bepress.com/rivas_rodolfo/
rivasrod.medium.com/
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsBy…fm?per_id=1665778
Twitter: @rivasrod

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:

Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season five, and going strong!

Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), Marco Aleman (Assistant DG at WIPO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary of the Czech Arbitration Court), David Zonana (filmmaker), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker) and Robin Tallendier Co-Founder at Atelier Wen.

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Stuart Harbinson

Stuart Harbinson

Season 5 Episode 07 – Geraldo Vidigal, Coordinator, LL.M. International Trade and Investment Law, University of Amsterdam.

Geraldo, although young, is a veteran of the International Trade world. Ask anyone interested in trade, and they will know of him. I have known Geraldo for a long time, with our professional careers running in parallel.

I had the opportunity to sit down with Geraldo during his last visit to Geneva, and the conversation was a blast! We covered his origin story and how his career has evolved, and at every stage of it, he was confident of being at the best place he should be at that precise moment. It may appear he took the scenic route, but he got to where he wanted to get all along.

We also got into some nitty-gritty of trade, but if trade is not your thing, there are plenty of other aspects worth listening to.

Geraldo also takes a stab at the new section of the podcast, and he does a great job at it. Stick to the end to listen to that.

There are a couple of episodes in the pipeline, so stay tuned.

I can't wait for you to listen to this one!

Subscribe if you still need to!

I hope you enjoy our conversation.

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The views, thoughts, and opinions shared in the conversation belong to the individuals sharing them and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers.

Musical theme by Hugo Torres.

Featuring:
Geraldo Vidigal
https://www.uva.nl/profiel/v/i/g.vidigal/g.-vidigal.html 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldovidigal/
https://twitter.com/VidigalGeraldo 
https://scholar.google.nl/citations?user=v5ptrkQAAAAJ&hl=en
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=1383556 

Host:
Rodolfo C. Rivas
www.linkedin.com/in/rivasrodolfo/
rodolforivas.com/
rodolforivasproject.com/
www.imdb.com/name/nm10789558/
works.bepress.com/rivas_rodolfo/
rivasrod.medium.com/
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsBy…fm?per_id=1665778
Twitter: @rivasrod

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:

Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season five, and going strong!

Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), Marco Aleman (Assistant DG at WIPO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary of the Czech Arbitration Court), David Zonana (filmmaker), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker) and Robin Tallendier Co-Founder at Atelier Wen.

Available at: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, SoundCloud, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Facebook podcasts, Deezer, Stitcher etc.

Follow Us:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/therodolforivasproject/
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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Dr.  Geraldo Vidigal

Dr. Geraldo Vidigal

Season 5 Episode 10 – Willy Alfaro, Director, Vision & Strategy at the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Willy has been in Geneva and the WTO since the GATT days and has had a vibrant experience across the WTO, serving in different capacities across various divisions.

Everyone knows Willy, and this is because he is a very knowledgeable and friendly person who, in terms of the Multilateral Trading System, has seen it all.

We discussed some influences in his decision to study at the University of Geneva, how he got involved in International Trade, how the GATT has evolved into the WTO, and how the organization has changed. We also discuss some of the challenges ahead and how trade is part of the solution.

It was a great conversation, and I can't wait for you to listen to it!

Subscribe if you still need to!

I hope you enjoy our conversation.

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project is available on all major platforms or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Please help spread the word by recommending us to your friends or enemies! A small act like liking, subscribing, and/or reviewing is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

The views, thoughts, and opinions shared in the conversation belong to the individuals sharing them and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers.

Musical theme by Hugo Torres.

Featuring:
Willy Alfaro
https://www.linkedin.com/in/willy-alfaro-3b5a291b/
Twitter: @willyalfaroc


Host:
Rodolfo C. Rivas
www.linkedin.com/in/rivasrodolfo/
rodolforivas.com/
rodolforivasproject.com/
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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Dr. Willy Alfaro

Dr. Willy Alfaro

Season 5 Episode 11. Tayutic Mena, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Tayutic is a seasoned veteran among the delegates dealing with the WTO. I have been working with him for many years, and we have worked together in many negotiations, including the ITA expansion, EGA, and TiSA. Since then, he has become a celebrity in the WTO, thanks to his involvement in agriculture, a topic that is close to his heart, and by the way he describes it, it should be close to everyone's heart. 

In our conversation, we covered a lot; from his background, growing up in Costa Rica, he talks about Costa Rica's strong interest in multilateralism and how they have decided to double down and be heard across all multilateral initiatives, successfully punching above its weight.

Our conversation was insightful, refreshing, and fun!

Tayutic is a class act and a pretty interesting individual.

It was a great conversation, and I can't wait for you to listen to it!

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Tayutic Mena

Tayutic Mena

Season 6, Episode 1. Ralph Ossa. Chief Economist at the World Trade Organization. WTO.

This is the first episode of our sixth season, and I could not think of a better guest than Ralph Ossa, who has been serving as Chief Economist for the WTO for over a year after a long career as an academic.

Ralph walks us through his career, describing his interests, motivations, and some of the challenges he encountered along the way. The way he describes it clearly explains the evolution in his career and how he is driven by a deep commitment to creating meaningful change by thinking about some of the most critical issues we currently face in the World and trying to inform and bring solutions to them.

It was a pleasure talking to Ralph, and I was glad he was here to launch the sixth season. I hope you enjoy the conversation!

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Ralph Ossa

Ralph Ossa

Season 6, Episode 4. Marisa Goldsteinis Counsellor at the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Marisa Goldstein is an experienced lawyer who has worked in the Legal Affairs Dvision at the WTO for many years, and she has certainly left her mark.

I have known her since the beginning of my career in International Trade, and she is a well-known and well-liked figure in the community. We have collaborated a couple of times and even raced in the same races.

In our conversation, we delved into her career, law school, international relations, and the fascinating journey that led her to Geneva. We also explored the impactful work she's been doing at the WTO, including the upcoming 22nd edition of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition with the European Law Students' Association (ELSA). We discussed the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and her advice for aspiring international trade practioners. Her career path is truly inspiring.

My conversation with Marisa was a delightful and insightful experience. I am thrilled to share it with you and I'm sure you'll find it as engaging as I did!

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Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Affairs at IOC), Marco Aleman (Assistant DG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to the WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary of the Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research and Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist, WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker) and Robin Tallendier Co-Founder at Atelier Wen.

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Marisa Goldstein

Marisa Goldstein

Season 6, Episode 6. Pablo M. Bentes is a partner at Baker McKenzie Geneva and heads the firm's global WTO disputes practice.  

I've known Pablo for a while and I even shared his office while at the WTO's Appellate Body. One of the things I was glad to find there was the sense of camaraderie; it was like a big family. So, we had to talk about that, but I wanted to cover much more than that since Pablo has had an exciting career beyond that.

We discussed how he left Brazil to study and his experiences working abroad, eventually leading him to the WTO. We also talked about what led to his decision to leave the WTO, which I found very interesting. 
Pablo's successful career is a testament to his hard work, knowledge, and being in the right place at the right time. I had a blast talking to him; he did a great job with the questionnaire.

I am confident you will enjoy our conversation!

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Pablo M. Bentes

Pablo M. Bentes

Season 6, Episode 12. Andres Veiel, Filmmaker.

Andres is a successful filmmaker with a long career stretching back to the early 90’s. I met with him after the screening of his latest film at the Zurich Film Festival, the documentary “Riefenstahl”, which unearths new information on the controversial filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl.

During our conversation, we talked about how he got into films and learned from Krzysztof Kieslowski, and we also talked about memory and the stories we tell ourselves. He discussed the development of his latest film and some of the main challenges in telling this story. 

It was a great conversation, and the film may be the definite story of how Riefenstahl's complicated artistic legacy will be viewed.

I am confident you will enjoy this conversation and the film!

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Andres Veiel

Andres Veiel

Season 7, Episode 2. Stephen Fevrier, Senior Advisor to the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland.

Stephen's career has been deeply intertwined with trade and development, particularly revolving around the WTO. His extensive experience means that if it happened at the WTO, he likely witnessed it firsthand!

Hailing from Saint Lucia, a Caribbean gem, Stephen is part of a cadre of exceptional trade professionals from the island. He is the second of these professionals to grace my podcast, and he has a compelling theory on why Saint Lucians excel in the field.

Stephen has worked for the Commonwealth and the Organization of the Caribbean States, serving as Ambassador to the United Nations before taking his current role at the WTO.

Stephen is very knowledgeable and has some great stories. We tried to cover many topics, but there was still much more to discuss. In any case, what we manage to cover will have to do for now.

Take a listen.

This is me talking to Stephen.

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Stephen Fevrier

Stephen Fevrier

Season 7, Episode 3. Amb. Ronald Saborío, Mission of Costa Rica to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland.

I had an insightful conversation with Ambassador Saborío, who has had a long and successful career in trade diplomacy, becoming a reference point in everything to do with the WTO.

We dived into a wide range of topics, including the future of international trade and diplomacy.

I met him at the beginning of my career in trade when I attended my first meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body Special Session a few years back. The discussions during those sessions were very technical and detailed, and they have informed the way I view discussions and negotiations at the WTO ever since. 

Ambassador Saborío also discussed his career, the good, the bad, and the ugly, but overall, he had a very optimistic view of what lay ahead.

It was a pleasure talking to him, and I just wished I had recorded the conversation after the episode because he shared some great stories about what has happened in the WTO and how we got to where we are today. Some of these stories made it into the episode, so you are lucky.

This is me talking to Ambassador Saborío.

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Ambassador Ronald Saborio

Ambassador Ronald Saborio

Season 7, Episode 4. Marco Molina, founder of Molina & Associates, in Geneva, Switzerland.

Marco officially becomes my first guest to come back for a second conversation, since a lot has changed since the last time we spoke! 

In our conversation, we will start where we left off, discussing the informal process Marco facilitated on World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement reform, how he approached it, and the lessons he learned.

We also discuss his transition from a long-serving government official to the private sector, where he has been providing his expertise to a wide range of clients. You will not want to miss some of the key insights he has gained from this process and his views on what may come next.

It is always a pleasure to talk to Marco; this conversation was no exception!

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/molina-associates
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Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Marco Molina

Marco Molina

Season 7, Episode 5. Ambassador Gustavo Lunazzi, Argentine Ambassador to Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein & Permanent Representative to the WTO.

Ambassador Lunazzi, a consummate diplomat with a long career representing Argentina in the Multilateral Trading System, brings unique insights from his experience in the dispute settlement system.
I had heard nothing but good things about him from close friends, and still, I was impressed by his candidness, openness, and overall warmth.

We talked about how he got into trade, which had to do with luck, some lessons he learned through his various postings and representing Argentina in various dispute settlement processes. He also talks about how things have changed in the WTO over the years. We also discussed his current dual role, which includes serving as Argentina's ambassador to Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, and as Permanent Representative to the WTO.

Even though he has a very busy schedule, he was gracious enough to meet with me and have a thoughtful and delightful conversation.

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About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
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Our guests are talented individuals across various fields (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.). Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.

Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).

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S07E05 The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Amb. Gustavo Lunazzi

Ambassador Gustavo Lunazzi

Season 7, Episode 6 Louise Wong, the Secretary General of the Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre (ADNDRC).

I have been a panelist with the ADNDRC for many years, and it was the first center to include me on its roster. I have enjoyed working with them throughout the years, and during the 25th anniversary of the UDRP in Geneva, I had the pleasure of meeting Louise Wong in person.

Louise's life journey is truly fascinating, as she has lived and worked in various locations. Our conversation explored her experiences, as well as her current work and future plans. It was a genuine pleasure to gain insights into her rich and varied life.

I’m confident you will enjoy this conversation!

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Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - S07E06 Louise Wong

Louise Wong

Season 7, Episode 7 Aashish Chandorkar, Counsellor with the Mission of India to the World Trade Organization.

This episode has been in the pipeline for a while. Still, it was worth the wait, as the conversation I had with Aashish Chandorkar, Counsellor with the Mission of India to the World Trade Organization, was thoughtful, informative, and inspiring.

I had a blast discussing Aashish’s career and the long and winding path that led him to Geneva. Aashish’s reflections bring a fresh perspective to the work we do in Geneva, and I look forward to your listening to this conversation.

I’m confident you will enjoy this conversation! Take a listen!

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Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - S07E07 Aashish Chandorkar

Aashish Chandorkar

I’ve been attending the Neuchâtel Film Festival for years, and this year, I had the pleasure of attending the screening of Johanna Moder’s Mother’s Baby, a psychological thriller inspired by her own experiences of becoming a mother. 

In this episode, I sit down with Arne Kohlweyer, the film’s co-writer and a consummate storyteller. Our conversation covers his early fascination with cinema, the path that led him to screenwriting, and the balancing act of sustaining a career in the film industry. We also dive into how Mother’s Baby came to him, the creative challenges he and Johanna navigated in shaping the story, and the themes they wanted to bring forward.

Arne was incredibly generous with his time, and his insights into the writing process and the collaborative nature of filmmaking were invaluable.

I trust you’ll enjoy our conversation.

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Here’s my talk with Arne.

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Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - S07E08 Arne Kohlweyer

Arne Kohlweyer

Season 7, Episode 9. — Sally Bardayán Rivera, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Mission of Panama in Geneva, Switzerland

In a remarkably short time, Sally has established herself as one of the most active and respected delegates in Geneva. Her openness, empathy, and collaborative spirit have earned her admiration across missions and institutions. She approaches complex issues with clarity and creativity, but also with a sense of humanity that makes people feel heard and included.

In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Sally soon after her appointment as Deputy Permanent Representative of Panama. We spoke about her path into diplomacy—the interests that first drew her in, the challenges she has overcome, and the successes that have marked her journey to Geneva. She reflected on what this new role means to her and how she sees it as both a responsibility and a vote of confidence in her abilities.

It was a true joy to record this episode with her. Sally embodies the best of what diplomacy can be: intelligent, principled, and compassionate, with an energy that uplifts those who work with her.

I trust you’ll enjoy our conversation as much as I did.

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Here is my conversation with Sally.

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Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).

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Sally Bardayan Rivera

Sally Bardayán Rivera

Season 7, Episode 10. — Kelly Ann Shaw, Partner at Akin Gump.

I first met Kelly Ann when I was beginning my own work in international trade. At the time, she was my counterpart in the U.S. Delegation, handling disputes and other complex issues. Since then, her career has soared—spanning the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. House of Representatives, and even the White House.

We recently reconnected during the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, a gathering of some of the most influential thinkers, policymakers, and practitioners in the field of trade. There, I had the opportunity to sit down with Kelly Ann to discuss her career, her perspectives on the current state of international trade, and what the future may hold. With her wealth of experience and unique vantage point, she brings insights you won’t want to miss.

Beyond her impressive résumé, Kelly Ann is also a warm and engaging conversationalist, with a fascinating life story that makes this conversation both thoughtful and enjoyable.

So, without further ado, here’s my conversation with Kelly Ann.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-ann-shaw-7312555/
https://www.csis.org/people/kelly-ann-shaw


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Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).

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Kelly Ann Shaw

Season 1 Episode 3 – Brian Beckham. The one where we talk to Brian Beckham, Head of the Internet Dispute Resolution Section at WIPO. In this episode, we have a great conversation with Brian about growing up in the Midwest, becoming interested in the creative industries and the Law. We also hear a bit about his passion for biking and his journey through Law School in Chicago, which eventually lead him to Geneva and WIPO. Listen in!

Featuring:
Brian Beckham (https://ch.linkedin.com/in/brian-beckham-07a06a7)

Host:
Rodolfo Rivas (Twitter: @rivasrod)

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Conversations with talented individuals (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.) in International Geneva and beyond with 3 seasons so far. 

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico’s MFA) Amb. Roberto Zapata (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), David Zonana (filmmaker). 

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Brian Beckham

Brian Beckham

Season 1 Episode 5 – Dr. Willy Mutunga (@WMutunga), Chief Justice of Kenya (2011-2016). In this episode, we cover many topics from a point of view of Kenya, but also from a gloal perspective. Due to his last role as Chief Justice of Kenya, I was expecting to delve into topics relating to the law, but it is clear from our conversation that Dr. Willy has transcended the law and is now concerned with grander questions such as a more inclusive and sustainable future as well as the role of those in power and the youth of the World. Listen in!

Featuring:
Dr. Willy M. Mutunga (Twitter: @WMutunga)

Host:
Rodolfo Rivas (Twitter: @rivasrod)

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Conversations with talented individuals (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.) in International Geneva and beyond with 3 seasons so far. 

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico’s MFA) Amb. Roberto Zapata (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), David Zonana (filmmaker). 

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Dr. Willy Mutunga

Dr. Willy M. Mutunga Chief Justice, Kenya (2011-16)

Season 1 Episode 12 – Dr. Grethel Aguilar, Acting Director-General of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). She stops by the podcast to talk about how she got involved with protecting nature, the environment, working at the local, regional and international levels, her continued interest in learning and studying and her efforts to ensure gender equity. Please listen in!

Featuring:
Dr. Grethel Aguilar, Acting DG IUCN (Twitter: @IUCN)

Host:
Rodolfo Rivas (Twitter: @rivasrod)

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Conversations with talented individuals (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.) in International Geneva and beyond with 3 seasons so far. 

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico’s MFA) Amb. Roberto Zapata (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), David Zonana (filmmaker). 

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Dr. Grethel Aguilar

Dr. Grethel Aguilar

Season 1 Episode 17 - In this, the last episode of the first season, I am hosting Elisa Pasquali. She was raised in Guadalajara and also attended the American School, then went on to MIT to become an engineer. She then worked in Silicon Valley for some years before moving to Europe. She is currently the Founder and CEO of Arcadia which aims to provide peer-to-peer cash transfer and other financial services to refugees. In our conversation we talk about growing up, sticking to your goals, raising children in Switzerland and some of the most important lessons learned at MIT, Silicon Valley and now running a company.

Listen in!

Featuring:
Elisa Pasquali (Twitter: @ArcadiaBlkchn); CEO https://www.arcadiablockchain.com/

Host:
Rodolfo Rivas (Twitter: @rivasrod)

About The Rodolfo Rivas Project:
Conversations with talented individuals (lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.) in International Geneva and beyond with 3 seasons so far. 

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (Acting DG of IUCN), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico’s MFA) Amb. Roberto Zapata (Mexico to the WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School), Edward Kwakwa (Assistant DG at WIPO), David Zonana (filmmaker). 

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The Rodolfo Rivas Project - Elisa Pasquali

Elisa Pasquali

Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season eight!

It is a podcast about candid and insightful conversations with talented individuals. Ranked in the top 10% in the world.

Listen to their stories and delve into their views on the challenges and their perspectives on their industries' future.

Our guests are lawyers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics, filmmakers, etc.

Some of our guests include: Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker) and Robin Tallendier (Co-Founder Atelier Wen).

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