Skander's Home's
Why'd this city get the works? It's nobody's business but the Turks.
Istanbul
What in Skander's words is worth 20 IQ points?
Context
What is Skander's advice for being successful in a new country:
Being globally _____ and locally _____ in context
Consistent and Relevant
What is OFX's primary function?
Move money globally
What movie was filmed close to the OFX building we visited
The Matrix
This city was home to Jack the Ripper
London
What can someone get involved in at an early age to become a better leader? Give one example
Sports
Music
Drama/Theater
How does OFX work to differentiate themselves from competitors
Why did Skander choose OFX? One reason is fine
Global Company
Passion for Developing Leaders
What was the name of Barangaroo's husband
Bennelong
The capital of this country is Tehran, and is where Skander is from
Iran
The making and delivering of these are considered to be universally understood
Promises
Why do more people want to be in a global role? Give any two reasons
The world is moving toward globalization
Tech
Supply Chain
Marketplaces and Clients
Is global volatility good or bad for OFX? Why?
Good, nervous people tend to move money
What is the name of the two Koala's at the farm tour
Jonah and Japser
This city is the home of the Coathanger, a nickname for one of their most famous monuments
Sydney
What are two pieces of advice Skander gave for how to get started in a career
Choosing a job that you are passionate about
Stick within your risk comfortability
Research before you go
Have some bit of connection to the company you are working in
What is the example Skander gave on cultural differences between the US and England regarding feedback?
Brits like direct feedback while Americans prefer a silver lining
This currency is not frequently used by companies due to its volatility
Crypto Currency
What is the name of the league of the cricket game we attended vs the Sydney 6ers and Sydney Thunder
BBL or Big Bash League
Catherine the Great was this country's first female monarch
Russia
What is Skander's advice on switching jobs/locations?
Don't change two things at one. Move one step at a time
What aspect of OFX is typically unisuranble and why?
Cyber Security, the risk and cost to fix are way too high for any insurance company to cover.
According to Skander, what is the biggest threat to OFX?
Cyber Crime
How much does the ferry cost to go to Manly? Standard non-holiday weekday
$7.76