Office Hours

With Dr. Mithu Storoni, author of the 2025 Business Book of the Year In this episode of Office Hours, Adam sits down with Dr. Mithu Storoni, author of the 2025 Business Book of the Year, Hyperefficient. Together they explore Mithu’s story of how she wrote her first book, Stress Proof, and how it developed into her award-winning follow up. They talk through some of their favourite parts of Hyperefficient, and take joy in finding the subtle references to Luxembourg! Guest contact: Dr. Mithu Storoni: www.mithustoroni.com/

On the latest episode Adam meets some of Luxembourg’s networking experts. Andrew Notter of the British Chamber of Commerce, Patricia Martin of The Network Luxembourg, and Cândida Nedog of Aztec Group give tips and advice on how to make the most out of Luxembourg’s networking opportunities. Links: The network: thenetwork.lu British Chamber of Commerce: bcc.lu TEDx: www.ted.com/about/programs-initiatives/tedx-program Guest contacts Andrew Notter: www.linkedin.com/in/andynotter/ Cândida Nedog: www.linkedin.com/in/candidanedog/ Patricia Martin: www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-martin-0a969434/

Once people settle in Luxembourg, many quickly discover just how rich the music scene is. But how does such a small country attract international acts, and who are the people making it happen? On the latest episode of Office Hours, Adam finds out the answers to these questions and more with the help of Michel Welter, Managing Partner at A-Promotions and Den Atelier. Contact Michel: www.atelier.lu

On this week’s episode of ‘Office Hours’ Adam meets the entrepreneur behind the bureaucracy-busting start-up, Easybiz. Daniil Kirikov describes his journey from saying yes to fixing a computer in a Russian pharmacy to serial entrepreneur in Luxembourg and the challenges of juggling 8 different companies at once. He also reveals how many of his 25 companies he considers a success. References and links: https://www.eurasiareview.com/15082023-european-silicon-valley-in-the-making-oped/ https://www.cityincubator.lu/ Guest contact Daniil: www.linkedin.com/in/kirikovdan/

Once people have secured a job in Luxembourg, what are the challenges people face, and who are the people that support them? On the latest episode Adam meets some of Luxembourg’s Relocation Agents. Stephane Compain of LuxRelo and Matilde Fernandes of RelOK help to answer these questions by sharing the origin of the businesses, the key ingredients for a successful posting, and some of the challenges facing those relocating. References and links: https://lustat.statec.lu/ - Arrivals, departures and net migration https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-do-so-many-international-assignments-fail-st%C3%A9phane-compain-of0qf Guest contacts Stephane: info@luxrelo.lu Matilde: contact@relok.lu

In this week’s episode of ‘Office Hours’ Adam is joined by entrepreneur Jerome Bloch. They explore Jerome’s decisions to step off the path that had been laid out for him to focus on golf, and the moment where he decided to go all in on entrepreneurship. Jerome shares his passions on politics, his views on political debate, as well as his passion for Luxembourgish history. References: https://luxembourgofficial.com/jeromebloch2024/ https://www.stripes.lu/ Guest contact: Jerome: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromebloch/

As Office Hours reopens after a summer with record breaking temperatures and extreme events, Adam welcomes Adriana Gonzalez (Ecocitizen), Martine Bosch (Ecofluent) and Andrew Ferrone (Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity) into the studio. They discuss what consumers can do to limit the impact of climate change in their purchasing decisions. References and links: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/22/eu-wildfires-worst-year-on-record-as-season-continues https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Pakistan_floods https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC140372 https://www.klima-agence.lu/en Guest contacts: Adriana Gonzalez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adri-gonzalezlu/ Andrew Ferrone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-ferrone-21117a251/ Martine Bosch: https://www.ecofluent.lu/

On the latest episode Adam finds out from some of Luxembourg’s entrepreneurs what life is like when you are self-employed. He hears about the personal stories of Alexandra Neves of Mind Tree Coaching and Nicolas Wiscour-Conter of Visualize Impact. Wolt’s Head of Public Policy, Laurin Sepoetro, also joins to provide insights into how the policies impact those who decide to be their own boss. References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30418978/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36710710/ Guests: Alexandra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-neves-mtc/ Nicolas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nwiscourconter/ Laurin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lsepoetro/ This episode is part of a paid promotion

On the latest episode Adam finds answers to questions about the upcoming ING marathon. From the origin story, through the organisation and to the sponsorships. He is joined by Erich Francois, the CEO of from Step by Step, the company who organises the marathon, and Astrid Agustsson, head of communications and public relations at the Ville de Luxembourg. Erich: www.ing-night-marathon.lu/en.html Astrid: www.vdl.lu/en

On the latest episode Adam explores the world of digital marketing and social media. In addition to being helped by Wolt’s marketing manager, Marjolaine de Bonnafos, and Daniel Eischen, the founder and owner of marketing agency Concept Factory, Adam is joined by the real-life character behind one of Luxembourg’s best known instagram meme accounts... notclaireinluxembourg Guests: Daniel: www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-eischen/ Marjolaine: www.linkedin.com/in/marjolaine-de-bonnafos-66991921/ notclaireinluxembourg: @notclaireinluxembourg

In this week’s Office Hours, Adam is joined by Dr Mirna Lajtman, an Associate Professor at the Luxembourg School of Business, and Zuza Reda-Jakima, the founder and managing partner of pink not red, a boutique agency specialising in public relations, brand management and graphic design. Together, they discuss the (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) DEI backlash and whether DEI policies are still needed. References: https://www.pwc.co.uk/services/economics/insights/women-in-work-index.html https://www.csl.lu/en/pensions#:~:text=80%25%20of%20minimum%20pension%20recipients,after%20Malta%20and%20the%20Netherlands. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/07/us/trump-federal-agencies-websites-words-dei.html https://www.bi.team/ Guests: Mirna: www.linkedin.com/in/mirnakoricanlajtman/ Zuza: www.linkedin.com/in/zuza-reda-jakima/

In this week’s Office Hours, we explore the gig economy. Adam is joined by courier Edgar Zendejas, and Henrik Pankakoski from Wolt. They learn about Edgar’s journey into gig work, the relationship between the company and the gig worker and explore some of the challenges they face. This episode is sponsored by Wolt.

In this week’s Office Hours, Guy Kerger of Mindforest and Anne-Gaelle Calmes from Aztec helps Adam understand how different companies approach hiring. In addition to exploring the different stages applicants need to pass through, they also provide important advice for any would-be job seeker.

In this week’s Office Hours, Adam is joined by two restaurateurs; Marianne Donven of Chiche! and Taner Edeer of Simon Says Chicken. They share the origin stories of their restaurants, then with the help of Tomas Etcheverry from Wolt, we examine the role that the food delivery companies play in their relationship with their customer. Marianne: chiche.lu Taner: simonsayschicken.lu *This podcast contains sponsored content.

In this episode of Office Hours, Adam is joined by Oksana Dumanska and Olena Neskorodiana. They share their experiences and provide their perspective on the questions that people may have for colleagues who fled the war in Ukraine three years ago. Photo by Max Kukurudziak on Unsplash

In this week’s episode of Office Hours, Adam is joined by Paul Zahlen and Marie Kox from two of Luxembourg’s wine producers. In addition to learning more about the industry, Paul and Marie provide advice on things to consider when buying wine, and tips of how to explore our wine region. Paul: www.pauls.lu/ Marie: sunnen-hoffmann.lu/en/

In this week’s episode of Office Hours Adam is joined by Crystal van Oosterom. Crystal is an AI pioneer, with 18 patents in AI deployed over 15 countries. She was also one of the first employees in one of the world’s first AI unicorns. As well as diving into the world of AI, Adam and Crystal review her journey to senior leadership in a traditionally male-dominated industries. Crystal van Oosterom: www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-v-6b501619a/

In this week’s episode of Office Hours Adam is joined by two artists who have established themselves in Luxembourg, JKB Fletcher, and Uyi Nosa-Odia. Learning about their journeys to the Grand Duchy from Birmingham and Benin City, they help answer the questions about how prices are set, their relationship with galleries, and whether they consider themselves business people and entrepreneurs. JKB Fletcher Website: jkbfletcher.art/ Instagram: @jkbf.studio Uyi Website: www.artbyuno.com/ Instagram: @artbyuno Other links: kamellebuttek.lu/ www.letzart.lu/about www.nosbaumreding.com/

In this week’s episode of Office Hours, Adam is joined by two business people form the fitness industry. Dis Bond is Manager Director of Top Squash in Sandweiler, and Charles Audenaert is Director of Factory 4 in Gasperich. Together they discuss the different models to help you decide which type of fitness centre could be right for you, and also reflect on the business challenges that local gyms faced through the pandemic and the ongoing impact from global conflict. Dis Bond: www.topsquash.lu/ Charles Audenaert: www.factory4.lu/ Photo by Danielle Cerullo on Unsplash

Office Hours returns for the New Year with a debate about the benefits, or otherwise, of fully Returning to Office. Adam is joined by Kyriaki Fotiadou, who shines a light on the benefits of hybrid working, and Agile Partner’s Sylvain Chery, who provides a wider perspective. Kyriaki Fotiadou: linkedin.com/in/kyriaki-fotiadou-025b1210a Sylvain Chery: linkedin.com/in/schery/ , www.agilepartner.net/en