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James Riady is the CEO of Lippo Group one of Indonesia’s largest conglomerates with annual revenues of some $3 billion. The Group among the most active property developers in Southeast Asia has expanded into China and Hong Kong and plans to invest $10 billion over the next five years in the Asia Pacific region. It also has interests in media telecommunications retail and health care. Fifteen years ago Riady was responsible for the establishment of Universitas Pelita Harapan in Indonesia and he has a strong interest in the social impact of business. During an interview with Knowledge at Wharton Riady explained the lessons he has learned over the years from successes and failures in business and politics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.