In July 2026, Labbrand CEO Vladimir Djurovic was invited to the KMIND CONSULTING Business Strategy session last month, joining Yale scholars, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to explore strategic opportunities in the AI era.
During the session, Vladimir engaged in an inspiring cross-cultural dialogue with Noah Xie, Chairman and CEO of Kmind Consulting. Despite his French background, Vladimir shared that Eastern philosophies struck him as “truly beautiful.”
Drawing from over 20 years of entrepreneur experience in China, he has integrated Western analytical rigor with Eastern holistic thinking into Labbrand’s consulting approach, enabling brands to navigate changing business landscape and achieve long-term growth.
Vladimir also reflected on the evolving role of AI in strategic consulting. While AI brings unprecedented computational capabilities, strategic judgment requires more than single-dimensional problem-solving — companies must uncover unique value rooted in cultural DNA, consumer insight, and long-term branding.
Echoing this perspective, Noah highlighted that true business differentiation derived from strategic wisdom — discovering “what cannot be replicated by others.”
The session sparked lively and insightful discussions that extended beyond AI strategy to broader topics in brand consulting, creating a meaningful exchange of perspectives across cultures and industries.
Looking ahead, Labbrand looks forward to continuing its dialogue with Kmind and other industry leaders to help brands navigate change and unlock new growth opportunities.
About KMIND CONSULTING
Since its inception in 2015, Kmind Strategy Consulting has been committed to its clients’ long-term market success and high-quality growth. By integrating Western business philosophy with Eastern wisdom, Kmind developed the next-generation strategy consulting under its four strategic systems. So far, it has offered strategy consulting services to nearly 100 businesses across dozens of fields. Home to over 200 strategy consultants, the company has offices located in Shanghai World Financial Center and Shenzhen Qianhai Kerry Center.
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