BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capit
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Learn from Southeast Asia's best tech leaders. Build the future, learn from our past & stay human in between. No B.S on success. Southeast Asia's #1 startup & venture capital podcast with 60,000+ listeners.
Hosted by Jeremy Au. VC & serial founder. Harvard MBA & UC Berkeley. Sci-fi nerd & dad of two daughters. Growth and personal growth solves all problems. The best feeling is coaching good humans to be great leaders.
Published on Monday and Thursday 6am (Singapore Time). Monday: Weekly tech news & debate with Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund (40min). Thursday: Changemaker interviews & listener Q&As (30min).
Community of listeners and guests across Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia & the Philippines. Global top 10% podcast. Pro bono resources and training for founders.
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Jianggan Li: US-China Trade Chaos, Vietnam Caught in the Middle & Why Everyone’s Diversifying – E582
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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How Founders Avoid False Starts & What VCs Actually Add - E581
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May 29, 2025 |
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Elena Chow: Southeast Asia Talent Reset, Malaysia’s Rise & How AI Is Reshaping Hiring – E580
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May 27, 2025 |
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David He: E-Fishery Scandal Breakdown, Investor Red Flags & Legal Risk Lessons for Southeast Asia – E579
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May 25, 2025 |
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The 6 Startup Failure Patterns, Why 90% Die & Jibo Burned $73M - E578
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May 22, 2025 |
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Joanna Yeo: Wall Street to ClimateTech, Biochar Carbon Credits & 50% Farmer Revenue Share – E577
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May 20, 2025 |
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Felix Collins: 20 Million Black Soldier Fly Farming, Food Waste Insights & Low Carbon Future - E576
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May 18, 2025 |
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Power Law, Unicorn Hunting & Jungle to Highway: How VCs Bet on Southeast Asia’s Future - E575
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May 15, 2025 |
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Raagulan Pathy: Stablecoin Revolution vs. Struggling Currencies, USDC Circle GM to Founder & The Future Of Borderless Banking – E574
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May 13, 2025 |
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Indonesia Gangsters VS. BYD & VinFast, Preman Rent-Seeking & Law & Order Reform - E573
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May 11, 2025 |
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Why Founders Win or Lose: Inside VC Sourcing, Competition & Fund Tactics - E572
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May 08, 2025 |
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Maria Li: Tech in Asia Acquisition by Singapore Press Holdings, Startup Winter to AI Spring & The Future of Startup Media - E571
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May 06, 2025 |
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BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech Podcast: PAP Vote Surge & Workers’ Party Corporate Candidates – E570
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May 04, 2025 |
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VC Fundamentals: Blue vs Red Oceans, Power Law Returns & Fund Structures – E569
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May 01, 2025 |
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Jed Ng: Angel Syndicate Strategy, Venture Winter Advantage & Fixing Angel Education - E568
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Rachel Wong: eFishery Fraud Founder Confession, Self-Justification vs. Excuses, & Civil vs. Criminal Startup Ecosystem Consequences – E567
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Apr 27, 2025 |
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Raising Capital: Team, Product, Economics Filters & Investor Psychology - E566
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Milan Reinartz: Founder to Platform Builder, Community-Led Angel Investing & Scaling Private Access – E565
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Anthea Ong: Saying No to Nominated Member of Parliament (At First), NMP Scheme Reforms & Majoritarian vs. Nonpartisanship - E564
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Apr 20, 2025 |
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Valerie Vu: Vietnam’s 46% Tariff Shock, US Trade Fallout & Multipolar Diplomacy Moves – E563
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Jeffrey Lonsdale: US Tariffs as Policy, Taiwan Risk Calculus & Southeast Asia’s Supply Chain Opportunity - E562
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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BetterHelp Controversy: Therapist Burnout, AI Substitution & Financial Red Flags – E560
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Li Hongyi: Google PM to GovTech Leader, Scaling Digital Infrastructure & Fighting Scams with Systems - E559
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Jordan Dea-Mattson: Indeed Singapore Product Center Rise, Navigating Tech Layoffs & Healing Career Trauma – E558
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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Behind the VC Pitch: Signal vs Substance, Support in Downturns - E557
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Startup False Starts, Founder vs. VC Perspectives & Scaling Challenges - E556
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Gita Sjahrir: Market Crash Fallout, Government Communication Breakdown & Investor Uncertainty – E555
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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Startup Fundraising: Crafting the Pitch, Building Trust & Ownership Auction – E554
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Vikram Bharati: Draper Startup House Expansion, Global Team Building Challenges & Startup Ecosystem Design - E553
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Singapore: AI Job Disruption, Hiring Shift & Youth Unemployment with Shiyan Koh - E552
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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VC Decision Making: Growth Expectations, Biases & Fast Deals – E551
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Benjamin Loh: Polarizing Thought Leadership, Social Media Hard Truths & Family Commitment Learnings - E550
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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US-Vietnam Trade Risks, Chinese Factory Relocation & Government Reforms with Valerie Vu - E549
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Startup Economics: Blitzscaling Pitfalls, Market Strategy & Funding vs. Execution - E548
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Sadaf Sultan: eFishery Scandal Breakdown, Startup Financial Shenanigans & VC Fraud Detection - E547
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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$12B Pertamina Corruption Case, Public Crisis & Government Policy Risks & Energy Market Reform with Gita Sjahrir - E546
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Mar 09, 2025 |
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Why Startups Fail: Common Mistakes, VC Perspective & Founder Comeback - E545
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Kwok Jiachuan: COVID-19’s Impact on Nonprofits, Conjunct’s Shift in Business Model & The Role of Capacity Builders - E544
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Mike Michalec: $1B+ Edtech Investments, Market Due Diligence Failures & Real-World Education Gaps - E543
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Mar 02, 2025 |
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VC Decision Making: Sequential Bets, Navigating Market Exits & Addressing Regulatory Challenges - E542
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Yuying Deng: Esevel's Product Iteration Strategy, Mastering Delegation & Parent Founder Learnings - E541
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Southeast Asia Startup Evolution, eFishery’s $100M Capital Burn Lessons & Private Equity Style VC Insights with Mohan Belani - E540
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Feb 23, 2025 |
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Blitzscaling: Uber vs. Lyft, First-Mover Traps & VC Power Laws - E539
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Jeraldine Phneah: Journalism to Tech Sales, Enterprise Sales vs. Content Creation Gender Bias & Building an Authentic Online Persona - E538
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Trump’s Trade War Acceleration, $100M DeepSeek Ban Proposal & Grab-GoTo Merger Talks - E537
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Feb 16, 2025 |
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How eFishery Fooled Investors, Informal Business Practices, Agritech Future – E536
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Viktor Kyosev: Navigating Startup Failure, Greenhouse Founder to Docquity Chief of Staff & Southeast Asia Startups Integrity Risks - E535
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Indonesia eFishery Unicorn Scandal Q&A, Fraud, Due Diligence & Governance Failures & Toxic Founder Pressure & Temptations - E534
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Southeast Asia Series B Valley of Death & VC Bet Market Timing - E533
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Jingjing Zhong: AI Impact on Service Businesses, CRM vs. RAG Reality, Founder Productivity Lifestyle - E532
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Startup Unicorn GDP Per Capita Time Machine & VC as Olympic Coaches - E531
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Startup Customer Personas & Long Game Marketing– E530
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Nicolas Bivero: 8-Year Side Hustle to Full-Time Founder at 44, Japan Intern to Philippines Director and PEO Industry for Filipino Talent - E529
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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GDP Per Capita vs. Unicorns, Interest Rate Liquidity Lever & Localized Approached - E528
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Jan 26, 2025 |
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Product-Market Fit, Persevere vs. Pivot & Lean Build, Measure and Learn - E527
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Kristie Neo: Channel News Asia to DealStreetAsia VC Editor, Investigative Journalism, Unicorn Mismanagement (Revolution Precrafted) - E526
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Indonesia: eFishery’s $1B Valuation Collapse, 2024 Fraud Allegations, and Sovereign Fund Exits with Shiyan Koh - E525
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Unicorn & Blockbuster Hunting, Emerging Fund Returns & Southeast Asia VC Landscape - E524
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Yudara Kularathne: D*ck Pics for Science, Child Emergency Doctor to AI Founder & Model Training vs. Regulatory Affairs - E523
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Whaling Power Law, LP Incentives & VC 2 & 20 - E522
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Jan 12, 2025 |
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VC Selection Edge vs. Startup Fraud, Local Expertise & Whaling Power Law - E521
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Pinn Lawjindakul: Bain Consultant to Grab Head, Tiger Global to Lightspeed VC Partner, Southeast Asia vs. China & India - E520
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Jianggan Li: China Exporters vs. Trump, Expansion to Saudi Arabia & Middle East, Electric Vehicle Wars - E519
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Edric Poon: Podcaster Buddy Truths - E518
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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Dave Overton: Philippines Humanitarian Commitment, Serendipity at Geeks On A Beach Community, Cebu Serial Founder - E517
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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Franco Verona: Foxmont Capital VC & BCG Report, Philippines Startup Opportunities, 10 Year Predictions - E516
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Jay Fajardo: Philippines Founder Exit, Startup Community Hubs, AI Disrupting BPO & Services - E515
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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Carlo Chen-Delantar: PH 2025 Challenges, Trump Geopolitical Tensions, Corporate vs. Independent VCs - E514
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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5 Predictions & 5 Wishes in 2025 for Southeast Asia Tech with Shiyan Koh - E513
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Sean Ang: NUS Alumni Ventures, University Unicorn Founders, USA vs. Singapore Angels - E512
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Cheryl Lau: Law & PHD Dropout, Side Hustle to Thought Leadership Podcaster, Asian Childhood Beliefs vs. Personal Growth - E511
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Indonesia: Apple’s $1 Billion Investment in Indonesia, Traveloka and the Middle-Class Economy, Cultural Barriers and Financial Literacy in Startups - E510
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Ron Baetiong: PH Basketball Jock to Founder Exit, Startup Failure Lessons, Podcast Network Asia-E509
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Tony Pang: Veteran EdTech Founder Journey, Rise of Chinese Language Learning, Risk vs. Resilience - E508
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Clement Pang: Google Engineer to $400M Exit, “Diamond Age” Education AI, Gen Z Future - E507
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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China: Trump vs. BRICS & Exporters, Singles' Day 11/11 eCommerce, Suzhou Industrial Parks - E506
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Xiaoyin Qu: Facebook Product Manager to Stanford MBA Dropout Founder, Heeyo.AI Gen Alpha Educ - E505
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Vietnam Likes Trump, China Factory Relocation, Startup Protectionism & Opportunities - E504
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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ZQ: Sustainable Energy Passion, Thai Social Dynamics & EV Adoption Roadblocks - E503
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Edward Booty: Healthcare: Why Healthcare is Still Inaccessible to Billions - EP502
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Singapore: 6M Population, Anti-Immigration vs. Education Assimilation, & $230M Bitcoin Theft - E501
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Dec 07, 2024 |
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VC Advantages: Market Expertise, Due Diligence vs. Fraud & LonelyTech Case Study - E499
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Kheng Lian Ho: Law to Turn Capital Managing Partner, Buying Flash Coffee Thailand & Turnaround & Emerging Fund Manager Advice - E498
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Trump 2028 Tariffs, iPhone Ban Protectionism vs. Globalization & ASEAN Unity & Peace with Gita Sjahrir - E497
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Nov 10, 2024 |
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Trump Win vs. Southeast Asia Trade, China Talent Flows & Silicon Valley Divided with Shiyan Koh- E496
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Charles Ormiston: Founding Bain Southeast Asia, Reengineer Your Career & Angsana Council on China vs. USA Rivalry - E495
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Silicon Valley Talent Vortex, Southeast Asia Time Machine & Sea Turtle Migration with Adriel Yong - E493
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Adrian Tan: Laid-Off To HR Founder, Writing “No More Bosses” & Solopreneur Work-Life Challenges - E492
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Indonesia: 109 Member 48 Ministry Cabinet Coalition, Temu Ban, TikTok & Bukalapak & VC Investments with Gita Sjahrir - E491
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Oct 27, 2024 |
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Arthur C. Clarke’s “Crazy” 1974 Prediction, 10X vs. Status Quo & Tech Marketing Principles - E490
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Tina Amper: Geeks on a Beach, 12M Filipino Diaspora Reverse Culture Shock & Burnout to Community Leader - E489
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Singapore Vetoes Allianz $4.4B Insurer Acquisition, NTUC 1961 History & Income Cooperative Mandate & Trump vs. Kamala Impact on Southeast Asia with Shiyan Koh - E488
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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David vs. Goliath: Startup Disruption, Incumbent Scale & Asymmetric War For Customers - E487
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Michael Chua: Consultant to Award-Winning Actor at Age 50, AI Disrupting Filmmaking & Climbing the 'Third Mountain' - E486
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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China: US$1.1 Trillion Monetary Stimulus, Temu & Shein vs. USA De Minimis Tariffs & YouTube & Shopee Anti-TikTok Shop Alliance with Jianggan Li- E485
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Oct 13, 2024 |
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8 Ways to Build a Unicorn with 1 in 40 Roulette Odds - E484
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Johann Wah: Student Founder Beginnings, Amazon to Nika.eco Founder & Climate Change Perspective - E483
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Thailand: New Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Founder Failure Stigma & Electric Vehicle (EV) Manufacturing with Wing Vasiksiri - E482
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Oct 06, 2024 |
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APAC VC Panel: India Early-Stage Recovery, Emerging Markets Cross-Border Challenges & Deep Tech Boom - E482
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Borko Kovacevic: Serbia Childhood to Singapore, 17 Years at Microsoft & Podcast Founder Poddster - E480
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Vietnam: $3.3B Super Typhoon Disaster, VNG Police Raid & GoJek Market Exit with Valerie Vu- E479
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Sep 29, 2024 |
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Audra Pakalnyte: Lithuania To Malaysia, Adapt & Localize (Groupon Malaysia, KFit & Fave) & First Move VC Partner - E478
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Joseph Mocanu: PHD MedTech Founder, Global Healthcare VC & Emerging Manager Investor Myths - E477
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Indonesia: Pope Visit, Shrinking Middle Class & Policy Reforms & Financial Literacy with Gita Sjahrir - E476
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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Sherry Jiang: Founder Poker Strategy, Navigating Product-Market Fit Pivots & Big Tech Career Advice- E475
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Oscar Jesionek: Austria Digital Nomad to Vietnam Founder, Audio Learning Product-Market Fit & Trust Your Gut - E474
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Singapore: Johor Special Economic Zone, US Anti-China Reverse CFIUS & Regional Trade Diversification with Shiyan Koh - E473
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Sep 15, 2024 |
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Rob Snyder: McKinsey to Harvard MBA Founder, Cracking Product-Market Fit & Accelerate Or Die - E472
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Serena Lam: Vietnam Refugee Inspiration, IBM to SaaS Founder & Sales Automation Consequences - E471
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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China: Black Myth Wukong $1B AAA Game, $86B Tencent Publisher (League of Legends, SEA Group & VNG) & Real Estate Bubble Burst with Jianggan Li - E470
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Sep 08, 2024 |
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Jesse Choi: Bain Capital & Stanford MBA, Moving To Indonesia For Love & Founding Reku Investment Platform - E469
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Raditya Wibowo: Gojek Chief Transportation Officer, Founder MAKA Motors & How Hard Can It Be? - E468
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Vietnam: New President Tô Lâm, Immediate China State Visit & USA Rejection "Non-Market Economy"- E467
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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Avik Ashar: Zilingo Ethical Dilemmas, India vs. Southeast Asia Startups & Market & Consumer Diversity - E466
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Huiting Koh: Solo General Partner (GP) Experience, Gen Z vs. Generation Alpha & Blueprint's Distinctive Strategy - E465
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Disney+ Arbitration PR Crisis, Good vs. Bad Startup Sci-Fi Ideas & Defence Tech Rise with Shiyan Koh - E464
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Aug 25, 2024 |
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Jingjing Zhong: UC Berkeley to Investment Banking, General Manager Firefighting & Superbench Services AI Founder - E463
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Htay Aung: Anywheel Founder Struggles, Winning The Bike-sharing War & Rejecting VC & Acquisition Offers - E462
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Indonesia 39% Debt to GDP Ratio vs. Singapore, Free School Lunch Program & Capital City Move from Jakarta to Nusantara with Gita Sjahrir - E461
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Aug 18, 2024 |
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DJ Tan: Prince of Fermentation, Coffee Without Beans & Government Food Scientist - E460
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Patrick Linden: Dealguru $34M Acquisition, Southeast Asia Roll-Up Strategy & Match.asia M&A Marketplace - E459
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Singapore: USA Civilian Nuclear Deal, Politicians vs. Technocrats & Allianz Insurance Acquiring NTUC Income with Shiyan Koh - E458
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Aug 11, 2024 |
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Why I Joined Lucence: Personal Loss, Atomic Building & Being the Dumbest Person in the Room - E457
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Jeremy Tan: Cambridge Engineer & Harvard MBA, Founding Tin Men Capital & Fatherhood Insights - E456
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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China: Indonesia & Trump Tariffs, Manufacturing Dominance & Involution 内卷 & Education Labor Mismatch with Jianggan Li- E455
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Aug 04, 2024 |
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Algostorm: Algorithm Storm Social Manipulation, Trendjacking Botnets & Government Countermeasures - E454
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Founder Frauds, Startup Accounting Tricks (GMV, Revenue, Gross Margin, Contribution Margin) & Revenue Bundling & Valuation Multiples with Adriel Yong - E453
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Kamala vs. Trump USA Election, NTUC Income Insurance Privatization by Allianz & Indonesia D2C & Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) - E452
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Jul 28, 2024 |
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BRAVE's Secret Learnings: Seeing The Future, High-Conviction Bets & Personal Narrative Mental Models - E451
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Parin Mehta: Google & Airbnb GM Career, Tech Executive to Founder Coach & Leadership Advice - E450
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Vietnam: Putin Bamboo Strategy, Data Sovereignty & 49% Foreign Ownership Limit & Investment Landscape with Valerie Vu - E449
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Jul 21, 2024 |
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Don't Ask Stupid Questions vs. High Performer Learning & Humility - E448
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Karl Mak: Viral Memes Founder, Price of Fame & Hepmil Media Evolution - E447
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Indonesia: 200% China Import Tariffs, Ransomware Attacks 282 Agencies & 27,000+ Government Apps Consolidation with Gita Sjahrir - E446
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Jul 14, 2024 |
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Lonelytech: Isolation Epidemic, Digital Companions & Manufacturing Pretend Empathy - E445
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Roy Ang: Grab Executive to D2C Founder, Evo Commerce Consumer Secrets & Overcoming Pivot Challenges - E444
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Singapore Port Traffic Jam From USA Tariffs & Middle East Conflict, Climate Change Creating Arctic Shipping Route & Trump 10% Global & 60% China Tariffs with Shiyan Koh - E443
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Jul 07, 2024 |
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Mohan Belani: Founding e27 & Echelon, Media Business Myths & Angel & Orvel VC Investing Journey - E442
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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Thomas Jeng: BCG Consultant to Aspire GM, Navigating Regional Fragmentation & Continuous Learning Self-Awareness - E441
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Thailand: Thaksin Lese-Majeste & PM Lawsuits, 2029 Super-Aged Population & D2C Consumer & VC Opportunities with Wing Vasiksiri - E440
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Jun 30, 2024 |
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Cognitohazards: Suicide Social Contagion, 1982 Tylenol Poisonings & Extremist Self-Radicalization - E439
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Sam Gibb: New Zealand Law to Southeast Asia VC, Regional Fintech Upside & Aspiring VC Partner Advice - E438
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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$3B Money Laundering Singapore Family Offices, Apple AI Integration & VC Fraud Maze with Shiyan Koh - E437
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Jun 23, 2024 |
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Darwinian VC Evolution: Strategy Changes Due to Low Southeast Asia Fund Performance 0.4X vs. USA, India & China - E436
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Tommaso Demarie: Quantum Computing Startup, PHD Academia to Founder & Michelin Mistake Ownership - E435
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Vietnam: New President Tô Lâm, South China Sea Island Building (692 Acres) & Coal Energy & Flight Price Jumps with Valerie Vu - E434
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Jun 16, 2024 |
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Bittersweet Goodbyes Before Raffles Junior College Demolition - E433
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Agung Saputra: Indonesia Pollution Crisis, 48 Million Tons of Food Waste (170kg Per Capita) & Surplus Marketplace App - E432
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Post-AI "Good Jobs", SGX & IDX Capital Market Challenges & USA VC vs. Southeast Asia Fund Performance with Shiyan Koh - E431
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Jun 09, 2024 |
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Army Lessons: Might Makes Right, Camaraderie Humor & Sacrifice Crucible into Adulthood - E430
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Fady Abdel-Nour: Antler Partner ($285M AUM) Outlook, Naspers & Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Learnings and India vs. China vs. Southeast Asia VC - E429
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Singapore vs. USA Education Systems, WEIRD AI Teddy Bears & US Senate $32B AI Investment Bill with Shiyan Koh - E428
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Jun 02, 2024 |
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Success Habit: Creator Craftsmanship & Amplify Your Voice To Reach Millions - E427
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May 30, 2024 |
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Huawei R&D Leadership, Public Sector Digital Transformation and Resilience with Hong-Eng Koh - E426
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May 28, 2024 |
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China: Diaspora Waves, Bamboo Network Economic Interdependence & 996 MNC Culture with Jianggan Li - E425
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May 26, 2024 |
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Digital Immortals: Fear of Death, Human Longevity & Homo Digitalis Species - E424
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May 23, 2024 |
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Helen Wong: AC Ventures Managing Partner Leadership Journey, China VC Acceleration & Indonesia Growth Optimism - E423
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May 21, 2024 |
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Indonesia: Prabowo on Western "Double Standards", Jakarta City Master Plan & Microsoft $1.7B Investment with Gita Sjahrir - E422
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May 19, 2024 |
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Robot Propaganda So You Will Love AI and AI Loves You Too - E421
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May 16, 2024 |
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Chia Jeng Yang: Reset Your Hunger, VC to Founder Transferable Skills & USA vs. SE Asia Startup Ecosystems - E420
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May 14, 2024 |
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Singapore: New Prime Minister Transition, Immigration Assimilation & Schools and CTO & Engineering Pass with. Shiyan Koh- E419
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May 12, 2024 |
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3-Body Problem: Social Darwinism, Technology Blockades & Community Over Individuals by Liu Cixin - E418
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May 09, 2024 |
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Jason Edwards: Lawyer to Founder & VC, Alternatives.pe Regional Capital Insights & January Capital Venture Debt Strategy - E417
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May 07, 2024 |
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Vietnam: $24B Bank Bailout & Legislature Chairman Resignation, FPT $6B Tech Conglomerate Growth and Apple Investment & China High-Speed Rail - E416
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May 05, 2024 |
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Huawei 2024 APAC Congress: AI & Hardware Vertical Integration, Ecosystem and R&D Leadership & Genuine ASEAN Partnerships - E415
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May 02, 2024 |
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Léa Klein: 98% Southeast Asians Want Meaning At Work, Western vs. SE Asia On Sustainability & Economic Stability For Family - E414
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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$1.5 Trillion USD Green Investment Gap, Competition vs. China Industrial Policy and Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Viability with Gita Sjahrir - E413
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Apr 28, 2024 |
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Charoen Pokphand (CP) $85B Conglomerate: China to Thailand to Kitchen of the World - E412
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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Shuyin Tang: Radical Responsibility, Strategic Debt As Tool & Consultant to Venture Philanthropy to Impact Investing - E411
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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51% SE Asia Favor China (vs. USA), Sequoia & GGV VC Decoupling & Mobility Competitor Game Theory with Shiyan Koh
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Bootstrap vs. Venture Capital Dilemma, 2x2 Matrix Decision & Time Machine Regrets - E409
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Richard Armstrong: Thailand Startup Ecosystem Challenges, Creator Insights & Media Founder Transition to Venture Capital - E408
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Vietnam: $12B Fraud Death Penalty, "Blazing Furnace" Anti-Corruption Campaign & Cambodia China 180km Canal Tensions - E407
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Apr 14, 2024 |
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You Can't Have It All: Parenting vs. Career Sacrifices, Life Myths vs. Reality and Intentional Trade-Offs - 406
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Maxime Chaury: Rocket Internet GM, Flash Coffee Indonesia Learnings & Courage as a Muscle - E405
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Thailand: Pheu Thai Pro-Business Reform, Cannabis, LGBTQ & Gaming Legislation, and Fintech Market Study Optimism - E404
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Apr 07, 2024 |
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Regional VC Returns Skepticism, Structural Challenges & Value Creation vs. Sucker Trading Consequences with Adriel Yong - E403
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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YC Request For Startups: Southeast Asia Viability, Hidden Comparative Advantages & Geographical Business Model Traps with Jeff Lonsdale - E402
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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TikTok Trump vs. Biden Ban Resurrection, Grab "Too Big To Fail" Debate & ShopBack Best-In-Class Layoffs with Shiyan Koh - E401
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Mar 31, 2024 |
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Struggle Towards 400 Podcast Episodes, Why I Almost Quit, Key Learnings and The Future of BRAVE - E400
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Adrian Li: Cambridge & Stanford MBA Childhood Inspiration, Indonesia VC Outlook (Pure Play vs. Small-Cap Private Equity) & China Edtech & Rocket Internet Founder Journey - E399
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Indonesia: Prabowo & Gibran 59% Electoral Win (Party vs. Candidate), Quick Commerce Viability Debate & VC Accountability - E398
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Mar 24, 2024 |
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Why Startups Fail: Tom Eisenmann Harvard MBA Case Studies & 6 Patterns of Startup Failure - E397
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Justin Banusing: Philippines Gaming & ESports Boom, Founding Communities & Startups and Content Creator Monetization & AI - 396
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Taylor Swift $500M Singapore Economy Boost, Barbell Entertainment Blockbusters vs. Long Tail & City Talent Vortex & Industry Concentrations with Shiyan Koh - E395
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Mar 17, 2024 |
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Patrick McGinnis: FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) vs. FOBO (Fear of Better Option), Overcoming Career Paralysis & VC & Life Decision Frameworks - E394
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Bernard Leong: Astrophysics PHD to Serial Founder, Disrupting Extractive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems & Startup vs. Family Career Decisions - E393
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Vietnam: Air Quality Pollution vs. Industrial Growth, China Tourism & Taylor Swift and Food Delivery Industry Economics (ShopeeFood vs. Grab vs. Foodpanda) - E392
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Mar 10, 2024 |
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Sean Ellis: Hacking Growth Unicorn Successes, Easy Money vs. Hard Times and Achieving & Scaling Product-Market Fit - 391
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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Ameer Jumabhoy: Revolutionizing Tourist Value-Added Tax Refund Industry, Pandemic Hard Choices & Personal Resilience with Family - E390
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Indonesia: Prabowo Victory & Jokowi Legacy, "Golden Indonesia 2045" GDP Vision and Middle-Income Trap & Societal Challenges - E389
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Mar 03, 2024 |
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David Zhou: Silicon Valley Thought Leadership, On Deck Community Building & Emerging LPs Investing in VC Funds - E388
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Sao Lonsdale: “Fish In The Water” Journey, Vietnam Gen Z Consumers & LIXIBOX Founder Pivots - E387
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Overreaction, Dislocation & Confusion, 2023 vs. 2024 Investment Landscape and $9B Annual Capital Intake & Realistic Exit Expectations with Shiyan Koh and Dmitry Levit - E386
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Feb 25, 2024 |
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Midlife Crisis: Navigating Change with Grace Across Career, Family & Identity To Achieve Self-Actualization - 385
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Rachel Wong: Law ChatGPT AI Revolution, Bastardized YC SAFE & Founder Legal Templates with FDLite - E384
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Singapore: Founders Reviewing VCs, Startup Fraud Triangle & Difficult Wind-Down Decisions with Shiyan Koh - E383
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Feb 18, 2024 |
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Save Your New Year Resolutions, Misleading Weight Loss Industry & Personal Health Transformation with Nir Eyal - E382
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Trasy Lou: Uber & Atome GM Launching Markets, Motherhood vs. Entrepreneurship, and Fintech Founder Learnings - E381
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Singapore: Silicon Box Unicorn, TheAsianParent Acquisition and Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment Shifts (GIC, Temasek) with Shiyan Koh - E380
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Feb 11, 2024 |
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Jobless = Useless = Meaningless Life, Unemployment Neurosis and Man's Search For Meaning - E379
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Ajay Bulusu: Google & Grab Mapping Challenges, Geospatial B2B API SaaS Insights and Layoff Resilience with Bold Steps - E378
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Indonesia: Young Democracy Elections, Gen Z & Millennial 52% Electorate Majority & 2023 Bear Market Reflections with Gita Sjahrir - E377
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Feb 04, 2024 |
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Society's Hunger For Heroes (Anthony Bourdain, Ali Wong) and The Stories We Tell Other People vs. Ourselves - E376
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Aaron Fu: Africa Market Complexity, Terrorism Tragedy & Purpose and Venture Capital Mission - E375
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Vietnam: US & China "Love Triangle," 2023 GDP Growth Underperformance & 2024 Economy Forecast with Valerie Vu - E374
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Jan 28, 2024 |
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Misery Poker: Competitive Vulnerability, Social Validation Commercialization & Empathy Generational Shift - E373
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Henry Motte-de la Motte: Education Startup Challenges & Gritty Reality, Standardized Testing Debate vs. True Life Skills and Personal Passion For Learning - E372
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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2024 Regional Tech Forecast, 2023 Bear Market Reflections and Podcast Hosting Gratitude with Shiyan Koh - E371
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Jan 21, 2024 |
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20s "Hustle & Grind" to 30s "Health is Wealth": Army, Founder & Parent Life & Success Lessons - E370
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Carlo Chen-Delantar: Iron Triangle in Emerging Markets, Philippines Gobi VC & Alibaba Report & Career Journey from Social Impact to VC - E369
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Thailand: BCG Startup Report, Ecosystem Underperformance (Smallest in ASEAN-6) & Why The Time is Now with Wing Vasiksiri - E368
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Jan 14, 2024 |
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Phoenix Founders: Revenge, Rebound & Rebirth Startups and How To Maximize Your Success As A Second-Time Founder - E367
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Anthony Tjajadi: Indonesia Market Insights, Trihill Capital Investment Thesis & Venture Capitalist VC Tradecraft - 366
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Jelmer Ikink: 10 Year Life Projections, Foxmont VC Founding Vision & Childhood Curiosity (Lehman Brothers & McKinsey) - E365
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Jan 07, 2024 |
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Fandy Cendrajaya: Indonesia Bull vs. Bear Market, Founding Kopital Ventures and Tough Startup Exit Environment & Strategy - E364
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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JX Lye: China vs. US Tech Culture, Career Decisions (Bytedance, Dropbox, Lyft and EDB) & Making Bank Integrations Fast & Simple with Acme - E363
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Sonny Vu: Founding Misfit Wearables ($260M Fossil Acquisition), Vietnam American Roots and Navigating Tough Decisions - E362
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Dec 31, 2023 |
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Camille Ang: Founding Hive Health, Harvard Kennedy School & MBA and Public Service Passion - E361
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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Bernard Chong: Acquittal of False Drug Smuggling Allegations, Childhood with World Balance and Building Philipines' eSports Community with AP.Bren - E360
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Thomas Tsao: First-Generation Immigrant to Founding Gobi Partners, Asia Career Growth & Challenges and Southeast Asia Investment Thesis "Crouching Panda, Hidden Tapir" - E359
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Dec 24, 2023 |
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Gabby Dizon: Founding Yield Guild Games (YGG), Web3, Gaming & Crypto Infrastructure and Generational Shift from Millennials to Gen Z - E358
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Franco Varona: Grab GM to Foxmont Capital Partners, Empowering Filipino Entrepreneurs & Startup Success Blueprint - E357
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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$1.5B ByteDance Tokopedia Investment with GoTo For TikTok Shop, Indonesia E-Commerce War & Winners. vs. Losers - E356
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Dec 17, 2023 |
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Janson Seah: Time Theft & Blue-Collar Workforce Management, Market Selection & Entry and Product-Led Growth vs. Go-To-Market Motion - E355
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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David He: Startup Law Partnership Journey, Choosing the Right Lawyer & Founder Legal Roadmap - E354
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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OpenAI Board Acceleration vs. Doomers, Job Displacement vs. Replacement & Parasocial Winners vs. Losers - E353
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Dec 10, 2023 |
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Scott Hartley: Global Pre-Seed VC, Regional Investment Insights & Valuation vs. Pricing Risk in Emerging Markets - E352
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Tri Ahmad Irfan: Indonesia Upbringing to USA Tech Inflection Point, YC Founder Experience & CTO Engineering Leadership - E351
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Indonesia: $1B Southeast Asia Climate VC Funding, Indonesia Energy Infrastructure & Investments, and Emerging vs. Developed Country Carbon Debates - E350
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Dec 03, 2023 |
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Raffy Montemayor: Country General Manager Learnings, Classifieds Insights and Philippines Fintech Founder - E349
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Fengru Lin: TurtleTree Milk Precision Fermentation, Biotech Cofounder Serendipity & Balancing Commercial and Scientific Decisions - E348
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Conferences: Bad Event Organizers, Speaker & Moderator Hacks and Democracy vs. Republic Audience Engagement - E347
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Nov 26, 2023 |
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Li Ling Yung: First Southeast Asian Woman to Swim The English Channel, 13 Hours & 34km of Sea Tides & Childhood Journey - E346
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Jianggan Li: China Tech Giant Expansion, Entering Southeast Asia & Venture Building Lessons - E345
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Vietnam: Intel $1B Investment Withdrawal, Power Blackouts & License Delays and North vs. South Investment & FDI Flows - E344
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Nov 19, 2023 |
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Southeast Asia Agritech: Industry Players & Value Chain, Digitization and Mechanization & Livestock vs. Crop Farming Agriculture - E343
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Alina Truhina: Climate Change Reality, Political Refugee Journey & Navigating ESG - E342
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Tech in Asia $30M Acquisition by SPH, News Industry Evolution & Fragmented Media Consumption - E341
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Nov 12, 2023 |
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Three Lessons From Anthony Bourdain's Biography "Lost In Paradise" - E340
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Ryan Manafe: McKinsey to Founder, Indonesia Infrastructure Bottlenecks & Hub-and-Spoke Business Model - E339
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Gita Sjahrir: Indonesia TikTok Shop Ban, Cloud Kitchen Shutdowns & Founder Market Adaption - E338
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Nov 05, 2023 |
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Three Things I Learned From Turning 36 - E337
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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John Aguilar: Philippines Business Reality TV, Methods to Greatness & Failure before "The Final Pitch" - E336
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Flash Coffee & Biofourmis Layoffs, Tech-Enabled Food Thesis & AI Productivity Regulations - E335
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Oct 29, 2023 |
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Matt Abrahams: Stanford MBA Public Speaking Research, Conquering Anxiety Biology & Gen Z vs. Millennial Attention Span - E334
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Craig Bristol Dixon: Maximizing Startup Potential, Family Office Partnerships & Bravery vs. Stupidity - E333
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Vietnam Semiconductor Investments with President Biden, Professional Learning White Space & Local Consumer Trends - E332
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Oct 22, 2023 |
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Kevin Brockland: Founding IndelibleVentures, Elevating Malaysia's Startup Ecosystem & Navigating Fatherhood - E331
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Tsun-Yan Hsieh: Board Leadership (Sony, Dyson & Singapore Airlines), Art of Coaching & Positive Influence - E330
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Conglomerate Underperformance Bain Report, Super App Business Logic & User Trust Relationship Path - E329
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Oct 15, 2023 |
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Wilson Yanaprasetya: Warung Tech Deep Dive, Bridging Social Gaps & A Different Kind of Happiness - E328
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Maria Li: Tech In Asia Editorial Ethos, Information Opacity & COO Conundrum - E327
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Gita Rusmida Sjahrir: Founder to VC, Indonesia Market Narratives & Kauffman Fellowship Learnings - E326
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Oct 08, 2023 |
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Projjal Ghatak: Leadership Coaching, Venture Capital vs. Private Equity and Learning Power - E325
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Andy Hwang: Early Financial Curiosity, Capital vs. Coaching in VC & Risk Assessment - E324
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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$4B Singapore Chip Fabrication Plant, Regional Web3 Investments & Corporate VC Funds - E323
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Oct 01, 2023 |
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Yann Schuermans: 400 Years Family Legacy, Indonesia Supply Chain & AB InBev to Circles.Life to Baskit Founder - E322
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Jennifer Ong: BlackRock to Style Theory GM to Life Coach, Career Transition Advice & Reframing Success - E321
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Nir Eyal: Sleep Habit Fundamentals, Adding Friction For Mindful Technology Usage & Future Of Optimized Rest - E320
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Sep 24, 2023 |
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Maaike Doyer: Women Investor Syndicates, Diversification Strategies & Investor Risk Management - E319
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Cambodia Market Dynamics, Local Partnerships Nuance & Khmer Population and Industry - E318
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Founder-Investor First Meeting Dynamics, Pitching Preparation & Navigating The Conversation Framework - E317
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Sep 17, 2023 |
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Ilya Kravtsov: Indonesia Property Market, Cultural Assimilation & Navigating Startup Transitions - E316
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Der Shing Lim: Founder to Angel Syndicate Leader, Disrupting Yourself & Shifting Identities - E315
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Vietnam Funding Gap, VNG & VinFast IPO and Zalo & TikTok Shop UX - E314
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Sep 10, 2023 |
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Soul Defragmentation & Choosing Our Narrative - E313
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Leanne Robers: She Loves Tech, Founder-VC Gender Feedback Dynamics & Entrepreneur Psychology - E312
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Down Rounds & Recapitalizations, Startup Failure Patterns and Founder Persevere vs. Pivot vs. Shutdown - E311
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Sep 03, 2023 |
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Q&A: Junior VC Performance & Investment Metrics - E310
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Daan van Rossum: Navigating Career Shifts, Vietnam Work Culture Landscape & Entrepreneurial Persistence and Trade-Offs - E309
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Listener Q&A: Founder-Investor Trust, Buy-Now Pay-Later Credit Models & USA SEC Regulatory Impact on SE Asia VC - E308
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Aug 27, 2023 |
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WhenThe Egg Is Broken From The Inside, Life Begins - E307
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Wai Hong Fong: Malaysian Dream, Gamer Founder Mindset & Point-of-Sale (POS) Industry Deep Dive - E306
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Sea Group Stock Price 29% Drop, Digital Bank Strategy Synergy & Fintech Underwriting Quality - E305
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Aug 20, 2023 |
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Founder Etymology Paradox: Building, Sinking & Audacity - E304
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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Triston Francis: Advice for Harvard MBA Admits, 120 Alumni Reflections & Crafting Your Life - E303
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Biden’s China VC Investment Ban, Singapore Ecosystem Guide & Reverse Culture Shock
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Aug 13, 2023 |
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Huijin Kong: Quitting McKinsey, Identity Metamorphosis & Helping 1 Million People to Uncover Their True Selves - E301
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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56% Startup Funding Decline 2023, Indonesia Bans <$100 SKU E-commerce Imports & Founder Fundraising Tactics
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Aug 06, 2023 |
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Nir Eyal: Mastering Indestractability (Managing Internal Triggers & Taking Personal Responsibility), Distraction vs. Traction & Taming the Technology Beast - E299
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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Request for Startups: LLM for Bahasa Indonesia, Community Unbundling, Wealth Advisors and More - E298
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Jul 30, 2023 |
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Sherry Jiang: Web3 Market Turbulence, Product-Market Iteration & Team Trust - E297
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Taylor Swift UOB Card 45% Surge, 17.4% Women VC Representation & Career Advice for Investors - E296
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Jul 23, 2023 |
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Phillip An: Vietnam Property Financing, First Vietnamese Y Combinator Startup, Cofounder Firing & Probabilistic Thinking - E295
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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Family Office Investment Dynamics, Conspicuous Consumption & Social Inequality & Redefining Local - E284
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Jul 16, 2023 |
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Nir Eyal: Habit Design Masterclass (Trigger, Action, Variable Reward & Investment), The Carrot Is The Stick & User Behavior Hooks - E293
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Super Apps Dive (Grab, GoTo & WeChat), Vietnam’s World-Class Education System & Founder Leadership Transitions (Spenmo)
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Jul 09, 2023 |
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Michael Smith Jr.: Embracing Generalism, Parenting in the Age of AI and Technology Duality (Good vs. Bad Faith Actors) - E291
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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Vireak Chea: Return to Cambodia, Transforming Neighborhood Pharmacies & Prioritizing Family - E290
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Jul 02, 2023 |
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Winnie Wong: You Don’t Have To Look The Part, Workplace Vulnerability and Personal Storytelling vs. Bamboo & Glass Ceiling - E289
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Billionaire Cagematch (Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg), Grab & GoJek Layoffs and Singapore Press Holdings Audit Findings - E288
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Jun 25, 2023 |
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Tiang Lim Foo: Founding Forge VC, Maximizing Founder Potential & Long-Distance Venture Capital Investments with Haruki Murakami
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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OpenAI Sam Altman Singapore & Jakarta Townhalls, AI Regulation & Job Displacement and Founder Stress, Burnout & Failure Report by Startup Snapshot
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Jun 18, 2023 |
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Oswald Yeo: Glints Product-Market Fit Pivots, Indonesia Market Leadership & Beginner's Mindset - E285
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Sequoia Capital Spins Off HongShan 红杉 & Peak XV, Apple Vision Pro and Societal Impact of VR & AR
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Jun 11, 2023 |
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Q&A: Student Career Planning, Exploration vs. Exploitation & Navigating Uncertainty Across First Job, Passion & Mid-life Crisis - E283
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Temasek FTX Review, 6% Early Stage Startups AUM Cap, Crypto Regulatory Debate & Retail Investor Democratizatio - E282
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Jun 04, 2023 |
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Bhavik Vashi: B2B SaaS Masterclass & Business Model Learnings, AI Opportunity Speculation, and Southeast Asia Market Uniqueness
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May 31, 2023 |
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VC Market 2023-2024 Outlook, Tough Fundraising Decisions vs. <6 Months Runway Reality and Board vs. CEO Scenarios & Discussions - E280
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May 28, 2023 |
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Q&A: Cambodia’s Startup Ecosystem, Investment Hotbeds, Historical Conflicts & Tech Predictions for the Next 10 Years
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May 24, 2023 |
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Mastering Fundraising as a System, Mistakes vs. Wins, Philosophy vs. Tactics vs. Trust-Building
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May 21, 2023 |
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Joan Yao: Impact Investing to Kickstart VC, Philippines Startup Perception vs. Reality (Brain Drain, Families & Acceleration) and Lose Nothing By Asking
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May 17, 2023 |
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People Leadership Failures, Performance vs. Recruiting vs. HR & Organizational Design Regional Differences - E276
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May 14, 2023 |
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RIP Din Tai Fung Founder: Life Lessons of Yang Bing-Yi’s Journey Across China’s Civil War, Taiwan Refugee, Cooking Oil Delivery Man, Entrepreneurial Couple, Pivoting at 45 & Retiree Dumpling Billionaire - E275
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May 10, 2023 |
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23.8% Taiwan Conflict 2024 Odds (Russian Roulette), China & USA Decoupling vs. Containment & Southeast Asia Upside vs. Startup Risk Management
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May 07, 2023 |
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Kenneth Lou: Seedly Exit & 3X Founder Learnings, Vipassana Insights & Everyone Dies One Day
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May 03, 2023 |
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Sustainability & ESG Investing Fundamentals, Climate Change Stakeholders & Alliances and Regional Impact Startups - E272
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Apr 30, 2023 |
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Evan Heng: Building $6.7M Revenue Startup During University, 99.9% Focus Student Founder (Sacrificed Love) and the Power of Education
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Children in the Age of AI, Robot Best Friends & Contrarian Parenting Beliefs - E270
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Apr 23, 2023 |
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David Yin: Random Walk to Career (Journalist to VC Partner), Finding Yourself at Stanford & Harvard, & Drinking From Firehoses Startups
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Startup Tech Talent Insights, Salary Arbitrage, Skill Gaps, Equity Differences, Bonus Structures and Hybrid vs. Remote vs. Office Thanks to Monk’s Hill Ventures & Glints - E268
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Apr 16, 2023 |
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Shao-Ning Huang: Angel Investor Economics & Mistakes, Women Founder & Investor Representation & Cut Off Toxic Relationships
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Ethan Ang: Glassdoor vs. Indeed vs. Nodeflair, Founder Persona Projection & Vulnerable Honesty / Dare to Lead - E266
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Philippines Market Dive (Macros, Fintech, & Founders Outside Manila), Positives (Demand, Culture, Language) vs. Improvements (Talent Gap, Education, Food Security) Thanks To Foxmont Capital Partners & BCG - E265
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Apr 09, 2023 |
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Robert Huynh: Google Moonshots to Vietnam YC Founder, Harvard MBA Dropout & Sea Turtle and Product Market Fit Iteration
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Vikram Bharati: Facing Loneliness To Be Your Own Best Companion, Building One Million Businesses and Extreme Difficulty vs. Real Need
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Founder & VC “Lost In Translation”, Common Misunderstandings (Rejections, Interrogations & NDAs) and Positive Sum Negotiations & Reference Checks - E262
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Apr 02, 2023 |
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Fatherhood Changed Me: Life Dimension Color, Time Travel (Present, Past & Future) and Seven Generation Contract - E261
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Hugh Mason: Founding JFDI Accelerator & Mistakes, Just F***ing Do It and Choosing Your Tribe
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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TikTok vs. Congress, Pro vs Anti Ban Argument, Gen Z Lobbying, Darwinian Content Curation & Historical Parallels
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Mar 26, 2023 |
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Q&A: How to Choose Great VCs, Red Flags, Reference Checks & Capital Optionality
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Will Fan: Vietnam Refugee & Cab Driver Family Legacy, Pivoting to NewCampus Product-Market Fit, and Invincible Grief From Sister's Death - E257
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Vietnam Market Dive, Bull (Education, FDI, Friendshoring) vs. Bear (Exit Pathing, Stock Market, Banking Liquidity), Anti-Corruption Campaign and Patient Capital - E256
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Mar 19, 2023 |
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Q&A: Founders "Showing Off", Fundraising Privilege, Board Accountability & Responsible Capital Deployment - E255
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Roger Egan: RedMart's Untold Origin Story (Almost Missing Payroll 4 Times), Sacrifices vs. Black Hole, & Constructionist Child Learning Startup
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Silicon Valley Bank Implosion, SE Asia Impact, Underwriting Quality (Diversification vs. Correlation), 2023 Fintech Trends and International Women’s Day
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Mar 12, 2023 |
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Future of VR (Bull vs. Bear), Metaverse Generational Gap (Millennials vs. Gen Z vs. Gen Alpha) & Hikikomori & Whale Normalization
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Caela Tanjangco: Cautious Optimism Around Philippines, Founder Storytelling Advice & Nautical Stars Tattoo - E251
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Luxury & Conspicuous Consumption, Brand vs. Performance Startup Marketers, Premium Lifestyle vs. Features vs. Referral & Luxury Marketing Narrative (One Championship vs. Nike vs. Patek Philippe)
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Mar 05, 2023 |
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Sabrina Ooi: Bipolar & Being Arrested For Suicide, Turning Passion to Startup & Managing Founder Stress - E249
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Digital Immortality, Personal Avatar Resolution Fidelity, Data Footprint Rights & Entertainment Industry Resurrection of Celebrities - E248
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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AI vs. Electricity Adoption Trajectory, USA vs. China Startup-Military-Industrial Complex Integration & Accelerating State Subsidy Race - E247
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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SaaS Marketplaces vs. Middleware, Embedded Finance, and Urban Income Inflection Points thanks to January Capital
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Michael Kosic: VC Diversification Free Lunch, Sortino vs. Sharpe Ratio and Open-Ended Funds - E245
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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Q&A: Angel Investing Ticket Size & Equity, Investment Pitfalls and Media & Art Trends (NFTs & Generative AI) - E244
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Welcome to BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Singapore 2023 Budget Winners, Crowding Out Startups, Generative AI Barbell vs. Secrets vs. Judgement, Localization to Southeast Asia Opportunities, Agent/ Concierge Displacement, Entertainment Love Avatars & Digital Ghosts - E243
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Raunak Mehta: 30X Disrupting Insurance, Challenging The Status Quo & No Ceiling For Hard Work - E242
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Q&A: Podcast Why & Rewards, Production Process Learnings & Sustainable Operations Workflow - E241
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Clemens Feil: Weaker Emerging Market Returns, Impact Investing Paradox & Growth Equity Fundamentals (Active vs. Passive) - E240
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Q&A: Joining VC as Founder, Whether MBA Helps & How To Improve Your Candidacy - E239
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Tech Layoff & Recruiting Advice, Light At The End Of The Tunnel and Managerial Humanity & Messaging - E238
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Feb 05, 2023 |
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Vinay Palathinkal: Fintech & Web3 Boom & Bust, Avoidable Founder Mistakes & Enemy vs. Partner Banks - E237
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Zalora Talent Mafia vs. Network Magnets, English Language-Locked & Culture Dynamos, Vietnam Sea Turtles & Exits by Asia Partners - E236
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Jan 29, 2023 |
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Nicole Mao: Harvard MBA to Battery Founder, Energy Dive & Misconceptions & Do What's Right vs. Easy - E235
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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2023 Southeast Asia's Winners (Region vs. Singapore), Losers (Overcapitalized vs. Middle-Stage) & Contrarian Beliefs (Tech-First Innovation vs. Green & ESG Startups) - E234
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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Creative Founder's Sim Wong Hoo Legacy, SPH & The Straits Times' Circulation Inflation & Founder Lessons - E233
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Eugene Cheah: Generative AI Boom, Societal Hallucinations & UI Testing Automation - E232
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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Brian Ma: Unicorn Founder to VC, Southeast Asia 10 Year Patterns & Letting Go of Ego - E231
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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Kai Yuan Neo: Engineer to CEO, Edtech Localization Playbook, Build vs. Sell in Boom vs. Bust - E230
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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Kathryn Cross: TikTok Star Founder, Accelerating Learning Curves & Die Trying - E229
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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Florian Jacques: Gen Z Hybrid vs. Nomad Trends, Surfing Bali Mornings & Rebuilding Founder Mentorship - E228
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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Nir Eyal: Fighting for Agency, Free Speech & Regulating TikTok and Hope for Our Children - E227
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Dec 29, 2022 |
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Raagulan Pathy: Founder to Executive Transition, Blockchain Magic & Go For It - E226
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Dec 26, 2022 |
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Jed Ng: Oil & Gas to Angel School, Syndicate Conflict vs. Trust & Scaling Investing - E225
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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Reflections from 250 Episodes of Brave SEA Tech, Hosting Fundamentals & Podcast Growth Hacks - E224
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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Herston Powers: Southeast Asia Fintech Supercycle, Launching a VC Fund & Mutual Respect - E223
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Graham Brown: Five Million Podcasts, Finding Your Rockstar Voice & One Way Tickets In Life - E222
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Dec 11, 2022 |
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SUTD Q&A, Fundamentals of Pitching & SEA Startup Dynamics - E221
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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Jakob Rost: Indonesia Lazada War Stories, Ayoconnect Founder Learnings & Personal Leap of Faith - E220
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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Huiting Koh: Women Taking Back Their Power, Consumer Wants vs. Needs and Drinking Your Own Kool-Aid - E219
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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Goh Wei Choon: Founding Woke Salaryman, Efficient Art vs. Algorithms (Nuance vs. Neutrality) & Ego in Fear - E218
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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Chia Jeng Yang: FTX Meltdown vs. SE Asia Crypto, Blockchain Regulators & Web3 Founder Advice - E217
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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Tech Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility Q&A, Southeast Asian Realities & Organisational Transformation
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Nov 20, 2022 |
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Amanda Cua: Creator Monetization & Challenges, Founding Backscoop & Skipping University Criticism - E216
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Social Enterprise Incorporation Q&A, Entity Code of Conduct & Long Term Vision - E214
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Arne Jeroschewski: McKinsey Founder Untraining, eCommerce Logistics Myths & Bravery Hindsight. - E213
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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Singapore Institute of Technology Q&A, Building the Future & Life Sacrifices - E212
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Yuying Deng: Overcoming Entrepreneurial Failure, Second-Time Founder Learnings & Parenting Reflections - E211
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Marketing New Ventures Q&A, Founder-VC Learnings & Knowing Your Customer - E210
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Oct 30, 2022 |
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Leon John Hermann: India & SE Asia Cross Pollination, Operator vs. VC Career & Building a VC Fund - E209
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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Podcaster Q&A on Carving A Niche, Active Listening & Show Launching - E208
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Yolanda Lee: Global Market Entry, Female Codeswitching & Uncommon Community Design - E207
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Harvard MBA Application Q&A, Interview Practice Learnings & Articulating Your Why - E206
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Charlotte Trudgill: Career Epiphanies, Navigating Culture Shocks & Self Regulation - E205
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Hsiang Low: Malaysia to Linklaters Journey, Legaltech Dimensions & Deep Self Reflection - E204
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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Willy Arifin: Family Business to Founder, Fintech Risk-Reward & Four Burners - E203
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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Joshua Wang: PHD to Founder, Killing Cancer Using Trickery & Backlash vs. Personal Truth - E202
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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Dr Reza Abraham: McKinsey to Coach, Managers vs. Leaders & Likeable Decisions - E201
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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Anan Saminathen: Startup Pivot, CRM Bootstrapping & Malaysia Ecosystem - E200
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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Thibault Couperie Eiffel: Cofounder Departure Taboos, Lazada & China Inspiration & Influencer Marketing - E199
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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Proud Limpongpan: Career Zigzags, Crypto & Blockchain Learnings & Bust Cycle Layoffs - E198
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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Christophe Forsinetti: Cambodia Generational Change, Regional Venture Philanthropy & Family Promises - E197
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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Celebrating BRAVE Technology Leaders & Building a Diverse Ecosystem with Alvin Tan, Nurul Hussain and Jeremy Au - E196
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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Diversity, Inclusion & Building a Better Future with Nurul Hussain & Jeremy Au - E195
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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Tanya Rolfe: Female Capital Gap, Syndicate vs. Fund vs. Education & Fortune Favors The Brave - E194
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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Founder Mission, Values and Gritty Realities with Sandhya Sriram & John Tan - E193
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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Southeast Asia VC Outlook Over The Next Decade with Koh Shiyan, Goh Yiping & Mohan Belani - E192
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Melissa Ng: Depression vs. Healing, Mental Health Founder & Surviving Leukaemia - E191
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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Michael Milne: Tech Recruiter Misconceptions, Silicon Valley vs. Singapore Decentralization & Parent Founder Risk - E190
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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Ling Yah: Podcaster Learnings, This Is My Why & Lawyer Reflections - E189
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Anuvrat Rao: Launching YouTube APAC, US vs. SE Asia Envy & Almost Losing A Leg - E188
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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Kim Tan: Improv Highs, Performer vs. Founder vs. Enabler Realities & Society Spaces - E180
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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Hannah Yang: Founder to PM, Grief Timebox & Transition Reflections - E187
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Todd D Schweitzer: Founder Learning Curve, Complementary Distributed Teaming & SE Asia Decisions - E186
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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Charmain Tan: Student Founder, Sales Lessons & Faith Over Fear - E185
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Aug 04, 2022 |
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Ser En Low: Winning BAFTA, East vs. West Representation & Founder Uncertainty - E184
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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Derek Handley: Opposing Tension, Difficult Founder-VC Conversations & Sustainability Investing Fundamentals - E183
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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Cherilyn Tan: Having No Fear, Mom Founder Hard Truths & Seeking Help - E182
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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Andrew Senduk: Winning Hires, Vanity Metrics & Incentives & Entrepreneurial Itch - E181
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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Ren Yi Hooi: Ikigai, MBA Guidance & Bain To Founder Decisions - E179
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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Jacqui Hocking: B Corp Passion, Dollar Votes For The Future & Pandemic Craziness - E178
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Jul 10, 2022 |
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Tammie Siew: Sequoia VC To Founder, Mental Health and Gamer Passion & Self Awareness - E177
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Jul 06, 2022 |
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Elena Chow: Tech Wars, Winning A-Talent & Regional Trends - E176
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Jul 03, 2022 |
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Daniel Thong: Bootstrapping vs. VC, Unsexy Businesses & Philosophy Contrariness - E175
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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Dr Elaine Kim: Meaning in Death, Life Seasons & Know Your Why - E174
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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Gita Rusmida Sjahrir: Underrepresented Founders & VCs, Unstructured Environments & Owning Your Story - E173
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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Samantha Lee Siu Ling: Leadership Masterclass, Action Bias & Funding Gaps - E172
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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Rachit Dayal: Student Founder, Bootstrapping $10M ARR & Acquisition Advice - E171
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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JieZhen Wu: Normalizing Burnout, Harvard Learnings & Embracing Identity - E170
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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Dom Clonen: Tech Talent War, Hybrid vs. Remote & Selecting Recruiters - E169
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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Raymond Lei: Dropping Out, Startup Growth Challenges & Tough Entrepreneurship Lessons - E168
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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Liyana Sulaiman: Father Inspiration, Failure Cat Curiosity & Liquidation Marketplace Founder - E167
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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Jane Peh: Marketing Misconceptions, Founder Spousal Support & Filtering Advice - E166
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May 30, 2022 |
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Cliff Szu: Bootstrap vs. VC, Blockchain Myths & Don't Wait To Do What You Want To Do - E165
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May 26, 2022 |
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Zabrina Chew: Planning Entrepreneurship, Community Design & Female Gamer Cred - E164
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May 23, 2022 |
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Sean Si: Bootstrapped Founder, SEO Myths & Prayers Answered - E163
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May 19, 2022 |
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Gaby Wantah: Bain Indonesia, Founder Learnings & Rolling With The Punches - E162
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May 15, 2022 |
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Jonathan Ng: Doctor to Founder, Car Accident That Changed Everything & True Founder Community - E161
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May 12, 2022 |
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Benjamin Loh: Public Speaking Disaster, Fear of Judgement & Never Say No - E160
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May 09, 2022 |
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Vinay Palathinkal: SE Asia Fintech, Last Mover Advantage & Compounding Relationships - E159
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May 05, 2022 |
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Bernard Hor: SME Digitization, Selling Before Building & Holiday Serendipity - E158
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May 01, 2022 |
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Farand Anugerah: Scaling Grab Indonesia, Market Launchers & Navigating Startup Culture at Segari - E157
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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Sadaf Sultan: Fundraising Narratives, Financial Modelling & VC-Founder Realities vs. Projections (Deep Dive) - E156
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Michi Ferreol: Philippines EdTech Trailblazer, Harvard MBA & Finding A Mountain To Die On - E155
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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Adzmel Adznan: Engineer to VC Partner, Malaysia Roots & Processing Grief
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Apr 17, 2022 |
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Zelia Leong: Founder Humor, Pandemic Pivot & Regulating Yourself
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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Tamir Shklaz: Incubator (EF & YC) Value, South Africa Tech Landscape & Benefits of Slowing Down - E152
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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Amra Naidoo: Accelerating Asia Founders, Social Impact vs. Startups & Navigating Diverse Cultures - E151
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Apr 07, 2022 |
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Rajiv Lamba: Market Research Expert, SaaS Learning Curve & Parenthood Advice - E150
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Calvin Chu: Social Innovation, Consulting vs Startup Experience & Knowing When To Walk Away - E149
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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Joseph Simbar: Indonesian Sales Culture, Rejecting Whatsapp & Putting Experience to Practice - E148
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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Raimie Tang: Student Founder, Redefining Dating & Going All In - E147
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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David Foo: Malaysia’s Kampung Spirit, First Time Founder Journey & Giving Feedback - E146
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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Nellie Wartoft: Serial Founder, Asia’s Underdog Energy & Not Cheaping Out - E145
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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Prantik Mazumdar: Professional Cofounder Breakups, Angel Pitch POV & Tough Times - E144
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Aaron Lim: Intrapreneurship Lessons, Toggling Army & Founder Lifestyles & Worst Case Scenarios - E143
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Mar 10, 2022 |
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Mo Jalil: US vs. SEA Tech Ecosystems, Building Talent Networks & Founder Tips - E142
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Tulika Raj: ClimateTech Learning Curve, Kazakh Oil Rigs & Getting Smart vs. Getting Even - E141
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Mar 03, 2022 |
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Hayley Bakker: Diversity & Inclusion, Building Self Awareness & South Africa Roots - E140
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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Chan Yuk Chi: Space Lawyer, SE Asia Deep Tech & Science Fiction Classics - E139
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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Vu Trong Nghia: Vietnam Startup Landscape, Finding a Technical Cofounder & Managing Risk - E138
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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Jonathan Eg: Cofounder Basketball Dynamics, Influencer Marketing Strategies & Living Within Your Means - E137
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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James Norris: Overcoming Childhood Struggle, Effective Altruism & Adapting to Different Cultures - E136
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Bernadette Cho: Chief of Staff Learnings, Leading Entrepreneur First & Saying Yes - E135
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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Ilya Kravtsov: First Time Founder Mistakes, Mentorship Approach & Market Expansion Economics - E134
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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Hon Weng Chong: MedTech Journey, Tinder Serendipity & Founder Mental Health - E133
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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David Thian: Civil Service Stewardship, Ignorance Management & Developing Trust Building Skills - E132
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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Jeep Kline: Global Citizen, Emerging Market Opportunities & Supporting Underdogs - E131
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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Fandy Santoso: Indonesian E-Commerce Boom, Growth Hacking & Staying Realistic - E130
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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Michael Lints: Founders Journey, VCs Position of Trust & Sharing Your Writing - E129
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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Simon Baldwin: Environmental Sustainability, Igniting Industry ESG & Founder Family Life - E128
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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Projjal Ghatak: Stanford GSB Experience, Uber War Stories & Founder Safety Nets - E127
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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Joshua Simon: Radio & Creator Journey, LGBTQ Representation & Staying True to Yourself - E126
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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Anita Hossain: Empathetic Coaching, Thriving Communities & Navigating Career Transitions - E125
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Jan 06, 2022 |
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Elise Tan: Bridging VCs and Founders, NOC Mafia and Impact Investing - E124
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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Brian Toh: Digital Health, Combating Medical Misinformation and Seeking Advice - E123
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Dec 30, 2021 |
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Hazel Savage: Employee #25 at Shazam, Music Tech, and Working Internationally - E122
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Dec 27, 2021 |
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Karen Tay: Leading Equitable Transformation, Government’s Role in Tech and Avoiding Burnout - E121
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Dec 23, 2021 |
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Spencer Yang: Founder vs Operator Trade-offs, Angel Investing Frameworks and Cultivating Relationships - E120
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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Reginald Koh: Podcasting Pioneer, Personal Finance Advocate and Overcoming Fake Gurus - E119
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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Jingjin Liu: Sexual Wellness, Empowering Female Founders, and Destigmatizing Taboos - E118
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Grace Sai: ASEAN Scholar, Social Entrepreneurship and a Purpose Driven Life - E117
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Dec 09, 2021 |
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Andre Lorenceau: Deeptech Founder Learnings, Mental Health & Sticking Fingers Into The Machine - E116
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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Jason Ho: Strengths-Based Coaching, Elephant Riders & World-Class Leadership - E115
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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Mark Shmulevich: Startup C-Suite, Executive Coaching & Angel Investing - E114
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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Wally Tham: Singapore Dream, Storytelling Catharsis & Harnessing Empathy - E113
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Nov 25, 2021 |
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Stefanie Irma: Female Founders, Indonesia Scaling & Launching Philippines - E112
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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Jun Ming Yong: DeFi Winners & Losers, Asset-Backed Stablecoins & Regulator Dynamics - E111
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Nov 18, 2021 |
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Michelle Chan: Half-Million User Student Founder, Product Growth & SCMP Publisher Digitalization - E110
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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Rahul Thayyalamkandy: Overcoming Failure & Understanding VC via Podcas - E109
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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Mark Johnson: Choosing SE Asia, Startup PR & Selecting Agencies - E108
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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Jeraldine Phneah: Creator Learnings, Personal vs. Audience Growth and Regret Minimization - E107
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Nov 04, 2021 |
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Bradian Muliadi: Stubborn Vision, Exit vs. Sustainability & Info Bell Curve - E106
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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Joel Leong: Serial Founder Lessons, Relational Mindfulness & Making The Call - E105
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Oct 28, 2021 |
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Yiping Goh: Bicycle Factory to Warrior Founder, VC Partner Reflections & Fear of Failure - E104
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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Rachel Wong: Startup Lawyers, Fundraising Contracts & Legal Tradeoffs - E103
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Oct 21, 2021 |
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Galvin Widjaja: Consultants vs. Founders, Computer Vision AI & Digital Privacy - E102
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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Aditya Mehta: Creative Side Hustle, Two-Sided Marketplaces & Escaping Batman's Pit - E101
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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Mika Reyes: Kumu Employee #8, Philippines Diaspora & Product Career - E100
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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Alfa Bumhira: Family Funeral Business to Apple, Africa vs. SE Asia & Workforce Learning - E99
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Oct 07, 2021 |
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Paulo Joquiño: VC Content Machines, Thought Leadership Algorithms & Picking Battles - E98
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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Xi Liu: Sexual Health, China vs. US Culture & Diving Without Knowing How To Swim - E97
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Mao Ching Foo: Running Quant Funds, Data Science & IQ vs. EQ - E96
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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Cheng Zishuang: Bad Silicon Valley Advice, Hustle P*rn & SE Asia Media vs. Creators - E95
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Sep 23, 2021 |
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Jes Min: Malaysia & Indonesia Marketplaces, Consulting to Founder & Pandemic Leadership - E94
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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Reuben Noronha: Consultants vs. Founders, From Failure To Zilingo & On Deck vs. Entrepreneur First - E93
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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Crystal Widjaja: GoJek Early Days, Organizational Debt & Learning from Mistakes - E92
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Sep 13, 2021 |
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Q&A: On Deck Fellowship Benefits vs. Cost, Maximizing Your Experience & Finding Cofounders - E91
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Sep 09, 2021 |
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Harvard MBA Unbundling, Anti-Marketing and Q&A - E90
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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Valerie Vu: Vietnam Startups, Entrepreneurial Parents & VC as Career - E89
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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Anna Haotanto: Founder Ordeals, Failure Stigma & Financial Security - E88
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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Q&A: Clubhouse vs. Podcasts, Moderating & Mentors - E87
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Aug 26, 2021 |
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Jenna Hua on Environmental Toxins, PHD to YC Founder & Citizen Science - E86
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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Dalia Katan on 4 Million MySpace Users, Celebration Psychology & Retention vs. Virality - E85
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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Joseph Ling On Civil Service to Founder, Pivot Psychology & Hospitality Digitalization - E84
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Aug 12, 2021 |
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Chris Shen & Eric Woo on Disrupting Venture Capital and Global Silicon Valley - E83
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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Q&A: Cofounder Compatibility, Role Negotiations & Minimum Viable Relationship - E82
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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Chia Jeng Yang on Local vs. Foreign VCs in SE Asia, Transactional vs. Relational, Winners vs. Losers - E81
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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Vlad Stan on Global Homeschooling, Education System Tradeoffs & Job Guilds - E80
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Jul 29, 2021 |
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Q&A: Harvard Turtle, SE Asia Talent Crunch & Immigrant’s Dilemma - E79
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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Rovik Robert on Crafting Narratives, Cancel Culture & Systems of Belonging - E78
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Jul 22, 2021 |
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Ryan Galloway on Vietnam Tech, Cultural Borders & Teaching MBAs - E77
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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Sarayu Srinivasan on Government as VC, Founder Failure and Intel Capital - E76
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Jul 15, 2021 |
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Poesy Liang on Learning to Walk Three Times, Malaysia Childhood and Painting Paris - E75
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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John Tan on Education Disruption, Angel Investing & Spirit of Learning - E74
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Jul 08, 2021 |
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Wing Vasiksiri on US vs. SE Asia VC, Mimetic Desire & Paradox Decisions - E73
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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Milan Reinartz on Founder Growth, Flipping Cars and On-The-Job CEO Learning - E72
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Aldi Adrian Hartanto on Overcoming Family Challenges, Indonesia VC Partner & Passion to Succeed - E70
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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Robbie Crabtree on Attorney to On Deck Public Speaking, Belief Capital and Narrative Art - E70
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Jun 24, 2021 |
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Gregory Van on Endowus Investing Accessibility, Family Entrepreneurship & Early Days at Grab - E69
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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Janine Teo on EdTech Founder Pathing, Insatiable Curiosity & Gamifying Education From Indonesia To Beyond - E68
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Jun 17, 2021 |
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Melvin Sumapung on LegalTech for Marginalized Indonesians, State-Owned Enterprises, and Founder Sacrifices - E67
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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Mark Birch on The Age of Community, Gamification in Stack Overflow & Moderator Powers - E66
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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Karthik Gandhi on Engineering Leadership Styles, Feedback by Travis Kalanick, & US vs. Singapore Tech Culture - E65
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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Nat Wittayatanaseth on US vs. SE Asia VC, Taking Risks with Intention & Relinquishing Control - E64
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Jun 03, 2021 |
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Gorick Ng on His Bestselling Book with HBR, The Workplace's Unspoken Rules, and Career Success as Positive Sum - E63
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May 31, 2021 |
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Kei Shibata on Founding with <1% Equity, Taking Risks in Risk-Free Environments & Non-Ideal Startup Paths - E62
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May 27, 2021 |
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John-Simon Purcell on Startup Counterculture, Career Breaks & Standardizing Fundraising - E61
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May 24, 2021 |
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Shiyan Koh on Choosing Bosses, Learning Acceleration & Building Investor-Founder Trust - E60
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May 20, 2021 |
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Andrew Barry on Disrupting Education, Infinite Distribution & Designing Catharsis - E59
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May 17, 2021 |
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Youngrok Kim on Japanese Corporate Venture Capital, Korea Army in Iraq & The Owner of Indeed & Glassdoor - E58
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May 13, 2021 |
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Yishi Zuo on Maximising Serendipity, Expert Network Founder and Creating Optionality - E57
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May 10, 2021 |
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Ricky Willianto on Bootstrapping vs. VC Funding, Entrepreneurial Childhood & Asian Financial Crisis Impact on Family - E56
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May 06, 2021 |
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Alex Lazarow on Frontier Innovators, VC & Founder Trust and Rewriting the Rules of Silicon Valley - E55
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May 03, 2021 |
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Steven Tannason on Google vs. ByteDance Culture, Indonesia Zero to One & Audacity as Founder - E54
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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Sudhir Thomas Vadaketh on The Economist, Independent Commentary in Singapore and Freedom To Listen - E53
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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Jasmine Wang on AI Copywriting, Replacing vs. Augmenting Human Labor & AI Trust and Safety - E52
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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Albert Lie on Xendit's Founding Engineer, Unsexy Markets and Indonesia Startup Culture - E51
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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Jackson Aw on Solo Founders, Pop Culture Leadership & Fatherhood Stories - E50
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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Paul Veradittakit on Crypto VC, Non-Linear Pathing & Startup vs. VC Leadership - E49
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Apr 08, 2021 |
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Nick Nash on Generational Lessons, World's Greatest Injustices, and Curiosity as Growth Hack - E48
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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Ashwin Purushottam on Market Launchers vs General Managers, Launch to Profitability and Collaborating with Regulators - E47
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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Sandra Ernst on Fintech in Europe vs. SE Asia, Venture Studios & Builders and Working With Regulators - E46
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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Southeast Asia Tech: Asia Fintech Hype, Future of Buy-Now Pay-Later & Micro-Payments - E45
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Mar 11, 2021 |
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Eddy Chan on Indonesia-Only VC, SEA Turtles & Doing Less Better - E44
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Mar 04, 2021 |
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Southeast Asia Tech: Rise of Domestic Travel, Future of Work and Transformation of MICE Industry - E43
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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Brent Liang on Co-Founding with Justin Kan, Weekly Moonshots, and Vulnerability in Leadership - E42
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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Chris Sirisereepaph on SE Asia VC Dynamics, Thought Leadership Via Investment Thesis & Sharing Your Secret Sauce - E41
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Feb 18, 2021 |
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Jan Gliszczynski on Brick-and-Mortar’s Knife Fight With Amazon and Omnichannel Retail - E40
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Feb 11, 2021 |
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Ryan Chew on COO Skills, Order in Chaos for Blockchain and Army vs. Startup Leadership - E39
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Feb 04, 2021 |
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Patty Smith on Perfect Job Candidates, Harvard MBA Mentorship & Nurturing Human Potential - E38
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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Southeast Asia Tech: 2021 Predictions, VC Sentiment & Post-Pandemic Recovery By Verticals - E37
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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Stefano Virgilli on Southeast Asia vs. Europe Culture, Cross-Border Communication and Surprisingly Common Touch Points - E36
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Jan 14, 2021 |
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Laura Huang on Finding Your Edge, Harvard Research on How Investors Pick Founders and Turning Adversity Into Advantage - E35
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Jan 07, 2021 |
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Jaime Ng on Founding Asia's First Podcast Advertising Platform, Leading Incumbents vs. Startups & Catalyzing Change - E34
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Dec 31, 2020 |
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Su-Ren Neo on Trusting Your Gut vs. Uncertainty, Leading Across Geographies and Sharpening Your Marketing Play - E33
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Dec 24, 2020 |
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Bryan Pham on Founding Asian Hustle Network, Beginner's Mindset and Transforming Cultural Dogma - E32
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Dec 16, 2020 |
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Southeast Asia Tech: Emerging Trends, China vs. US as North Star & Startup-Building First Principles - E31
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Dec 10, 2020 |
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Jimmy Ku on Transitioning from Founder to Executive, Leading Alongside Justin Kan, and Start-Up Myths - E30
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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Shaun Hon on Corporate Venture Building, Compounding Relationships and Skin In The Game - E29
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Nov 26, 2020 |
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Niels Wielaard on Fighting Deforestation with Satellites, Sustainability via Startups, and Landing Your First Customer - E28
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Nov 20, 2020 |
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Peter Gumulia on Success as Chief of Staff, GoPay & Indonesia Tech Talent and Restoring The Joy of Learning - E27
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Nov 13, 2020 |
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Chua Ee Chien on F&B Overcoming The Pandemic, Building Your Side Hustle, and Rolling With The Punches - E26
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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Shawn Low on Cofounding a Digital Mortgage Unicorn, Harnessing Leadership and Life’s Non-Negotiables - E25
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Oct 28, 2020 |
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Haresh Tilani on Breaking Barriers in the Media Industry, Adapting Content Production in a Pandemic and Engaging Socio-Political Discourse - E24
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Oct 09, 2020 |
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Bhargav Sosale on Eradicating Avoidable Blindness with Tech, Winning against Google's Medical AI & AI's Exponential Growth - E23
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Oct 02, 2020 |
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Benjamina Bollag on Building the Future of Alternative Proteins, Startups as Glaciers and Human Resilience - E22
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Sep 25, 2020 |
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Jeffrey Andika on Building Indonesia’s Largest Car Inspection Platform, Seizing Opportunity In Untapped Markets & Securing Tech Talent in Southeast Asia - E21
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Sep 17, 2020 |
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Pranjal Kanwar on on Startup Leadership in India and Indonesia, MBAs as CEO and Beacon of Confidence - E20
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Sep 11, 2020 |
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Sandhya Sriram on SE Asia's First Cell-Based Meat Startup, PHD to CEO and Being Celebrated As Women Scientist Founders - E19
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Sep 02, 2020 |
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Insider’s Guide to VC: Building Venture Backable Startups, Raising Capital in a Downturn and Increasing your Valuation - E18
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Aug 27, 2020 |
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Anthea Ong as a Nominated Member of Parliament, Overcoming Personal Collapse, and Courage as a Muscle - E17
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Aug 19, 2020 |
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Saurabh Chauhan on The Future of Retail, Scaling E-Commerce in Frontier Markets & Startup Turnarounds - E16
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Aug 12, 2020 |
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Frederick Daso on Profiling 100 Startups at Forbes, Authentic Thought Leadership and Achievement vs Exploration - E15
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Jul 30, 2020 |
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Nisarg Shah on Influencer Marketing’s Rise, Partnering With Ideal Seed Investors and Startup Growth vs. Profitability - E14
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Jul 23, 2020 |
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Jeremy Au on His Journey to a Harvard MBA, Top 3 Lessons, Memorable Moments & Application Tips - E13
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Jul 16, 2020 |
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Looi Qin En on Co-Founding Southeast Asia’s #1 Tech-Enabled Recruitment Platform, Student Entrepreneurship, and the Leader’s Responsibility to Derisk - E12
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Jul 09, 2020 |
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Jeremy Au in 2018 on Cofounding a Series A Early Education Marketplace, Personal Loss and Paying It Forward - E11
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Jun 25, 2020 |
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Randy Katz on Influence Without Authority, Setting Up WhiteHouse.gov & Academic Leadership - E6
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Jun 22, 2020 |
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Andrew Ive on Disrupting the Food Industry and Defying Expectations - E10
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Jun 18, 2020 |
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Nurul Jihadah Hussain: Tech Diversity & Inclusion and Elevating Minority, Muslim & Female Talent - E9
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Jun 12, 2020 |
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Hsu Ken Ooi: from Rebellious Child to Chief Product Officer and Accelerating Southeast Asia's Startups - E8
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Jun 05, 2020 |
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Amir Salihefendic: Being a Parent-Founder & Building a Remote-First Company and Community - E7
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May 29, 2020 |
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Geoffrey See on Training North Korea's Startups, Almost Dying Twice & Keeping The Faith - E5
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May 15, 2020 |
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Elaine Truong on Leading a Tech Movement - E4
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May 07, 2020 |
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Vardhan Kapoor on Sustainability Leadership - E3
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May 01, 2020 |
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Chia Jeng Yang On Scaling People - E2
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Apr 23, 2020 |
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Kwok Jia Chuan: Leadership Is Never About Yourself - E1
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Apr 13, 2020 |