Parhaat Tech Founders Podcastit (2024)

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Tony Pang: Veteran EdTech Founder Journey, Rise of Chinese Language Learning, Risk vs. Resilience - E508 23:18

19h ago23:18

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Tony Pang, founder of IME International Mandarin Education, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Veteran EdTech Founder Journey: Tony shared his evolution from a Boston University graduate to a seasoned entrepreneur. After working at Toshiba in Japan during its economic peak, he returned to Hong Kong in the 1990s to launch eSchool, a corporate e-learning pl…

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Crafting Puzzle, Challenging QuickBooks, and Helping Startups Grok Their Financial Health | Sasha Orloff (Co-founder & CEO of Puzzle) 28:52

15d ago28:52

28:52

Accounting may not be the sexiest part of running a business, but according to Sasha Orloff, it’s the key to understanding your company’s financial health—and ultimately, its success. At his previous two startups, Sasha was frustrated that he didn’t have a real-time view into his company’s financial health. And he realized the problem wasn’t accoun…

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Clement Pang: Google Engineer to $400M Exit, “Diamond Age” Education AI, Gen Z Future - E507 33:08

3d ago33:08

33:08

Clement Pang, cofounder of Lirvana Labs and Jeremy Au explored: 1. Google Engineer to $400M Exit Clement detailed his journey from a computer science graduate at Rice University in 2004 to starting at Google during its IPO phase and later GLMX in 2007 to build a financial trading platform as a founding engineer. In 2012, he co-founded Wayfront, an …

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China: Trump vs. BRICS & Exporters, Singles' Day 11/11 eCommerce, Suzhou Industrial Parks - E506 35:47

3d ago35:47

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Jianggan Li, Founder & CEO of Momentum Works, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Singles' Day 11/11 eCommerce: Jianggan shared his recent immersion trip to Hangzhou, where he observed China’s vibrant e-commerce and live commerce sectors. With Singles’ Day on November 11 approaching, he noted how this biggest shopping holiday in China has influenced shoppi…

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Vietnam Likes Trump, China Factory Relocation, Startup Protectionism & Opportunities - E504 26:36

3d ago26:36

26:36

Valeri Vu, Founding Partner at Ansible Ventures, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Vietnam Likes Trump Win: Valerie analyzed the positive local sentiment towards Trump’s recent U.S. presidential win in 2024. She highlighted the $100 billion trade surplus Vietnam holds with the U.S. which brings potential American tariff risks, with a potential Vietnamese…

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ZQ: Sustainable Energy Passion, Thai Social Dynamics & EV Adoption Roadblocks - E503 40:20

3d ago40:20

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ZQ, Cofounder of Sleek EV, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Electric Vehicle Founder Passion: ZQ shared his unconventional path from university studies to co-founding Sleek EV. Pivotal milestones include being inspired by his parents’ entrepreneurial roots and self-discovery traveling in a self-renovated solar-powered van and a NUS Overseas Colleges int…

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Healthcare: Why Healthcare is Still Inaccessible to Billions - EP502 36:26

3d ago36:26

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Edward Booty, Founder of reach52, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Health Access For 6M Lives: Edward Booty, CEO of reach52, shared how the company addresses healthcare gaps in rural and underserved regions across Asia and Africa. Initially conceptualized during Edward’s travels in India, reach52 shifted from a tech-heavy model reliant on shared kiosks …

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Singapore: 6M Population, Anti-Immigration vs. Education Assimilation, & $230M Bitcoin Theft - E501 19:11

5d ago19:11

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Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. 6 Million Population: Singapore’s population reached 6 million in 2023, up from 5 million in 2010. Shiyan noted the population was 2.7 million when she left two decades ago in 1990, highlighting rapid growth. Increased density has boosted economic diversity, comparable to New …

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VC Advantages: Market Expertise, Due Diligence vs. Fraud & LonelyTech Case Study - E499 33:37

27d ago33:37

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Jeremy Au examined the key advantages for venture capital judgment, with a focus on local market expertise in Southeast Asia. VCs must confront the limits of their knowledge and not be overconfident, especially in frontier markets. Global funds have been burned by high-profile and hidden cases of unchecked fraud (e.g., Theranos, FTX, and Zilingo), …

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Kheng Lian Ho: Law to Turn Capital Managing Partner, Buying Flash Coffee Thailand & Turnaround & Emerging Fund Manager Advice - E498 33:37

29d ago33:37

33:37

Kheng Lian Ho, Managing Partner at Turn Capital, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Law to Turn Capital Managing Partner: Kheng’s disciplined childhood as a 11-year old Singapore national badminton athlete laid the foundation for her early legal carer For six years, she practiced restructuring and cross-border litigation in Singapore and Hong Kong, drawn …

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Design for Emotion. Leverage AI. Be Curious. | Design Better’s Co-founders on Building Great Products 30:22

29d ago30:22

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AI democratizes things. It's enabling designers to be developers, and developers to be designers… And in this episode, Aaron Walter and Eli Woolery explain how AI “changes the game” for designers. As co-founders of Design Better, Aaron and Eli advise companies on how to incorporate AI into their design process. We’ll explore how AI can help designe…

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Trump 2028 Tariffs, iPhone Ban Protectionism vs. Globalization & ASEAN Unity & Peace with Gita Sjahrir - E497 30:30

1M ago30:30

30:30

Gita Sjahrir, Head of Investment at BNI Ventures, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Trump 2028 Tariffs: With Trump’s return to the presidency and Republican dominance in the Senate, House, and Supreme Court, the stage is set for new tariffs on Chinese imports. This is likely to redirect manufacturing to Southeast Asia, positioning countries like Vietnam …

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Trump Win vs. Southeast Asia Trade, China Talent Flows & Silicon Valley Divided with Shiyan Koh- E496 32:01

1M ago32:01

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Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Trump Win vs. Southeast Asia Trade: Trump’s 2024 landslide election victory across the White House, Senate and House of Representatives, will reshape Southeast Asia’s economic landscape. His proposed “global 10% tariff” on all US imports and a targeted 60% tariff on Chinese …

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Charles Ormiston: Founding Bain Southeast Asia, Reengineer Your Career & Angsana Council on China vs. USA Rivalry - E495 1:01:07

1M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Charles Ormiston, Founding Partner of Bain Southeast Asia, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Founding Bain Southeast Asia: Charles established Bain's office in Singapore, which initially faced major skepticism from Bain’s leadership who favored Hong Kong as the regional hub. Believing Singapore’s strategic location to be better suited for Southeast Asia,…

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Silicon Valley Talent Vortex, Southeast Asia Time Machine & Sea Turtle Migration with Adriel Yong - E493 28:25

1M ago28:25

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Jeremy Au and Adriel Yong discussed whether Southeast Asian founders should move to Silicon Valley, and why "sea turtle" professionals are returning from America (and China) to Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam. San Francisco and New York are global tech talent vortexes, where non-American founders are attracted to their deep VC funding pools and a …

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Adrian Tan: Laid-Off To HR Founder, Writing “No More Bosses” & Solopreneur Work-Life Challenges - E492 30:02

1M ago30:02

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Adrian Tan, Author of “No More Bosses” & Chief Marketing Strategist at Marketing Sumo, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Laid-Off To HR Founder: Adrian’s career in HR began as he navigated the volatile job market of the early 2000s. After layoffs from tech companies during the dotcom bubble and another setback in 2003 with the SARS epidemic, he sought gr…

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Personalized Learning Is the Future. Here's How Outschool Is Building It | Amir Nathoo (Founder & CEO) 35:34

1M ago35:34

35:34

Amir Nathoo is reimagining the future of education by building products that put students at the center of their learning experience. As the Founder and CEO of Outschool, Amir has created a marketplace for remote, personalized, interest-based learning that’s challenging traditional K-12. In this episode of CRAFTED., we explore how Amir founded and …

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Indonesia: 109 Member 48 Ministry Cabinet Coalition, Temu Ban, TikTok & Bukalapak & VC Investments with Gita Sjahrir - E491 31:40

1M ago31:40

31:40

Gita Sjahrir, Head of Investment at BNI Ventures, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. 109 Member 48 Ministry Cabinet Coalition: With the inauguration on October 20, 2024, President Prabowo Subianto expanded the cabinet from 34 to 48 ministries, the largest since 1966. Prabowo's coalition-building strategy is to accommodate political allies and unify the se…

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Arthur C. Clarke’s “Crazy” 1974 Prediction, 10X vs. Status Quo & Tech Marketing Principles - E490 13:34

2M ago13:34

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Jeremy Au explored the evolution of technology marketing and how marketers have adapted to communicate complex innovations effectively. He began by referencing sci-fi writer Arthur C. Clarke’s 1974 “crazy” prediction about how their room-sized computers would eventually shrink to the size of briefcases and that people would eventually be able to wo…

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34 - The Role of AI in Revolutionizing Idea Management for Modern Businesses with IdeaScale's Nick Jain 18:54

2M ago18:54

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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the CEO of IdeaScale, Nick Jain. Nick shares his journey from Wall Street investor to tech CEO, leading IdeaScale, the largest innovation software company globally. They discuss IdeaScale's origins, its role in fostering innovation within large organizations, and its crowdsourcing features that help collect …

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Tina Amper: Geeks on a Beach, 12M Filipino Diaspora Reverse Culture Shock & Burnout to Community Leader - E489 32:10

2M ago32:10

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Tina Amper, Strategic Director of Geeks on a Beach, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Burnout to Community Leader: Tina shared her experience of migrating from the Philippines with an engineering degree from the University of San Carlos to California’s booming tech industry in the 1990s. She excelled in product marketing and business development roles, b…

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AI, Creativity, and Soul: How Hilary Mason Chooses Her Own Adventure (Co-Founder & CEO of Hidden Door) 35:26

2M ago35:26

35:26

Hilary Mason is a world-builder. She’s a serial entrepreneur, machine learning expert, and now, as the founder and CEO of Hidden Door, she’s creating immersive experiences where fans can interact with their favorite characters from books and movies. The choose-your-own-adventures style games are an amazing blend of AI and human creativity — and Hil…

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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 27:12

2M ago27:12

27:12

Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Singapore Vetoes Allianz $4.4B Insurer Acquisition: They discussed the Singapore government’s veto of the NTUC Income and Allianz merger, primarily over concerns of an undisclosed plan for $2B capital withdrawal post-merger. This case illustrated the delicate balance require…

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David vs. Goliath: Startup Disruption, Incumbent Scale & Asymmetric War For Customers - E487 30:33

2M ago30:33

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Jeremy Au breaks down the "David vs. Goliath" dynamics of startups challenging industry giants. Startups face unique marketing challenges but can thrive by focusing on experimentation and innovation, creating entirely new market categories. Just like the rise of oat milk and nicotine vapes, disruptive marketing turned once-unknown products into bil…

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Michael Chua: Consultant to Award-Winning Actor at Age 50, AI Disrupting Filmmaking & Climbing the 'Third Mountain' - E486 31:53

2M ago31:53

31:53

Michael Chua, Award-Winning Actor, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Consultant to Award-Winning Actor at Age 50: Michael had a a long and successful career as a technology consultant traveling across Europe. At the age of 50, he was talent-scouted through a Facebook photo to become an actor. His curiosity exploring a new creative field quickly blossomed…

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AI: Is Bigger Better? The Environmental and Social Cost of Large Models | Karen Hao (AI Journalist) 35:18

2M ago35:18

35:18

As AI models grow larger and more powerful, they promise incredible capabilities — but at what cost? Karen Hao is a journalist and former engineer who writes about the impact of artificial intelligence on society for The Atlantic and other top publications. On this episode of CRAFTED., we discuss whether the largest AI models are worth their hefty …

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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 24:04

2M ago24:04

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Jianggan Li, Founder & CEO of Momentum Works, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. US$1.1 Trillion Monetary Stimulus: Jianggan and Jeremy examined China’s recent monetary measures (equivalent to 6% of nominal GDP) boosting consumer confidence and stabilizing the housing and stock markets. The Politburo launched a $114 billion lending pool to support stock b…

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8 Ways to Build a Unicorn with 1 in 40 Roulette Odds - E484 24:14

2M ago24:14

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Jeremy Au defined startups as newly established businesses bringing future technologies to the present, with unicorns being those valued at over $1 billion. These valuations are typically driven by revenue generation of around $100 million annually and market confidence in future profitability, eg. Palantir and Salesforce. Private markets apply val…

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Johann Wah: Student Founder Beginnings, Amazon to Nika.eco Founder & Climate Change Perspective - E483 23:21

2M ago23:21

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Johann Wah, President & Cofounder of Nika.eco, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Student Founder Beginnings: While attending Yale-NUS, Johann founded a sustainable apparel company to pay for his university expenses and dates with his now-wife. The business started gaining traction after a Straits Times article featured their eco-friendly fabrics, but the…

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Global Startups and the Japanese Market: Top Venture Capital Investor Explains How Startups Can Successfully Expand to Japan and the World | Phil Wickham, Sozo Ventures | E10 1:57:03

2M ago1:57:03

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Phil Wickham is Executive Managing Director at Sozo Ventures, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm that specializes in helping startups become global category leaders by expanding to Asia and the world via Japan. They have deep connections with many of the largest and most prestigious Japanese corporations, which are also investors in their funds.…

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How to 3x your output with AI by building a "GPTeam" (From Beyond the Prompt) 48:48

2M ago48:48

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Russ Somers has tripled his productivity by building a “GPTeam” of AI “employees.” In this episode, from Beyond the Prompt, the head of marketing for Quantified reveals how he’s done it, and how you can build your own virtual team to be more productive and creative. Russ’s virtual team helps with tasks ranging from webinar content creation to speci…

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Thailand: New Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Founder Failure Stigma & Electric Vehicle (EV) Manufacturing with Wing Vasiksiri - E482 33:30

2M ago33:30

33:30

Wing Vasiksiri, General Partner & Founder of WV Fund, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Founder Failure Stigma: They compared how failure is perceived by founders and society in Southeast Asia versus the US, focusing on Thailand and Singapore. In Thailand, failure carries a strong stigma, making it harder for failed founders to reintegrate into the ecosy…

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APAC VC Panel: India Early-Stage Recovery, Emerging Markets Cross-Border Challenges & Deep Tech Boom - E482 24:01

2M ago24:01

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Jeremy Au moderated a panel of venture capitalists to unpack the key trends shaping APAC’s investment landscape. Nruthya Madappa emphasized India's rapid recovery in early-stage VC, driven by second and third-time founders and $600 million deployed across 80+ companies at 3one4 Capital. She outlined how India's growing consumer class now outpaces C…

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Borko Kovacevic: Serbia Childhood to Singapore, 17 Years at Microsoft & Podcast Founder Poddster - E480 34:56

2M ago34:56

34:56

Borko Kovacevic, Cofounder of Poddster, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Serbia Childhood to Singapore: Borko reflected on his childhood in Serbia during the 1980s and 1990s, witnessing both Yugoslavia's prosperity and the hardships of the Bosnian and Kosovo wars. Economic instability and rising crime taught him street smarts and resilience, values he n…

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AI and the Future of Medicine | Kira Radinsky (CEO of Diagnostic Robotics and Co-founder of Mana.bio) 35:43

2M ago35:43

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Kira Radinsky is the CEO of Diagnostic Robotics, which uses AI to make predictions that help patients get better healthcare. She’s also the co-founder of Mana.bio which is using AI to automate drug discovery. On this episode of CRAFTED., Kira will share more on why she believes that, of all the industries that AI will change, it’s those involving c…

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Vietnam: $3.3B Super Typhoon Disaster, VNG Police Raid & GoJek Market Exit with Valerie Vu- E479 27:57

2M ago27:57

27:57

Valerie Vu, Founding Partner of Ansible Ventures, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. $3.3B Super Typhoon Disaster: Super Typhoon Yagi caused over $3.3 billion in damage and resulted in more than 300 deaths in northern Vietnam. The typhoon was one of the worst in 30 years, which significantly disrupted Vietnam’s economy with power outages in factories and …

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Audra Pakalnyte: Lithuania To Malaysia, Adapt & Localize (Groupon Malaysia, KFit & Fave) & First Move VC Partner - E478 33:17

3M ago33:17

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Audra Pakalnyte, Partner at First Move, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Lithuania To Malaysia: Growing up as the youngest of three daughters, Audra's childhood was shaped by Lithuania's national post-Soviet transformation. Her parents' dinner table conversations about multiple entrepreneurial ventures taught her first lessons in business dynamics and t…

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Joseph Mocanu: PHD MedTech Founder, Global Healthcare VC & Emerging Manager Investor Myths - E477 31:14

3M ago31:14

31:14

Joseph Mocanu, Managing Partner at Verge HealthTech Fund, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. PHD MedTech Founder: Joseph shared his educational journey from studying molecular genetics at the University of Toronto where he initially focused on aging and cancer research, to realizing the essential role of business skills in bringing scientific advancements…

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Lending + AI: How Branch Lends to People Banks Won’t Touch | Matt Flannery (Founder and CEO of Branch; Founder of Kiva) 32:02

3M ago32:02

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Matt Flannery and Branch have done something the banks have not: learned how to profitably lend to people who have little to no credit history. Matt is the founder and CEO of Branch, which issues small loans to millions of people in India, Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania. He's also the founder of Kiva, a microfinance pioneer that skyrocketed from a sm…

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Indonesia: Pope Visit, Shrinking Middle Class & Policy Reforms & Financial Literacy with Gita Sjahrir - E476 30:44

3M ago30:44

30:44

Gita Sjahrir, Head of Investment at BNI Ventures, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Pope Visit: They reflect on Pope Francis’ recent visit to Indonesia, emphasizing its significance as a beacon of positive media influence. The visit was part of a broader Asia Pacific tour and marked the first extensive travel of the Pope to the region. Gita noted the mas…

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Sherry Jiang: Founder Poker Strategy, Navigating Product-Market Fit Pivots & Big Tech Career Advice- E475 25:50

3M ago25:50

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Sherry Jiang, CEO & Cofounder of Peek, and Jeremy Au explored three key topics: 1. Navigating Product-Market Fit Pivots: Crypto winter forced Sherry to pivot from her original idea—an algorithmic stablecoin protocol for Southeast Asian currencies. This shift led to the creation of Peek, an AI-powered platform for managing net worth. She highlighted…

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33 - Flexibility and Control: The Key to Successful Tech Entrepreneurship with Arvo's Alane Boyd 19:14

3M ago19:14

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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the CEO of Arvo, Alane Boyd. Alane discusses her journey into tech and entrepreneurship. She shares her background in engineering, Arvo's creation, and bootstrapping challenges. She emphasizes the importance of a user-friendly knowledge base platform, integrating tools, and prioritizing customer feedback. Al…

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Oscar Jesionek: Austria Digital Nomad to Vietnam Founder, Audio Learning Product-Market Fit & Trust Your Gut - E474 33:29

3M ago33:29

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Oscar Jesionek, CEO & Cofounder of Fonos, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Austria Digital Nomad to Vietnam Founder: Oscar traces his entrepreneurial path, starting from his academic background in economics in Austria to his diverse professional experiences in headhunting, healthcare, and finance. His early career was a period of self-discovery, where h…

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Open Source Must Evolve for AI and the Next Generation | Nithya Ruff (Head of AWS Open Source Program Office and Chair of the Linux Foundation) 33:10

3M ago33:10

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Nithya Ruff is an expert on open source. As the head of AWS’s Open Source Program Office and the Chair of the Linux Foundation, she has a wide view on all things open source. On this episode of CRAFTED., we discuss: Why Open Source AI is so tricky, but also so essential, to define How open source needs to evolve for the next generation of developer…

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Singapore: Johor Special Economic Zone, US Anti-China Reverse CFIUS & Regional Trade Diversification with Shiyan Koh - E473 18:32

3M ago18:32

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Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Johor Special Economic Zone (SEZ): They explored the potential impact of the upcoming Johor-Singapore SEZ agreement, scheduled for signing in November. The SEZ, which is more than 4 times the size of Singapore, is seen as an opportunity to deepen economic ties between the tw…

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Rob Snyder: McKinsey to Harvard MBA Founder, Cracking Product-Market Fit & Accelerate Or Die - E472 28:31

3M ago28:31

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Rob Snyder, Founder of Reframe, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. McKinsey to Harvard MBA Founder: Rob detailed his initial career moves from political philosophy to starting at McKinsey, where he developed critical analytical skills and professional discipline. His time at Harvard Business School was shaped by the “Founder's Journey” course, which provi…

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32 - Simplifying Operations: Innovative Approach to Managing Deskless Workers with Jugl's Arun Prasad Jaganathan 16:37

3M ago16:37

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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the Co-Founder and CPTO of Jugl, Arun Prasad Jaganathan. Arun Prasad shares his journey into tech, from his early experiences with computers in India to his roles at KPMG and PepsiCo. Arun Prasad focuses on Jugl, a mobile-first app designed to help desk-class workers in small and medium enterprises manage ta…

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Serena Lam: Vietnam Refugee Inspiration, IBM to SaaS Founder & Sales Automation Consequences - E471 33:14

3M ago33:14

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Serena Lam, CEO & Founder of Fuzzy Sequence, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. IBM to SaaS Founder: Serena described her seven-year tenure at IBM, where she tackled diverse strategic roles across the U.S., China, and India. This experience provided her with a robust foundation in technology and business strategy, crucial for her later ventures. She empha…

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One Billion Developers! GitHub’s Head of Product Says AI Democratizes How We Build the Future 41:36

3M ago41:36

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Mario Rodriguez is GitHub's Chief Product Officer. And he believes that Copilot and other AI advances will unleash a wave of creativity and enable a billion people to be software developers. Mario says the definition of “software developer” will have to change as non-professionals discover that they can make apps, too. And the way they do so will l…

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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 32:40

3M ago32:40

32:40

Jianggan Li, Founder & CEO of Momentum Works, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Black Myth Wukong $1B AAA Game: Jianggan and Jeremy examined the reinterpretation of 'Journey to the West' in the gaming blockbuster 'Black Myth: Wukong'. The developers overcame huge skepticism, incorporated complex cultural narratives into gameplay and overcame technical ch…

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