BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capital VC (English)
Episodes
Kelvin Chan: From Math to Google AI, Nano Banana, How It’s Built & Where It’s Headed – E657
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelvin Chan, an AI researcher at Google, joins Jeremy Au to unpack his unconventional path from mathematics in Hong Kong to applied AI research across...
Jianggan Li: China vs. USA Tactical Pause, Moves vs. Countermoves & Rare Earths Leverage – E656
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
China analyst and Momentum Works founder Jianggan joins Jeremy Au to break down how US–China tensions evolved through a year of tariffs, rare earth ...
Lance Katigbak: BCG Filipino Family Report, Overseas Foreign Workers & Health Shocks – E655
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lance Katigbak, Principal at BCG Manila, joins Jeremy Au to break down why Filipino households, not individuals, are the true drivers of economic deci...
Annie Huang: Taiwan’s Succession Crisis, Search Funds & Returning to Win Locally – E654
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Huang, Harvard MBA and founder of Taiwan’s first traditional search fund, joins Jeremy Au to share how global exposure shaped her decision to ...
Violet Lim: Founding Asia’s Largest Matchmaker, Dating Stigma vs. Coaching and AI Romance Companions - E653
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Violet Lim, Co-Founder & CEO of Lunch Actually Paktor Group, and Jeremy Au explore how dating, expectations, and technology have evolved across So...
Caylee Chua: Singapore’s First Renaissance Fair, Creative Grit and How a 24-Year-Old Built a New Festival Culture – E652
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caylee Chua, multidisciplinary artist and founder of Strawberry Champagne Sparkles, joins Jeremy Au to share how she built Ren Faire SG: The Origin fr...
Paul Blackstone: Global EdTech Lessons, China’s Hypergrowth Era and Why Mindset Beats Curriculum – E651
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Blackstone, longtime education operator and founder of SummitLearn, joins Jeremy Au to unpack his path from running a small health-food shop in A...
Paul Blackstone: Global EdTech Lessons, China’s Hypergrowth Era and More – E651
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Blackstone, longtime education operator and founder of SummitLearn, joins Jeremy Au to unpack his path from running a small health-food shop in A...
Paul Blackstone: Global EdTech Lessons, China’s Hypergrowth Era and Why Mindset Beats Curriculum – E651
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Blackstone, longtime education operator and founder of SummitLearn, joins Jeremy Au to unpack his path from running a small health-food shop in A...
Paul Blackstone: Global EdTech Lessons, China’s Hypergrowth Era and Why Mindset Beats Curriculum – E651
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Blackstone, longtime education operator and founder of Summit Learn, joins Jeremy Au to unpack his path from running a small health-food shop in ...
Paul Blackstone: Global EdTech Lessons, China’s Hypergrowth Era and Why Mindset Beats Curriculum – E651
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Blackstone, longtime education operator and founder of Summit Learn, joins Jeremy Au to unpack his path from running a small health-food shop in ...
Maged Harby: Inside Middle East EdTech, Egypt’s Talent Engine and How Localization Decides Startup Success – E650
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maged Harby, General Partner at VMS, joins Jeremy Au to share his journey from publishing to building one of the Middle East’s earliest EdTech ventu...
Chong Ing Kai: Chopstick Robots, ADHD Grit and Why Tinkering Beats Traditional STEAM – E649
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chong Ing Kai Founder and CEO of Stick’Em joins Jeremy Au to unpack how tinkering shaped his early years, how ADHD influenced his learning journey, ...
Shan Han: Crypto Lessons, Boom Bust Belief and Funding Students the Web3 Way – E648
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Portfolio Manager at Animoca Brands and former Chief Investment Officer at Node Capital, Shan Han joins Jeremy Au to trace his path from Hong Kong tra...
Jianggan Li: China vs. USA Tactical Pause, Moves vs. Countermoves & Rare Earths Leverage – E647
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
China analyst and Momentum Works founder Jianggan joins Jeremy Au to break down how US–China tensions evolved through a year of tariffs, rare earth ...
Kristie Neo: Middle East & China Partnership Acceleration, Secret Power Corridors Reshaping Global Markets & AI Megaprojects – E646
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au and Kristie Neo break down how China, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia are forming new economic corridors that reshape trade, capital mov...
BRAVE: The Startup 10x Strategy and the Moats That Keep You Winning - E645
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au outlines why founders must choose a single 10x advantage and commit to it. He explains how products win by being better or faster or cheaper...
Joe Lu: From Meta Layoff to HeyMax, Rebuilding Value, Miles & the Future of Consumer AI – E644
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Lu, Co-Founder of HeyMax, joins Jeremy Au to unpack how layoffs, timing, and conviction turned a setback into a startup opportunity. They trace Jo...
BRAVE: AI Jobs, Unicorn Math & Southeast Asia’s 45-Year Gap - E643
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au explores how technology, economics, and startups shape Southeast Asia’s future. He shares why young founders should take early risks, how ...
Larry Susanto: From Berkeley to Jakarta, Climate Tech’s Next Frontier & Indonesia’s Green Opportunity – E642
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AVP of Investments at ACV Larry Susanto and Jeremy Au discuss Larry’s journey from a Berkeley-trained engineer to a climate-tech investor shaping In...
Franco Varona: Philippines’ Startup Boom, Global Diaspora Power & Why First Movers Win – E641
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Franco Varona, Managing Partner of Foxmont Capital Partners and returning guest from episodes 357 and 516, joins Jeremy Au to unpack why the Philippin...
Shao Ning: Southeast Asia’s Startup Winter, Founder Discipline & How Angels Are Shaping the Next Wave – E640
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shao Ning, Cofounder of AngelCentral and returning guest from Episode 267, joins Jeremy Au to reflect on Southeast Asia’s startup evolution from the...
Nathaniel Yim: From Broke Founder to B2B Builder, Logistics Lessons & Why Human Creativity Still Wins – E639
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nathaniel Yim, Founder of Nila Studios and former Co-Founder of Janio, joins Jeremy Au to share how he went from a fresh graduate to leading one of So...
Li Hongyi: Defining Real Performance, Avoiding Burnout & Building Accountable Teams – E638
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Li Hongyi, Director of Open Government Products, and Jeremy Au discuss how leaders can define, measure, and sustain real performance within organizati...
Dominic Law: Reviving Neopets, Nostalgia Economics & How Community Keeps Games Alive – E637
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dominic Law, CEO of Neopets and Jeremy Au dive into how a beloved millennial-era game evolved from early internet nostalgia into a modern revival stor...
BRAVE: Three Generations, Three Revolutions: Walkman, Nokia, and ChatGPT - E636
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au explains how human civilization remained mostly unchanged for nearly a million years before experiencing rapid economic and technological gr...
BRAVE: David’s Slingshot VS. Goliath, Oatly’s Rise & Southeast Asia’s VC Jungle - E635
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au explained how startups evolve from chaos to clarity and how fragmentation in Southeast Asia creates both problems and opportunities. He used...
Jordan Dea-Mattson: Sci-Fi Futures, Rogue AI, and Why Meta-Skills Will Decide Who Thrives – E634
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au and Jordan Dea-Mattson reconnect to explore how Vernor Vinge’s Rainbows End anticipated today’s world of accelerating technology, reskil...
Indonesia Protests, TikTok Suspensions & What Happens When Trust Breaks w/ Gita Sjahrir - E633
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gita Sjahrir and Jeremy Au analyze Indonesia’s nationwide protests to uncover how economic frustration, political tone-deafness, and social media re...
Persevere or Pivot, Netflix Lessons & Sports Team Culture - E632
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au discussed the founder’s dilemma of when to persevere or when to pivot, and why company culture works better when treated as a sports team ...
Philipp Renner: From McKinsey’s Golden Cage to Building Dr. Shiba, an Eight-Figure Pet Wellness Brand – E631
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philipp Renner, Founder & CEO of Dr. Shiba, joins Jeremy Au to share his journey from a global childhood to building one of Southeast Asia’s fas...
Kaizen VS. Boeing Failures, Lean Loops & Startup Learning - E630
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au shared lessons from Toyota’s Kaizen model, Boeing’s safety lapses, and lean startup methods. He explained why small improvements, frontl...
Valerie Vu: Vietnam’s Tech Reforms, Energy Battles & Surviving Trump’s Tariff Shock – E629
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au and Valerie Vu sit down in Singapore to examine how Southeast Asia’s private capital markets, Vietnam’s reforms, and regional politics a...
Joshua Wang: Reprogramming Cancer, Biotech’s Funding Shift & Why AI Will Rewrite Biology – E628
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au and Joshua Wang reunite after three years to explore how biotech startups navigate scientific breakthroughs, funding challenges, and leaders...
Dmitry Levit & Shiyan Koh: eFishery Fallout, Indonesia’s Growth Reset & Agritech’s Future - E627
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au, Shiyan Koh, and Dmitry Levit dissect the collapse of eFishery, the breakdown of Indonesia’s growth narrative, and the systemic risks that...
Talent Gaps, AI Adoption & Southeast Asia’s Startup Winter, China Subsidies & Sequoia’s Split - E626
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au explored how talent, policy, and capital flows shape startup ecosystems across Southeast Asia, India, and China. The discussion covered tale...
Southeast Asia Unicorns VS. China’s Time Machine, Golden Age Thesis & Fragmented Markets - E625
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au explored why venture capitalists hunt unicorns and how Southeast Asia fits into this global race. He discussed the Asia Partners golden age ...
Anonymous Q&A: Moving to Silicon Valley from Southeast Asia, USA Hiring & Visa Roadblocks and Talent Ecosystems – E624
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au and an anonymous guest discuss the challenges of pursuing career opportunities in the United States from Singapore. They talk about how visa...
Portfolio Construction, Power Laws and Fund Differentiation in Venture Capital - E623
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au broke down how venture capital funds design LP decks, allocate capital, and differentiate themselves in competitive markets. The discussion ...
Jianggan Li: China Price War Chaos, EV Subsidy Battles & Why Firms Flee Abroad – E622
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au and Jianggan explore why China business environment is locked in cycles of over-competition that destroy margins and push firms to seek grow...
Gita Sjahrir: Indonesia Corruption Protests, eFishery Police Detention & Public Mistrust vs. Startup Governance – E621
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au and Gita Sjahrir unpack Indonesia’s turbulence, from corruption scandals and startup economic uncertainty due to the collapse of eFishery....
DJ Tan: $4.2M Fundraise Flavor House, Bean-Free Coffee Product-Market Fit & Climate Change vs. Food Tech – E620
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au and DJ Tan sit down to discuss how Prefer grew from a bold bean-free coffee experiment into a flavor house tackling climate-threatened ingre...
Kristie Neo: Southeast Asia’s Mood Shift, Middle East Optimism & Gen Z’s AI Job Crunch – E619
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kristie Neo and Jeremy Au compare Southeast Asia and the Middle East, exploring how mood shifts, tariffs, scandals, and cultural codes are shaping tec...
Rob Liu: Bootstrapping to Millions, Why Venture Capital Is Credit Card Debt, and Learning Science for Impact – E618
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Liu, Founder of ContactOut, and Jeremy Au dive into the realities of building a profitable SaaS business, the myths of venture capital, and the ro...
Choosing Personal Success Before Professional Glory - E617
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au spoke about the dangers of chasing only professional success and why it can lead to emptiness despite external achievements. He explained th...
Javier Lorenzana: Startup Failure to Social Media Star and Building Influence that Lasts – E616
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Javier Lorenzana, former EdTech founder turned content creator, joins Jeremy Au to revisit their first meeting during an On Deck podcasting course and...
Sang Shin: Startup Rebel, Investor Philosopher and Life in a Simulation – E615
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au and Sang Shin trace Sang’s journey from a privileged childhood in the Philippines to his evolution as an entrepreneur, investor, and philo...
Health, Purpose & Criticism Choosing Your Pain, Building Resilience and Leading for the Long Haul - E614
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au shares why long-term career success depends on investing in health, cultivating purpose, and learning to handle inevitable criticism. He exp...
Adrian Choo: Career Skeletons, AI Assistants & Why Singapore is Losing Jobs to KL and Bangkok – E613
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Choo, CEO of Career Agility International, joins Jeremy Au to explore how AI, job insecurity, and shifting regional trends are reshaping the fu...
Jianggan Li: China Rare Earth Power, Vietnam USA Fast Deal & Labubu's Global Rise – E612
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jianggan Li, Founder of Momentum Works, joins Jeremy Au to unpack the evolving trade dynamics between China, Vietnam, and the United States. They comp...
Fairness Isn’t Real, Power Awareness & Small Fish Career Strategy – E611
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au speaks about the uncomfortable truth that the world isn’t fair. He urges listeners to let go of idealism, understand real-world power dyna...
Tiang Lim Foo: Start-Up Governance, VC Math Reality & How AI Is Rewiring SEA Startups – E610
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tiang Lim Foo, General Partner at Forge Ventures, and Jeremy Au discussed how Southeast Asia’s tech and venture capital landscape is evolving throug...
Sudhir Vadaketh: Building Jom, Managing Fear & Publishing Bravely in Singapore – E609
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sudhir Vadaketh, Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Jom, returns to BRAVE after four years to share how he built a long-form journalism outlet in Singa...
Shiyan Koh: Singapore Studies Nuclear Energy, SEA Startup Pessimism & AI Waifus – E608
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner at Hustle Fund, joins Jeremy Au to explore Singapore’s exploration of nuclear energy, the Southeast Asia startup downtu...
Startup Failure Patterns, AI Job Risk & Founder-Problem Fit - E607
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au breaks down why most startups fail and what it really takes to succeed in the AI age. He explains the six patterns of startup failure, the t...
Daniel Thong: Bootstrapping AI, Spinning Out AI, and Surviving the VC Downturn – E606
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code BRAVESEA for an extra 4 months at www.surfshark.com/BRAVESEA Daniel Thong, founder of Nimbus, r...
AI Companions, Unicorn Odds, and Southeast Asia’s Next 100 Years of Startups - E605
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au explores how exponential tech progress is reshaping the future, why Southeast Asia is positioned for a surge in unicorns, and how venture ca...
Bernard Leong: How AI Is Reshaping Development, Business Models, and Startup Growth – E604
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code BRAVESEA for an extra 4 months at www.surfshark.com/BRAVESEA Bernard Leong, founder of Dorje AI...
Saurabh Chauhan: From EF to YC, Beating the Hype & Building AI Finance Agents – E603
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code BRAVESEA for an extra 4 months at www.surfshark.com/BRAVESEA Saurabh Chauhan, Co-founder and CE...
Double Down or Walk Away: Instacart, Unicorn Portfolios, and Southeast Asia’s Exit Problem - E602
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au breaks down the hidden math behind venture capital: why only a few startups matter, how VCs double down or walk away, and what real exits lo...
Kelvin Subowo: 7 Failures, Cloud Kitchen Collapse & Building Indonesia’s F&B Avengers – E601
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelvin Subowo, CEO of Daily Co., joins Jeremy Au to share how he built one of Indonesia’s fastest growing F&B groups after seven failed ventures...
America's VC Wall, Singapore’s Job Crunch & How AI Is Rewiring Relationships with Adriel Yong – E600
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adriel Yong, Orvel Venture Partner, joins Jeremy Au to reflect on five years of career transitions from investing to building startups across Southeas...
Power Struggles in Southeast Asia: VC Rights, Founder Conflicts and the Return of Convertible Debt - E599
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au breaks down the evolving power dynamics between VCs and founders in Southeast Asia, diving into board control, investor rights, and why most...
Janine Teo: How AI Empowers Youth, Reinvents Learning & Sparks Motivation – E598
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Janine Teo, CEO of Solve Education, returns to BRAVE after three years to explore how AI is reshaping education for marginalized youth. She and Jeremy...
Leaked Power Calls, Cannabis Crackdown & Why Thailand’s Startup Scene Is Quietly Rebooting with Wing Vasiksiri – E597
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wing Vasiksiri, investor and ecosystem builder, returns to unpack the recent political upheaval in Thailand, the shifting startup landscape, and how t...
The Funding Game: Mastering SAFE Notes, Board Seats & Control - E596
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au broke down the real stakes behind early-stage fundraising—where founders trade equity for survival, and investors negotiate for control. H...
How Vietnam’s Economy is Rewiring for Tech & Trade Battles with Valerie Vu – E595
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vietnam’s rapid economic transformation is reshaping its future. Valerie Vu, General Partner at Ansible Ventures, joins Jeremy Au to explore how Vie...
Demographic Collapse, Broken Visas & Why Global Talent Is Rerouting to Southeast Asia – E594
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner at Hustle Fund, joins Jeremy Au to examine how geopolitical shifts, demographic decline, and education policy are reshapi...
Edtech's Real Buyers, Startup Law Traps and Why Founders Need Better Equity Deals - E593
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au breaks down the hidden risks in Southeast Asia’s edtech sector and early-stage startup law. He explains why edtech often fails to scale, h...
Olzhas (Oz) Zhiyenkul: From Soviet Collapse to Disrupting Global Wealth Tech - E592
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olzhas (Oz) Zhiyenkul, CEO and co-founder of Investbanq, joins Jeremy Au to share how his journey from post-Soviet Kazakhstan to launching a full-stac...
Henry Motte-de la Motte: AI Tutors, Global EdTech, and the $1M Parenting Dilemma – E591
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Motte-de la Motte, CEO of Edge Tutor, and Jeremy Au reconnect two years after their last conversation to discuss how global tutoring has evolved...
Ilya Kravtsov: Inside Indonesia’s Startup Meltdown, eFishery’s Hidden Fallout & How Real Founders Survive – E590
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ilya Kravtsov, Co-Founder of Ringkas, joins Jeremy Au to unpack the rise and fall of Indonesia’s lending wave, the ripple effects of the eFishery sc...
Mohan Belani: Fatherhood as a Founder, Raising AI-Ready Kids & Balancing Marriage with Startup Life – E589
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mohan Belani, Co-Founder of e27, and Jeremy Au reflect on what it means to be a tech leader, startup founder, and modern dad raising Generation Alpha....
Dr. Gerald Tan: AI Dentistry, Business Betrayal & Rebuilding Trust – E588
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Gerald Tan, founder of Elite Dental Group and the first Singaporean dentist to graduate from Harvard Business School, joins Jeremy Au to share how...
Jiezhen Wu: CEO Struggles, Leadership Lessons from Parenthood, and Why 5-Year Plans Fail – E587
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jiezhen Wu, leadership coach and community builder, joins Jeremy Au to explore how identity, leadership and parenting intersect in shaping purposeful ...
Vikram Sinha: Telco Merger Playbook, AI Bets & The Risk Most CEOs Avoid – E586
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vikram Sinha, CEO of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, speaks with Jeremy Au about his personal journey, the power of distribution, and why AI is not just an...
Pav Gill: Wirecard Whistleblower, Murder Threats & Building Confide Platform After Billion-Dollar Fraud – E585
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pav Gill, ex-APAC Head of Legal at Wirecard, joins Jeremy Au to share how he uncovered one of the largest financial frauds in Europe. They discuss Pav...
Founder Patterns, VC Tiers and Southeast Asia’s Undervalued Talent – E584
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au unpacks the real value add of venture capital beyond just funding. Using data and founder behavior patterns, he explains how investor type, ...
Jackson Aw: The Collectibles Boom, AI-Driven IP & Founder Growth from Dreamer to Builder – E583
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jackson Aw, founder of Mighty Jaxx, joins Jeremy Au after three years to reflect on his leadership journey, the evolution of the global collectibles i...
Jianggan Li: US-China Trade Chaos, Vietnam Caught in the Middle & Why Everyone’s Diversifying – E582
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jianggan Li, Founder of Momentum Works speaks with Jeremy Au to unpack how the US-China trade conflict is reshaping global manufacturing, trust in int...
How Founders Avoid False Starts & What VCs Actually Add - E581
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au unpacks how startup failure patterns often begin with charisma unchecked by execution. He explores how founders can avoid false starts, the ...
Elena Chow: Southeast Asia Talent Reset, Malaysia’s Rise & How AI Is Reshaping Hiring – E580
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elena Chow, Founder of ConnectOne and Jeremy Au reconnect after three years to examine how Southeast Asia’s hiring landscape evolved from rapid expa...
David He: E-Fishery Scandal Breakdown, Investor Red Flags & Legal Risk Lessons for Southeast Asia – E579
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David He, partner at Gunderson Dettmer sits down with Jeremy Au to dissect Southeast Asia’s shifting startup and legal terrain. From the fallout of ...
The 6 Startup Failure Patterns, Why 90% Die & Jibo Burned $73M - E578
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au breaks down why most startups fail and why it’s rarely just one thing. Backed by funnel data and battle-tested case studies, he reveals si...
Joanna Yeo: Wall Street to ClimateTech, Biochar Carbon Credits & 50% Farmer Revenue Share – E577
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joanna Yeo, founder and CEO of Arukah and former institutional investor, speaks with Jeremy Au to explore how Southeast Asia’s agri-waste can be tra...
Felix Collins: 20 Million Black Soldier Fly Farming, Food Waste Insights & Low Carbon Future - E576
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Felix Collins, founder of Full Circle Biotech, speaks with Jeremy Au about how biology, not machines, is transforming the future of food. Felix shares...
Power Law, Unicorn Hunting & Jungle to Highway: How VCs Bet on Southeast Asia’s Future - E575
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au pulls back the curtain on Southeast Asia’s high-stakes venture capital world where 5,000 startups fight through the jungle, but only 10 re...
Raagulan Pathy: Stablecoin Revolution vs. Struggling Currencies, USDC Circle GM to Founder & The Future Of Borderless Banking – E574
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au speaks with Raagulan Pathy, founder and CEO of Cast and former APAC head at Circle, to break down the structural shift underway in global fi...
Indonesia Gangsters VS. BYD & VinFast, Preman Rent-Seeking & Law & Order Reform - E573
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au and Gita discussed the challenges of doing business in Indonesia, particularly the issue of "preman" (gangster) culture, its effects on busi...
Why Founders Win or Lose: Inside VC Sourcing, Competition & Fund Tactics - E572
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au breaks down how Limited Partners shape the Southeast Asia venture capital landscape and why founders should care. He explores the hidden mot...
Maria Li: Tech in Asia Acquisition by Singapore Press Holdings, Startup Winter to AI Spring & The Future of Startup Media - E571
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au reconnects with Maria Li to explore how Tech in Asia is navigating Southeast Asia’s startup winter, generative AI disruption, and corporat...
BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech Podcast: PAP Vote Surge & Workers’ Party Corporate Candidates – E570
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au and Shiyan discuss Singapore’s election outcomes, unpacking voter behavior, opposition growth, independent candidates, and future policy c...
VC Fundamentals: Blue vs Red Oceans, Power Law Returns & Fund Structures – E569
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au shares how venture capital evaluates startups, using examples from crypto confusion, post-WWII VC history, and power law returns. He explain...
Jed Ng: Angel Syndicate Strategy, Venture Winter Advantage & Fixing Angel Education - E568
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au chats with Jed Ng, founder of AngelSchool.vc, about why he chose angel syndicates over VC funds as a faster, more flexible path to financial...
Rachel Wong: eFishery Fraud Founder Confession, Self-Justification vs. Excuses, & Civil vs. Criminal Startup Ecosystem Consequences – E567
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au and Rachel Wong unpack eFishery's founder’s public confession to systematic fraud. They dive into how cultural pressures, ecosystem gaps, ...
Raising Capital: Team, Product, Economics Filters & Investor Psychology - E566
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au shares insights into how venture capitalists evaluate early-stage startups in Southeast Asia. Speaking directly to aspiring founders, he bre...
Milan Reinartz: Founder to Platform Builder, Community-Led Angel Investing & Scaling Private Access – E565
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au reconnects with Milan Reinartz to explore how angel investing evolved into a community-led platform, why Southeast Asia’s VC math doesn’...
Anthea Ong: Saying No to Nominated Member of Parliament (At First), NMP Scheme Reforms & Majoritarian vs. Nonpartisanship - E564
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au reconnects with Anthea Ong for a candid conversation on what it means to lead with integrity, empathy, and independence. They trace her jour...
Valerie Vu: Vietnam’s 46% Tariff Shock, US Trade Fallout & Multipolar Diplomacy Moves – E563
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au speaks with Valerie Vu about Vietnam’s sudden shock from the 46% US tariff under Trump. What started as optimism turned into panic factori...
Jeffrey Lonsdale: US Tariffs as Policy, Taiwan Risk Calculus & Southeast Asia’s Supply Chain Opportunity - E562
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Au sits down with Jeffrey Lonsdale to unpack the US-China trade standoff, the Taiwan flashpoint, and how Southeast Asia is adapting to global s...