BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capital VC (English)
Episodes
Gabby Dizon: Founding Yield Guild Games (YGG), Web3, Gaming & Crypto Infrastructure and Generational Shift from Millennials to Gen Z - E358
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gabby Dizon, Cofounder of Yield Guild Games, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Founding Yield Guild Games (YGG): Gabby reflected on hi...
Franco Varona: Grab GM to Foxmont Capital Partners, Empowering Filipino Entrepreneurs & Startup Success Blueprint - E357
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Franco Varona, Managing Partner of Foxmont Capital Partners, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Entrepreneurial & Grab Beginnings: ...
$1.5B ByteDance Tokopedia Investment with GoTo For TikTok Shop, Indonesia E-Commerce War & Winners. vs. Losers - E356
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au talked about three main topics: 1. $1.5B Bytedance Tokopedia GoTo Deal An...
Janson Seah: Time Theft & Blue-Collar Workforce Management, Market Selection & Entry and Product-Led Growth vs. Go-To-Market Motion - E355
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Janson Seah, Cofounder of StaffAny, and Jeremy Au talked about three main topics: 1. Time Theft & Blue-Collar Workforce Management: Janson shared...
David He: Startup Law Partnership Journey, Choosing the Right Lawyer & Founder Legal Roadmap - E354
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David He, Partner at Gunderson Dettmer, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Banker to Startup Lawyer Partner: David shared his journey f...
OpenAI Board Acceleration vs. Doomers, Job Displacement vs. Replacement & Parasocial Winners vs. Losers - E353
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. OpenAI Developments & Leadership:...
Scott Hartley: Global Pre-Seed VC, Regional Investment Insights & Valuation vs. Pricing Risk in Emerging Markets - E352
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Hartley, Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, and Jeremy Au discuss three main themes: 1. Global Pre-Seed VC Investing: Scott presented a c...
Tri Ahmad Irfan: Indonesia Upbringing to USA Tech Inflection Point, YC Founder Experience & CTO Engineering Leadership - E351
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tri Ahmad Irfan, Cofounder & CTO of Lumina, and Jeremy Au discussed three main themes: 1. Indonesia Upbringing to USA Tech Inflection Point: Ir...
Indonesia: $1B Southeast Asia Climate VC Funding, Indonesia Energy Infrastructure & Investments, and Emerging vs. Developed Country Carbon Debates - E350
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gita Sjahrir, Head of Investments at BNI Ventures, and Jeremy Au discussed three main topics: 1. Southeast Asia Climate Investment: Jeremy and Gita...
Raffy Montemayor: Country General Manager Learnings, Classifieds Insights and Philippines Fintech Founder - E349
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raffy Montemayor, Founder & Philippine Business Head of Salmon, and Jeremy Au discussed three main topics: 1. Country General Manager Learnings: ...
Fengru Lin: TurtleTree Milk Precision Fermentation, Biotech Cofounder Serendipity & Balancing Commercial and Scientific Decisions - E348
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fengru Lin, Founder & CEO of TurtleTree, and Jeremy Au discussed three key topics: 1. TurtleTree's Biotech Approach: Fengru Lin highlighted Tur...
Conferences: Bad Event Organizers, Speaker & Moderator Hacks and Democracy vs. Republic Audience Engagement - E347
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this discussion, Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Bad Conferences: Jeremy and Shiyan ...
Li Ling Yung: First Southeast Asian Woman to Swim The English Channel, 13 Hours & 34km of Sea Tides & Childhood Journey - E346
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Li Ling Yung, the first Southeast Asian woman to swim the English Channel, and Jeremy Au discussed Li Ling’s endurance swimming jou...
Jianggan Li: China Tech Giant Expansion, Entering Southeast Asia & Venture Building Lessons - E345
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this discussion, Jianggan Li, Founder & CEO of Momentum Works, and Jeremy Au delved into three key themes: 1. China Tech Giants: Jianggan auth...
Vietnam: Intel $1B Investment Withdrawal, Power Blackouts & License Delays and North vs. South Investment & FDI Flows - E344
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Valerie Vu, Founder of Ansible Ventures, and Jeremy Au discuss three main topics: 1. Intel $1B Investment Withdrawal: Valerie shared...
Southeast Asia Agritech: Industry Players & Value Chain, Digitization and Mechanization & Livestock vs. Crop Farming Agriculture - E343
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adriel Yong, Head of Investments at Ascend Angels, and Jeremy Au discussed three major topics: 1. Southeast Asia Agriculture: Jeremy and Adriel talke...
Alina Truhina: Climate Change Reality, Political Refugee Journey & Navigating ESG - E342
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alina Truhina, Managing Partner of The Radical Fund, and Jeremy Au delve into three main topics: 1. Climate Change Realities: Alina acknowledges Sout...
Tech in Asia $30M Acquisition by SPH, News Industry Evolution & Fragmented Media Consumption - E341
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this discussion, Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au talked about three main topics: 1. Tech in Asia Acquisition: Shiyan an...
Three Lessons From Anthony Bourdain's Biography "Lost In Paradise" - E340
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“He is someone who is living this "dream life", an inspirational figure for so many folks. It makes me reflect on the fact that there are so many c...
Ryan Manafe: McKinsey to Founder, Indonesia Infrastructure Bottlenecks & Hub-and-Spoke Business Model - E339
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Manafe, Cofounder & CEO of Dagangan, and Jeremy Au discussed three main themes: 1. Indonesia's Infrastructure and Supply Chain: Ryan shared ...
Gita Sjahrir: Indonesia TikTok Shop Ban, Cloud Kitchen Shutdowns & Founder Market Adaption - E338
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gita Rusmida Sjahrir, Head of Investments at BNI Ventures, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Business Model Localization: We dissect...
Three Things I Learned From Turning 36 - E337
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“It's okay to sit back and enjoy the ride of turning 36. That means there's a certain level of discomfort that I used to blame myself and be like, ‘...
John Aguilar: Philippines Business Reality TV, Methods to Greatness & Failure before "The Final Pitch" - E336
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Aguilar, Creator & Host of The Final Pitch and Methods to Greatness, and Jeremy Au discussed three main themes: 1. Television Production Rea...
Flash Coffee & Biofourmis Layoffs, Tech-Enabled Food Thesis & AI Productivity Regulations - E335
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and I talked about three main topics: 1. Layoffs and Market Exits: Shiyan and I talked about the recent ...
Matt Abrahams: Stanford MBA Public Speaking Research, Conquering Anxiety Biology & Gen Z vs. Millennial Attention Span - E334
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this discussion, Matt Abrahams, Stanford MBA Professor and author of Think Faster, Work Smarter, and Jeremy Au, talk about three main themes: 1. J...
Craig Bristol Dixon: Maximizing Startup Potential, Family Office Partnerships & Bravery vs. Stupidity - E333
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Bristol Dixon, Cofounder & General Partner of Accelerating Asia, and Jeremy Au talk about three key topics: 1. Maximizing Startup Potenti...
Vietnam Semiconductor Investments with President Biden, Professional Learning White Space & Local Consumer Trends - E332
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Valerie Vu, Founder of Ansible Ventures, and Jeremy Au discuss three main topics: 1. Vietnam's Semiconductor Investment: Valerie and...
Kevin Brockland: Founding IndelibleVentures, Elevating Malaysia's Startup Ecosystem & Navigating Fatherhood - E331
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Brockland, Managing Partner of Indelible Ventures, and Jeremy Au discuss three main themes: 1. Founding Indelible Ventures: Kevin sheds light...
Tsun-Yan Hsieh: Board Leadership (Sony, Dyson & Singapore Airlines), Art of Coaching & Positive Influence - E330
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this discussion, Tsun-Yan Hsieh, Founder & Chairman of LinHart Group, and Jeremy Au talk about three key themes: 1. Board Member Dynamics &a...
Conglomerate Underperformance Bain Report, Super App Business Logic & User Trust Relationship Path - E329
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this discussion, Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au, talked about three key topics: 1. Conglomerate Underperformance: Shiy...
Wilson Yanaprasetya: Warung Tech Deep Dive, Bridging Social Gaps & A Different Kind of Happiness - E328
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this discussion, Wilson Yanaprasetya, Cofounder of Dagangan, and Jeremy Au talk about three main themes: 1. Motivation Behind Dagangan: Wilson n...
Maria Li: Tech In Asia Editorial Ethos, Information Opacity & COO Conundrum - E327
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maria Li, COO of Tech in Asia, and Jeremy Au discuss three key topics: 1. TIA’s Editorial Ethos & SE Asia’s Growing Ecosystem: Maria shares T...
Gita Rusmida Sjahrir: Founder to VC, Indonesia Market Narratives & Kauffman Fellowship Learnings - E326
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gita Rusmida Sjahrir, Head of Investments at BNI Ventures, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Founder to VC Transition: Gita talked a...
Projjal Ghatak: Leadership Coaching, Venture Capital vs. Private Equity and Learning Power - E325
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Projjal Ghatak, Cofounder & CEO of OnLoop, and Jeremy Au, talk about leadership and coaching dynamics. They discuss three key themes: 1. The Po...
Andy Hwang: Early Financial Curiosity, Capital vs. Coaching in VC & Risk Assessment - E324
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Hwang, General Partner of Wavemaker Partners, and Jeremy Au, discuss three main topics: 1. Early Years and Financial Inquisitiveness: Andy share...
$4B Singapore Chip Fabrication Plant, Regional Web3 Investments & Corporate VC Funds - E323
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this discussion, Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au, talked about three key topics: 1. Southeast Asia Tech Investment Land...
Yann Schuermans: 400 Years Family Legacy, Indonesia Supply Chain & AB InBev to Circles.Life to Baskit Founder - E322
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yann Schuermans, Founder & CEO of Baskit, and Jeremy Au, talked about three key topics: 1. Career Transitions and Entrepreneurship: Yann recoun...
Jennifer Ong: BlackRock to Style Theory GM to Life Coach, Career Transition Advice & Reframing Success - E321
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Ong, Founder & Career Coach at Ctrl Alt Career, and Jeremy Au, discuss three main topics: 1. Personal and Career Journey: Jennifer share...
Nir Eyal: Sleep Habit Fundamentals, Adding Friction For Mindful Technology Usage & Future Of Optimized Rest - E320
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nir Eyal, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes related to technology, sleep, and personal growth: 1. ...
Maaike Doyer: Women Investor Syndicates, Diversification Strategies & Investor Risk Management - E319
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maaike Doyer, Founder and Managing Partner of Epic Angels, and Jeremy Au discuss three main points: 1. Diversifying Investments with Female Represent...
Cambodia Market Dynamics, Local Partnerships Nuance & Khmer Population and Industry - E318
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Max Thornton and Dom Kalousek, hosts of Rising Giants podcast, share about their experiences and insights in Cambodia with Jeremy Au. They touch upon ...
Founder-Investor First Meeting Dynamics, Pitching Preparation & Navigating The Conversation Framework - E317
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au dissect the intricate dynamics of initial founder-investor interactions. Here are the three...
Ilya Kravtsov: Indonesia Property Market, Cultural Assimilation & Navigating Startup Transitions - E316
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ilya Kravtsov, Founder of Ringkas, and Jeremy Au discuss three primary topics: 1. Ilya’s Entrepreneurial Journey: Ilya elaborates on wrapping up hi...
Der Shing Lim: Founder to Angel Syndicate Leader, Disrupting Yourself & Shifting Identities - E315
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Der Shing Lim, Cofounder and Partner at AngelCentral, and Jeremy Au delve into entrepreneurship, investment, and personal growth. The discussion focus...
Vietnam Funding Gap, VNG & VinFast IPO and Zalo & TikTok Shop UX - E314
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Valerie Vu, Founding Partner of Ansible Ventures, and Jeremy Au took a deep dive into Vietnam’s tech and VC landscape. They discuss three main to...
Soul Defragmentation & Choosing Our Narrative - E313
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“We too, can decide to defragment our souls. We, as humans, always get to choose who we eventually become.” - Jeremy Au, Host of BRAVE Southeast A...
Leanne Robers: She Loves Tech, Founder-VC Gender Feedback Dynamics & Entrepreneur Psychology - E312
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leanne Robers, Cofounder of She Loves Tech, and Jeremy Au talked about three major highlights: 1. Foundational Journey: Leanne shares her personal jo...
Down Rounds & Recapitalizations, Startup Failure Patterns and Founder Persevere vs. Pivot vs. Shutdown - E311
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund and Jeremy Au discuss three main topics: 1. Down Rounds, Recaps, & the Psychological Implications: Je...
Q&A: Junior VC Performance & Investment Metrics - E310
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Don’t worry too much about your individual metrics per se. If I look at you today as a junior associate versus what I expect a general partner to...
Daan van Rossum: Navigating Career Shifts, Vietnam Work Culture Landscape & Entrepreneurial Persistence and Trade-Offs - E309
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Daan Van Rossum, Founder and CEO of FlexOS, and Jeremy Au discuss and reflect on three major themes: 1. Career Navigation to Entrepreneurship: Daan's...
Listener Q&A: Founder-Investor Trust, Buy-Now Pay-Later Credit Models & USA SEC Regulatory Impact on SE Asia VC - E308
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund and Jeremy Au answer some listeners’ questions. They discuss three major themes: 1. Founder-Investor Tr...
WhenThe Egg Is Broken From The Inside, Life Begins - E307
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“True change comes from within. Greatness awaits outside.” - Jeremy Au Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/pe...
Wai Hong Fong: Malaysian Dream, Gamer Founder Mindset & Point-of-Sale (POS) Industry Deep Dive - E306
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“So much transition is happening. Southeast Asia needs many people to solve as meaningful problems as possible. It’s not just chasing the highest ...
Sea Group Stock Price 29% Drop, Digital Bank Strategy Synergy & Fintech Underwriting Quality - E305
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“With fintech, people over-index on the math of why someone should do something. They forget about the psychology of someone buying that financial p...
Founder Etymology Paradox: Building, Sinking & Audacity - E304
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"This is the profile paradox that sums up the life of a founder. To be a brave captain setting sail on the vast sea of the unknown, to build a ship ar...
Triston Francis: Advice for Harvard MBA Admits, 120 Alumni Reflections & Crafting Your Life - E303
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“You can meet a lot of people in the HBS MBA program. What you want to do is identify people that have a similar set of values and interests because...
Biden’s China VC Investment Ban, Singapore Ecosystem Guide & Reverse Culture Shock
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“I'm incredibly optimistic about this ecosystem. There's a lot of macro stuff that is really pushing us along that I don't think we could've imagine...
Huijin Kong: Quitting McKinsey, Identity Metamorphosis & Helping 1 Million People to Uncover Their True Selves - E301
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“For me, the purpose is very important. Everyone deserves to be helped. Some moments of conscientious crisis are situations when assessing if the le...
56% Startup Funding Decline 2023, Indonesia Bans <$100 SKU E-commerce Imports & Founder Fundraising Tactics
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“For us sitting in the pre-seed stage, we really haven't changed our pace, but for the portfolio companies who are raising seed and plus, we've defi...
Nir Eyal: Mastering Indestractability (Managing Internal Triggers & Taking Personal Responsibility), Distraction vs. Traction & Taming the Technology Beast - E299
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“These days, we have so many labels around. Some say they have a short attention span, that they have an addictive personality, or they’re not goo...
Request for Startups: LLM for Bahasa Indonesia, Community Unbundling, Wealth Advisors and More - E298
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“A lot of social science research reinforces the idea that changing your context helps you change your behavior. Imagine if there was a bot that mak...
Sherry Jiang: Web3 Market Turbulence, Product-Market Iteration & Team Trust - E297
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Trust makes teams efficient because you don't have to fact-check and feel anxious about what someone else is doing. Everyone knows what’s going o...
Taylor Swift UOB Card 45% Surge, 17.4% Women VC Representation & Career Advice for Investors - E296
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“There are a lot of requests from people wanting to break into the VC space. I encourage people to start thinking about the VC processes like sourci...
Phillip An: Vietnam Property Financing, First Vietnamese Y Combinator Startup, Cofounder Firing & Probabilistic Thinking - E295
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“In the early stages of a startup, it’s not your monetization or competitors that can kill the company, but the team. Most of this is due to cofou...
Family Office Investment Dynamics, Conspicuous Consumption & Social Inequality & Redefining Local - E284
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“I hope they invest in the local ecosystem and not just in financial assets. The benefit of being wealthy is you can do what you want. Instead of a ...
Nir Eyal: Habit Design Masterclass (Trigger, Action, Variable Reward & Investment), The Carrot Is The Stick & User Behavior Hooks - E293
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“The carrot is the stick. The brain gets us to do anything and everything for one reason, and that is to escape discomfort. Everything you do, every...
Super Apps Dive (Grab, GoTo & WeChat), Vietnam’s World-Class Education System & Founder Leadership Transitions (Spenmo)
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“As a country, investing in education is a no-brainer. It can increase the marginal productivity of the citizens, thus increasing GDP. Often, educat...
Michael Smith Jr.: Embracing Generalism, Parenting in the Age of AI and Technology Duality (Good vs. Bad Faith Actors) - E291
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“The world is going to be more generalist. It’s tough to pick one thing. I find that I can let myself off the hook by not picking one thing and do...
Vireak Chea: Return to Cambodia, Transforming Neighborhood Pharmacies & Prioritizing Family - E290
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Nothing will be easy. Along the journey, you will learn a lot more than you think. Don't worry about mistakes because they are meant to be made. We...
Winnie Wong: You Don’t Have To Look The Part, Workplace Vulnerability and Personal Storytelling vs. Bamboo & Glass Ceiling - E289
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"There's a gap between men and women, but an even bigger gap between white women and Asian women. What is an Asian woman supposed to be like? A lot of...
Billionaire Cagematch (Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg), Grab & GoJek Layoffs and Singapore Press Holdings Audit Findings - E288
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Grab has laid off 10% of the workforce, which is a very sizeable dynamic. Previously, they have been letting people leave and haven't been adding ...
Tiang Lim Foo: Founding Forge VC, Maximizing Founder Potential & Long-Distance Venture Capital Investments with Haruki Murakami
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"I feel like part of this is driven by the fear of providing incorrect advice. For instance, someone from the pharmacy might approach me and say, 'Tia...
OpenAI Sam Altman Singapore & Jakarta Townhalls, AI Regulation & Job Displacement and Founder Stress, Burnout & Failure Report by Startup Snapshot
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“I think what else was interesting was Rachel Lim, a Singaporean co-hosting with Sam Altman as part of the Open AI team. The key phrase that became ...
Oswald Yeo: Glints Product-Market Fit Pivots, Indonesia Market Leadership & Beginner's Mindset - E285
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"One pattern I've noticed is teams that are close and trust each other can talk about problems. They tend to go a long way together, and founders stic...
Sequoia Capital Spins Off HongShan 红杉 & Peak XV, Apple Vision Pro and Societal Impact of VR & AR
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"At the end of the day, people are, in some weird way, mourning the drop of Sequoia because it feels like it's splitting up. So there's a little bit o...
Q&A: Student Career Planning, Exploration vs. Exploitation & Navigating Uncertainty Across First Job, Passion & Mid-life Crisis - E283
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“It's nice to feel the anxiety and nervousness. Don't penalize yourself for telling people that you feel uncertain. It's not a popular emotion to sh...
Temasek FTX Review, 6% Early Stage Startups AUM Cap, Crypto Regulatory Debate & Retail Investor Democratizatio - E282
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Financial education and financial access are not the same. I get pitches on this all the time. They say they are democratizing access and teaching ...
Bhavik Vashi: B2B SaaS Masterclass & Business Model Learnings, AI Opportunity Speculation, and Southeast Asia Market Uniqueness
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Startups can use AI to expedite their time-to-market, but they still need an innovative product or a unique problem-solving approach to truly thrive....
VC Market 2023-2024 Outlook, Tough Fundraising Decisions vs. <6 Months Runway Reality and Board vs. CEO Scenarios & Discussions - E280
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"The struggle I'm seeing is in the middle-stage startups that raised several rounds of capital over the past five years. With this new structure, ther...
Q&A: Cambodia’s Startup Ecosystem, Investment Hotbeds, Historical Conflicts & Tech Predictions for the Next 10 Years
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"My point of view is that over the next 10 years, the population will continue to educate themselves through parents, their own osmosis via the intern...
Mastering Fundraising as a System, Mistakes vs. Wins, Philosophy vs. Tactics vs. Trust-Building
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"In the teaser deck, there should be a money slide. When you hit that slide, you should immediately feel compelled to take this meeting. Many people o...
Joan Yao: Impact Investing to Kickstart VC, Philippines Startup Perception vs. Reality (Brain Drain, Families & Acceleration) and Lose Nothing By Asking
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Many of the jobs I've had weren't advertised, and I had to create the opportunities for myself. Our president, Minette, always says, 'You lose nothin...
People Leadership Failures, Performance vs. Recruiting vs. HR & Organizational Design Regional Differences - E276
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"I often advise people that they are essentially operating two machines when running a business. The first machine is the business itself, which inclu...
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
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“The world is full of 20 and 30-year-olds who feel frustrated that they could be doing something with their lives or that they should be on the worl...
23.8% Taiwan Conflict 2024 Odds (Russian Roulette), China & USA Decoupling vs. Containment & Southeast Asia Upside vs. Startup Risk Management
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"What does it mean when each economy is going back to the spheres and how do technology companies handle it? The first thing that came to mind is limi...
Kenneth Lou: Seedly Exit & 3X Founder Learnings, Vipassana Insights & Everyone Dies One Day
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"I think learning to manage larger teams by delegating is not easy for first-time founders or managers. Initially, you try to do everything, but then ...
Sustainability & ESG Investing Fundamentals, Climate Change Stakeholders & Alliances and Regional Impact Startups - E272
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“There’s going to be a net increase in carbon emissions across the region. The growth is slow for developed markets and there may be some ways to ...
Evan Heng: Building $6.7M Revenue Startup During University, 99.9% Focus Student Founder (Sacrificed Love) and the Power of Education
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"In the first year from May 2019 until the start of Covid, it was tough since I had to juggle school and didn't do well at the beginning. So, I decide...
Children in the Age of AI, Robot Best Friends & Contrarian Parenting Beliefs - E270
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"I think finding win-win solutions may be the most contrarian thing. Not thinking of the world as zero-sum. I grew up pretty competitive, but I'm not ...
David Yin: Random Walk to Career (Journalist to VC Partner), Finding Yourself at Stanford & Harvard, & Drinking From Firehoses Startups
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Writing a story similar to writing an investment memo, and finding a good story, is figuring out what’s not being reported. You try to dig for in...
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
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"To build, sell, and lead. Those are three essential roles for the future, and learning to do all three simultaneously or being ambidextrous is incred...
Shao-Ning Huang: Angel Investor Economics & Mistakes, Women Founder & Investor Representation & Cut Off Toxic Relationships
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“I invest because I believe in the founder, and I want to believe that the business will make a difference in the ecosystem and the economy in the f...
Ethan Ang: Glassdoor vs. Indeed vs. Nodeflair, Founder Persona Projection & Vulnerable Honesty / Dare to Lead - E266
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"When you admit to not knowing and being scared, it can make you feel weak, but if you have the right team, they will want to help you even more. It's...
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
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"I fear brain drain. If you aren't optimistic about your country in the long term and want to move somewhere else, it creates a net outflow of talent ...
Robert Huynh: Google Moonshots to Vietnam YC Founder, Harvard MBA Dropout & Sea Turtle and Product Market Fit Iteration
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of Brave, Robert Huynh, co-founder of construction labor marketplace Nook, shares his journey from a successful career at G...
Vikram Bharati: Facing Loneliness To Be Your Own Best Companion, Building One Million Businesses and Extreme Difficulty vs. Real Need
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Vikram Bharati, the visionary founder of Draper Startup House, a global network of entrepreneurial hubs. Vikram's journey from a successful banki...
Founder & VC “Lost In Translation”, Common Misunderstandings (Rejections, Interrogations & NDAs) and Positive Sum Negotiations & Reference Checks - E262
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation between two seasoned venture capitalists, Jeremy Au and Shiyan Koh, they discuss the challenges that can arise due to "l...
Fatherhood Changed Me: Life Dimension Color, Time Travel (Present, Past & Future) and Seven Generation Contract - E261
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of BRAVE, Jeremy Au reflects on how becoming a father changed him, the new dimension of life he discovered, his changed relationship w...
Hugh Mason: Founding JFDI Accelerator & Mistakes, Just F***ing Do It and Choosing Your Tribe
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Co-founding JFDI.Asia, Southeast Asia's first startup accelerator, gave Hugh Mason the chance to work with and invest in the ideas of hundreds of loca...
TikTok vs. Congress, Pro vs Anti Ban Argument, Gen Z Lobbying, Darwinian Content Curation & Historical Parallels
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of BRAVE, Jeremy Au and Shiyan Koh discuss the ongoing conflict between TikTok and Congress, examining both the pro and anti-ban argum...