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BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capital VC (English)

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 80,000+ 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 & Thursday. Weekly tech news

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00:36:14

Ethan Ang: Glassdoor vs. Indeed vs. Nodeflair,...

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2023/04/11

"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 ironic, the more you say you can't do something, the more people come forward and offer their assistance." - Ethan Ang “One of the most accelerating things for me was getting a coach. It helps because I realize that a lot of the mistakes or the reasons why NodeFlair is not growing as fast as I wish it could have been in 2018 till now and I'm a

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00:00:58

Philippines Market Dive (Macros, Fintech, & Founders...

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2023/04/09

"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 that makes it hard for the ecosystem to build. There are very few countries in the world that actually have a net outflow. To have it continuously for so many years, especially when there's no war or push factor, is quite an interesting dynamic. This drives the FinTech sector. There's a self-perpetuating cycle here, where nobody wants to upset

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00:40:47

Robert Huynh: Google Moonshots to Vietnam YC Founder,...

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2023/04/06

In this insightful episode of Brave, Robert Huynh, co-founder of construction labor marketplace Nook, shares his journey from a successful career at Google's X Moonshot to dropping out of Harvard Business School to start his own company in Vietnam. Huynh discusses his approach to risk-taking, cultural transitions, and product iteration. He emphasizes the importance of community and shares valuable lessons learned. Through his story, Huynh showcases the power of embracing challenges, staying

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00:40:22

Vikram Bharati: Facing Loneliness To Be Your Own Best...

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2023/04/04

Meet Vikram Bharati, the visionary founder of Draper Startup House, a global network of entrepreneurial hubs. Vikram's journey from a successful banking career to solo backpacking around the world led him to settle down in Singapore and launch his hospitality company, originally known as Tribe Theory. His mission is to build one million new businesses worldwide by 2030 through a unique combination of traditional hospitality, micro-campuses, and investment houses. With a presence in 25

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00:39:37

Founder & VC “Lost In Translation”, Common...

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2023/04/02

In this engaging conversation between two seasoned venture capitalists, Jeremy Au and Shiyan Koh, they discuss the challenges that can arise due to "lost in translation" moments in the world of start-up investment. From cultural differences to communication breakdowns, the duo explore the importance of building a trusted and respectful relationship between founders and investors, as well as the need for transparency and honesty throughout the process. Ultimately, they conclude that it's crucial

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00:19:43

Fatherhood Changed Me: Life Dimension Color, Time...

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2023/03/30

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 with time, the concept of seven-generation stewardship and technology's impact on the next generation. “I think about the future, the environment, and social issues. I also think about my role as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist and how I’m going to invest my time, attention, capital, and wisdom in the technologies, leaders, and companies

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00:44:01

Hugh Mason: Founding JFDI Accelerator & Mistakes,...

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2023/03/28

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 local entrepreneurs, just as the regional startup scene got going. He's also worked with some of the biggest multinationals in the region to inspire corporate innovation. Now with the freedom to reflect on what makes some ventures succeed and others not, he's partway through a PhD that's helping to reveal the underlying psychology of startup founders,

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00:42:48

TikTok vs. Congress, Pro vs Anti Ban Argument, Gen Z...

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2023/03/26

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 arguments. They also dive into the role of Gen Z in lobbying for TikTok, the Darwinian content curation of the platform, and historical parallels to similar conflicts in the past. “I believe the argument is valid and relevant to the need for broader social media regulation. I support the idea of equal rules for all. Similar to the implementation of

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00:27:46

Q&A: How to Choose Great VCs, Red Flags, Reference...

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2023/03/23

In this episode of BRAVE, Jeremy Au and Adriel Yong discuss how to choose great VCs, conduct reference checks, increase capital optionality, and the red flags to watch out for. “Building a great business with product market fit gives you a lot of capital optionality. You don’t have to build a billion-dollar company in order to raise millions of dollars. It means if you're trying to raise from angel capital, then you should de-risk. You have to be thoughtful about strategy. You should think

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00:36:39

Will Fan: Vietnam Refugee & Cab Driver Family Legacy,...

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2023/03/21

Will Fan is an accomplished business leader, writer, and academic. He is the CEO and Head of School at NewCampus, a prestigious business school catering to emerging leaders in Asia. Prior to this, Will was the co-founder and CEO of QLC, a successful startup focused on virtual internships. Will is also a respected writer and has contributed articles to e27 and Forbes Business Council. Will holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from UNSW. “My grandfather who I never met, fled the

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00:37:34

Vietnam Market Dive, Bull (Education, FDI,...

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2023/03/19

In this discussion, Jeremy Au and Valerie Vu explore the Vietnam market from both bull and bear perspectives. The bull case is supported by factors such as education, foreign direct investment, and "friendshoring," while the bear case highlights concerns about exit pathing, the stock market, and banking liquidity. The conversation also covers the potential impact of the anti-corruption campaign and the importance of patient capital in Vietnam's economic development. "I hope to see more talents

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00:25:42

Q&A: Founders "Showing Off", Fundraising Privilege,...

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2023/03/16

In this episode of BRAVE, Jeremy Au answers a listener’s questions about why founders “show off”, the fiduciary duties of executives, board members, and VCs, and the advantages of being able to raise capital in startups and how to responsibly deploy it. “The difference between privilege and advantage is what you are doing with it. A lot of people have advantages but they just sit on them. They’re comfortable with it and some of them even squander it. We have advantages in different areas,

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00:43:51

Roger Egan: RedMart's Untold Origin Story (Almost...

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2023/03/14

Roger Egan is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor. He is currently Cofounder & CEO of Nurture, a pre-launch EdTech / Media startup that enables children to co-learn with their parents via fun, bonding activities. Prior to Nurture, Roger was Cofounder and CEO of RedMart, the largest online grocery in Singapore. Roger has an MBA in Entrepreneurship from INSEAD Business School and a BA in Economics from The University of Pennsylvania. “The Constructionist Learning Theory is about

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00:46:26

Silicon Valley Bank Implosion, SE Asia Impact,...

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2023/03/12

In this episode of BRAVE, Jeremy Au and Shiyan Koh delve into F Prime’s 2023 report on fintech, and also empowerment and gender equality for women on International Women’s Day. They also discuss the rise of Pay Now and its impact on the payment industry, taking the lead over traditional players like MasterCard. Check out F Prime’s 2023 State of fintech report here. “Intellectually, everybody knows what to do because there's so many substacks, and VC taught leadership what to do. It's either

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00:21:17

Future of VR (Bull vs. Bear), Metaverse Generational...

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2023/03/09

In this episode of BRAVE, Jeremy Au discusses the dynamics of the metaverse. He explains the parallels between the development of AI and VR in terms of generational adoption, the bullish market of VR in the long run, and the rise of whales in the next generation. "At the end of the day, is virtual reality dead? The answer is no. It's alive in the hearts of Generation Alpha who will really drive it to peak usage. The ones who are going to build and monetize it are the millennials and

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00:40:11

Caela Tanjangco: Cautious Optimism Around...

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2023/03/07

Caela Tanjangco is a Director for Asia at Endeavor Catalyst. She started with Medical School but later pursued a business career, including founding a healthcare startup. She is also Co-Chair of the Impact Council at the Global Shapers Community and holds a Master's Degree in International Management and a BS in Psychology. "We have companies that have raised Series B, had the first female founder raise the highest amount of Series A funding, and have CBCs, which is the biggest ever in the

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00:38:20

Luxury & Conspicuous Consumption, Brand vs....

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2023/03/05

In this episode of BRAVE, Jeremy Au and Shiyan Koh discuss luxury, startup marketing, and the three types of human stories. Shiyan explains how talent and supply chain management drive economies of scale in the luxury industry. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of understanding consumers and being a great communicator to succeed in marketing. The discussion also touches on how the three types of human stories relate to branding and marketing strategies. “Marketing is often seen as the company

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00:41:34

Sabrina Ooi: Bipolar & Being Arrested For Suicide,...

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2023/03/01

Sabrina Ooi is the cofounder & CEO of Calm Collective Asia, an organization with the mission to normalize mental health conversations in Asia. She is a mental health expert by experience, having achieved personal recovery and well-being through her journey with bipolar disorder. Through her work with Calm Collective, she has consulted for and created global mental health programs for brands like Spotify, The Body Shop, and Standard Chartered. She has been featured in various publications

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00:13:32

Digital Immortality, Personal Avatar Resolution...

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2023/02/28

In this episode of BRAVE, Jeremy Au talks about the "resurrection" of deceased characters in the form of a hologram, the impact of digital avatars on the film industry and the different fidelity resolutions of personal avatars. “All of us are already digitally immortal. Anybody who has a public presence can have a hologram. If I give access to my private copyrighted materials and private communications, you could create a really high-resolution avatar with my face, speaking habits and

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00:08:02

AI vs. Electricity Adoption Trajectory, USA vs. China...

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2023/02/27

In this episode of BRAVE, Jeremy Au reflects on deep learning breakthroughs’ timeline, AI’s impact on military technology and the increased incentives for more AI engineer training, funding and integration, based on a ChinAI article written by Jeffrey Ding. “AI is going to accelerate the military-industrial complex. It’s not just good for the economy or academics, but also for national security. That's going to be a very interesting fusion. There may also be multiple attempts by states to

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