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The Founders Peak Podcast

Where exceptional startup founders share untold stories that shaped who they are

An exclusive podcast where we bring exceptional startup founders from around the world who each share their inspiration and a bag full of usable entrepreneurial insights from their journeys. So, if you are an aspiring founder, or busy fund-raising, or nearing a successful exit, or even feeling like you might go down fighting, there"s something useful in here for you. Most talks are hosted and recorded LIVE with audiences at The Founders Peak Stage at the Global Finance & Technology Network"s

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00:10:18

More than a marathon, a startup is an obstacle race -...

The Founders Peak Podcast ·

2024/12/11

In the early days, Kevin faced skepticism head-on - an investor doubted that a couple of tech founders could sell, a moment that stung but fueled his determination to succeed. His first customer, who knew him from his previous New York Stock Exchange-listed company, kept calling them by the old company’s name - a mistake they gladly leveraged for credibility. As proof of their success, a happy customer even helped them raise their Series A, and they pulled off two major funding rounds. Kevin

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00:10:10

When words failed, how an ordinary image built me -...

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2024/12/11

Sanjib has crossed paths with tech and business legends like Steve Jobs, Gordon Moore and Andy Grove at Intel, Sandy Weill at Citi, and Sir Michael Ovitz, who told him, “Just call me Bro.” He had a fanboy moment meeting Nobel laureate Hans Bethe through his physics club at Cornell. Sanjib is an adventurer at heart - he’s gone skydiving, flown both airplanes and helicopters, and even helped build an electric car in 1990. He starred in a Tonight Show skit with the Kardashian sisters on St. Patrick's

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00:18:14

It's the attitude, stupid - Season 10 (Singapore Nov...

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2024/12/11

Get ready for a truly special Founders Peak episode, where inspiration meets intellect, with one of India’s most celebrated authors and deep thinkers - Gurcharan Das. From penning plays in his twenties to crafting eight extraordinary books, his journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Before dedicating his life to writing, Mr. Das was the CEO of Procter & Gamble India and later rose to Managing Director of Procter & Gamble Worldwide, retiring at 50 to follow his literary passion

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00:10:42

Beyond the Code: Navigating Trust in Blockchain -...

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2024/12/11

Dr. Ronghui became a faculty member at Columbia University at 28 without a master's or postdoc. And he was always mistaken as a student by the faculty members! CertiK started in a three-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, assembling 12 IKEA desks. CertiK's shield logo includes a mathematical "for all" symbol, representing thier mission to protect the blockchain world.

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00:17:04

For Love. Or For Money. Doing it My Way - Season 10...

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2024/12/11

Dhruv was known as “Phil Collins” in high school, because he was a drummer and singer! He gave up his job as an MD at a large, global investment bank to become a singer-songwriter and performing artist Dhruv has released 17 highly acclaimed songs and sold-out theatres across Asia, singing in both English and Hindi. And there is a very special live recording which we bring to you at the end of the episode!

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00:01:28

Welcome to Season 10 - The Flagship Singapore Chapter...

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2024/11/24

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00:33:29

The Elephant That Became a Tiger: India’s Startup...

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2024/11/24

The Founders Peak stage is truly privileged to host Dr. Shashi Tharoor - renowned Indian author, diplomat, and politician, celebrated for his eloquence, intellect, and wit. Known for his vast vocabulary and sharp commentary, Dr. Tharoor has written numerous books on Indian history, culture, and global affairs.As a former United Nations diplomat and Member of Parliament, he is a prominent advocate for social justice, international cooperation, and India’s place on the world stage, often

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00:17:48

The Next Era of VC-Backed Startups - Season 10...

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2024/11/24

We welcomed back Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, who tuned in LIVE from San Francisco at The Founders Peak stage at SFF. Peter is the middle child of seven, which might explain his talent for captivating a crowd; he's addicted to mocha coffee but curiously dislikes chocolate; and, despite his LinkedIn fame, he’s still a bit shy about it! Carta is home to the largest global repository of startup equity, with a whopping 2.2 million equity holders on its platform. Carta firmly believes the

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00:12:24

The fear of falling: How a fear of heights shaped my...

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2024/11/24

We had the privilege of having Charles Li, Founder & Chairman of Micro Connect, on the "the yellow circle" at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024. Charles is known as "Mr. Connect," having pioneered initiatives like “Stock Connect” and "Bond Connect" during his 11 years as CEO at HKEX, and now brings that same spirit to Micro Connect. As of September 2023, Micro Connect has raised a total of over $600 million in capital. Charles started his career as an oil driller, working on China’s early

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00:11:58

How I fired and rehired myself thrice in the last...

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2024/11/24

Madhu is a weekend chef, who is obsessed with building a company rooted in a strong, authentic culture. He recently crushed a 100-day pushup challenge with his son, building up from 20 to an impressive 75 pushups in one go! Madhu was nominated for the Economic Times Bootstrap Champion of the Year award in 2019 - think of it as the Oscars for the startup world in India! His company, M2P Fintech is proudly one of India’s most diverse startups, with team members from over a dozen nationalities. It is

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00:12:36

No Google Maps here - Season 10 (Singapore Nov 2024)

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2024/11/24

Omair is a true global citizen - he has lived in over 10 countries but took the leap to start his company, Abhi, in Pakistan - without ever having lived there before. He survived a possible lion attack on safari, was tossed into a French immersion program in Canada without knowing a word of French, and he launched Abhi right in the middle of the pandemic! And just when things couldn’t get wilder - on the very day they issued their first sukuk in Pakistan, the Prime Minister was arrested, the

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00:14:50

Adversity as Fuel: Becoming the Hero of Your Story -...

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2024/11/24

Now this is a very special episode...and we don’t even know where to begin! We couldn’t be more excited to have had Lesley Paterson with us - a five-time world champion in triathlon and Oscar-winning film producer, whose story exemplifies greatness through adaptability and perseverance. From dominating in the grueling sport of triathlon to conquering the creative world of filmmaking, Lesley shares with us her journey from the racecourse to the red carpet. We explore how challenges can inspire

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00:20:00

It's your worst PR crisis! What's the story you need...

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2024/11/24

In a social media age, how should you respond to a PR nightmare? Ignore it? Laugh at it? Engage? Or…? We have India’s most iconic journalists and the Founding Editor of Mojo Story – and that is none other than Barkha Dutt! With over 25 years of fearless reporting - from the frontlines of the Kargil War to conflict zones around the globe, and her ground-breaking coverage of the pandemic - Barkha has built a career on stories that shape our world. Barkha has received over 50 prestigious awards,

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00:15:20

You have a higher chance of success with co-founders...

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2024/11/24

Vipul received an appointment letter from the Indian Air Force, but became a physicist, specialised in marketing during his MBA, and now…is a CFO! This is his third startup adventure. Bigbasket’s founders have known each other longer than they’ve known their wives! BigBasket is now 14 years old and was one of the first companies worldwide to launch online grocery And it’s unique in the industry because it sources fresh produce directly from 40,000 farmers. In this episode, Vipul explores the

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00:08:25

The only conspiracy theory that entrepreneurs should...

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2024/11/24

Dmytro co-founded a digital bank called “Monobank” in Ukraine which serves almost 10 million customers today. Now with his new company “Fintech Farm” he develops digital banks in other developing countries. He worked for 6 months as a Minister in the first government of Zelenskiy. He also published a book called How the Tricolor Got Its Stripes, on the history of flags FinTech Farm operates on a unique model: they only earn when the bank is performing well! It’s also not your usual bank - their

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00:11:05

Finding meaning in the world of money - Season 10...

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2024/11/24

Caesar lives to create products that increase access for all. He dreams of a world where opportunity isn’t limited by birth or background. He thrives on collaboration with passionate, positive people! Arta is named after Artha, the Sanskrit word for wealth, strategy, and purpose. Arta is an AI Wealth firm headquarters in Singapore and the US, blending the best of finance and tech It is backed by 140 angel investors, including Ralph Hamers, Eric Schmidt, Sundar Pichai, and leading VCs like Peak 15

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00:11:04

Building in Asia: Lessons in Growth, Grit, and M&A -...

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2024/11/24

After losing his father at 13, his determination to support his family sparked a powerful ambition. Patrick arrived in Singapore with only 3 months’ rent in his pocket and started his first venture from scratch. They scaled from two founders sleeping under desks to a 1000-person, multi-market company in just four years. Patrick co-founded Southeast Asia’s largest online food delivery platform while scaling his first company. Now, through his M&A platform match.asia, he’s helping other founders

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00:16:01

Three Pillars of the Entrepreneurial Spirit: Faith,...

The Founders Peak Podcast ·

2024/11/24

Our guest today is the very dear Ai-Boon Ong, Director, The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS). It is so special to have the OG, one of the pioneers of Singapore’s banking industry on The Founders Peak. Mrs Ong was appointed in 1982 and has since led the ABS since with her extensive regulatory and operational experience in the banking industry. Mrs. Ong has had direct involvement with several impactful initiatives that have influenced lives of citizens in Singapore e.g. the credit counselling

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00:10:48

7 stories, 7 lessons: From the Diary of a Mid-Career...

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2024/11/24

Ravi started Qapita with co-founders who he knew for decades, believing that trust and respect between cofounders are essential. He lives in Singapore with his wife and kids aged 13 and 8, and who are both memory champions who can recite thousands of digits of Pi. After a career as a banker and a founder, he aspires to add “writer” to his journey, with a passion for fiction and poetry. In just four years, Qapita has become a leader in equity management across India and Southeast Asia. Through

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00:01:20

Welcome to Season 9 (The Nordic FinTech Week -...

The Founders Peak Podcast ·

2024/10/24

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