Podcast appearances and mentions of asia where

What is Asia? No, really, have you ever thought about it? It’s a continent right? But, I mean, is it? Where is the clear physical border between Europe and Asia? The answer of course, is, there is none - it’s really one big continent that is Eurasia. So back to the original question: what is Asia? Where did this divide come from, and what does it mean for us today?

[32:51] Disruptive technologies like blockchain. What is it and what are the general trends in Asia? Are populations that lack access to traditional financial infrastructure the right markets for blockchain? [40:44] Asian countries like Vietnam, Indonesia and China clamping down on digital currencies. [51:48] What is there to look forward to in the next 20 years regarding Fintech in Asia? Where does Jame see Asia in terms of global finance in the future?

[32:51] Disruptive technologies like blockchain. What is it and what are the general trends in Asia? Are populations that lack access to traditional financial infrastructure the right markets for blockchain? [40:44] Asian countries like Vietnam, Indonesia and China clamping down on digital currencies. [51:48] What is there to look forward to in the next 20 years regarding Fintech in Asia? Where does Jame see Asia in terms of global finance in the future?

Ready for more of the World's cheapest destinations? Get excited as we welcome back award winning travel writer Tim Leffel from Cheapest Destinations Blog for part two of the World’s cheapest destinations 2018. If you listened to part one, you surely had to re-think your bucket list. Or maybe you added a new place to visit in Central America, Mexico, or Europe. Get pumped up to knock off the rest of the World's cheapest destinations 2018....in Asia and beyond! Tune In To Learn: Where you can easily get a visa and go on beautiful hikes (and it's really inexpensive) The best place to go that has smiling happy people (that speak English) How to beat the crowds and explore multiple islands Where you can buy your way into residency (and get some of the best food) How to deposit your way into a retirement visa (over 50) in Thailand Best place to collaborate with expats (the digital nomad capital) Expert tip to get the cheapest accommodations in Asia Where to find cheap living expenses, friendly people, and amazing beauty The place where you can actually get a 10 year multiple entry visa Where it is easy to get a Visa to stay and work (plus cheap food and booze) Amazing food and drink spots around the world (do you like coffee or beer?) And so much more! Resources: Location Indie The Cheapest Destinations Blog A Better Life For Half The Price by Tim Leffel Gearing Up for Hiking the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan Crossing the Creases of Wild Kyrgyzstan You Can Live in Thailand More Easily Thanks to New Visa Options Tim Leffel Perceptive Travel Head over to the archives now for more Zero To Travel Podcasts!

Crystal Huang is a Principal @ GGV Capital, one of the world's leading venture firms partnering with entrepreneurs in the world's largest markets, the US and China. At GGV Crystal led the firm's investment in Wigo (acquired by Cinemagram) and attends board meetings at Tile and Flightcar. Crystal is also a board member @ NextGen partners, the organization representing the future General Partners within the bay area. Prior to joining GGV, Crystal worked as an analyst in Blackstone's Technology M&A Advisory Group and due to her immense promise and success already, Crystal has been named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 Venture Capital. In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: 1.) How Crystal made her way into the world of VC from Tech M&A with Blackstone? 2.) How does Crystal view the ongoing debate of operator vs non-operator experience? Does Crystal agree with Pat Grady that the rate of decay on operating experience has never been greater? What elements of operational experience, applied to VC, do stand the test of time? 3.) What does Crystal believe are the 3 key differences when comparing the US and Asian tech markets? How do deal sizes change across geographies? What does this do to the unit economics of the businesses? How does vendor engagement and sales cycles differ? 4.) In a world of Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent quickly acquiring or copying innovative ideas, is there a market for true later stage VC in Asia? Where are the market opportunities? How does incumbent power in Asia differ to incumbent power in the US? 5.) How does Crystal fundamentally see distribution models vary between the US and Asia? Has Asia enjoyed the same rise of the "self-service model" enacted by many in the US? What does this mean for internal org structures and unit economics? Items Mentioned In Today’s Show: Crystal’s Fave Book: The Code Book Crystal’s Most Recent Investment: BitSight As always you can follow Harry, The Twenty Minute VC and Crystal on Twitter here! Likewise, you can follow Harry on Snapchat here for mojito madness and all things 20VC. NatureBox Unlimited snack plans offer all you can eat snacks for one fixed price per employee. Naturebox use simple ingredients you can trust to create bold flavors you can’t find anywhere else. All NatureBox snacks are free from artificial junk and variety is endless with options from sweet or savory to vegan or gluten-free. Simply choose the plan that fits your team’s unique snacking habits and select any of NatureBox’s time-saving add-on’s. And beyond Unlimited snacks, you’ll receive perks such as free kitchen setup, no contracts, a dedicated account manager and more. Simply click here to and use the offer code VC20 to get 20% of your first Naturebox month. Leesa is the Warby Parker or TOMS shoes of the mattress industry. Leesa have done away with the terrible mattress showroom buying experience by creating a luxury premium foam mattress that is ordered completely online and ships for free to your doorstep. The 10-inch mattress comes in all sizes and is engineered with 3 unique foam layers for a universal, adaptive feel, including 2 inches of memory foam and 2 inches of a really cool latex foam called Avena, design to keep you cool. All Leesa mattresses are 100% US or UK made and for every 10 mattresses they sell, they donate one to a shelter. Go to Leesa.com to start the New Year with better nights sleep!