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An interview with Amarit or "Aim" Charoenphan.  Aim is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder with a deep impact on the startup and innovation landscapes across Asia-Pacific. As President of the New Zealand-Thai Chamber of Commerce and Managing Partner of Aim Ventures, he has backed over 40 investments, while also playing a key role in Thailand's tech scene as a Partner at Unfold Ventures. His expertise spans from venture funding to community-driven acceleration, having served as ASEAN Director of Impact Collective and a Venture Partner at Mandalay Venture Partners, focusing on sustainable farm-to-fork innovations. In recent years, Aim has been actively involved in growing Thailand's space ecosystem, working to connect local stakeholders with global space networks like GSEN. Recognized as an Obama Foundation Asia Pacific Leader and an Edmund Hillary Fellow, he has coached over 1,000 startup founders and advised ecosystem hubs in 30+ cities. A Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 honoree and Thailand Startup Enabler of the Year, he continues to drive impact through investments, mentorship, and fostering tech and space communities worldwide.Aim through Aim Ventures is a Core Member of the Global Space Enablers Network (GSEN) and is a SpaceBase Ambassador.ResourcesAim VenturesHosts:  SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom If you are keen to join the Global Space Enablers Network either as an individual or an organization, check out spaceenablers.net  We also hold periodic online Net-Connect networking sessions. GSEN Net Connect #3:  18 March 2025, 7pm NZT.  RSVP Support the showSupport the show

昨今、日本のSaaS業界で注目を集めているバーティカルSaaS。今回は、2025年1月に大型資金調達を発表したウェルネス業界向けバーティカルSaaSを展開する株式会社hacomonoのCOO平田 英己さんをゲストにお迎えし、成長戦略と市場展開について深く掘り下げていきます。バーティカルSaaSが直面する最大の課題の一つは、市場規模が限定的になりやすいという点です。ユニコーン企業となるためには、他のバーティカルへの横展開か、現在のバーティカルでより深く価値を提供するか、あるいはその両方が必要となります。hacomonoは、投資家に対してこのポテンシャルを見事に証明してきた企業の一つです。本エピソードでは、hacomonoがどのようにして市場を拡大し、その過程で直面した課題をどのように克服してきたのかを詳しく探っていきます。フィットネス業界からはじまり、運動スクール、公共施設へと展開し、さらにFinTechサービスを加えることで垂直統合を進めてきた同社の戦略。各フェーズでの意思決定の背景や、組織づくりの工夫、投資家とのコミュニケーション方法など、バーティカルSaaSのスケール戦略において示唆に富む話が展開されています。▼ ハイライト 市場規模は50億円からスタート。数千億円の市場をどのように拡大したのか バーティカルSaaSフェーズ毎の最重要KPI レバレッジを効かせる成長戦略とは マルチバーティカルの組織体制 投資家とのコミュニケーションで肝なのはTAMの説明▼ スピーカープロフィール平田 英己株式会社hacomono　取締役COO株式会社ローランド・ベルガーにて消費財を中心に戦略策定・企業再生などのプロジェクトに従事。その後、楽天グループ株式会社の執行役員として国内のエンターテインメント系ECを担当。2022年4月 当社にCOOとして参画。7月より取締役就任。前田 ヒロALL STAR SAAS FUND　Managing PartnerシードからグロースまでSaaSベンチャーに特化して投資と支援をする「ALL STAR SAAS FUND」マネージングパートナー。 2010年、世界進出を目的としたスタートアップの育成プログラム「Open Network Lab」をデジタルガレージ、カカクコムと共同設立。その後、BEENOSのインキュベーション本部長として、国内外のスタートアップ支援・投資事業を統括。2015年には日本をはじめ、アメリカやインド、東南アジアを拠点とするスタートアップへの投資活動を行うグローバルファンド「BEENEXT」を設立。2016年には『Forbes Asia』が選ぶ「30 Under 30」のベンチャーキャピタル部門に選出される。投資実績は、株式会社SmartHR、株式会社アンドパッド、株式会社hacomono、株式会社カミナシ、株式会社ログラス、株式会社IVRy、株式会社RevComm、株式会社HRBrain、株式会社SUPER STUDIO、ファーストアカウンティング株式会社、Slack、Rippling、Instacart、Everlane、Thredup等

Learn how Tentang Anak founders CEO Dr Mesty Ariotedjo, Sp.A, MPH and COO Garri Juanda, MBA turned a massive social media following into an popular app for childcare and now top selling brands reaching more than 3 million children across Indonesia, with their vision to meet the needs of the 80 million (and growing) population of children in the country. Timestamps (00:00) Introduction; (01:54) Update on Tentang Anak in the last two years; (05:30) Importance of Early Childhood Development in Indonesia; (10:25) Innovative Skincare and Vitamin D products; (16:04) Nationwide Reach and Future Goals; (20:36) Entrepreneurial Growth and Personal Reflections; (28:05) Dr Mesty talks about Tentang Anak's books; About our guests Dr. Mesty Ariotedjo, Sp.A, MPH is CEO and co-founder of Tentang Anak. Mesty recently graduated from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and is the recipient of Harvard T.H. Chan Fellowship Award. She was also included in Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 and a member of the World Economic Forum. Mesty brings her medical expertise and network to Tentang Anak. Garri Juanda is COO and co-founder of Tentang Anak. He brings his 11 years of tech experience in product, growth, and M&A to the table. He previously oversaw Tokopedia's marketplace, adstech, and logistics business verticals; and was one of Rakuten Japan's first non-Japanese product managers. Garri earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. Connect with Dr Mesty Connect with Garri Follow us on LinkedIn for more updates Check out Insignia Business Review for more insights Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for all the news and resources Directed by Paulo Joquiño Produced by Paulo Joquiño The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only, should not be taken as legal, tax, or business advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security, and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insignia Ventures⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fund. Any and all opinions shared in this episode are solely personal thoughts and reflections of the guest and the host.

Companies in Asia are always eager to grab a spot on the coveted Forbes Asia 100 to watch list because it's a stamp of approval for the innovation and positive disruption they are bringing about. This year, 20 Indian companies have featured on the list. In this podcast, Nasrin Sultana talks about the process of selection, these innovative companies, and other stories readers should expect from this issue

Over the last 5 years, hospital visits related to eating disorders has doubled, and those being diagnosed are getting younger and often presenting with a more serious condition. The reasons for why someone develops an eating disorder is a complicated process with biological, psychological, genetic and social-cultural factors at play. It is also important to acknowledge that it is also a long and difficult process when supporting a loved one on their recovery journey. In this episode, we will hear from Genevieve Mora as she shares her personal journey to recovery and her advice for any individuals dealing with an eating disorder. Genevieve's biography: Genevieve spent most of her teenage years trying to managing both her OCD and anorexia nervosa. As part of her recovery, she has made it her mission to offer hope to those who are struggling themselves. Genevieve co-founded Voices of Hope, and through this platform, she uses her lived experience to show people that recovery is possible and that there is no shame in having a mental illness. Genevieve is the author of ‘Bite Back - a compassionate guide to navigating Eating Disorders,' and the co-creator of Love your Kite, an eating disorder resource app. Alongside Jazz Thornton, her cofounder, she was named in 2023 Forbes Asia 30 under 30.In this episode, we dive deep into answering the following thorny questions:0:00 - Intro 2:25 - How did Gen's mental illness journey begin?5:00 - Why did Gen develop Anorexia Nervosa?8:55 - What were the challenges Gen faced while having an eating disorder?11:25 - What was the turning point towards her recovery?13:45 - Why the denial phase prevents recovery from an eating disorder15:25 - Did Gen feel judged about her mental illness?17:00 - What is a typical recovery journey?19:35 - How to help individuals move past the pre-contemplative (denial) phase 21:35 - How to avoid unhelpful language when supporting someone who is struggling with an eating disorder 24:15 - Are there more young men struggling with eating disorders?25:45 - Has Gen experience relapses after recovery?28:00 - Is recovery based only from the perspective of the individual going through the mental illness, or from the perspective of the people supporting them?31:40 - What Gen does to stay mentally well 33:45 - What parents can do to try and prevent their child from develop an eating disorder 37:00 - What has Gen learnt from running a charity about the community's mental health and lived experiences?39:45 - What is the role that workplaces can play in supporting individuals?41:00 - Why did Gen develop an eating disorder resource app?43:30 - What did Gen learn after people starting using her app?45:20 - What is Gen hopeful about the eating disorder space?46:17 - What is Gen's message to those who are supporting loved ones struggling with an eating disorder?47:20 - Is there any difference for those who are overeating compared to those who are restricting their intake?49:00 - What is Gen's one wellbeing practice? Learn more about Gen:https://thevoicesofhope.org/pages/teamhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-mora-a02948174/?originalSubdomain=nzHelpful resource: (Genevieve's book)https://www.penguin.co.nz/books/bite-back-9781776950447Learn more about Clearhead: https://www.myclearhead.com/

In episode 3 of our new series Echoes of Impact, we meet Patricia Mulles, an independent consultant specialising in marketing, customer experience, and data governance. As Director and Global Partnerships Head for She Loves Data, a 25,000-member nonprofit, she empowers women to shape a data-driven future. Patricia's forward-thinking approach and dedication to bridging the gender gap in tech make her a key advocate for women in the digital age.Patricia's significant contributions across various industries includes pioneering information systems for the Asian Development Bank, digital transformation projects for Samsung and Pearson, and co-founding tech startups Cross Media and ThumbMOB, as well as iconic art and music bar Big Sky Mind in Manila. Patricia has recently co-launched We Love MarTech, aimed at growing martech literacy in the APAC region. Her work has earned her features in Forbes Asia and Business World, and she was recognised as one of Asia's Women Leaders at the CMO Awards in 2019. Additionally, She Loves Data, the non-profit she leads, was honoured with the "Diversity Initiative of the Year" award by WiT Asia in 2019. Tune in now with our host Payal Nayar.Episode available on all podcast streaming platforms and on YouTube.Apple Podcasts: https://buff.ly/2Vf8vv8⠀Spotify: https://buff.ly/2Vf8uHA⠀-Original music credit: Rish Sharma.His music is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and other streaming platforms.-October2019 voicesandmore Pte Ltd All rights reservedDo support the show with reviews, shares and a one time donation to help bring you a lot more important content.https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meltingpotcollective Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/melting-pot. https://plus.acast.com/s/melting-pot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Selected in Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 in 2022 under Media & Marketing and Pacific Edge Magazine's "Social Media Influencer of the Year," Cyber Bunny is an online personality who shares her love of Japanese language and culture to her global audience. Best known for her viral "Hiragana Song" on YouTube, she produces short lesson videos and showcasing Japanese life and culture in the form of travel vlogs on YouTube and short-form videos on unwritten rules to deal with awkward situations in Japan for foreigners. Cyber Bunny is family-friendly and popular among young kids and parents globally. She also promotes Japanese businesses of a wide range of industries (hotels, apps, sake, snacks, e-commerce etc.). She also made her first TV debut appearance in a travel series in 2023 on Apple TV, "The Reluctant Traveler" hosted by Eugene Levy. Her style and aesthetic is mixing traditional kimono wear with a modern Harajuku twist with an effort to sustainable fashion by re-purposing her grandma's old kimonos. She is a bridge between the East and the West; traditional and modern; reality and fiction.

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Samyak Chakrabarty, who is the founder of Workverse, Nimaya, and Adopt One. Samyak was nominated as the Forbes Asia most influential social entrepreneur. In this chat, Samyak shares his views on building an AI-proof career. As per Samyak, one needs to hone the following four “skills” that will give humans an edge no matter which sector they are in. Follow Samyak: Instagram: @samyak_chakrabarty Website: https://workverse.in/ #ArtificialIntelligence #upsc #career ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Fanmo: https://fanmo.in/the_carvaka_podcast Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

Ukrainian Karate athlete Anna Kreshchenko moved to Japan in 2017. There, she founded Flora, a startup improving women's wellbeing. The company runs the popular ‘Moonly' app which helps users track menstrual cycles, access health insights, and improve pregnancy planning. Flora also works with major companies to enhance healthcare services for women and empower the female workforce. Anna is a Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 Honouree and was also recognised in the prestigious Forbes Japan ‘Next 100' list. We sat down with Anna to discuss everything from overcoming imposter syndrome to building the right team and the importance of self-care, as well as Flora's grand ambitions for the future. Highlights 03:40 Anna's Journey from Ukraine to Japan 08:26 The Inspiration behind Flora 17:06 Flora's Impact 29:02 Favourite Moments 31:05 Anna's Personal ‘Why' 35:20 Building the Right Team 40:06 Complementary Skill Sets and Emotional Stability 42:10 Big Things Take Time 44:04 Taking Action and Learning by Doing 44:54 Prioritising Health and Resilience 49:57 Global Expansion and Future Vision Find out more about Flora: https://main.flora-tech.jp/

Paul is joined today by Anahita Dhondy. Named ‘30 Under 30' by Forbes Asia, Anahita is an award-winning Chef and Author of “The Parsi Kitchen: A Memoir of Food and Family”. She is a proud member of the Chefs' Manifesto network, a champion for Parsi food, and advocates for ingredients that are good for people and the planet. Today, Chef Anahita will share her journey as an advocate. She discusses how it often takes time for a message to break through the noise and how Masterchef allowed her to speak to millions of viewers about her advocacy work. She also opens up about how embracing her culture led to her dedication to modernising millets.   Resources and links: ‘The Parsi Kitchen: A Memoir of Food and Family' Anahita Dhondy on Instagram Anahita Dhondy on Facebook Anahita Dhondy on LinkedIn   Connect: Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Sean Ren is CEO and Co-Founder of Sahara AI. An Associate Professor at USC's Computer Science Department, Sean has received several awards recognizing his research and innovation in the AI space, including Samsung AI Researcher of the Year, MIT TR Innovators Under 35 and Forbes Asia 30 Under 30. Sahara is a decentralized AI network that unlocks fair and universal success to global knowledge capital. -- Follow Sean on Twitter: @xiangrenNLP Follow Sahara AI on Twitter: @SaharaLabsAI --   Follow us on the socials:   Twitter/X: @showcrypto TikTok: @showmethecrypto Instagram: @showmethecryptopodcast   --   *Any financial compensation we receive will always be clearly identified as an advertisement or sponsored content. We don't accept payment to feature guests, and we don't accept payment to influence the coins/projects we discuss on Show Me The Crypto. Any ads will be clearly identified during the show, and information on our partners will be featured in the show notes.

As part of our ongoing ‘Women in Leadership' series of the ESG Insider podcast, we're speaking with women CEOs and leaders from across industries and around the world to understand their path to the top.   In today's episode, we talk with Piyajit Ruckariyapong, CEO of Thailand-based Sappe, a family business producing a range of juice and health drinks sold around the world.  Piyajit describes how her leadership style has changed significantly over a career that started in investment banking. In the CEO role at Sappe, she tells us she leads with a focus on teamwork and empathy, which she says “creates the playground for our company to be able to play together, experiment together.”   She talks about building the company into a global brand and being named one of Forbes Asia's Power Businesswomen in 2023. And she explains why women hold around 60% of senior management positions at Sappe, a figure that is significantly higher than global averages.   Read the latest research on gender diversity in leadership from S&P Global Sustainable1 here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/insights/featured/special-editorial/women-in-leadership-what-s-the-holdup    Listen to our 2023 Women in Leadership podcast series here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/insights/featured/special-editorial/women-in-leadership   This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.       Copyright ©2024 by S&P Global       DISCLAIMER       By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. 

QES Group, a player in the fast-evolving semiconductor industry, wants to grow its manufacturing capabilities recognising the significant margins it can garner from this business. This is after years developing its distribution business which has been the mainstay and consistent contributor to its bottomline. Chew Ne Weng, the company's founder and CEO, updates us on QES' latest achievements including a listing transfer to the Main Market and being included in Forbes Asia's Best Under A Billion 2023 list.

In this episode, Wai Jia Tam shares her incredible story of discovering Jesus and following Him despite facing many obstacles and setbacks along the way. Wai Jia grew up in a Buddhist home in Singapore but had a powerful encounter with God as a teenager that set her on a journey of faith. She shares about her experiences serving in Nepal as a young woman and how God provided in amazing ways. Wai Jia also walked through great difficulties like depression, an eating disorder and a major spinal surgery, but trusted God through it all. In this conversation she offers wisdom on discerning God's voice and taking small steps of obedience even when we feel too small. I know you'll be inspired by Wai Jia's story of God's faithfulness and how He can use our pain for His purposes. So join us as we discover how small steps of obedience can result in big dreams. Wai Jia Tam is a multi-award-winning, international humanitarian, doctor, and speaker. Selected for Forbes Asia's inaugural 30 under 30 list, she has been featured in numerous international media outlets and is the founder of Kitedreams ministry and Kitesong Global. Learn more at kitedreams.org or follow her on Instagram @tamwaijiaWai Jia's book:Dream BraveWai Jia's Recommendations:Walking with God Through Pain and SufferingCounterfeit GodsConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below.Support the show

Join us in an inspiring conversation with Wai Jia Tam, a humanitarian doctor, author, and speaker, as her book "Dream Brave" is released today. Delve into the incredible journey of a woman whose faith, resilience, and commitment to making a difference in the world are truly remarkable. Learn how challenges, including battles with anorexia, depression, and postpartum depression, became valleys that challenged and molded Wai Jia's faith. Discover how walking through valleys takes time, but it's in these moments that the real work is done. Embrace the truth that living by faith is a journey. Thank you for tuning into this transformative episode as Wai Jia Tam encourages us to "Dream Brave" and surrender our dreams to the higher calling of faith. Bio: Wai Jia Tam is a multi-award-winning, international humanitarian, doctor, and speaker. Selected for Forbes Asia's inaugural 30 under 30 list, she has been featured in numerous international media outlets and is the founder of Kitedreams ministry and Kitesong Global. Anchor Verses: Hebrews 11:1 Psalm 139:12 Connect with Wai Jia Tam: Website: https://www.kitedreams.org/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/tamwaijia

Businesswomen in Asia-Pacific are pushing forward with new ventures and rising to secure top spots at some of the region's largest and most prestigious enterprises. Forbes Asia's Power Businesswomen list features 20 such leaders, and three of them are leading Indian businesses. In this podcast, Divya Shekhar puts the spotlight on the package and tracks the record of cover star MR Jyothy of Jyothy Labs.

Shauraya Bhutani brings to the table an exceptional combination of being both young and a veteran of the PE space, and he is the co-founder of the boutique investment bank - Capital Connect Advisors. He spills the beans on how to get your startup funded across different levels, and how to be more strategic about engaging with an investment bank to raise funds.For more such interesting founder journeys, subscribe to our newsletter www.founderthesis.comRead more about Capital Connect Advisors:-1.Investment banker Shauraya Bhutani makes it to Forbes Asia's 30 Under 302.India is emerging as a climate tech hub

The annual Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list is out now. Six Indian companies from the country's young startup ecosystem feature on the list that focuses on ventures targeting underserved markets or applying new technologies. In this podcast, Manu Balachandran walks us through the special issue and the stories you cannot miss.

When it comes to picking a career, our choice can often be traced back to the influence of family. It was the gentle encouragement of her parents to pursue what fulfilled her internally that helped this week's guest find her calling. It's that calling — to give back and make a difference — that has Bani Singh on a mission to revolutionize the way we approach mental health care.In this episode of PEERS, we're joined by Bani Singh, Co-Founder of Now&Me to talk about saying goodbye to external validation, finding the right time to take your side hustle full-time, and how to get comfy with the wild ride that is entrepreneurship. About Bani: Bani Singh is the Co-Founder of Now&Me, an India-based social media platform that helps people seeking mental health support. Now&Me provides a safe space for people from all walks of life to accept their feelings and talk about issues such as relationship problems, trauma and career anxiety, through its anonymous chat option. In June 2021, Now&Me raised $1 million in seed funding led by Saama Capital and Whiteboard Capital. In 2023, Bani was featured on the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 Consumer Technology list. Discover More:Check out Now&Me: https://nowandme.com/ Connect with Bani on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/banisinghvasir/ Follow Now&Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowandme/ Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG Connect with your Host, Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/ Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michakhidenor/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Amanda Hsieh is joined by Shireen Muhiudeen, Fund Manager and Author of We Are All Stakeholders. Shireen is a senior investment professional with 33 years of experience in emerging market investments and sustainability, which led her to found Corston-Smith, a responsible asset management firm, in 2004.  Shireen's impressive career includes serving as the CEO of AIG Investment Corporation Malaysia and being the first female Chairman of the Stock Exchange of Malaysia. Her contributions to the industry landed her on Forbes Asia's 50 Power Businesswomen and Asian Investor's 25 Most Influential Women in Asia Pacific's Asset Management Industry.  Amanda and Shireen are powerful advocates for diversity in corporate leadership, and their conversation focuses on the importance of women's representation on corporate boards. Shireen emphasizes the positive impact of diverse boards on business performance and encourages more stringent measures for board member selection. We are all stakeholders in ESG and our voices matter. Learn more about this topic in Episode #84, Women's Panel: Fostering Gender Equality in the Board Room: https://youtu.be/LZGVX_YYEiI?si=QC7r3lVX2tyS0Jai Unlock the world of sustainability and join the ESG Decoded Podcast community! Make sure to subscribe to be notified of new episodes on your favorite streaming platforms, YouTube, and our social channels (linked below). Get ready for insightful new episodes that will ignite your passion for positive change. Tune in, engage, and let's decode ESG together! Episode Resource Links Shireen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shireen-muhiudeen/  Amanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahsieh1/  ‘We Are All Stakeholders' book: https://a.co/d/d23yHlI  Entrepreneur Magazine Highlights ‘We Are All Stakeholders': https://rebrand.ly/Entrepreneur-Magazine 

What do you do when you can't find your dream job anywhere? The answer is: you make it. Our guest this week accomplished exactly that, and it's why she refers to herself as an accidental founder. Creating success on her own terms, Rachael De Foe isn't afraid to write her own story — and says you shouldn't be either. In this episode of PEERS, we're joined by Rachael De Foe, Founder and Managing Director of Redefy to talk about the first steps for getting your business off the ground, why building the right circle of people around you is crucial, and how to carve your own path when all else fails.About Rachael:Rachael De Foe is the Founder of Redefy, a strategic communications consultancy in Singapore that helps visionary founders, startups and venture firms amplify their stories. Rachael also co-founded Fintech Angel Operators, a network that connects fintech executives with founders, and co-launched SEAcosystem, a community-led job database to help tech talent impacted by COVID-19. In 2023, Rachael was featured on the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 Media, Marketing & Advertising list.Discover More:Check out Redefy: https://www.rdfy.co/ Connect with Rachael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaeldefoe/ Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG Connect with your Host, Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/ Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michakhidenor/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August, Involve Asia was named alongside 5 other Malaysian tech companies like drone-player Aerodyne, B2B wholesale platform Lapasar, and insurtech firm PolicyStreet, as Forbes Asia 100 to Watch.Founded in 2014, the platform helps brands form marketing partnerships with global content creators, developers, and affiliates, which has become big business with more companies looking to performance-based marketing to optimise their marketing budgets. Since inception, over $2.6 billion in sales have been generated on their platform (in term of Gross Merchandise Value), with current annual sales generated coming in at $1 billion. Some of their partners and advertisers include Lazada, Grab, Marriott, and Nike, among others.This year, Involve raised over $10 million dollars in a round led by Bintang Capital Partners and follow-on investment from returning investors like 500 Global. On this episode of Open For Business, you will hear from President and Co-founder René Menezes on how they plan to optimise that funding to grow, the initial problem they were trying to solve back in 2014 and how that has evolved over the last 9 years, and about their IPO plans.

Recognise, realise, and move on. That's how this week's guest tackles the bad stuff that comes with running a business. And whilst many of us would rather avoid the bad, Madhavi Shankar would much rather run headfirst into it; because to her, risks and mistakes are what make things happen. In this episode of PEERS, we're joined by Madhavi Shankar, CEO and Co-Founder of SpaceBasic to talk about being okay with not following the crowd, how to get better at trusting your instincts, and the value of taking risks and being open to uncertainty. About Madhavi: Madhavi Shankar is the Co-Founder and CEO of SpaceBasic, an app that helps hostels, universities and student housing communities automate everyday communication and tasks to create a more connected environment. In 2019, Madhavi was named as one of the Top 60 Women Transforming India by the Indian Government and the United Nations.In 2020, Madhavi was featured on the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 Enterprise Technology list. Discover more:Check out Spacebasic: https://www.spacebasic.comFollow Spacebasic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacebasicappConnect with Madhavi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhavishankar/Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYGConnect with your Host, Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michakhidenor/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for joining us on the Future Food Show. This episode is part of the Transforming the Future of Proteins series, where we explore the work of XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion, a global incentivized competition that challenges innovators to reinvent alternative proteins.  Ziliang is the Founder and CEO at CellX, a leading cultivated meat startup in China. Over the past 3 years, he has built a team of 40 and raised ~$20 million to bring cultivated meat products to consumers in China and around the world. He was recognized as Forbes Asia and Forbes China 30 under 30 in 2022, and top 50 entrepreneurs by innovation China. He has been a flexitarian for six years and cares deeply about the negative impact of factory farming on the environment, humans, and animals. As an impact entrepreneur, he is working to create large-scale social impact through a sustainable business model. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/futurefoodshow/support

#venturecapital #deeptech #investor #fusionfund Lu Zhang is the Founding and Managing Partner of Fusion Fund. Prior to starting Fusion Fund, she was a Venture Partner at Fenox Venture Capital. She participated in over 20 investments and assist M&A of the portfolios. Lu was also the Founder and CEO of Acetone Inc. (acquired 2012), a start-up focused on non-invasive technology for the early diagnosis of Type II diabetes. She has also worked as a consultant at the United Nations Industrial Development Agency. Lu received her M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University and holds several patents. She is an advisor and mentor to several innovative programs and incubators in Silicon Valley. Lu has won numerous awards and is frequently invited to speak at events. She was recently awarded the Forbes US 30 under 30 & Featured as the Honoree of VC category. She was also awarded the Forbes Asia 30 under 30 of Finance category in the same year. https://www.fusionfund.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/luzhangvc Time Stamp 0:00 to 02:40- Intro & background 02:40 to 06:05-Acetone Inc- Non Invasive wearable device for type II diabetes 06:05 to 08:59- Silicon Valley Investor Ecosystem for Outsiders 08:59 to 14:38- Advice to women entrepreneurs 14:38 to 17:12- Fusion Fund portfolio companies 17:12 to 19:06- AI for healthcare 19:06 to 20:36- AI Applications in Healthcare 20:36 to 22:01- Making AI Healthcare Globally Accessible 22:01 to 24:17- Investing Strategy 24:17 to 25:11- India Market Opportunity 25:11 to 26:16- Sunrise sectors 26:16 to 28:06- Is monetization a problem with the democratization of tech? 28:06 to 29:30- Global Downturn & the VC Industry 29:30 to 31:11- Fusion fun future & moonshot Watch our highest-viewed videos: 1-DR R VIJAYARAGHAVAN - PROF & PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AT TIFR India's 1st Quantum Computer- https://youtu.be/ldKFbHb8nvQ 2-TATA MOTORS- DRIVING THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY IN INDIA- SHAILESH CHANDRA- MD: TATA MOTORS-https://youtu.be/M2Ey0fHmZJ0 3-MIT REPORT PREDICTS SOCIETAL COLLAPSE BY 2040 - GAYA HERRINGTON -DIR SUSTAINABILITY: KPMG- https://youtu.be/Jz29GOyVt04 4-WORLDS 1ST HUMAN HEAD TRANSPLANTATION- DR SERGIO CANAVERO - https://youtu.be/KY_rtubs6Lc 5-DR HAROLD KATCHER - CTO NUGENICS RESEARCH Breakthrough in Age Reversal- https://youtu.be/214jry8z3d4 6-Head of Artificial Intelligence-JIO - Shailesh Kumar https://youtu.be/q2yR14rkmZQ 7-STARTUP FROM INDIA AIMING FOR LEVEL 5 AUTONOMY - SANJEEV SHARMA CEO SWAAYATT ROBOTS - https://youtu.be/Wg7SqmIsSew 8-MAN BEHIND GOOGLE QUANTUM SUPREMACY - JOHN MARTINIS  - https://youtu.be/Y6ZaeNlVRsE 9-BANKING 4.0 - BRETT KING FUTURIST, BESTSELLING AUTHOR & FOUNDER MOVEN - https://youtu.be/2bxHAai0UG0 10-E-VTOL & HYPERLOOP- FUTURE OF INDIA" S MOBILITY- SATYANARAYANA CHAKRAVARTHY https://youtu.be/ZiK0EAelFYY 11-HOW NEUROMORPHIC COMPUTING WILL ACCELERATE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - PROF SHUBHAM SAHAY- IIT KANPUR- https://youtu.be/sMjkG0jGCBs 12-INDIA'S QUANTUM COMPUTING INDUSTRY- PROF ARUN K PATI -DIRECTOR QETCI- https://youtu.be/Et98nkwiA8w Connect & Follow us at: https://in.linkedin.com/in/eddieavil https://in.linkedin.com/company/change-transform-india https://www.facebook.com/changetransformindia/ https://twitter.com/intothechange https://www.instagram.com/changetransformindia/ Listen to the Audio Podcast at: https://anchor.fm/transform-impossible https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-i-m-possibleid1497201007?uo=4 https://open.spotify.com/show/56IZXdzH7M0OZUIZDb5mUZ https://www.breaker.audio/change-i-m-possible https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMjg4YzRmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Dont Forget to Subscribe www.youtube.com/@toctwpodcast

Proudly Asian Food Month 2023: Hong Kong food upcycling startup Breer Co-Founders Anushka Purohit and Naman Tekriwal join us to talk about their mission of reducing food waste by turning surplus bread and pizza crust into beer. The newly minted 2023 Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 honourees also talk about the cuisines they grew up eating that represent their Indian heritage and Hong Kong connections. ------------------------------------------------------- Stay Connected with Proudly Asian: Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://proudly-asian.com⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/proudly.asian⁠⁠⁠ Youtube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@proudlyasianpodcast⁠⁠ Send us a voice message - ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/proudlyasian/message⁠⁠⁠ Support us - ⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/proudlyasian⁠⁠ Email us - ⁠⁠⁠proudlyasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proudlyasian/support

How can your company leverage generative AI to become more operationally efficient? What are the opportunities for engineering talent in Vietnam? How do you approach organizational development from early-stage to growth? One of Vietnam's leading startup CEOs, ⁠Huy Nghiem, shares his takes from experience growing ⁠Finhay from an idea in 2017 into an organization now employing 160 Vietnamese building the future of investing for more than 3 million of their fellow countrymen. A great listen for those looking to make their organization AI-ready, interested in hiring Vietnamese tech talent, and looking for inspiration from a growth-stage CEO. This conversation continues from the previous episode. Timestamps (01:31) How to approach generative AI integration into business operations; (05:04) How the software engineering talent pool in Vietnam has evolved since 2017; (07:41) Why you need a strong company culture before becoming a growth company; (11:04) Minute Masterclass: Team Formation and Company Culture for Early and Growth Stage Startups; (15:09) Rapid Fire Round; About our guest⁠ ⁠Huy Nghiem⁠ is the founder and CEO of Finhay⁠ as well as Chairman of Vina Securities. Prior to Finhay, Huy built his expertise and experience in the financial markets as a financial advisor at AMP in Australia. He also co-founded and led tech companies and business initiatives during his time in Australia. He graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Marketing. He was part of the 2020 Forbes Asia 30 under 30 list. The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only, should not be taken as legal, tax, or business advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security, and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insignia Ventures⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fund. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oncallinsignia/message

On call with us this week is Huy Nghiem, CEO and Founder of smart investment platform Finhay⁠. A year after his last conversation with Paulo, he returns with updates and learnings from the fintech's growth, now serving more than 3 million users. He also brings with him insights and stats painting a picture of Vietnam's economic resilience, an uptick in stock market activity in Q2, and the continued rapid development of its digital economy. A must-listen conversation for anyone looking for an update into Vietnam's macro outlook, or insights on how to navigate one of ASEAN's fastest growing digital economies amidst market uncertainties. Timestamps (01:31) An Update on Finhay; (05:01) Learnings from becoming a Smart Investment Platform for more than 3 million Vietnamese; (10:56) How Vietnam's economic resilience led to product growth for a smart investment platform; (16:24) How Vietnam's Digital Economy has evolved and Finhay's place in it; About our guest Huy Nghiem is the founder and CEO of Finhay as well as Chairman of Vina Securities. Prior to Finhay, Huy built his expertise and experience in the financial markets as a financial advisor at AMP in Australia. He also co-founded and led tech companies and business initiatives during his time in Australia. He graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Marketing. He was part of the 2020 Forbes Asia 30 under 30 list. The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only, should not be taken as legal, tax, or business advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security, and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insignia Ventures⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fund. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oncallinsignia/message

Aaron Lau is a tech entrepreneur and thought leader, a technology and marketing executive, who is well known for his work as Chairman & CEO of DDB Asia and as CEO of North America at Cheil Worldwide. He currently serves as founder and CEO of marketing solutions firm Gusto Collective. Aaron Lau BiographyAaron Lau is a prominent business leader who has held leadership positions in some of the world's largest marketing firms. He debuted into the world of entrepreneurship with Bravo Asia Limited which he established in 2006. The company worked alongside top-tier clients like Pepsi, New Balance, Three Mobile, and Moet Champagne. It grew from a small scale to a team of  50 employees, scaling the sales to US$15m, and went on to become a leading digital marketing business. In 2012, Bravo Asia Limited merged with Cheil Worldwide, a global marketing firm listed on the Korean Stock Exchange, and part of the Samsung Group in South Korea. Aaron served as the President (International) and the CEO of North America region at Cheil Worldwide, During this tenure, he led the company's global business across 53 offices in 43 countries outside of its home market of South Korea for over a decade. Before joining Cheil, Aaron was the Chairman & CEO of DDB Asia, where he led an integrated network of branding, advertising, and marketing specialists in 26 offices across 14 markets in Asia Pacific.Aside from his professional accomplishments, Aaron is also a recognised business leader who has sat on a number of advisory boards, including the Shanghai Xu Hui District Mayor's International Advisory Board and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council HK-China Business Council. Additionally, he serves on the board of Parsons School of Design in New York, USA, The Nature Conservancy's Asia Pacific Council, as well as The Design Trust in Hong Kong. He is a long-term member of CEO International and YPO Gold in Hong Kong and New York.He currently serves as founder and CEO of marketing solutions firm Gusto Collective.  Gusto Collective, which Aaron founded in 2020, is the first ‘Brandtech' holding company in Asia and has been recognised as “Forbes Asia 100 to Watch” 2022.  Powered by technology, the company specialises in Web 3.0 marketing services, an augmented reality experience platform, a metahuman platform (MonoC), and luxury marketing services. Gusto collaborates with some of the world's biggest luxury and premium brands clients including Harrods, Canada Goose, Swire Hotels, Estee Lauder Companies, CSL, DFI Retail Group, Tourism Australia and LVMH. Aaron Lau's business career has been marked by his exceptional leadership skills, extensive experience in the marketing industry, and commitment to making a positive impact on society through his work with various organisations and advisory boards.Read Aaron Lau's full biography on https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/aaron-lau About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

In conversation with Mansoor Rahimat Khan, CEO and co-founder of Beatoven.ai - India's first generative AI music production platforms. Mansoor is a seventh-generation sitar player and was also named in the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list in 2023. Beatoven has been gaining as much traction as attention from around the world and as an artist himself, Mansoor has been very particular about the ethics behind his AI model. What we are currently witnessing in the field of AI is historical and the next five years  are going to be crucial to how these developments will impact humanity. Join Mansoor and me as we talk about Beatoven, the upheavals to AI in 2023 and what it means for the creative community.For more information or inquiries write to hello@lextalkmusic.com.© Sandhya Surendran, 2023. All rights reserved. This podcast is purely for informational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice. Kindly consult a legal practitioner for specific advice on legal issues/ disputes. The Lex Talk Music theme is written and composed by Sanjeev T.

Can you imagine a world without keys? Well, that's the vision of a Singapore-headquartered company that makes smart locks and lockboxes.    Founded in 2015, igloocompany offers a holistic suite of software and hardware products that enable seamless and secure accessibility for a robust digital economy.  Since then, igloocompany has also grown over the years to include an enterprise focused vertical, which focuses on large-scale access management.  Its smart locks and lockboxes, meanwhile, are sold in more than 100 countries all over the world, including in the US.  The startup was listed on Forbes Asia's 100 small companies and startups to watch in 2022, and was reported to serve over 400 enterprise customers with 5 million digital credentials issued. The firm charged ahead in 2021 to expand in Austin, the US, and get a slice of the US$46 billion smart home market over the next few years.  It set an ambitious target then to deploy 1 million devices in the US across the next three years, but what is the status right now?  On Under the Radar, Drive Time's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian sat down with Best Haputpong, VP of Business Development, igloocompany for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esperanza and Irwin welcome the writer Tim Ferguson for a free wheeling dialogue on all things East End. Tim's resume includes being a columnist and op-ed editor at the Wall Street Journal and editor for Forbes Asia. Impressive as his body of work has been, it is his present day writing and blog posts specific to eastern Long Island that caught our attention. We've actually touched on some of Tim's articles in past episodes of Our Hamptons, including the 50 Year Anniversary of Bridgehampton Commons, and the Halt The Highway Movement of 1972. This particular era, the 60's, 70's 80's has always been a sweet spot for us. Totally relatable and within our lifetimes, but still hearkening back to a very different eastern Long Island.

EPISODE 1480: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to the author of POWER RIVALS, Carl Delfeld, about what he sees as the Republican existential challenge of reaching non-aligned voters Carl Delfeld is Hay-Seward Senior Fellow at the Center for Economic Security, Chief Global Analyst at Cabot Wealth, and author of new book, Power Rivals: America and China's Superpower Struggle and a Managing Partner of Blackthread LLC, began his career with the First National Bank of Boston later becoming director of the Japan and South Korea group. As vice president and Asia director for the investment firm Robert W. Baird & Company, and managed two campaigns in Wisconsin before joining the U.S. Senate Finance Committee and U.S. Joint Economic Committee as an Asia advisor and as an emerging markets advisor to the U.S. Treasury Department.  Carl was then appointed by President George H.W. Bush to represent America on the executive board of the Asian Development Bank in Manila, Philippines. Carl was a co-founder and CFO of Pacifica Holdings, editor and columnist with Forbes Asia, served as a member of the US National Committee on Pacific Economic Cooperation, and was chairman of the Asian Pension Forum. He is also an advisor to Asia Frontier Capital and the author of three books on investing as well as Red, White & Bold: Building a New American Century. He earned a MALD from the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University with study and research at Sophia University, Keio University, and Harvard University's Center for International Studies. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Order my first book 'Build, Don't Talk' here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRu--------------In this episode of the Figuring Out podcast, we are in conversation with Divya Gokulnath, Teacher, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Byju's. Divya Gokulnath is the co-founder of BYJU'S – the world's leading edtech company. As a teacher and member of the board, she is a firm believer in curiosity-led learning and putting students in the driver's seat. After playing a key role in setting up and expanding brand BYJU'S in the Indian market, Divya is now actively building and scaling BYJU'S international business across multiple countries.A strong supporter of women at work, and mother to two young children, Divya strikes the delicate balance between work and life perfectly.Featured on Fortune 40 under 40 entrepreneur 2022 list, ranked No 2 in the Worlds' most powerful women in starts up 2022 by Fortune Global, winner of Fortune Most Powerful Women (2022, 2021, 2020), Express AWE Awards – Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, Education (2022), MAKERS Women Entrepreneur of the Year (2021), ASU GSV Power of Women (2021) award, Business Today's Most Powerful Women (2019, 2020, 2021) award, LinkedIn Top Voices in Education (2019,2020) (India and Global) and Forbes Asia's 25 Most Powerful Women (2020), Divya is a strong advocate of cherishing childlike curiosity. In this podcast we have discussed:• Divya Gokulnath's entrepreneurial journey • Results of unbiased parenting  • Passion for changing the world for good• The importance of a right team • Building a business on first principles• Personal journey, female entrepreneurs & 40% female employment• Value for education• BYJU's - it's journey so far and what's next for them?Watch the podcast till the end to know complete details.Follow Divya on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divyagokulnath/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/divya-gokulnath/-------------------------

This is the second edition of the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2022 list. 11 companies from India have made the cut. These startups are picked for their efforts to address real-world challenges with fresh thinking and innovative products and services. Samidha Jain walks you through the issue that puts the spotlight on startups that strive for creativity, innovation and being a force of social change

In this episode, host Brian MacMahon speaks with Yuvraj Tomar,  Founder & CEO of Cloudworx Technologies Pvt Ltd.   A few words from Yuvraj:   My entrepreneurial journey started with Thinqbot in 2013. We created the world's first and only 3D smart home application, and our accolades were featured nationally and internationally earning us a spot in the inaugural Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list in the Consumer Tech category along with the founders of Ola and Oyo.   Then I started CloudWorx in 2019 with the vision to allow everyone to build Enterprise Metaverse apps without writing any code. Within a couple of years, CloudWorx has already started garnering national and international coverage and is on track for international expansion.   I love talking about the endless possibilities of NoCode, you can find some of my views in my LinkedIn feed and if you want to know more, my DM's are always open for a great conversation.   Apart from this, I make music to unwind under the alias “Botworx”, have released 10 tracks on Youtube.   Be sure to tune in!   If you have the next big idea, apply to the Expert Dojo Accelerator:   www.expertdojo.com

“That was the moment I realized that if you're able to articulate complex things in a very simple language, that's the ultimate goal – in arts, in literature, in business.” Alyona Tkachenko is the CEO and cofounder of Nommi, a mobile WiFi hotspot that provides LTE data in over 100 countries. She also serves as the VP of Global Markets at Sergek Development. Prior to founding Nommi, Alyona was the head of marketing for Love to Code, a coding school for children in Kazakhstan. Alyona started her career at Procter & Gamble, working in CMK for sales and eCommerce. Alyona is a Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 for Consumer Technology and also a P&G Alumni Network's Leader Under 40. She continues to focus on improving the quality of Computer Science education and digital literacy of Kazakhstani school children through the NGO StudyCS. Alyona graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Kazakh State University. You'll enjoy this candid conversation about doing what feels right in the moment, and owning those decisions for success.

In today's episode, your host is Lynda Williams as she launches the Hack Your Own PR Singapore Series! Lynda is a phenomenal publicist taking the reins of Hack Your Own PR in Singapore and I can't wait for you all to learn more about her and the amazing guests she'll have on the program.  Don't tune out though - this series is great for listeners everywhere - not just in Singapore!  Lynda's very first guest is Christian Barker - and I am nearly out of breath listing his wealth of experience.  This editor and journalist extraordinaire has more than 20 years experience, including writing for the likes of Forbes Asia, Travel+Leisure, Financial Times and CNBC to name a few.  Christian also established and edited luxury lifestyle magazine ‘Billionaire' (https://www.bllnr.com/), launched AugustMan in Singapore, and was the founding editor-in-chief of The Rake magazine. In this chat, you'll hear how Christian started his career in the record industry due to a love of electronic dance music (who hasn't been through this phase!) but always intended to work in the media.  You'll also learn how aspirations of being a cartoonist as a kid have been fulfilled by working as an editor!  Find Christian Barker online https://cbbarker.com/  https://www.instagram.com/christianbbarker/  Find Lynda Williams online https://www.hackyourownpr.sg/  https://www.instagram.com/hackyourownpr.sg/ 

Charmain Tan is the Founder & CEO of QuickDesk which provides one-stop digital sales and marketing solutions as well as digital training for SMEs and business professionals. She made Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 list for Enterprise Technology in 2019 and Singapore's inaugural top 100 Women in Tech List in 2020. Show notes at: https://www.jeremyau.com/blog/charmain-tan

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this final conversation of Series Ten, we talk with Jamie Beaton. Jamie founded Crimson Education at age 18 to help other high schoolers gain offers to the most competitive universities as he did, including Harvard, Stanford, Cambridge, and MIT. Jamie has grown Crimson Education to include a network of over 20,000 students and with over 2,300 tutors and mentors. In 2020 he launched Crimson Global Academy, a world-class private online high school, now working with over 550 students from 27 countries. In 2017 Jamie was featured on the 2017 Forbes Asia - 30 Under 30 List. Just some of Jamie's further accolades include New Zealand's EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, New Zealand Innovator of the Year, NZ Hi-Tech Young Achiever, and Young New Zealander of the Year. Our series sponsor is a School for tomorrow. To find out more, visit www.aschoolfortomorrow.com/thriving The Game Changers podcast is produced by Oliver Cummins for Orbital Productions, supported by a School for tomorrow (aschoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE. The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Play, and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe and tell your friends you like what you are hearing. You can contact us at gamechangers@circle.education, on Twitter and Instagram via @GameChangersPC, and you can also connect with Philip SA Cummins and Adriano Di Prato via LinkedIn and Twitter. Let's go!

How do you go from bankruptcy and bulimia to CEO and invited guest of the Dalai Lama?  Most of us would keep these hidden in a deep dark cavern. But not Nichol Ng, CEO of X-Inc Private Limited, the parent of a group of companies in the food business since the 1930s. At age 19, when the bank came to take away her family's home, Nichol promised that if she was able to save the family business, she would help as many families as she could.  Today the business is thriving with 200 employees, and Nichol has made good on her promise. She founded The Food Bank Singapore, which distributes food to over 300,000 underprivileged. Nichol was named to The Peak Magazine's The Peak Power List 2016, Forbes Asia's 2017 Heroes of Philanthropy, and Harper's Bazaar's The Power List 2018.  What about her two decade secret struggle with bulimia? Nichol shared it with as many people as she could - on TV and throughout Singapore. She wanted people to know how normal eating disorders are and that they can damage your body, including Nichol's struggle to get pregnant. Thankfully Nichol is now a mom to four kids.  How does Nichol make it all work? In Women of Color Rise, one of our tenets is to Be Yourself. Nichol is a great example of this. She shares that one of her secrets to success has been to Be Herself - at work, home, and life. This has allowed her to release the myth of being perfect, to be vulnerable and share her struggles, to ask for help, and to let go of the need to control others.  Get full show notes and more information here:https://analizawolf.com/ep-30-from-bankruptcy-bulimia-to-guest-of-the-dalai-lama-with-nichol-ng  

How do you go from bankruptcy and bulimia to CEO and invited guest of the Dalai Lama?  Most of us would keep these hidden and locked in a deep dark cavern. But not Nichol Ng, CEO and Managing Director of X-Inc Private Limited, the parent of a group of companies that has been in the food business since the 1930s. At age 19, when the bank came with papers to take away her family's home, she promised herself that if she was able to save the family business, she would help as many families as she could.  Today the business is thriving with 200 employees, more than 7,000 products, and over 4,500 customers. Not only that - Nichol has made good on her promise. She founded The Food Bank Singapore, which distributes food to over 300,000 underprivileged. Nichol was named to The Peak magazine's The Peak Power List 2016, Forbes Asia's 2017 Heroes of Philanthropy, and Harper's Bazaar's The Power List 2018. Nichol didn't stop there. She took that dark secret of struggling with bulimia for over two decades and she shared it with as many people as she could - on TV and throughout Singapore. She wanted people to know how normal it is and the risks Nichol was now facing, struggling to make her dream come true and become a mom because of the damage to her body. Thankfully Nichol is now a mom to four kids and married to a partner of 24 happy years. How does she make it all work?  In Women of Color Rise, one of our tenets is to Be Yourself. Nichol is a great example of this. She shares that one of her secrets to success has been being herself - at work, home, and life. This has allowed her to release the myth of being perfect, to be vulnerable and share her struggles, to ask for help, and to let go of the need to control others.  Get full show notes and more information here: https://analizawolf.com/ep-29-how-to-become-the-youngest-woman-to-take-a-company-public-with-luvleen-sidhu  

Deeply entrenched stigmas and taboos are hard to overcome. But if there's anyone who can effect transformational change it would have to be Suhani Jalota, the social entrepreneur Dr. Dweck and Rachel welcome on this episode of The Busine$$ of the V. She has not only founded the visionary Myna Mahila Foundation to educate and debunk disempowering myths about menstruation prevalent in India, she's ultimately seeking to do nothing short of revolutionize the Indian economy to equalize the power of women within their households. It's an amazing agenda for anyone, but particularly for such a young woman. Suhani has secured a PhD in Health Policy and Economics as well as an MBA at Stanford while overseeing the mission of the Myna Mahila Foundation, which was founded in 2015 to provide a voice for adolescent girls and women in marginalized communities. She is building a team and network for young female entrepreneurs and leveraging technology to provide access to job opportunities throughout the world – work that has not gone unnoticed. She has been honored with the 2017 Queen's Young Leader Award and featured in the Forbes Asia 30 under 30, not to mention receiving an invite to Meghan Markle's royal wedding. (Yes, the experience was amazing!) You'll learn about the origins of her vision (as an undergrad), the cultural barriers her organization is breaking down and what is on the horizon for a young woman who clearly has barely begun the work she intends to do. It's exciting and heartening for Rachel, who shares an alma mater (Duke University) and longtime alliance with Suhani. “The gender attitude has to change,” says this social entrepreneur. And she's developing the tools, network and platforms to do exactly that! Subscribe to our newsletter and complete show notes for every episode at https://businessofthev.com 

In this episode, you will learn:What was Joshua's first working experience and how did it propel him to enter the world of VC?What are some of the prejudices that lead VCs to lose out on great startups?What are the two types of founders? Is one better than the other?What are the characteristics of a great entrepreneur?The one question that no one tells you to ask yourself before fundraisingHow does Mandiri Capital add value to its portfolio companies?What is Mandiri Capital's 'Inclusive Incubator Program'? How can it benefit you?What are some of the changing trends in the Indonesian startup ecosystem? How can entrepreneurs and investors steer its wheels in the right direction?AboutJoshua is an experienced tech investor in Indonesia. He has 8+ years of experience in the venture capital industry and has been managing a total of 6 funds to date. He is currently serving as Director of Venture Funds in Mandiri Capital Indonesia - the corporate VC arm of Bank Mandiri, which is the largest corporate bank in Indonesia. He is responsible for leading fundraising and investment operations of Mandiri Capital's new venture fund vehicles.Prior to Mandiri Capital, Joshua was the Vice President of Investments in MDI Ventures, corporate VC arm of Telkom Indonesia. Under his tenure, he led MDI Ventures' investment department and managed to achieve a track record of 9 exits in 6 years of fund life with 100% DPI and managed to source 3 unicorns (startups with valuation > US$1Bn). Besides investment activities, Joshua is also actively involved in industry and market research where he co-led MDI Ventures' 2 whitepaper publications. Joshua holds a bachelor's degree in Economics (Cum Laude) from the University of Indonesia and was inducted into Forbes Asia 30 under 30 2021 in Finance & Venture Capital category. Notable deals: Kredivo, Mobile Premier League, Payfazz, PrivyID, Bukalapak, Whispir

Daniel Flynn, co-founder of Thankyou, is one of Australia's most recognisable & successful social entrepreneurs. He is the recipient of EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Southern Region) and Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs.Thankyou was conceived while Daniel was still in college and he learned, to his horror, that there were 900 million people who didn't have access to clean water. 4500 kids were dying every day from water-borne disease and the women needed to trek 20km by foot to obtain clean water (they even risked being raped along that trecherous journey!).Determined to make a difference, Daniel, his girlfriend (now wife) Justine and friend, Jared Burns, got together as first-year university students to launch the consumer brand now known as Thankyou.Since 2008, Thankyou has raised over $17 million and impacted the lives of people across 22 countries. Thankyou's products can be found in major retailers across Australia & 100% of its profits go towards ending extreme global poverty.Thankyou has run many viral campaigns. To get 7-Eleven to stock Thankyou Water, they produced a youTube video that asked their followers to visit the 7-Eleven Australia Facebook page to promise to buy Thankyou water if it was stocked. Within two weeks, they had fans singing, dancing and rapping, and it was covered all over the media. 7-Eleven said yes & Thankyou became the third best selling brand (they were also top at certain points in time).A similar viral campaign happened when they tried to get Coles and Woolworths, which controlled over 70% of Australia's grocery market share, to stock Thankyou products. This time, they launched a video called the Coles and Woolworths campaign and also had two helicopters flown over Coles and Woolworths' respective headquarters in Melbourne and Sydney. Unsurprisingly, both said yes!And again in 2015, Daniel wrote a bestselling book, Chapter One, which generated over $1.4 million in sales & sold over 55,000 copies in its first month using an unorthodox ‘pay-what-you-want' model.However, these viral successes came after Daniel and his team experienced a great deal of setbacks. We explore all that and more in this episode. Highlights:4:00 Selling helicopters, yabbies & gobstoppers as a child5:15 Wanting to enter property development6:14 Learning about how 900 million people don't have access to clean water (the genesis of Thankyou)10:17 Whether Daniel knew what a “social enterprise” was in the early days11:21 Figuring out how to enter the water industry as 19-year-olds13:39 Getting his business coach to donate $20,00017:57 Experiencing huge setbacks21:39 Deciding to not pivot22:54 The idea behind the viral 7-Eleven campaign to stock Thankyou water24:54 Running the viral Coles & Woolworths campaign27:37 Building a core base of fans29:46 Managing the risks behind each campaign33:22 The “uncomfortable middle”34:46 Being almost crushed by the pressure42:19 Deciding to leave the water industry44:16 How Daniel & the Thankyou team celebrate their wins45:27 Any big idea Daniel has changed his mind on recently

In the past, it was common for wives to stay at home to take care of the house and the children while husbands were the sole breadwinners. However, recently there has not only been the rise in dual-income households, but also stay-at-home dads. Yet, there is still stigma and misconceptions associated with stay-at-home dads. With the change in household roles, how do these husbands grapple with their identity and what can be done better to support stay home dads? On the second episode of the second season, host and Associate Director at the Institute of Policy Studies Liang Kaixin chats with Kelvin Seah, full-time stay home father of two, and Tam Wai Jia, a medical doctor whose husband left his career to be a stay home father, to talk about some of the challenges they face coming from ‘unconventional' households, the idea of masculinity and ways to support these families. Find out more about stay home dads: TODAY (25 June 2021): My husband is a stay-at-home dad. This is my journey with him as a sole breadwinner The Straits Times (21 June 2021): Fatherhood: Stay-at-home dad says no one-size-fits-all parenting method Mothership (20 June 2021): The good, bad & judgy: What I learnt after quiting my job to be a stay-at-home dad in S'pore TODAY (18 June 2021): It wasn't easy to convince myself I am ‘masculine and useful' as a stay-home dad Institute of Policy Studies (30 Jan 2020): “Stay-at-home” fathers and their families: What lessons for policymakers?  About our guests: Kelvin Seah Writer, Adjunct Lecturer & Stay-at-home Father Kelvin is a writer, stay home father of two, and adjunct lecturer. He has had a varied career spanning over two decades, with experiences in real estate, tourism, human resource development, corporate communications, training & teaching. He was previously a civil servant for 5 years before becoming an educator in Vietnam where he taught students English and Tourism Management at Hanoi University and a top private school. Following, he went on to teach Communications and Media Management as a local polytechnic lecturer for 12 years. In 2019, he left his career to become a full-time stay at home father to spend more time with his two sons but continues to work as an adjunct lecturer. He frequently writes on his personal blog www.kelvinsmusings.com where he shares about his life, parenting and writing.  Dr Tam Wai Jia Medical Doctor and Founder of Kitesong Global Wai Jia is a medical doctor, leader of medical-based philanthropy missions around Asia and author-illustrator. She graduated from John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in 2018. During her first trip to Nepal in 2005, she met girls who had been abused and abandoned but was deeply inspired by them to write and illustrate a book “Kitesong” which eventually helped raise $100,000 for them. In 2018, she then founded Kitesong Global, an international non-profit organisation that aims to inspire youths to empower vulnerable communities. She was awarded the Young Outstanding Singaporean Award in 2011 and was also recognized as one of Forbes Asia's “30 under 30” in 2016. More recently in 2020, she founded Brother SG, a platform that connects migrant workers to healthcare authorities and other organisations in Singapore to deliver risk communication and community engagement for better health. On Diversity is a podcast inspired by the Institute of Policy Studies Managing Diversities research programme. In each episode, we chat with guests to explore what diversity means to them, the changes they are making, and the changes they hope to see in an increasingly fragmented society. More from On Diversity Season 1 Episode 1: The Cancelled and the Woke, with career journalist Lydia Lim and poet and writer, Theophilus Kwek Season 1 Episode 2: Reclaiming Dementia, with Dr Chen Shiling, dementia physician, and Johnson Soh, founder of SanCare Asia Season 1 Episode 3: What is Multiculturalism?, with Low Sze Wee, CEO of Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre and singer-songwriter Jamiel Said Season 1 Episode 4: Diversity and the Singapore Media, with Mark Tan, founder and CEO of Rice Media, and Dr Chew Han Ei, Senior Research Fellow at IPS Social Lab Season 1 Episode 5: Sex and People with Disabilities, with Dr Lohsnah Jeevanandam, Director of the Clinical Psychology Programme at the National University Singapore, and Dr Justin Lee, Senior Research Fellow at the IPS Society and Culture Department. Season 1 Episode 6: Arts vs Culture, with Shaza Ishak, Managing Director of Teater Ekamatra, and Clarissa Oon, Head of Communications and Content at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. Season 1 Episode 7: Empathy and Healthcare, with Dr Mohan Tiru, Senior Consultant Emergency Physician at Woodlands Health Campus and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, and Dr Maleena Suppiah Cavert Deputy Director of Clinical Education at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, NUHS Season 1 Episode 8: Of Marriage and Migration, with Dr Kalpana Vignehsa, Research Fellow at the Governance and Economy Department at IPS, and Colin Miles, Co-CEO of Zilliqa Research Pte Ltd Season 1 Episode 9: Tech and the Token Female, with Anna Gong, CEO and Founder of Perx Technologies, and Wynthia Goh, Head of NCS NEXT Digital Season 2 Episode 1: Conversations about Race, with Dr Daniel Goh, Associate Professor of Sociology at NUS, and Haresh Tilani, Co-founder of Ministry of Funny See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victor Chua is the Founding & Managing Partner of Vynn Capital and is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Victor is the Founding & Managing Partner of Vynn Capital. He was formally the Vice President of Investments for Gobi Partners and managed two Southeast Asia-focused early stage funds. Some of his notable investments include Carsome (Malaysia), Triip.me (Vietnam) and Travelio (Indonesia). Prior to that he was the largest venture capital fund of Malaysia, MAVCAP, and was involved with direct and indirect investments. His earlier days were with Willis Towers Watson, advising corporate, pension, and sovereign wealth funds on investment strategies. He was an honoree of the Forbes Asia 30 under 30 in 2017, Chairman of the Malaysia Venture Capital Association (MVCA) as well as a CFA charter holder and a Mensa member. For more information about Victor and Vynn Capital, you can check https://vynncapital.com/ or send a pitch deck to victor@vynncapital.com If you enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 30 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince new guests to come on the show, and on top of that, I love reading the reviews! Follow Andrew: Website: https://andrewsenduk.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew.senduk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asenduk/

Hi guys! Today we're speaking with a tech founder and one of Forbes Asia's 30 under 30, Madhavi Shankar. In this episode, Madhavi will speak about going abroad to discover who she was and what she wanted, finding a global business partner, and launching a student housing-focused software solution to assist educational institutions. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Kiran is the Principal at UTEC (Japan), a $550M deep-tech VC firm affiliated with The University of Tokyo. Since joining UTEC in 2018, Kiran has led investments of close to $25M in frontier science & deep-tech companies incl. Tricog, OPALai (SG/FinTech AI), Bugworks Research, and Agara. Before joining UTEC, Kiran was the head of India/SEA Operations at Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support (DTVS) Japan. He has supported over 50 deep-tech Asian startups by connecting them with Japanese corporations and also worked closely with METI Japan, to lead a project called CEATEC IoT Acceleration for Asian startups. Prior to that, he co-founded a student-led social enterprise named 'Kriya'.In 2020, Kiran was featured in the prestigious FORBES Asia 30 Under 30 list in the Finance & Venture Capital category.In this episode we will cover:1. Kiran's thoughts on the VC landscape: Second half of 2020 vs Q1 20212. Why he chose venture capital as a career path?3. What is deep-tech?4. Misconceptions about deep-tech investing5. What do you look for in a deep-tech founding team?6. When does a deep-tech startup achieve PMF?7. Learnings from his own investments and portfolio 8. The role of the Govt. in growing deep-tech sciences 9. Mental Models for evaluating and building startups10. Exits in deep-tech

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