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Tiang Lim Foo is the Managing Partner and Co-founder of Forge Ventures, a venture capital firm that aims to partner with founders in Southeast Asia at the pre-seed or seed stage. Before Forge, he was a Partner at SeedPlus, a seed fund in Southeast Asia Supported by SGInnovate, Jungle Ventures, Cisco, and the IFC. He also launched and managed Evernote's operations in Asia.How did a visit to Evernote's office in the US as a college student turn into an opportunity to lead their Asia operations? What impact did his experience at Evernote have in shaping his career? What inspired him to co-found Forge Ventures, and what is the firm's investment focus in Southeast Asia? What were some of the key lessons that Tiang gained from investing in seed-stage startups in Southeast Asia?Topics[00:02:23] - Childhood and Education[00:05:34] - Working at a Startup in Mobile Payments[00:07:15] - Launching Evernote Operations in Southeast Asia[00:09:00] - Emergence of Southeast Asia's technology and venture ecosystem[00:11:06] - Moving to Singapore[00:16:16] - Importance of deliberate practice[00:19:51] - International Experience[00:26:54] Difficult Moments[00:27:49] - Being a Role Model[00:29:35] - Impact of Marriage and Fatherhood[00:35:18] - Curiosity and Making Your Own Luck[00:37:47] - Building a lasting franchise[00:40:34] - Involvement in company building[00:44:02] - Proactive work and strategy sounding board[00:45:58] - Challenges of being a VC[00:48:22] - Spending time with family Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: https://www.backscoop.com/.Visit BackScoop's social media pages and show your support!BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQBackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoopBackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoopVisit Amanda Cua's social media pages:Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cuaAmanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HeyAmandaCuaVisit Tiang Lim Foo's social media pages: Tiang Lim Foo (LinkedIn): https://sg.linkedin.com/in/tlfooTiang Lim Foo (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tianglim?lang=enTiang Lim Foo (Substack):https://substack.com/profile/16062924-tiang-lim-foo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tiang Lim Foo is the co-founder and partner of Forge Ventures. Forge Ventures is a seed venture capital firm looking to partner with founders in Southeast Asia at the pre-seed or seed stage. Tiang had spent the past decade hanging out at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and venture in Southeast Asia. He currently serves as a Venture Partner at Next Billion Ventures, a Washington DC headquartered VC firm investing in emerging markets globally. He was also a partner at SeedPlus, a leading seed fund in Southeast Asia backed by SGInnovate, Jungle Ventures, Cisco, and IFC. Previously, he launched and managed Evernote's operations in Asia, and was an early founding team of a SingTel Innov8 backed payments start-up in Singapore. Tiang has invested in, advised, and worked with category-leading startups such as Xfers / Payfazz, Qoala, Rukita, Neuron Mobility, Homage, Geniebook, amongst others. Tiang holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honors from NUS and is an alumni of the NUS Overseas College (NOC) program in Silicon Valley, where he attended Stanford University. He can be found at @tianglim or Linkedin. Find out more about Forge at https://forge.vc/ If you enjoyed this podcast, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts here? It takes less than 30 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince new amazing guests to come on the show, and on top of that, I love reading the reviews! Connect with Andrew: Email: hello@andrewsenduk.com Website: https://andrewsenduk.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew.senduk/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-senduk-1980/

Arnaud Bonzom, co-founder of Map of the Money joined us to review the state of Southeast Asia in 2018. We started with the conversation on the movers and shakers in the ecosystem with Grab's acquisition of Uber Southeast Asia and its quest to be the super app with Go-Jek standing in her way. We discussed how the startup ecosystems in Southeast Asia have evolved, with the venture capital firms raising their 2nd or 3rd rounds and family funds who are set to join in the fray. We discuss how the market in Southeast Asia is shifting in each country and the upcoming unicorns to watch in 2019.

Discover more tech podcasts like this: Tech Podcast Asia. Produced by Pikkal & Co - Award Winning Podcast Agency. [06:56] People in the region seem to speak highly of the work you guys do at SeedPlus. You seem to check all the boxes for the ideal startup founder most VCs look for. -- Never referred to self as an entrepreneur. What entrepreneurs do is way, way harder than what we do as VCs. Having been in venture capital for a few years, have a greater appreciation for the dangers of stereotyping. Great founders can come from anywhere. Biases can lead to dangerous thinking and missing out on great opportunities. Empathy is probably one of the hardest skills to acquire as a VC. You need to have empathy with founders. Of course we are investing for financial gain; but at the same time we want to help build businesses that are good for human beings. An example of a company focusing on empathy is Amazon. Jeff Bezos has always been customer-first, customer-centric. This has not changed over the years. [14:53] When you're chatting with a founder, what do you look for? -- It's really about the team. At the seed stage there are a lot of unknowns. This means the founder and the team have a much bigger impact on overall outcome during this early period. We look for qualities like mental agility, understanding context, market fit, displays of leadership, and just like pure grit. It's a delicate balance. When you come across someone who has an opinion about how the world should work, even if it's not correct, this suggests it's possible to have a discussion around making ideas work. It's also relevant to consider the context in Asia. To have an opinion implies you're willing to go against the grain. Asia is more conformist than other cultures, and this is not always great for entrepreneurship. [45:29] A new generation of talent is wondering how they can be part of the Asian Century. What advice might you give? -- There's no better way than just being here. You can read and watch as much as you want, but it's not as good as seeing things for yourself. Singapore is a great gateway into the rest of Asia. It's good for families and it's safe and efficient here in Singapore. Immersion and acquiring a language are also fantastic ways to get acquainted with the region.

[06:56] People in the region seem to speak highly of the work you guys do at SeedPlus. You seem to check all the boxes for the ideal startup founder most VCs look for. -- Never referred to self as an entrepreneur. What entrepreneurs do is way, way harder than what we do as VCs. Having been in venture capital for a few years, have a greater appreciation for the dangers of stereotyping. Great founders can come from anywhere. Biases can lead to dangerous thinking and missing out on great opportunities. Empathy is probably one of the hardest skills to acquire as a VC. You need to have empathy with founders. Of course we are investing for financial gain; but at the same time we want to help build businesses that are good for human beings. An example of a company focusing on empathy is Amazon. Jeff Bezos has always been customer-first, customer-centric. This has not changed over the years. [14:53] When you're chatting with a founder, what do you look for? -- It's really about the team. At the seed stage there are a lot of unknowns. This means the founder and the team have a much bigger impact on overall outcome during this early period. We look for qualities like mental agility, understanding context, market fit, displays of leadership, and just like pure grit. It's a delicate balance. When you come across someone who has an opinion about how the world should work, even if it's not correct, this suggests it's possible to have a discussion around making ideas work. It's also relevant to consider the context in Asia. To have an opinion implies you're willing to go against the grain. Asia is more conformist than other cultures, and this is not always great for entrepreneurship. [45:29] A new generation of talent is wondering how they can be part of the Asian Century. What advice might you give? -- There's no better way than just being here. You can read and watch as much as you want, but it's not as good as seeing things for yourself. Singapore is a great gateway into the rest of Asia. It's good for families and it's safe and efficient here in Singapore. Immersion and acquiring a language are also fantastic ways to get acquainted with the region.

[06:56] People in the region seem to speak highly of the work you guys do at SeedPlus. You seem to check all the boxes for the ideal startup founder most VCs look for. -- Never referred to self as an entrepreneur. What entrepreneurs do is way, way harder than what we do as VCs. Having been in venture capital for a few years, have a greater appreciation for the dangers of stereotyping. Great founders can come from anywhere. Biases can lead to dangerous thinking and missing out on great opportunities. Empathy is probably one of the hardest skills to acquire as a VC. You need to have empathy with founders. Of course we are investing for financial gain; but at the same time we want to help build businesses that are good for human beings. An example of a company focusing on empathy is Amazon. Jeff Bezos has always been customer-first, customer-centric. This has not changed over the years. [14:53] When you're chatting with a founder, what do you look for? -- It's really about the team. At the seed stage there are a lot of unknowns. This means the founder and the team have a much bigger impact on overall outcome during this early period. We look for qualities like mental agility, understanding context, market fit, displays of leadership, and just like pure grit. It's a delicate balance. When you come across someone who has an opinion about how the world should work, even if it's not correct, this suggests it's possible to have a discussion around making ideas work. It's also relevant to consider the context in Asia. To have an opinion implies you're willing to go against the grain. Asia is more conformist than other cultures, and this is not always great for entrepreneurship. [45:29] A new generation of talent is wondering how they can be part of the Asian Century. What advice might you give? -- There's no better way than just being here. You can read and watch as much as you want, but it's not as good as seeing things for yourself. Singapore is a great gateway into the rest of Asia. It's good for families and it's safe and efficient here in Singapore. Immersion and acquiring a language are also fantastic ways to get acquainted with the region.

Chirayu Wadke, partner from Seedplus joined us in a two part conversation to discuss the most important trends in smartphone, internet of things (IoT) and mobility landscape and why the recent Broadcom acquisition of Qualcomm failed. In the second part, we discussed why the recent Broadcom and Qualcomm deal fell apart and its implications to Asia Pacific companies making acquisitions in the US market.

Chirayu Wadke, partner from Seedplus joined us in a two part conversation to discuss the most important trends in smartphone, internet of things (IoT) and mobility landscape and why the recent Broadcom acquisition of Qualcomm failed. In the first part, we discussed his current role and coverage as a venture capitalist with Seedplus and his central investment thesis and branched into a deeper conversation on smartphone, IoT and mobility (autonomous vehicles) landscape and how it shifts the calculus of putting investments into those emerging technologies.

Discover more tech podcasts like this: Tech Podcast Asia. Produced by Pikkal & Co - Award Winning Podcast Agency. [00:05] Welcome Chirayu Wadke to Asia Tech Podcast Stories! He's an Early Stage Technology Investor and Operator, and Partner at SeedPlus. [02:00] What's an un-VC? Chirayu Wadke talks traditional expectations for people in the investment game and how modern technology is changing all of that. [06:10] Chirayu Wadke and Graham discuss a recent visit to a watch-maker Geneva and the challenges of launching a new product in the modern world. [13:00] Apple is outselling every single Swiss watch brand out there. What should traditional Swiss Watch brands and startups learn from Apple? [18:45] Leaving Google in Silicon Valley and returning to Asia was not a difficult decision for Chirayu Wadke. [29:00] The reference customer has traditionally been a Western consumer, this dynamic is chancing [32:30] If you're in tech, consider moving your engineering teams to Asia. Proximity brings more empathy for the users and affects cost decisions. [37:45] If you're in Silicon Valley, there are many reasons why you should consider expanding to Asia. [42:45] We are moving further away from one central authority towards peer-to-peer type of business models. This movement benefits the lie of the land in Asia. [47:00] Discussing Smart Cities in Asia and their business potential. [53:30] What kind of advice does Chirayu Wadke have for those interested in moving their business to Asia? [55:40] Thanks for tuning in! Find out more about Chirayu Wadke and his work on www.seedplus.com or contact him directly at chirayu@seedplus.com.

[00:05] Welcome Chirayu Wadke to Asia Tech Podcast Stories! He's an Early Stage Technology Investor and Operator, and Partner at SeedPlus. [02:00] What's an un-VC? Chirayu Wadke talks traditional expectations for people in the investment game and how modern technology is changing all of that. [06:10] Chirayu Wadke and Graham discuss a recent visit to a watch-maker Geneva and the challenges of launching a new product in the modern world. [13:00] Apple is outselling every single Swiss watch brand out there. What should traditional Swiss Watch brands and startups learn from Apple? [18:45] Leaving Google in Silicon Valley and returning to Asia was not a difficult decision for Chirayu Wadke. [29:00] The reference customer has traditionally been a Western consumer, this dynamic is chancing [32:30] If you're in tech, consider moving your engineering teams to Asia. Proximity brings more empathy for the users and affects cost decisions. [37:45] If you're in Silicon Valley, there are many reasons why you should consider expanding to Asia. [42:45] We are moving further away from one central authority towards peer-to-peer type of business models. This movement benefits the lie of the land in Asia. [47:00] Discussing Smart Cities in Asia and their business potential. [53:30] What kind of advice does Chirayu Wadke have for those interested in moving their business to Asia? [55:40] Thanks for tuning in! Find out more about Chirayu Wadke and his work on www.seedplus.com or contact him directly at chirayu@seedplus.com.

[00:05] Welcome Chirayu Wadke to Asia Tech Podcast Stories! He's an Early Stage Technology Investor and Operator, and Partner at SeedPlus. [02:00] What's an un-VC? Chirayu Wadke talks traditional expectations for people in the investment game and how modern technology is changing all of that. [06:10] Chirayu Wadke and Graham discuss a recent visit to a watch-maker Geneva and the challenges of launching a new product in the modern world. [13:00] Apple is outselling every single Swiss watch brand out there. What should traditional Swiss Watch brands and startups learn from Apple? [18:45] Leaving Google in Silicon Valley and returning to Asia was not a difficult decision for Chirayu Wadke. [29:00] The reference customer has traditionally been a Western consumer, this dynamic is chancing [32:30] If you're in tech, consider moving your engineering teams to Asia. Proximity brings more empathy for the users and affects cost decisions. [37:45] If you're in Silicon Valley, there are many reasons why you should consider expanding to Asia. [42:45] We are moving further away from one central authority towards peer-to-peer type of business models. This movement benefits the lie of the land in Asia. [47:00] Discussing Smart Cities in Asia and their business potential. [53:30] What kind of advice does Chirayu Wadke have for those interested in moving their business to Asia? [55:40] Thanks for tuning in! Find out more about Chirayu Wadke and his work on www.seedplus.com or contact him directly at chirayu@seedplus.com.

Discover more tech podcasts like this: Tech Podcast Asia. Produced by Pikkal & Co - Award Winning Podcast Agency. [00:05] Welcome Jon Tanner to Asia Tech Podcast Stories [00:45] What are the big changes in the Asian talent market? [03:10] What are the reasons why people are coming to Asia now? San Francisco, New York and London are potentially both pricing themselves out of the market and offering less opportunity for the most talented of employees. [05:25] Bali Green School in Bali and Bali House in Canggu - mix, co-working, incubator, hospitality space. People are making some serious choices about their lives and careers today beyond their benefits package [06:45] The Asian talent Market is "equalising" says Jon Tanner. What does this mean? [10:25] Talented employees aren't focused on taking the highest-paying job in San Francisco anymore. A new generation of talent is seeking out something riskier, that makes Asia an interesting option [12:20] Silicon Valley leads with regard to stories about role models which inevitably attracts people to the West Coast but the gap with Asia is closing fast. Asia is slowly discovering its own role models [16:05] Could Jon see the situation where he could run Mitchell Lake from Bali and send his kids to Green School? We talk about the backstory of Steve Monroe coming into Ubud to found co-working space Hubud. Career paths are changing [19:30] Do large IT companies need to rethink how they work with talent? Are they sending departments out into coworking spaces such as Hubud for the right reasons? [24:00] Would this kind of remote work for a bank? What would the benefits of HSBC setting up in a coworking space be? [27:20] Why did Jon suggest to his clients the idea of coming across and working in the same coworking space? What's it actually like sharing a coworking space with clients? [29:20] Are coworking spaces the future model of work? Still an ongoing social experiment but it certainly benefits the movement of talent in Asia [33:30] Which IT companies does Jon admire with regards to digital transformation? We look at who is leading the way in decentralizing the workspace [36:25] The success or failure of digital transformation comes down to its mechanics: The backstory of Innovation Director of Intel China - Kapil Kane - and his battle in getting Intel to agree to build the accelerator outside their office. We also look at the Virgin group example [40:50] Talented employees want to build something, solve a problem, make a mark in some way - we refer to the case study of Chirayu Wadke from SeedPlus ex Google Silicon Valley talking about working on 10x projects [42:30] The sharing economy combined with changing attitudes towards the "stuff" of life means talented people who have choices aren't necessarily motivated by the things which our parents sought out like cars, job titles etc. [44:55] Jon's thoughts on frontier markets such as Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand [47:05] Does Jon see a lot of interest in recruitment coming from that Asia-to-Asia market? [49:40] Thoughts on Asia as frontrunning global trends in the curation of workplace culture and talent [54:00] Check out Jon Tanner at www.mitchellake.com

[00:05] Welcome Jon Tanner to Asia Tech Podcast Stories [00:45] What are the big changes in the Asian talent market? [03:10] What are the reasons why people are coming to Asia now? San Francisco, New York and London are potentially both pricing themselves out of the market and offering less opportunity for the most talented of employees. [05:25] Bali Green School in Bali and Bali House in Canggu - mix, co-working, incubator, hospitality space. People are making some serious choices about their lives and careers today beyond their benefits package [06:45] The Asian talent Market is "equalising" says Jon Tanner. What does this mean? [10:25] Talented employees aren't focused on taking the highest-paying job in San Francisco anymore. A new generation of talent is seeking out something riskier, that makes Asia an interesting option [12:20] Silicon Valley leads with regard to stories about role models which inevitably attracts people to the West Coast but the gap with Asia is closing fast. Asia is slowly discovering its own role models [16:05] Could Jon see the situation where he could run Mitchell Lake from Bali and send his kids to Green School? We talk about the backstory of Steve Monroe coming into Ubud to found co-working space Hubud. Career paths are changing [19:30] Do large IT companies need to rethink how they work with talent? Are they sending departments out into coworking spaces such as Hubud for the right reasons? [24:00] Would this kind of remote work for a bank? What would the benefits of HSBC setting up in a coworking space be? [27:20] Why did Jon suggest to his clients the idea of coming across and working in the same coworking space? What's it actually like sharing a coworking space with clients? [29:20] Are coworking spaces the future model of work? Still an ongoing social experiment but it certainly benefits the movement of talent in Asia [33:30] Which IT companies does Jon admire with regards to digital transformation? We look at who is leading the way in decentralizing the workspace [36:25] The success or failure of digital transformation comes down to its mechanics: The backstory of Innovation Director of Intel China - Kapil Kane - and his battle in getting Intel to agree to build the accelerator outside their office. We also look at the Virgin group example [40:50] Talented employees want to build something, solve a problem, make a mark in some way - we refer to the case study of Chirayu Wadke from SeedPlus ex Google Silicon Valley talking about working on 10x projects [42:30] The sharing economy combined with changing attitudes towards the "stuff" of life means talented people who have choices aren't necessarily motivated by the things which our parents sought out like cars, job titles etc. [44:55] Jon's thoughts on frontier markets such as Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand [47:05] Does Jon see a lot of interest in recruitment coming from that Asia-to-Asia market? [49:40] Thoughts on Asia as frontrunning global trends in the curation of workplace culture and talent [54:00] Check out Jon Tanner at www.mitchellake.com

[00:05] Welcome Jon Tanner to Asia Tech Podcast Stories [00:45] What are the big changes in the Asian talent market? [03:10] What are the reasons why people are coming to Asia now? San Francisco, New York and London are potentially both pricing themselves out of the market and offering less opportunity for the most talented of employees. [05:25] Bali Green School in Bali and Bali House in Canggu - mix, co-working, incubator, hospitality space. People are making some serious choices about their lives and careers today beyond their benefits package [06:45] The Asian talent Market is "equalising" says Jon Tanner. What does this mean? [10:25] Talented employees aren't focused on taking the highest-paying job in San Francisco anymore. A new generation of talent is seeking out something riskier, that makes Asia an interesting option [12:20] Silicon Valley leads with regard to stories about role models which inevitably attracts people to the West Coast but the gap with Asia is closing fast. Asia is slowly discovering its own role models [16:05] Could Jon see the situation where he could run Mitchell Lake from Bali and send his kids to Green School? We talk about the backstory of Steve Monroe coming into Ubud to found co-working space Hubud. Career paths are changing [19:30] Do large IT companies need to rethink how they work with talent? Are they sending departments out into coworking spaces such as Hubud for the right reasons? [24:00] Would this kind of remote work for a bank? What would the benefits of HSBC setting up in a coworking space be? [27:20] Why did Jon suggest to his clients the idea of coming across and working in the same coworking space? What's it actually like sharing a coworking space with clients? [29:20] Are coworking spaces the future model of work? Still an ongoing social experiment but it certainly benefits the movement of talent in Asia [33:30] Which IT companies does Jon admire with regards to digital transformation? We look at who is leading the way in decentralizing the workspace [36:25] The success or failure of digital transformation comes down to its mechanics: The backstory of Innovation Director of Intel China - Kapil Kane - and his battle in getting Intel to agree to build the accelerator outside their office. We also look at the Virgin group example [40:50] Talented employees want to build something, solve a problem, make a mark in some way - we refer to the case study of Chirayu Wadke from SeedPlus ex Google Silicon Valley talking about working on 10x projects [42:30] The sharing economy combined with changing attitudes towards the "stuff" of life means talented people who have choices aren't necessarily motivated by the things which our parents sought out like cars, job titles etc. [44:55] Jon's thoughts on frontier markets such as Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand [47:05] Does Jon see a lot of interest in recruitment coming from that Asia-to-Asia market? [49:40] Thoughts on Asia as frontrunning global trends in the curation of workplace culture and talent [54:00] Check out Jon Tanner at www.mitchellake.com

Smart cities: How do cybersecurity loopholes and data marketplaces exist in harmony to create value for both the public and private sectors? Even as IoT matures and develops, is its full potential still dependent on something as basic as human trust?  Regulations and standards: Are they necessarily a good thing for IoT adoption? How can agile start ups scale in fragmented environments?  We discuss these two issues surrounding the future of IoT With Chirayu Wadke, Partner at SeedPlus.SeedPlus is a seed stage VC firm aiming to invest in and partner with the best and brightest to build global disruptive start-ups. SeedPlus is backed by Jungle Ventures, Cisco, Accel Partners, IFC, Fidelity, Ratan Tata, Tata Communications Limited and the Singapore Government. Learn more at http://seedplus.com IoT ONE is an online platform devoted to accelerating adoption of Industrial Internet solutions. We are mapping the global ecosystem of IoT vendors, use cases, case studies, and technologies. We leverage this data to help companies source technology, research competitors, and enter new markets. Learn more about IoT One: http://iotone.com Twitter: @IotoneHQ IIoT Resources: http://www.iotone.com/guides  IIoT Case Studies: http://www.iotone.com/casestudies  IIoT Glossary: http://www.iotone.com/terms 

How to address the growing need for simplified solutions that solve complex problems? Should you challenge the ecosystem fundamentally? What is the best location to start an IoT startup and how should you scale your startup? What are the differences between Asia and Europe/US? Should you move to Asia? Chirayu Wadke, a partner with SeedPlus, tells us about his proteges and what he would do if he would start his own business.   SeedPlus is a seed stage VC firm aiming to invest in and partner with the best and brightest to build global disruptive start-ups. SeedPlus is backed by Jungle Ventures, Cisco, Accel Partners, IFC, Fidelity, Ratan Tata, Tata Communications Limited and the Singapore Government. Learn more at http://seedplus.com   IoT ONE is an online platform devoted to accelerating adoption of Industrial Internet solutions. We are mapping the global ecosystem of IoT vendors, use cases, case studies, and technologies. We leverage this data to help companies source technology, research competitors, and enter new markets. Learn more about IoT One: http://iotone.com Twitter: @IotoneHQ IIoT Resources: http://www.iotone.com/guides  IIoT Case Studies: http://www.iotone.com/casestudies  IIoT Glossary: http://www.iotone.com/terms 

What does a VC look for when they evaluate a product’s viability? Is there a difference between a hardware and software startup? How do you build the right team to develop a coherent IoT solution that differentiates and delivers real outcomes? Understand from Chirayu Wadka of SeedPlus on what makes a startup scale, and why Ofo and Mobike succeeded despite the failure of other bike sharing companies. Plus, we hear his thoughts on starting a VC fund, and the landscape of tech VC in South East Asia. SeedPlus is a seed stage VC firm aiming to invest in and partner with the best and brightest to build global disruptive start-ups. SeedPlus is backed by Jungle Ventures, Cisco, Accel Partners, IFC, Fidelity, Ratan Tata, Tata Communications Limited and the Singapore Government. Learn more at http://seedplus.com    IoT ONE is an online platform devoted to accelerating adoption of Industrial Internet solutions. We are mapping the global ecosystem of IoT vendors, use cases, case studies, and technologies. We leverage this data to help companies source technology, research competitors, and enter new markets. Learn more about IoT One: http://iotone.com Twitter: @IotoneHQ IIoT Resources: http://www.iotone.com/guides  IIoT Case Studies: http://www.iotone.com/casestudies  IIoT Glossary: http://www.iotone.com/terms 

ASIA VC CAST explores the minds of the experienced venture capitalists and seasoned entrepreneurs to navigate the sophisticated but exciting world of venture capital.  Daniel together with a special guest each week present unique perspective and insights to startup investing & fund-raising across different countries in Asia. This week's guest is Michael Smith Jr. from Seedplus. Prior to joining as a partner at Seedplus, Michael was the Chief Technology Officer at HOOQ.  Prior to that at Yahoo, Michael served as the Director of Global Tech Initiative, managing the Asian developer network and overseeing the acquisition of startups with companies across Southeast Asia.  Originally from California, he has worked in Singapore, Hong Kong & Thailand and been actively involved in the Asian start-up community over the past ten years.   Don't forget to subscribe to the show and follow me on: Twitter: @dsongvc  

Discover more tech podcasts like this: Tech Podcast Asia. Produced by Pikkal & Co - Award Winning Podcast Agency. We spoke to Tiang Lim Foo about a wide range of topics ranging from the building of an investment thesis, Apple AirPods (We did our entire interview while he was using his AirPods.), how Evernote is the Inbox for Life and how building genuine relationships is not only a successful way to run an investment business, but also the best way to have a fulfilling life. As the Operating Partner at SeedPlus, Tiang gets to put to work all of the experience he gained launching Evernote's business in Singapore and taking the responsibility for business growth in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. We talked about the importance of real leadership skills, building a genuine relationship with customers and the necessity create a sustainable sales organization as ways to accelerate a startup's success. I found Tiang to be incredibly thoughtful, insightful and interested in continuous learning.

Discover more tech podcasts like this: Tech Podcast Asia. Produced by Pikkal & Co - Award Winning Podcast Agency. Michael Smith Junior joins Asia Tech Podcast from Singapore. Michael is a partner in SeedPlus a relatively new venture fund supported by Google and PWC Singapore. SeedPlus recently closed a round of $18 million to launch their fund. Formerly Director for Global Initiatives at Yahoo, Michael describes himself as an "apprentice VC". In this interview, Michael shares his experience of learning the ropes as a Venture Capitalist, how the Jungle Ventures initiative SeedPlus came to be and what the investment focus of his business is in South East Asia.

Michael Smith Jr and Tiang Lim Foo, partners from Seedplus joined us in a conversation to discuss their recent closing of US$20M for their fund and where they are heading next. We also chatted about their daily lives as venture capitalists, how they worked with startups across Southeast Asia & India from market expansion to The post Episode 185: SeedPlus & Venture Capital with Michael Smith & Tiang Lim Foo appeared first on Analyse Asia.

Michael Smith aka Smithy, now partner of Jungle Ventures and their new fund, SeedPlus. We discussed the backstory in how the fund is assembled, the key people from LPs to partners and their investment thesis. We examined the broader Southeast Asia market and the key issues in how startups can scale across a highly fragmented The post Episode 133: SeedPlus in Southeast Asia with Michael Smith appeared first on Analyse Asia.