Empires - An Asian Business Podcast

Grab (MY/SG) | Running Till Empty | 3/5

Oct 2, 2023
Anthony Tan, co-founder of Grab, and COO Tan Hooi Ling discuss the meteoric rise of their company from a simple taxi app to a super app valued at nearly $40 billion. They share insights on their fierce competition with Uber, detailing pivotal meetings and investment decisions that fueled their growth. Tan Hooi Ling reflects on the challenges of scaling operations and re-strategizing during critical moments. The duo provides an inside look at the relentless hustle and personal sacrifices that shaped Grab's journey in Southeast Asia.
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ANECDOTE

Vidit's Bold Move

Vidit Agrawal left a prestigious banking career to pursue a role with Uber in Asia. His family's disbelief highlighted the risks he took in pursuing his passion.

INSIGHT

Uber's Strategy

Uber aimed to embed itself deeply into local economies quickly, operating under a 'move fast and break things' mantra. This often led to conflicts with local authorities.

ANECDOTE

Founders' Journey

Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling founded MyTeksi to improve taxi safety in Kuala Lumpur. Their persistence led to significant revenue increases for drivers.

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