The Asia Tech Podcast has been looking forward to a conversation with Carl Hemus for a while.  Carl is the Chief Operating Officer for TMX Global, APAC's leading business transformation consultancy, creating the region's innovative digital and supply chain solutions. Some of the topics that Carl covered: How he grew up with 3PL (Third-party Logistics) in his DNA A deep-dive into the importance of eCommerce logistics How TMX is changing the game in delivery, supply chain, logistics, and warehousing Practical applications of the most cutting-edge technologies - real use cases for metaverse technologies The significance of engaging all stakeholders and non-technical team members Some other titles we considered for this episode: We’re in There Driving Collaboration Making the Metaverse More Tangible It’s Very Much Reality in the Virtual World You’re Missing the Biggest Part of the Market Can You Drive a Forklift in the Metaverse? Attend TMX's Metaverse Event in Bangkok on March 23, 2023. Register here.

The Asia Tech Podcast learned a lot from its discussion with Rishabh Singhi, the Founder and CEO of DishServe. DishServe endeavors to make healthy food accessible, affordable and tasty. Some of the topics Rish covered: His incredible experience as a founding team member and COO at RedDoorz How DishServe initially tried to make it easier for smaller F&B brands to expand The impact of global macro changes on DishServe's original business model Business model iteration and starting with small experiments The ultimate decision to create their own brands and build their own factory DishServe's three major innovations - Food Technology, Distribution, and Supply Chain and Logistics Some other titles we considered for this episode: How Can We Have a Perfect Operating Model? Either We Change or We Die The Healthy Food Space Is Underserved You Guys are Taking Too Long, I Am Just going to Start Selling At First, There Was Denial

The Asia Tech Podcast welcomed Paul Meinshausen, a co-Founder and CEO of Aampe, back to the show for a well-deserved catch-up.  Aampe adds AI and ML optimization to your existing marketing stack so you can send better messages in hours, not months. Some of the topics that Paul discussed: Being sharply focused on consumer app companies The impact of the change in the funding landscape in 2022 Where Aampe's products fit in its customers' minds The importance of every business identifying the right customer Helping other businesses focus on profitability Other titles we considered for this episode: There Are So Many Dimensions to How One Can Think About Growth Enjoy the Joy that People Feel Whenever They Discover Something The Odds Are Stacked Against You Actually, Ignorance Is Bliss You Swim In a River of Fear and Doubt

Asia Tech Podcast was excited to follow up with Jan Stassen and Laura Ludwig, the co-founders of Museum of Values.  The Museum of Values creates immersive spaces for real encounters, encouraging opportunities for reflection that bring values to life and makes them more tangible. We met in Ho Chi Minh City at the .NFQ Tech Summit and after listening to Jan's presentation and talking to Laura afterward, I had to have them on the show. Some of the topics that Jan and Laura discussed: How artistic experiences can help facilitate change The growing conversation around ethical responsibility in tech The fact that only 0.30% of the world's population is developing technology that the rest of the world is using Why is there no Hippocratic Oath for technologists? The ease with which we look back and the difficulty of looking forward How to think about balancing the time we spend in the digital and physical world Other titles we considered for this episode: Selling Sweet Dreams We Are Creating Our Own Path This Narrative Is Not Working Anymore Making Something Implicit, Explicit What Does the Community Need? We Bring Our Own Vocabulary 

Asia Tech Podcast recorded an interesting conversation with Phil Morle, a Partner at Main Sequence Ventures. Main Sequence Ventures is Australia’s deep tech investment fund tackling the world’s biggest challenges by turning today’s scientific discoveries into tomorrow’s industries. Some topics discussed by Phil: Phil’s valuable life process The market making Phil’s excited about after Covid-19 helped accelerate it Creating an entrepreneur programme for people to acquire the necessary skills How one programme part of the University of New South Wales stood out instantly to investors and raised 15 Million dollars before the programme ended Phil’s collaboration plans for 2023 Some other titles we considered for this episode: Holding You Accountable You Are Eating What You Kill This episode was produced by Stephanie Ng. 

Asia Tech Podcast recorded an interesting conversation with Dr Amy Gershkoff Bolles, Global Head of Digital & Emerging Technology Strategy at Levi Strauss & Co. Levi Strauss & Co. is one of the world's largest brand-name apparel companies and a global leader in jeans wear. Some topics discussed by Dr. Amy: The compulsory elements put in place at Levi Strauss & Co. to try and create the most personalised and relevant experience for each customer  Levi Strauss & Co’s digital transformation and how the continued drive of innovation has enabled Levi's to have a long-standing history The two factors that can be found in companies that have a long-standing history that allows them to stay relevant The importance of taking the time and energy to understand and build a proper framework Why AI and data are critical components needed for digital transformation Some other titles we considered for this episode: The Outreach Needs to Be Targeted to Feel Personalised Continuing the Relevance The Driver Is Always the Customer Successful Innovation Is Focusing on a Few Fundamental Pillars This episode was produced by Stephanie Ng.

Asia Tech Podcast recorded an interesting conversation with Esmar Mesic, Head of Product at TrueProfile.io. TrueProfile.io is a career toolkit that gives ambitious healthcare professionals everything they need to build a successful career overseas.  Some topics discussed by Esmar: Esmar’s big opening from working with the biggest telco company at that time Why it is important to ask oneself questions to understand one's strengths and weakness The importance and effectiveness of training oneself to have an ‘I’m always there to try’ mindset The breakthrough from Esmar’s big fail Why the hiring process is so critical Some other titles we considered for this episode: I Used to Think Speaking More Is Cool but It’s the Other Way Around Everything Should Be an Experiment, You Never Know What’s Going to Work Failure Is an Integral Part of Success but It’s How You Treat It This episode was produced by Stephanie Ng. 

Asia Tech Podcast recorded an insightful conversation with Michael Vandi, Co-founder of Addy AI. Addy AI is a secure AI email assistant that writes your emails for you in seconds, with your preferred style and tone. Some topics discussed by Michael:  How being away from familiar faces helped Michael focus on his startup’s progress The effectiveness of categorising and nurturing one's strength Using AI to augment the productivity of humans rather than replace it Why Michael is worried about AI being taught how to go astray How having a teacher as a parent shaped Michael and became a very valuable lesson Some other titles we considered for this episode: Being Able to Complete It Improving Productivity Providing Data Strategically and Objectively This episode was produced by Stephanie Ng. 

Asia Tech Podcast recorded an interesting conversation with Paul Jackson, Regional Managing Director of APAC Cyber Security & Investigations at Kroll.  Kroll leverages its unique insights, data, and technology to help clients stay ahead of complex demands. Some topics discussed by Paul:  How working for the Hong Kong Police felt like winning the lottery for Paul How the pandemic changed many companies' methods of operating The two reasons why the percentage of risk of breach of a company is lower in Asia The importance for a company to discuss what they want to protect and what the value is The emphasis on needing to understand how to use third parties the smart way and the need to practice scenarios to test readiness Some other titles we considered for this episode: Having Processes in Place With the Right People Is Critical How Much You Are Trying to Spend on Security vs What You Are Trying to Protect Protecting the Important Things Without Going Overboard on Spending on the Latest and Greatest Tools Speed is Everything This episode was produced by Stephanie Ng.

Asia Tech Podcast recorded an energetic conversation with Vishal Doshi, Founder and CEO of AUM Biosciences. AUM Biosciences is focused on advancing a clinical pipeline of precision oncology therapeutics designed to deploy multi-faceted inhibition strategies to reverse cancer resistance.  Some topics discussed by Vishal: Why Vishal swapped his lab coat for suits The motivational factors that are used to push a good scientist The bug inside Vishal’s family that was passed down into his DNA  How a regular part-time job contributes to a good entrepreneur  The 3 things needed to succeed in the BioTech industry Some other titles we considered for this episode: Finding Things That I Can Do Differently If You Want to Be the Boss, Learn How to Do the Smallest Job First It’s All About Relationships, Papers Are Crucial Trust Is the Biggest Thing That Makes You or Breaks You Starting Right at the Bottom of the Pyramid You Can’t Give the Memory Card to the Patient, You Have to Give the Drug Thought Processes Are Intentional but Actions Are Not This episode was produced by Stephanie Ng.