The Asia Tech Podcast was joined by Sam Fromson, the co-founder and COO of YuLife, and Stephen Barnham, the Global Chief Digital and Information Officer at Dai-ichi Life Holdings. Sam and Stephen discussed their partnership and the innovative approach they are taking to reimagine the insurance industry. YuLife is on a mission to inspire people to live their best lives everyday. As a 120-year-old life insurance company dominant in Japan, Dai-ichi Life is looking for new growth opportunities to become a leading global insurer. Some of the topics that Sam and Stephen discussed in detail: How YuLife is reimagining the insurance industry by focusing on wellbeing Building lifelong partnerships with their customers Gamification as a tool for engagement The challenges of entering new markets and the massive opportunity in Japan The importance of win-win partnerships and how Dai-ichi Life is the perfect example of this Balancing urgency and long-term vision Some other titles we considered for this episode: Building Long-Term Partnerships: The Mutual Benefits of YuLife and Dai-ichi Life The Role of Gamification in Customer Engagement Gamifying Insurance: Finding Growth in New Business Models Taking a Long-Term View: Balancing Urgency and Strategic Planning

Nima Karimi, founder and CEO of Lendela, discusses the need for transparency in consumer lending, the benefits and challenges of VC funding, and how Lendela aims to improve the loan application process. He also emphasizes the importance of cultural adaptability in building a startup in Southeast Asia.

Rhonda Wong, CEO at Ohmyhome, discusses the importance of stable and loving families, providing a better home-moving experience, combining real estate transactions with customer satisfaction, being comfortable as an outlier, and the joy of happy customers.

In this episode of the Asia Tech Podcast, we are joined by Jay Tye, the COO of Echo-MR. Our conversation with Jay delves into the changing landscape of market research and the role of innovative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping its future. Some of the topics that Jay discussed in detail: The Role of Market Research in Decision-Making The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Market Research The Zen of Riding a Motorcycle and its connection to Market Research Embracing Risk and Innovation How the next generation will be the catalyst for driving innovation Some other titles we considered for this episode: You’ve Just Gotta Trust the Universe You Have to Slow Down to Speed Up Speed Creates Focus AI Is a Really Good Co-Pilot Motorcycles Are Just Bikes With Engines

Ameer Jumabhoy, co-founder of utu, discusses the evolution of tax-free shopping, challenges of building digital wallets, importance of superior customer experiences in luxury retail, benefits of tax-free shopping for countries, and the power of rewards.

CEO of Druk Holding & Investments, Ujjwal Deep Dahal, discusses the importance of technology, Bhutan's commitment to sustainability, harnessing technological growth, self-sovereign digital identity, and collaboration in building an innovative and sustainable future.

Michael Waitze, an expert in the F1 industry, discusses the high costs of developing F1 engines, the move towards net-zero emissions, and the debate between the importance of drivers and technology in F1 racing. The podcast also explores F1 teams' goals for net zero emissions and the experience of attending an F1 Grand Prix.

After seeing a lot of surveillance camera networks pop up on the streets in China back in 2017, Liza Lin and her writing partner Josh Chin's interest was piqued. They were not surprised that the Chinese government was spying on its citizens, but they were surprised by the method. Liza is a co-author of, "Surveillance State: Inside China's Quest to Launch a New Era of Social Control" and an award-winning China technology correspondent at The Wall Street Journal. Liza joined us for a fascinating conversation that covered: China's surveillance relied on advanced technology from US suppliers The implementation of export control policies covering advanced technology and chip sales to China The impact of these policies on US technology and chip companies A renewed focus by the Chinese government to foster technology independence The impact on global supply chains and China-US relations How some US companies have been able to circumvent these restrictions The potential for the balance of power in the semiconductor industry to shift as China invests heavily in this sector Some other titles we considered for this episode: At The Beginning, Everybody Thought Technology Was Neutral Nobody Wants to Be the Next Huawei A Looming US-China Rivalry in the Semiconductor Industry Export Controls and the Implications for National Security

Jeremy Au, an investor and the Chief of Staff at Monk's Hill Ventures, shares his experience in building companies and his transition into venture capital. He discusses entrepreneurial success patterns, challenges in Southeast Asia, the necessity of profitability for startups, and long-term optimism. He also highlights the joy of helping founders navigate challenges and build a better future.

The Asia Tech Podcast welcomed Amrita Vir, a co-Founder of Findicate and the Head of Strategy and Business Expansion at wagely. Let's just say that Amrita is s special kind of amazing. Some of the topics we covered with her include: Going to Harvard for her MBA and a Masters of Public Policy Moving to Singapore to work for GRAB Financial wellness and the role wagely plays Gender disparities in access to financial services and startup funding The mission and goals of Findicate Amrita's FinTech Podcast Some other titles we considered for this episode: How Do People Live Financially Healthy Lives? Where Is the Bank for Gig Workers? How Do You Quantify Financial Health? It’s an Arbitrage Opportunity