Asia Tech Podcast

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

Sina Meraji, Founder and CEO/CTO at Learning Loop, discusses the growth of Learning Loop, the power of bringing founders together to maximize learning, overcoming fear and uncertainty, the impact of writing content, and Singapore's success story.

Tom Williams, co-founder and CEO of Number 8 Bio, discusses topics such as the impact of agriculture on climate change, mechanization and automation in farming, addressing sustainability issues, and commercializing deep tech innovations in agriculture.

The Asia Tech Podcast welcomed Nathalie Rafeh, CEO of Splashup, to discuss some of the issues and opportunities surrounding starting a brand in today's market. She also acknowledges the challenges of navigating the ecosystem and marketing a brand effectively. Nathalie explains how Splashup, an AI-driven partnerships platform, helps brands connect with complementary brands post-checkout to reach new target audiences. Some of the larger topics Nathalie covered: Why communities are so important for brand building How privacy has become a big concern for online shoppers The significance and impact of changes in privacy and cookie tracking on the advertising landscape How AI enhances the pos-purchase experience to help brands connect with complementary brands The insights gained and the power of sharing ideas as a startup advisor at UNSW's Entrepreneurship Division Why building a startup is like surfing! Some other titles we considered for this episode: A Beautiful Entrepreneurial Curse It’s All About the Back and Forth We Are this New Channel That Is More Cost Effective Build a Community First It's Just Like Surfing

Pang Xue Kai, Co-founder at Untukmu, discusses how the development in the AI space drove his decision to start a new company. He explores the intersection of AI and Crypto, the cultural importance of gifting, and the core AI systems being developed at Untukmu. Kai also highlights how AI can be used to create personalization and why storytelling matters.

The Asia Tech Podcast was joined by Tim Warren, a co-Founder and CEO of Ambit, a platform for customer service at scale through automated conversations. Tim expressed optimism about the future of AI and emphasized the importance of addressing issues such as bias and privacy regulations. Some of the topics Tim discussed: The development and adoption of large language models (LLMs) The role of GPUs and the potential for specialized hardware for AI AI and wearables The potential benefits of AI in increasing productivity rather than replacing jobs The challenges and implications of bias in AI and the need for regulation and privacy protection This thoughtful article Tim wrote about organizational readiness for AI Some other titles we considered for this episode: We're Stronger When We Do It Together Imagine When AI Meets Wearables Everything is Derivative AI Is a Cultural Mirror Simple Questions for People are Complicated Questions for Machines I Do Think It’s a Hybrid Experience

In this truly amazing episode of the Asia Tech Podcast, Alex Bouaziz, a co-Founder and the CEO of Deel shares his journey from not speaking a word of English when he arrived in Israel to building a company that enables companies to hire and manage remote employees around the world. Some of the topics that Alex discussed: The importance of product-founder fit How his personal background as a second-generation immigrant influences his desire to help others succeed The challenges of building a localized platform in different countries Enabling companies to work with anyone, anywhere in the world The desire to make a positive impact by providing opportunities and empowering individuals The importance of the Asian market to Deel Some other titles we considered for this episode: There Are Amazing People Everywhere Entrepreneurial Families are the Ones That Pressure You the Least That’s Why I Wake Up in the Morning We Want to Help You Hire in That Country When You Don’t Have Infrastructure Empowering the Global Workforce and Democratizing Opportunity

This episode of the Asia Tech Podcast features Kirill Bratchenko, the Managing Director of Novation Academy. Kirill shares his inspiring journey from Ukraine to Cambodia and his almost two decades of entrepreneurship. Some of the topics Kirill discussed: How a one-year contract to go to Cambodia changed his life Building a company in Cambodia and what he learned along the way How his fear of flying lead to his interest in aviation and building a flight training school The huge potential for civil aviation growth in Asia Kirill's dreams for the future Some other titles we considered for this episode: I Have Fire in My Eyes My Fear of Flying Was From Lack of Control I Want to Build It All Around the Academy It’s a Crazy, Crazy Dream

Get ready to be inspired by the incredible journey of Andrew McKeown, CEO at LogChain, as he shared his story on the Asia Tech Podcast. Andrew's passion for logistics and supply chain shines through as he recounts his unconventional entry into the industry. From working in civil engineering to becoming a specialist in chemical logistics, Andrew's career has taken him to different parts of the world, including living in shipping containers in Iraq and working in Zambia and the DRC. Some of the topics that Andrew covered in detail: A focus on Change Management with a clearly identified "Why" Blockchain in the context of LogChain and why data immutability for Logistics is so important How digital transformation is NOT about moving documentation online, but is about harnessing the power of data The need for logisticians to embrace change, be flexible, and cut through obstacles Why Bruce Lee would have made a great logistician Some other titles we considered for this episode: Change Management Is Never the What, It’s Always the Why You Need To Respect the Domain Knowledge Disruption Means a Ship Going Sideways in the Suez Canal It’s Not About Documents, It’s About Data We’re Turning the Clipboard to Glass Logistics Will Always Be People Managing Assets Moving Other Assets

Get ready to be inspired by this episode of the Asia Tech Podcast with Sheldon Li as we embark on a transformative journey through the founding of Buyandship and its focused purpose of helping people buy products from anywhere and making the entire experience feel like shopping locally. This episode is packed with wisdom, innovation, and the remarkable story of Buyandship. Some of the topics that Sheldon covered: How Sheldon's sister helped inspire the founding of Buyandship Uncovering the sources of price arbitrage in cross-border eCommerce How data and technology continue to revolutionize online shopping Innovative global expansion and market entry strategies The profound impact of sustainability and eco-friendly practices in Buyandship's logistics partners The power of focus, the art of saying "No.", and some invaluable lessons learned from making mistakes Some other titles we considered for this episode: The Experience Has to Be the Same as Shopping Locally I Am Able to Sell Anything as Long as the Product Is Being Sold Online Talking To Another Person Is Always Inspiring The Best Way to Work With Local Partners Is to Align Long-Term Interests Until I Make That Mistake Myself, I Would Not Really Learn It