Best APAC Network Podcasts (2025)

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B2B Brand Storytelling in Asia with Dave McCaughan 53:39

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B2B storytelling in Asia requires more than data; it demands emotion and cultural intelligence. In this episode, host Robert Heldt speaks with Dave McCaughan, founder of Bibliosexual, about why B2B marketing in the region succeeds when brands understand cultural differences in business communication. With 40 years across the Asia-Pacific region, Da…

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Neem - building the Stripe of Pakistan for 250 million people 1:00:32

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Neem is a Pakistan-based fintech startup building the payments infrastructure that simply doesn't exist in the world's fifth largest country. While 71% of transactions still happen in cash, businesses juggle 10+ payment providers just to collect money or pay vendors. Neem has built the full stack: collections, disbursements, branded wallets, and un…

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The Future of Leadership in Asia: Kaizen, Jugaad, and Empathy in Action with Paul Dupuis 38:35

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Cross-cultural leadership is one of the most critical challenges facing business leaders in Asia today. Host Robert Heldt welcomes Paul Dupuis to the Asia AIM podcast to discuss his remarkable journey leading organizations across Japan, India, and the APAC region. Paul shares insights on transformational leadership, balancing kaizen with jugaad, an…

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One Region, Many Markets: Maximising the Impact of Global Campaigns in Asia Pacific & Japan with Vivien Dao 34:58

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APAC marketing strategies are vital for success in the diverse Asia Pacific region. Hosted by Robert Heldt, Asia AIM explores effective growth marketing in diverse APAC countries. In this episode, Vivien Dao, a growth marketing expert, shares insights on navigating the unique challenges of growth marketing and cybersecurity in the APAC region. From…

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Eolic Wall - making wind energy as accessible and scalable as solar 50:26

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Eolic Wall is a Peru-based renewable energy startup revolutionizing distributed wind generation. While 40% of solar capacity is distributed, less than 1% of wind energy is—because traditional turbines need massive scale to be efficient. Eolic Wall has cracked the code with the Eolic Cell, a 2x2x2 meter modular wind system that delivers utility-scal…

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BioPlaster Research - turning invasive algae into biodegradable materials - replace plastics and restore marine ecosystems 45:57

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BioPlaster from Mexico transforms invasive sargassum algae into high-performance, certified biodegradable materials that replace petroleum-based plastics in packaging and textiles. Their product line includes compostable films, bags, foams, and threads designed for circularity, industrial scalability, and environmental impact. Listen to the story o…

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Relationships First: The Unwritten Rules of B2B Sales in Japan with Dr. Greg Story, President, Dale Carnegie Training Japan | Ep 3 41:30

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the Asia AIM podcast. Doing business in Japan is unlike anywhere else in the world; if you want to succeed, relationships are crucial. Today, Robert Heldt is joined by Dr. Greg Story, author of Japan Sales Mastery, to uncover why trust and long-term partnerships are vital for Japan’s B2B market. From illustrating and explain…

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Refurbi - Turning Latin America's e-waste crisis into a profitable, circular smartphone business 56:21

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Refurbi is transforming Latin America's massive e-waste problem into a profitable circular economy solution, generating $7.5M in annual revenue while making quality smartphones accessible to millions. With 1.3 million tons of electronic waste piling up annually and only 3% properly managed, co-founders Sebastian and Sylvia have built the region's m…

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Navigating Japan’s SaaS Market: Localization & Partnerships with Shay Khosrowshahi, MD YuLife Japan | Ep 2 40:30

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Hello and welcome to Asia AIM, the podcast that uncovers the strategies and stories driving business success in Japan and the APAC region. Robert Heldt, CEO of AIM B2B, is joined by Shay Khosrowshahi, Managing Director of YuLife Japan and Asia. From scaling a SaaS startup in the UK to leading its explosive growth in Japan, Shay reveals how to navig…

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Cracking B2B Marketing in Asia: How AIM’s Adapt-Implement-Maximize Framework Wins Japan & APAC | Ep 1 38:40

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B2B marketing in Asia, Japan localization, APAC demand gen, and cultural nuance headlines this kickoff episode of the Asia AIM Podcast. Join AIM B2B CEO Robert Heldt and COO Sam Bird as they break down what it really takes to build trust, localize content, and accelerate revenue in JapaTa n and the wider APAC region. From the inside scoop on AIM’s …

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Asia AIM Trailer 4:18

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B2B marketing in Asia starts here. Discover APAC growth strategies, brand localization, PR, ABM and demand generation in Japan and across Asia-Pacific. The Asia AIM Podcast is your front row seat to the strategies, stories and successes powering today’s most innovative B2B brands in Japan, Southeast Asia and the wider APAC region. From generating d…

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Salva Health - AI breast cancer detection for underserved women 49:37

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Salva Health is tackling breast cancer screening accessibility with their portable device Julieta, which delivers screening results in under 5 minutes without requiring medical professionals or internet connectivity - reaching underserved women who would otherwise never get tested. Listen to the story of Valentina, the founder of Salva Health, as s…

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End-User Adoption: 3 Ways to Stop AV Systems Collecting Dust 10:40

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Tired of boardrooms and classrooms packed with AV tech no one uses? Independent AV consultants David Allara and Jonathan Cuthbertson break down the three root causes of low user uptake—and the tactics that get people pressing “Start” with confidence. Key take-aways • Simplicity beats features—prune “Starship Enterprise” panels to one touch (or none…

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Living Roots - Data driven biological fertilizer that boosts yields and regenerates soil 53:08

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Listen to the story of Avika Narula and Abhi Agarwal from Living Roots. Living Roots from Thailand is dedicated to tackling the challenges faced by the agriculture industry today where 98% of fertilizers used are still synthetic, 75% of them are imported for most countries, and one-third of the world’s farmland is already degraded. Living Roots pro…

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Arogga - Bangladesh’s #1 Digital Pharmacy 43:27

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Listen to the story of Rosina Mazumder and Yawar Mehboob from Arogga. Arogga is dedicated to tackling the challenges faced by the healthcare system in Bangladesh today - unregulated, small, poorly stocked pharmacies where 30% of the medicines available are counterfeit. By providing 100% genuine, convenient, and cheaper medicines, Arogga is Banglade…

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Altai Casting - A single platform for actors, agents, casting directors, and studios 38:01

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Altai Casting from Australia is transforming the entertainment industry by connecting artists with global opportunities while streamlining workflows for casting directors, agents, and production clients, all through a single platform. Listen to the story of Renee and Josh, the founders of Altai, as they tackle the challenges of a manual and fragmen…

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Enaxiom - Patented data center cooling technology 45:21

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Enaxiom is tackling water and energy consumption of data centers with their proprietary technology HydroCool which can cut liquid cooling electrical consumption up to 80% while improving data centers water footprint. Listen to the story of Tia and Bijan, the founders of Enaxiom, as they tackle the challenges of bio-manufacturing and unbundle the va…

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Boost Capital - a B2B AI SaaS solution for financial institutions 36:07

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Listen to the story of Lucinda Revell and Gordon Peters from Boost Capital. Headquartered in Singapore, Boost is the white-label AI platform, that enables financial institutions in emerging markets to reach their customers through messenger services. They add the neo-bank infrastructure to traditional financial institutions, which allows the custom…

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Opo Bio: cultivating meat from the cell up 49:10

10M ago49:10

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Opo Bio is revolutionizing bio-manufacturing by solving one of the biggest bottlenecks in cultivated meat and collagen production—scalability. With their patented proprietary technology, they have developed a faster, more cost-effective way to grow high-quality cell lines, enabling a sustainable future for food, cosmetics, and medicine. Listen to t…

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Muta: End waste & drive impact ♻️ 57:26

1y ago57:26

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Muta wants to end waste. Muta wants to make sure that all the materials that are generated, are incorporated in the circular economy. With this vision, they want to be the leader in the market and transform the recycling industry. Listen to the story of Alejandro Caiaffa and Estefanía Abello Plata, the first Epic Angels LATAM portfolio company, on …

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BusCaro - Pakistan's fastest growing mobility startup 46:22

1y ago46:22

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Summer 2022: one bus and a founder with a big vision - to make public transport safe, reliable and affordable in Pakistan. Fast forward to 2024, this company is making US$ 4.4M ARR and has processed 10M+ bookings. ‘And we are only scratching the surface’, Founder & CEO Maha says. Listen to the story of Maha Shahzad, and how she is disrupting the tr…

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Kind Kones - Southeast Asia’s leading plant-based dessert 51:56

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Listen to the story of Ishpal, Serina from and Shubham from Kind Kones. Headquartered in Singapore, Kind Kones is more than an ice-cream company — it's a movement for kindness, inclusivity, and joy. It is Southeast Asia’s leading plant-based dessert brand. Guided by the philosophy of "being kind," their message is clear - "Be kind to your body, the…

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Habitto - a Japanese neobank that aims to end financial anxiety 55:13

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Listen to the story of Sam Ghiotti and Liam McCance from Habitto. Habitto is tapping into a shifting mindset in Japan, where decades of near-zero interest rates are giving way to a hunger for smarter money management. By offering higher yield savings accounts as an entry point, Habitto then guides users towards insurance and investment products, in…

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Dispute Buddy - Access to justice for people in legal disputes 51:33

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Listen to the story of Jenny Rudd from Dispute Buddy. Dispute Buddy is on a mission to remove the inequalities in the legal system by solving the inefficient process of evidence collection during legal disputes. Messages and emails make the bulk of the evidence and the process to gather these is stressful, disorganised, takes hours, and costs addit…

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CrediLinq.AI - Powering platforms with embedded finance solutions 51:07

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Listen to the story of Deep Singh and Kaia Parv from CrediLinq.AI CrediLinq is on a mission to drive financial inclusion for SMEs through their API tech infrastructure that integrates into any online platform (like Amazon and TikTok) to provide B2B buyers and sellers financing based on their digital footprint. Unlike traditional players, CrediLinq …

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Understanding Needs to Deliver Effective AV for Businesses and the Workplace 49:30

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In this episode of The Tech Simple Podcast, we sit down with Pujan Doshi-Dowsett, the Product Owner for meeting spaces and video conferencing (VC) technology at IAG, one of the largest insurance groups. Pujan shares invaluable insights from a client-side perspective on gathering the correct end-user needs and requirements for AV solutions in a busi…

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Fundamento - Powering Contact Centers of the Future with Generative AI 52:31

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Listen to the story of Megha Aggarwal and Ankit Durga from Fundamento. Fundamento is an AI virtual agent that helps enterprises reduce costs by 60% in their contact centers, while improving accuracy and customer satisfaction. Named among the 'Top AI Companies in Asia' by Google, Fundamento is tackling one of the biggest markets for the application …

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Optimising IT Networks for AV System Implementation and Support 44:13

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In this episode of the Tech Simple podcast, David and Jonathan are joined by Andrew Squillacioti of Concept AV. They discuss the importance of setting up IT networks correctly before implementing audiovisual systems in workplaces, meeting rooms, and collaboration spaces. They highlight the significance of network compatibility, bandwidth requiremen…

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Metric - The World's Most Founder-Friendly Business Finance App! 46:23

1+ y ago46:23

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Listen to the story of Meenah Tariq and Omar Parvez Khan from Metric. Metric is a fin-tech startup, offering a B2B SaaS product focused on the SME segment in emerging markets. Accountants are expensive for most MSMEs and even if they do have an accountant doing their book keeping, they don't know what the numbers mean. Enter Metric- the world's mos…

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Qarbotech - a bio-compatible solution revolutionizing agriculture 40:30

1+ y ago40:30

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Listen to the story of Suraya Abdul Rashid and Chee Hoe Chor from Qarbotech. Qarbotech has created a bio-compatible solution that helps improve crop yield by 30-60%, all while being 100% natural and without causing harm to the crops or soil as compared to the chemical fertilizers used by farmers today. Their solution solves for the effect of climat…

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Standards, Trends, and User Experience: Future of Meeting Rooms 29:09

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Join us for Part 2 of the engaging podcast discussion with Greg Jeffreys as we delve into the fascinating world of modern meeting room technology and design. Greg sheds light on the evolution of video display sizes in meeting rooms, driven by Microsoft Front Row, and provides insights on the pitfalls of dual-screen setups. Discover why Microsoft's …

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The Importance of Room Design to Optimise AV Upgrades 26:54

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Greg Jeffreys is an expert on room design standards, displays, lighting, meeting and teaching spaces, and Microsoft Teams Rooms. He joins David and Jonathan on this episode of The Tech Simple podcast, which is so rich in nuggets of gold that we had to split the recording across two parts! In Part 1 we learn about Greg's approach to design, which ve…

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Matilda Health - Endometriosis care in your pocket 45:11

2y ago45:11

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Listen to the story of Joanna Morris and Kevin Wernli from Matilda Health. Living life with chronic and painful conditions can be confusing, isolating, and expensive, but Matilda Health from Australia is on a mission to change that. Matilda is a mind-body gym membership for chronic and painful conditions. The first condition they are tackling is en…

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APAC Weekly - Episode 14 26:14

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AI, Software, and Hybrid Trends: Workplace AV 2023 Recap and 2024 Forecast 55:46

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As we kick off a new year it is the perfect time to review what happened in AV technology in the workplace in 2023 and discuss the trends that are most likely to occur in 2024. In this first episode of Season 2 of The Tech Simple podcast, hosts David and Jonathan are joined by expert guests from industry association AVIXA who are in the perfect pos…

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APAC Weekly - Episode 13 25:43

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How an Acoustics Professional adds Value to a Workplace Design 26:00

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There are many elements to consider when designing or refreshing a workplace. Workflows, employee experience, customer experience, interior design, tech tools and connectivity, building services, lighting, air quality. The list is long. In this episode of the Tech Simple podcast, we are talking about acoustics, which is so important to consider whe…

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SALT - fintech designed for women in India 39:42

2+ y ago39:42

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Listen to the story of Aditi Sholapurkar from SALT. SALT is targeting the single largest untapped customer base of 140M+ women in India by building users' confidence, and providing them mutual fund portfolios, digital gold, and pass book services, all powered by their 'Money Personality Test.' By sorting customers into categories like 'Cautious Cab…

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The 3 AV Tech Trends Revolutionising the Workplace 31:38

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It's amazing how quickly AV technology in the workplace is evolving and improving right now. In this episode of the Tech Simple podcast David and Jonathan are joined by Paul Falzon, the Regional Director of Neat in Australia and New Zealand. Paul brings a wealth of experience in video, collaboration, unified communication, cloud, desktop and more. …

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Rebel Girls – raising & inspiring the most confident generation of girls 32:33

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Listen to the story of Jes Wolfe and Michon Vanderpoel from Rebel Girls. They are bridging the confidence gap in young girls through storytelling of extraordinary women throughout history, geography, and expertise. With a growing community of 23 million girls spanning more than 100 countries, they hope to reach 50 million by 2025! Rebel Girls is mo…

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When, Why, and How to Conduct an AV Technology Proof of Concept 24:19

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There are many reasons an organisation should consider conducting a trial or proof of concept of a technology solution before rolling it out into a wider environment. In this episode of the Tech Simple podcast David and Jonathan are joined by Mark Samuel who is the Head of Workplace IT at TPG Telecom in Australia. Mark has a wealth of experience wh…

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SpaceBasic - digitizing university life in India 32:16

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Listen to the story of Madhavi from SpaceBasic. Headquartered in India, SpaceBasic digitizes the student campus housing and cafeteria experience. Whether it’s fixing a light-bulb faster or helping the cafeteria plan ahead for students’ meals- SpaceBasic does it all. With 5x cost savings and 8x faster operations, they have already onboarded 57 unive…