Best Tech In Asia Indonesia Podcasts (2026)

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Kelvin Chan: From Math to Google AI, Nano Banana, How It’s Built & Where It’s Headed – E657 30:03

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Kelvin Chan, an AI researcher at Google, joins Jeremy Au to unpack his unconventional path from mathematics in Hong Kong to applied AI research across Singapore and the United States. They explore how AI research differs from traditional academic work, why iteration and results often matter more than theory, and how scale has transformed research c…

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Jianggan Li: China vs. USA Tactical Pause, Moves vs. Countermoves & Rare Earths Leverage – E656 46:04

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China analyst and Momentum Works founder Jianggan joins Jeremy Au to break down how US–China tensions evolved through a year of tariffs, rare earth leverage, supply chain shocks, and fast-moving geopolitical swings. They examine why both sides misread each other, how Chinese companies adapted faster than expected, and why the global system settled …

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54: Ep 054 - The Future of Work in India: Embracing AI, Hybrid Work and Skilling 29:33

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In this greytFM episode, Saurabh Kale, Senior Consultant, shares insights on how the future of work in India is rapidly evolving. With over 18 years of experience, he reflects on the changing role of HR in 2025 and what lies ahead. The conversation focuses on three key shifts shaping workplaces today - hybrid and remote work, the growing impact of …

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Lance Katigbak: BCG Filipino Family Report, Overseas Foreign Workers & Health Shocks – E655 36:27

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Lance Katigbak, Principal at BCG Manila, joins Jeremy Au to break down why Filipino households, not individuals, are the true drivers of economic decisions in the Philippines. Drawing from BCG’s large scale research on the Filipino family, they explore how family structures shape spending, saving, and borrowing behavior, and why health risk sits at…

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53: Ep 053 - How HR is Leading Indonesia’s Workforce Shift in a Digital and Green Economy 23:46

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In this greytFM episode, Sumia, Chief Human Capital and Operations Officer at Hana Bank Indonesia, shares her perspectives on how HR is leading Indonesia’s workforce transformation amid rapid digitalisation and the shift towards a green economy. Drawing on her experience, she reflects on how the role of HR is evolving and what this means for organi…

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Annie Huang: Taiwan’s Succession Crisis, Search Funds & Returning to Win Locally – E654 38:25

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Annie Huang, Harvard MBA and founder of Taiwan’s first traditional search fund, joins Jeremy Au to share how global exposure shaped her decision to return home and build in a market others overlook. She traces her journey from growing up outside Taiwan’s major cities to working across Southeast Asia, then studying at Harvard Business School before …

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Violet Lim: Founding Asia’s Largest Matchmaker, Dating Stigma vs. Coaching and AI Romance Companions - E653 1:00:06

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Violet Lim, Co-Founder & CEO of Lunch Actually Paktor Group, and Jeremy Au explore how dating, expectations, and technology have evolved across Southeast Asia over the past two decades. Violet traces her path from studying law in the UK to banking in Singapore, before leaving a stable career at 24 to start Lunch Actually, now one of Asia’s longest-…

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Caylee Chua: Singapore’s First Renaissance Fair, Creative Grit and How a 24-Year-Old Built a New Festival Culture – E652 35:52

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Caylee Chua, multidisciplinary artist and founder of Strawberry Champagne Sparkles, joins Jeremy Au to share how she built Ren Faire SG: The Origin from a niche idea into Singapore’s first Renaissance Fair. She traces her journey from crafting fairycore jewelry to designing an immersive festival that blends artistry, performance, and community play…

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Paul Blackstone: Global EdTech Lessons, China’s Hypergrowth Era and Why Mindset Beats Curriculum – E651 37:26

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Paul Blackstone, longtime education operator and founder of SummitLearn, joins Jeremy Au to unpack his path from running a small health-food shop in Australia to leading one of China’s largest English-learning organizations and advising education companies worldwide. He shares how early failures taught him to learn fast, why teaching adults unlocke…

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How Solar + Credit Is Changing Rural India Forever | Metafin CEO Sandeep Chopra 43:15

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What if the biggest energy revolution in India isn’t happening in cities… but inside tiny flour mills in forgotten villages? In this conversation, I sit down with Sandeep Chopra, co-founder & CEO of Metafin, to unpack how solar financing for rural MSMEs is reshaping livelihoods, powering micro-enterprises, and quietly shifting India’s clean-energy …

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Maged Harby: Inside Middle East EdTech, Egypt’s Talent Engine and How Localization Decides Startup Success – E650 31:53

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Maged Harby, General Partner at VMS, joins Jeremy Au to share his journey from publishing to building one of the Middle East’s earliest EdTech venture programs, explain how Egypt and Saudi Arabia differ as innovation ecosystems, and guide founders on how to enter the region with cultural fit and strong partnerships. They discuss how EdTech adoption…

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Chong Ing Kai: Chopstick Robots, ADHD Grit and Why Tinkering Beats Traditional STEAM – E649 34:50

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Chong Ing Kai Founder and CEO of Stick’Em joins Jeremy Au to unpack how tinkering shaped his early years, how ADHD influenced his learning journey, and why he built a chopstick robotics kit to make STEAM education affordable for all. They explore how schools struggle with hands-on learning, why teachers need flexible tools rather than rigid kits, a…

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52: Ep 052 - HR in the Middle East: Reflections on 2025 and Outlook on 2026 24:05

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In this greytFM episode, Maher Ahmad Sabbagh, Human Resources Expert, Board Member and Advisor, takes us through how HR in the Middle East evolved in 2025 and what to expect in 2026. As the region continues its rapid growth, Maher breaks down the key trends of the year, from AI-driven transformation to changing talent dynamics, and shares what surp…

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Shan Han: Crypto Lessons, Boom Bust Belief and Funding Students the Web3 Way – E648 33:13

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Portfolio Manager at Animoca Brands and former Chief Investment Officer at Node Capital, Shan Han joins Jeremy Au to trace his path from Hong Kong trading to fintech and Web3, discuss how early crypto grew from ideology, and explain why tokenizing assets like student loans can unlock education across Southeast Asia. They explore how customer urgenc…

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Leading a metabolic health revolution in Asia 19:51

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Governments and health systems across Asia aspire to shift toward proactive, preventive care. Yet historically, prevention budgets and policies haven’t matched the rhetoric, leaving reactive treatment models dominant. Today, a new era of change is emerging — from public health initiatives and infrastructure planning to pharmaceutical and wearable-d…

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Jianggan Li: China vs. USA Tactical Pause, Moves vs. Countermoves & Rare Earths Leverage – E647 36:23

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China analyst and Momentum Works founder Jianggan joins Jeremy Au to break down how US–China tensions evolved through a year of tariffs, rare earth leverage, supply chain shocks, and fast-moving geopolitical swings. They examine why both sides misread each other, how Chinese companies adapted faster than expected, and why the global system settled …

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Kristie Neo: Middle East & China Partnership Acceleration, Secret Power Corridors Reshaping Global Markets & AI Megaprojects – E646 59:40

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Jeremy Au and Kristie Neo break down how China, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia are forming new economic corridors that reshape trade, capital movement, and technology strategy. They describe how China and the Gulf now work together at a scale that surpasses Gulf–West flows, how the UAE and Saudi Arabia use bold planning to diversify their econ…

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BRAVE: The Startup 10x Strategy and the Moats That Keep You Winning - E645 22:08

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Jeremy Au outlines why founders must choose a single 10x advantage and commit to it. He explains how products win by being better or faster or cheaper than the status quo and why unfair advantages are required to defend that lead. He also highlights the Southeast Asian invention of the USB thumb drive as a case where a first mover delivered a bette…

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Joe Lu: From Meta Layoff to HeyMax, Rebuilding Value, Miles & the Future of Consumer AI – E644 53:29

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Joe Lu, Co-Founder of HeyMax, joins Jeremy Au to unpack how layoffs, timing, and conviction turned a setback into a startup opportunity. They trace Joe’s journey from Shanghai to Michigan to Facebook Singapore, and how getting laid off in 2022 pushed him to co-found HeyMax. The conversation explores his reflections on building a consumer-first fint…

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BRAVE: AI Jobs, Unicorn Math & Southeast Asia’s 45-Year Gap - E643 20:44

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Jeremy Au explores how technology, economics, and startups shape Southeast Asia’s future. He shares why young founders should take early risks, how AI is changing entry-level jobs, why GDP growth reflects centuries of human progress, and how unicorns are built across different customer and revenue models. 02:00 Taking Early Risks: Jeremy encourages…

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Larry Susanto: From Berkeley to Jakarta, Climate Tech’s Next Frontier & Indonesia’s Green Opportunity – E642 39:20

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AVP of Investments at ACV Larry Susanto and Jeremy Au discuss Larry’s journey from a Berkeley-trained engineer to a climate-tech investor shaping Indonesia’s sustainability future. They trace how his career evolved across research, product management, and consulting, and how Southeast Asia’s climate ecosystem compares to Silicon Valley’s innovation…

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Franco Varona: Philippines’ Startup Boom, Global Diaspora Power & Why First Movers Win – E641 39:48

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Franco Varona, Managing Partner of Foxmont Capital Partners and returning guest from episodes 357 and 516, joins Jeremy Au to unpack why the Philippines is fast becoming Southeast Asia’s next big investment and startup hub. They explore the country’s rapid digitization, growing middle class, and unique strengths like its global diaspora and English…

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Shao Ning: Southeast Asia’s Startup Winter, Founder Discipline & How Angels Are Shaping the Next Wave – E640 38:30

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Shao Ning, Cofounder of AngelCentral and returning guest from Episode 267, joins Jeremy Au to reflect on Southeast Asia’s startup evolution from the fundraising highs of 2021–2023 to today’s disciplined recalibration. They unpack how founders, investors, and angels are adapting to longer fundraising cycles, stricter due diligence, and a renewed foc…

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Nathaniel Yim: From Broke Founder to B2B Builder, Logistics Lessons & Why Human Creativity Still Wins – E639 40:48

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Nathaniel Yim, Founder of Nila Studios and former Co-Founder of Janio, joins Jeremy Au to share how he went from a fresh graduate to leading one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing logistics startups and later building a B2B marketing agency. They discuss how to earn trust in a mature industry, why human creativity remains vital in the AI era, and …

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51: Ep 051 - Redefining Employee Experience in a Multicultural Workforce 25:25

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In this insightful greytFM episode, Hisham El Saied, Managing Partner, High Breed, Leadership Development Expert, ICF- ACC Coach & CIPD Trainer Facilitator, unpacks the complexities of designing a compelling Employee Experience (EX) for today's multicultural workforce. As teams grow increasingly diverse, especially in regions like the Middle East—H…

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Li Hongyi: Defining Real Performance, Avoiding Burnout & Building Accountable Teams – E638 48:47

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Li Hongyi, Director of Open Government Products, and Jeremy Au discuss how leaders can define, measure, and sustain real performance within organizations. They unpack why clarity of purpose matters more than ambition, how to design fair and motivating systems, and how to prevent burnout in high-performing teams. Their conversation bridges lessons f…

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Dominic Law: Reviving Neopets, Nostalgia Economics & How Community Keeps Games Alive – E637 43:01

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Dominic Law, CEO of Neopets and Jeremy Au dive into how a beloved millennial-era game evolved from early internet nostalgia into a modern revival story. They discuss the courage it took to spin Neopets out of its parent company, rebuild trust with long-time fans, and adapt a 25-year-old IP for new generations. Their conversation explores the challe…

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Asia’s rise in destination developments 39:46

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Tourism and property are converging across Asia Pacific. Listen as five Asia Property Awards judges discuss how design, wellness, and culture are shaping the next generation of destination developments.🎙️ Cyndy Tan Jarabata | Eddie Guillemette | Lui Violanti | Thien Duong | Dr. Nai Jia LeeBy Property Report

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BRAVE: Three Generations, Three Revolutions: Walkman, Nokia, and ChatGPT - E636 27:21

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Jeremy Au explains how human civilization remained mostly unchanged for nearly a million years before experiencing rapid economic and technological growth in just the last few centuries. He traces this transformation from basic survival to modern innovation, reflecting on how technology, trade, and governance reshaped human life and why Southeast A…

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BRAVE: David’s Slingshot VS. Goliath, Oatly’s Rise & Southeast Asia’s VC Jungle - E635 14:31

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Jeremy Au explained how startups evolve from chaos to clarity and how fragmentation in Southeast Asia creates both problems and opportunities. He used the jungle-to-highway model to describe startup growth, compared founders to David facing Goliath, and showed how innovation, like oat milk or vaping turns small experiments into billion-dollar revol…

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Respect above all: Narayana Murthy’s core business belief 21:53

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Narayana Murthy, founder of Indian technology services and consulting giant, Infosys, discusses the vital role that respect and compassion play for him in being a successful business lead See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy informationBy McKinsey & Company

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Trust, Talent, and Transformation: Inside Indonesia’s AI Revolution (featuring Astra, Bank Central Asia, Bank Mandiri and Pertamina) 1:05:50

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In this episode, we feature a panel from the AIBP Conference in Jakarta with Lily Wongso, EVP Enterprise IT Architecture, Data Management & Service Quality, Bank Central Asia (BCA); Kurnia Sofia Rosyada, Group Head of Enterprise Data Analytics, Bank Mandiri; Paul Soegianto, Chief of Group Digital Strategy, Astra International; and Sigit Pratopo, Se…

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Jordan Dea-Mattson: Sci-Fi Futures, Rogue AI, and Why Meta-Skills Will Decide Who Thrives – E634 37:21

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Jeremy Au and Jordan Dea-Mattson reconnect to explore how Vernor Vinge’s Rainbows End anticipated today’s world of accelerating technology, reskilling challenges, and demographic shifts. They examine which predictions came true, which fell short, and how these lessons apply to AI adoption, fragile digital systems, and the need for lifelong learning…

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Indonesia Protests, TikTok Suspensions & What Happens When Trust Breaks w/ Gita Sjahrir - E633 32:01

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Gita Sjahrir and Jeremy Au analyze Indonesia’s nationwide protests to uncover how economic frustration, political tone-deafness, and social media reshaped the country’s trust in government. They discuss how widening income gaps and stalled reforms triggered anger across generations, how empathy and governance broke down, and how technology became b…

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Exploring the frontier: Technology trends in Asia 28:06

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Cutting-edge technologies present exciting possibilities for organizations, but their full potential needs to be unlocked. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy informationBy McKinsey & Company

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Persevere or Pivot, Netflix Lessons & Sports Team Culture - E632 11:23

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Jeremy Au discussed the founder’s dilemma of when to persevere or when to pivot, and why company culture works better when treated as a sports team rather than a family. He illustrated the points with startup case studies like Instagram, Netflix, YouTube, and Rippling, showing how companies evolved by changing either product or customer. He also em…

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Philipp Renner: From McKinsey’s Golden Cage to Building Dr. Shiba, an Eight-Figure Pet Wellness Brand – E631 37:21

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Philipp Renner, Founder & CEO of Dr. Shiba, joins Jeremy Au to share his journey from a global childhood to building one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing pet wellness companies. He reflects on how eight years at McKinsey, the personal challenges of long COVID, and the limits of corporate consulting led him to take the leap into entrepreneurship.…

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Kaizen VS. Boeing Failures, Lean Loops & Startup Learning - E630 12:15

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Jeremy Au shared lessons from Toyota’s Kaizen model, Boeing’s safety lapses, and lean startup methods. He explained why small improvements, frontline empowerment, and rapid iteration matter for both manufacturing and startups. The discussion connected MVP thinking with divergence/convergence cycles and how faster learning beats the competition. 00:…

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50: Ep 050 - The Great Retention Challenge 20:37

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In this engaging greytFM episode, Pakzad Nussirabad, Director – Support Functions & Services at Bhuta Shah & Co. LLP, unpacks the pressing issue of employee retention in today’s workplaces. He explores how evolving employee expectations—from career growth and flexibility to culture and purpose—are reshaping the talent landscape. Pakzad highlights t…

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Valerie Vu: Vietnam’s Tech Reforms, Energy Battles & Surviving Trump’s Tariff Shock – E629 36:44

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Jeremy Au and Valerie Vu sit down in Singapore to examine how Southeast Asia’s private capital markets, Vietnam’s reforms, and regional politics are shaping investor sentiment and startup opportunities. They explore slower fundraising cycles, Vietnam’s push toward technology-driven growth, and how energy shortages and tariff shocks impact manufactu…

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Joshua Wang: Reprogramming Cancer, Biotech’s Funding Shift & Why AI Will Rewrite Biology – E628 47:54

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Jeremy Au and Joshua Wang reunite after three years to explore how biotech startups navigate scientific breakthroughs, funding challenges, and leadership growth. They discuss Joshua’s work at VerImmune on repurposing the immune system to treat cancer, the shift in early-stage global biotech financing from founder-led ventures to the “professionaliz…

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Why Consumer Is India VC’s Forever Bet | Ben Mathias, Managing Partner at VVSEAI 38:16

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What’s it like to bet big on beauty brands, snacks, and even quick commerce in India? In this episode, I sit down with Ben Mathias, Managing Partner at Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, to unpack his journey of spotting consumer opportunities where others only saw risk. Ben shares how he went from backing early players like FirstCry to today’…

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Dmitry Levit & Shiyan Koh: eFishery Fallout, Indonesia’s Growth Reset & Agritech’s Future - E627 49:19

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Jeremy Au, Shiyan Koh, and Dmitry Levit dissect the collapse of eFishery, the breakdown of Indonesia’s growth narrative, and the systemic risks that resurface in Southeast Asia’s venture ecosystem. They explore how IPO failures and inequality capped consumer demand, why bad faith actors gained visibility, and how boom-era fads like embedded lending…

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The city of the future and the next decade of urban design 39:08

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The city of the future and the next decade of urban design by Property ReportBy Property Report

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Talent Gaps, AI Adoption & Southeast Asia’s Startup Winter, China Subsidies & Sequoia’s Split - E626 19:03

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Jeremy Au explored how talent, policy, and capital flows shape startup ecosystems across Southeast Asia, India, and China. The discussion covered talent strengths and weaknesses across countries, the role of industrial policy and government subsidies, the challenges of building large language models outside the US and China, and the impact of US Ch…

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49: Ep 049 - The Evolving Role of CHROs in the Middle East 24:41

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In this insightful greytFM episode, Ghada Salah, CHRO at Al Batha Engineering (Geco M&E), explores how HR leadership in the Middle East is rapidly transforming from an operational focus to a truly strategic role. Ghada sheds light on how CHROs are increasingly influencing boardroom decisions, shaping employer branding, driving ESG initiatives, and …

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Southeast Asia Unicorns VS. China’s Time Machine, Golden Age Thesis & Fragmented Markets - E625 18:17

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Jeremy Au explored why venture capitalists hunt unicorns and how Southeast Asia fits into this global race. He discussed the Asia Partners golden age thesis, the importance of technology stack progression, and how localization shapes billion dollar outcomes. The conversation compared the US, China, India, and Southeast Asia, broke down country stra…

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Anonymous Q&A: Moving to Silicon Valley from Southeast Asia, USA Hiring & Visa Roadblocks and Talent Ecosystems – E624 56:23

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Jeremy Au and an anonymous guest discuss the challenges of pursuing career opportunities in the United States from Singapore. They talk about how visa rules limit options, why overseas LinkedIn applications often fail, and the appeal of Silicon Valley’s innovation cycles. They also cover cultural differences that require stronger self-promotion, an…

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Portfolio Construction, Power Laws and Fund Differentiation in Venture Capital - E623 9:58

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Jeremy Au broke down how venture capital funds design LP decks, allocate capital, and differentiate themselves in competitive markets. The discussion covered portfolio construction math, capital call strategy, the role of opportunity funds, and how funds highlight unique value-adds like founder wellness programs. 02:12 Capital Calls and Timing Fund…

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AI, Data and Sustainability: Lessons from Malaysia’s Enterprises (featuring MIGHT, PETRONAS Digital, PayNet and Sandisk) 46:00

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In this episode, we feature a panel from the AIBP Conference in Kuala Lumpur with Rushdi Abdul Rahim, President & CEO, Malaysian Industry–Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT); Ts. Shaharuddin Hamid Mustapha, CEO, PETRONAS Digital Sdn Bhd (PDSB); Azleena Idris, Senior Director and Head of Strategy & ESG Office, Payments Network Malaysia (Pay…