Best Lance Hoppes Podcasts (2026)

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Florian Hoppe: Southeast Asia’s Digital Resilience, AI Infrastructure & the Next Growth Wave - E659 40:10

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Florian Hoppe, Partner at Bain, joins Jeremy Au to unpack insights from the Bain Southeast Asia Digital Economy Report 2025 and explain why the region’s digital economy keeps growing despite global uncertainty and negative headlines. They explore the long-term forces behind this resilience, including consumer adoption, payments and logistics infras…

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What Does God Demand From His Children 1:43:18

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The bible says that all humanity will one day appear before God to be judged for everything they have said and done, (whether good or bad), and receive either commendation or condemnation. Pastor Kurt and Pat Coyle explores the question, "What does the bible say about what God expects from humanity?"…

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BRAVE: How VCs Actually Think About Founders, Unicorns & Growth - E658 20:42

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Jeremy Au breaks down how venture capitalists actually think about startups, founder selection, and long-term value creation. Drawing from real VC decisions, classroom debates, and emerging technologies, he explains why learning speed beats polish, why most “obvious” winners only look obvious in hindsight, and how founders navigate pivots, problem …

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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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What is Mankind's Greatest Problem? 1:42:40

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When most people ponder what man's greatest problems are, they really are only looking at the symptoms of the problem. God has clearly outlined man's greatest problem and Pastor Kurt and Pat Coyle discuss what the bible says in this episode.

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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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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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The Covenant of Redemption. 1:43:08

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Ecclesiastes chapter three tells us there is a time for every purpose under heaven. Does God really control every aspect of the universe or are there things He leave to us to do? Pastor Kurt and Pat Coyle explores what the bible says about God's sovereignty and control of His universe in this episode.…

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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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Communism 101 1:41:00

25d ago1:41:00

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Pastor Kurt and Lance Hoppes takes a look at the main forces that are working toward dismantling the freedom based way of life we enjoy here in America today. What will replace it? That will depend on who wins the battle.

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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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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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Right Jesus or Wrong Jesus 1:43:51

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From the very beginning there have been many distortions of Jesus, the Gospel, and the Spirit being offered to people for over two millennia. In the bible we are told in 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed…

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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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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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The Root of Thanksgiving 1:40:49

2M ago1:40:49

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Pastor Kurt and Lance Hoppes take us back to the story of the very first Thanksgiving in America. Lance recounts some fascinating details that didn't make it into the traditional narrative of this revered holiday.

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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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America's Theological Temperature 1:44:29

2M ago1:44:29

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Pastor Kurt and Lance Hoppes looks at the recent election of Socialist mayors in major cities and discusses the implications if these trends continue to increase. How would a politically divided America be able to operate.

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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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The Day of the Lord 1:41:58

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From the very start of creation, God has reserved a unique day in which He will unleash His fury on a world that has set itself against Him. It is not the end of the world but the end of the world as we know it. Pastor Kurt and Pat Coyle explore what the bible says regarding that day and what it means to us today.…

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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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Are you worried? This show is for you. 1:41:54

2M ago1:41:54

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Pastor Kurt and Pat Coyle explore how our world can break us down, mentally, physically, and spiritually. The bible has very clear directions to navigate this minefield. Jesus says, "My peace I give you, not as the world gives". We are looking at those two sources of peace in this episode. There are some practical steps to take to find our hope and…

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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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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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Christian's Debt to the Jewish People 1:42:21

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In light of the current peace plan in Israel, what part should Christians play towards the conflict? Do we as followers of Christ have a debt to the Jewish people and what is our responsibility to the current state of Israel? Pastor Kurt and Pat Coyle discuss what the bible says and how best to make sense of the current conflict.…

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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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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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The Specter of Communism Continued 1:41:09

3M ago1:41:09

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Pastor Kurt and Lance Hoppes continue to explore the themes in the Epoch Times Book, "The Specter of Communism". The biblical parallels with the book showing us Communism's origins and it's ultimate demise.

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Communism, Islam, and a host of other Issues 1:41:06

3M ago1:41:06

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Pastor Kurt and Lance Hoppes continue to look at Communism, how Islam fits into the picture among other areas you want to hear about.

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God Intercedes for Us 41:13

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The God who came to earth, lived, died, and rose again, continues to daily come to our behalf until we see Him face to face. Pastor Kurt and Pat Coyle explore what the bible says about this amazing promise to all who belong to God.

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Communism, Life, Liberty and The Pursuit of Happiness Gone 1:42:12

3M ago1:42:12

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Have we passed a point of no return in this country? Pastor Kurt and Lance continue the discussion on where we are and what we can do to stem the tides facing us today.

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

3M ago11:23

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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

3M ago12:15

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

4M ago36:44

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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

4M ago47:54

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

4M ago49:19

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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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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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Communism, False Religion, the Works of Satan 1:41:12

4M ago1:41:12

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Pastor Kurt and Lance Hoppes look at the overlapping similarities in Communism and Socialism and their religious overtones and trace them back to their source, the father of lies, Satan.

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Sin, The body of Death 35:49

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If we have died to sin, how is it we seem to be in sin's clutches day by day? Pastor Kurt and Pat Coyle look into the scriptures to see what has been done for us and ask what is left for us to do in this battle.