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Hosted By Jeremy Au
VC & serial founder. Harvard MBA & UC Berkeley. Sci-fi nerd & dad of two daughters. Growth and personal growth solves all problems. The best feeling is coaching good humans to be great leaders.
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Monday: Weekly regional tech news with thought leaders. Wednesday: Changemaker interviews. Friday: Bite-sized insights and Q&As.
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December 5, 2023 · VC and Angels,Southeast Asia,Podcast EpisodesScott Hartley, Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, and Jeremy Au discuss three main themes: 1. Global Pre-Seed VC Investing: Scott presented a contrarian view against the conventional wisdom that pre-seed and seed-stage investing must be localized. He argued that with modern communication...December 5, 2023 · Newsletter,VC and Angels,Founder,Start-up,Southeast AsiaAs everyone winds down for the holiday season, we are excited to share the inspiring story of the first Southeast Asian woman who swam across the English Channel, the $30M acquisition of Tech in Asia, Singapore and Indonesia startup layoffs and the complexities behind Indonesia and Vietnam’s...December 3, 2023 · Start-up,Founder,Indonesia,Singapore,Podcast EpisodesTri Ahmad Irfan, Cofounder & CTO of Lumina, and Jeremy Au discussed three main themes: 1. Career Inflection Point: Irfan described his initial exposure to computers in junior high and his passion for web development and problem-solving. He leveraged his skills to secure his first international...December 1, 2023 · Indonesia,Women,VC and Angels,climate techGita Sjahrir, Head of Investments at BNI Ventures, and Jeremy Au discussed three main topics: 1. Southeast Asia Climate Investment: Jeremy and Gita talked about DealStreetAsia’s article on the $1B of climate investment capital now available across Southeast Asia, e.g. Aera VC, led by Derek...November 30, 2023 · Press,VC and Angels,Founder,Start-upJeremy Au was recently featured by Backscoop for his Asia Growth Forecast episode with Grace Sai and Ajay Bulusu. He delves into the transition from founder-led sales for startups. He advises against the premature hiring of senior sales personnel, suggesting instead the need for individuals adept...November 28, 2023 · Founder,Start-up,Fintech,PhilippinesRaffy Montemayor, Founder & Philippine Business Head of Salmon, and Jeremy Au discussed three main topics: 1. Country General Manager Learnings: Raffy talked about how his unintentional early experience at Nestle turned out to be pivotal in learning about sales, HSBC for marketing and his...November 26, 2023 · Women,Start-up,Founder,Singapore,Southeast AsiaFengru Lin, Founder & CEO of TurtleTree, and Jeremy Au discussed three key topics: 1. TurtleTree's Biotech Approach: Fengru Lin highlighted TurtleTree's biotech advancements in the scientific formulation of milk and milk ingredients. She also shared that the company focuses on high-value...November 24, 2023 · VC and Angels,Podcast Episodes,Thought Leaders,Southeast AsiaIn this discussion, Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Bad Conferences: Jeremy and Shiyan highlight the aspects they find frustrating, e.g. low-value, low-density conversations. Shiyan discusses her disappointment with unnecessary...November 23, 2023 · Singapore,Europe,Executive,Women,Southeast AsiaIn this episode, Li Ling Yung, the first Southeast Asian woman to swim the English Channel, and Jeremy Au discussed Li Ling’s marathon swimming journey: 1. Li Ling's Childhood and Athletic Journey: Li Ling recalled securing bronze and silver as a competitive swimmer in her childhood until...November 21, 2023 · Press,Start-up,Southeast Asia,sustainability,FounderIn this podcast episode, Grace Sai, Ajay Bulusu, Jeremy Au, and James Gilbert discuss the challenging but crucial transition from founder-led sales to building an effective sales team for a startup. They elaborate on their personal experiences and mistakes made during this process, the importance...November 19, 2023 · Southeast Asia,Singapore,ChinaIn this discussion, Jianggan Li, Founder & CEO of Momentum Works, and Jeremy Au delved into three key themes: 1. China Tech Giants: Jianggan authored “Seeing the Unseen: Behind Chinese Tech Giants' Global Venturing,” which sheds light on the strategies and struggles of Chinese tech giants in...November 17, 2023 · Vietnam,VC and Angels,Podcast EpisodesIn this episode, Valerie Vu, Founder of Ansible Ventures, and Jeremy Au discuss three main topics: 1. Intel $1B Investment Withdrawal: Valerie shared that Vietnam's power outages, real estate turmoil, and anti-corruption campaign have led to delays in construction permits and licensing, which...November 15, 2023 · Southeast Asia,Environment,Podcast Episodes,Start-upAdriel Yong, Head of Investments at Ascend Angels, and Jeremy Au discussed three major topics: 1. Southeast Asia Agriculture: Jeremy and Adriel talked about the variety of agriculture players, from smallholders to large conglomerates, and the range of crops cultivated, including staples like...November 12, 2023 · climate tech,sustainability,Women,Europe,VC and AngelsAlina Truhina, Managing Partner of The Radical Fund, and Jeremy Au delve into three main topics: 1. Climate Change Realities: Alina acknowledges Southeast Asia's position as both a significant emitter of greenhouse gases and a region increasingly vulnerable to climate change. She also touches...November 10, 2023 · VC and Angels,Southeast Asia,Creators,PodcastIn this discussion, Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au talked about three main topics: 1. Tech in Asia Acquisition: Shiyan and I delve into Tech in Asia’s acquisition by Singapore Press Holding and how this move is set to reshape the tech news landscape across the region...November 8, 2023 · Newsletter,Southeast Asia,Thought LeadersHappy to share that the BRAVE podcast community has now grown to 40,000+ listeners monthly! We’re thrilled to welcome Gita Sjahrir, Head of Investments at BNI Ventures, as a co-host covering Indonesia on a monthly basis. Please continue to let us know your feedback on how to improve - we’ve...November 7, 2023 · Failure,Thought Leaders,Bonus EpisodesSupported by Fluid Did you know that over 70% of B2B trades are conducted on credit terms? Yet, many suppliers struggle to support this, leading to lost business opportunities. Fluid offers instant B2B financing with one tap, seamlessly integrating with marketplaces and supplier platforms. This...November 5, 2023 · Founder,Start-up,Indonesia,Podcast EpisodesRyan Manafe, Cofounder & CEO of Dagangan, and Jeremy Au discussed three main themes: 1. Indonesia's Infrastructure and Supply Chain: Ryan shared the infrastructure and supply chain dynamics beyond the major islands of Java and Sumatra and the disparities in development and access to resources...November 3, 2023 · VC and Angels,Indonesia,Women,Southeast AsiaIn this discussion, Gita Sjahrir, Head of Investment at BNI Ventures, and Jeremy Au talked about three main topics 1. Business Model Localization: We dissect why Grab, Gojek with Rebel Foods, and DishServe have closed over 100 Indonesian cloud kitchens over the past year. Gita and I discuss the...November 2, 2023 · VC and Angels,Podcast Episodes,Angel Investor,Bonus Episodes,Thought Leaders(01:59) Jeremy Au: Recently, I turned 36 years old. Oh my gosh. Three, six. So old. When I was a teenager, I would look out the window from my bus and I would see all these old people walking around and I was like, "Oh my gosh, these are old." And now, I'm one of these old people who's...More Posts
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