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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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    “I'm really glad that all this capital is starting to come into the region to address this issue because I see the problem slightly differently. Indonesia is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases, but on a per capita basis, the developed nations are still the largest emitters. A lot of...
    Jeremy 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...
    Raffy 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...
    Fengru 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 Asia
      In 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...
    In 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...
    In 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...
    In 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...
    In 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...
    Adriel 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 Angels
    Alina 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,Podcast
    In 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...
    Happy 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 Episodes
    Supported 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...
    Ryan 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 Asia
    In 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...
    John Aguilar, Creator & Host of The Final Pitch and Methods to Greatness, and Jeremy Au discussed three main themes: 1. Television Production Realities: John provided an insider’s view of the television production world, explaining the intensive process behind creating a successful show. He...
    October 27, 2023 · VC and Angels,Southeast Asia,Podcast Episodes,Start-up
      Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au talk about three main topics: 1. Layoffs and Market Exits: Shiyan and I talked about the recent wave of layoffs: Biofourmis (45 staff in Singapore, and at least 85 staff globally) and Flash Coffee (closed all 11 Singapore outlets)....
    In this discussion, Matt Abrahams, Stanford MBA Professor and author of Think Faster, Work Smarter, and Jeremy Au, talk about three main themes: 1. Journey to Mastering Public Speaking: Matt shared what inspired his journey to research public speaking. At his first-ever speech competition, he...
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