"The Southeast Asia tech ecosystem is deeply intertwined, with numerous connections that have been formed, are forming, and will continue to form. The roles people hold are often temporary—someone might be a CEO for three years, a head of talent for two. Truly understanding who someone is, within the context of others in the ecosystem—be it a new emergent leader, an old competitor, or a potential collaborator—is key. Developing a mental model of who they are as a person helps in assessing the accuracy of their narrative and how they fit within this dynamic network." - Jeremy Au
"I really enjoy interviewing both people I know and those I don't. For those I'm not acquainted with, it's a fantastic opportunity to learn about them personally. Even with friends or acquaintances, I'm often surprised during the podcast interviews when I discover new aspects of their lives—parts of their stories I had never heard before. Everyone has their own story, like Jeff Bezos; we all know he founded Amazon, but it's rare to hear him share the personal narrative that's in his head. I cherish uncovering these 'secret' individual stories because they reveal so much about a person's background, their family, their challenges, and even hint at who they might become in the future, along with the values that guide their decisions." - Jeremy Au
"The key insight I've gathered is that almost all insights eventually become common wisdom, and the truly insightful are those who grasp these ideas first. Being early to an opinion and understanding its probability is a hallmark of someone worth listening to. This encapsulates the art of forecasting—making predictions and assessing their likelihood. It's a vital skill for VCs, who must navigate an ecosystem teeming with thousands of founders, knowing that only a small fraction will succeed. With a 90% failure rate for startups, VCs are tasked with predicting which ventures will thrive long before they do. Success in this arena earns them accolades, while missed predictions often attract ridicule. Ultimately, the crux of this business lies in the accuracy of these forecasts." - Jeremy Au
In this episode, Jeremy Au speaks on BRAVE's secret learnings - seeing the future, high-conviction bets, and personal narrative mental models.
Keywords: BRAVE Secret Learnings, Seeing the Future, High-Conviction Bets, Personal Narrative Mental Models, Singapore, VC, Mentorship, Thought Leadership
