"Be ready to take on more risk. I'm quite a cautious investor. I like to think through all risks, besides the rewards. The internet boom does make you miss some of the big opportunities sometimes. This industry is not just about analysis. Though it’s very important, so is having the guts to follow through and have the persistence to follow through. Sometimes when you see breakout opportunities, you just have to go do it." - Helen Wong
"In venture capital, we always look for huge markets. In the US, it was really for building for the world, in China, the market was big enough. Then if you look at Southeast Asia, the biggest market is Indonesia. I felt like Indonesia is definitely a place that you have to invest in if you want to be serious about the region. Some people from the West might look at Southeast Asia as just a region, but we are a collection of countries that are very diverse and very fragmented. So I felt like Indonesia was definitely one that you to look at deeply. They had very similar trends to China wherein they have a huge population, rising middle class, and urbanization." - Helen Wong
"The hardest part of being a working mom is balancing family and your work. There were times when I really didn't want to travel. I didn't want to be away from my daughter, but I had to do it. My husband is very supportive and he says I have to go ahead and do what I have to do. It helps a lot. So I encourage people to choose their spouse wisely. Choose someone who supports you and who lets you pursue your dreams. You have to be very open to discussing your options, and your ambitions and decide what's better for the family." - Helen Wong
In this episode, Jeremy Au speaks on the AC Ventures Managing Partner leadership journey, China VC acceleration, and Indonesia growth optimism.
Keywords: Helen Wong, AC Ventures Managing Partner Leadership Journey, China VC Acceleration, Indonesia Growth Optimism, Indonesia, China, VC, Women, Founder Story
