Q1 2022 Newsletter
Hey there!
Here’s your briefing on Southeast Asia tech’s future and rising stars. Real talk that’s short, sweet, and to the point.
Most Popular Episodes of Q1 2022
- Calvin Chu on “Social Innovation, Consulting vs Startup Experience & Knowing When To Walk Away”: Calvin and I go way back as he was one of the earliest supporters of my first startup, Conjunct Consulting, by letting me use his pantry as our first office! As managing partner at Eden Strategy Institute, he leads strategy consulting focused on sustainable innovation. Here he shares that contrary to popular opinion, starting a business is not the most intimidating part and that it’s actually fun – it is when stakes are high and you might have to walk away that things get really serious.
- Nellie Wartoft on “Serial Founder, Asia’s Underdog Energy & Not Cheaping Out”: Nellie shares how she was a kid who sold stones to her relatives, set up a lemonade stand, and questioned the curriculum. She talks about the turning point that persuaded her about Asia’s potential and never looking back on her move. Now she is the founder of the successful Tigerhall, a professional social learning platform, thanks to careful financial planning and being open to career pivots.
- Chan Yuk Chi on “Space Lawyer, SE Asia Deep Tech & Science Fiction Classics”: Yuk Chi grew up with a childhood love for space and science fiction that was sparked by his father bringing him to the opening night of Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones. He shares how he chose to study law because he was better at language than math, and eventually he found a way to make his passion and skills dovetail as an expert in international space law and public policy.
- Bernadette Cho on “Chief of Staff Learnings, Leading Entrepreneur First & Saying Yes”: Bernadette graduated with an arts degree studying political science and French and had never opened Excel before becoming a BCG consultant. She shares that in her transition to operator as Chief of Staff at both Grab and Funding Societies, she had to unlearn slide deck business proposals to accelerate velocity vs. the competition, proactively solve problems for founders, and helping teammates develop two-way organizational empathy.
Changelog & Feedback: Let us know what you think!
I’m excited to share that our Youtube is now up and being filled with our archive of full-length episodes! I’m also exploring TikTok where we share audiograms and snapshots of my life.
I've had the opportunity to discuss various topics on multiple podcasts:
- Understanding VC: Startup fundraising, must-have leadership skills for a founder and how to deal with startup failures & exits
- The Masters of Cashflow: The balance between possibility vs probability, and who is the 1 in 40?
- Growth Multiplier: Scaling while staying true to your startup’s vision
- The A-Ha! Method Podcast: How public speaking is important as a founder
- Coffee and Communications: The Impact Cast: How a startup should view its relationship with investors
- Unlocked: The evolution of the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem
- The Good Technologist: How social impact is interwoven with venture capital and public policy interactions
We’ve also been featured on Business Chief as one of Asia’s top 10 business podcasts!
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Stay well and stay brave,
Jeremy Au
