One More Scoop

Joe Zhang is a Partner at TNB Aura, focusing on the fund's operations in research, investment, and portfolio management. Before TNB Aura, he worked at Fosun RZ Capital, where he focused on investments in Southeast Asia's growing tech startups. Joe's background includes venture building, technology consulting, wealth management, and engineering before he entered the VC field. He graduated as a top MBA student from the National University of Singapore and holds an Engineering degree from the same institution. Topics: [00:02:27] - Childhood Memories and Curiosity [00:06:24] - Boarding School Experience and Friendships [00:11:51] - University Experience [00:22:25] - Navigating Career Paths [00:35:39] - Leveraging Relationships for Career Advancement [00:42:38] - End-to-End VC Investment Approach [00:50:12] - Early Investments & Top-Down Approach [00:54:39] - Breaking Into Venture Capital Industry Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Visit Joe Zhang’s social media pages: Joe (Linkedin): linkedin.com/in/joe-zhang TNB Aura (Website): https://www.tnbaura.vc/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick Gentry is the founder and CEO of Sprout Solutions, a SaaS startup building HR solutions for the Philippines. In 2023, they raised a $10.7M Series B. Before Sprout, Patrick was the co-founder of KMC Solutions and was working for a startup in Silicon Valley. Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stacie Chan is the Co-founder and Chief Business Officer at 1BStories, an AI storytelling company. She spent eight and a half years at Google leading product partnerships on Google's 1 billion user consumer products including Google News, Search, Web and Assistant. Before Google, she was an award-winning journalist in Silicon Valley, managing a team of 10 reporters for AOL's Patch.com. But that's not the most interesting part about Stacie. Fun fact: She was nominated for an Emmy Award for her voiceover acting work. Topics: [00:01:06] - Meet Stacie Chan [00:04:43] - Parental Support in Acting Career [00:07:34] - Expanding Horizons Through Animated Roles [00:10:49] - Navigating Career Changes and Unexpected Opportunities [00:19:49] - AOL's Patch [00:29:48] - Global Opportunities at Google [00:33:58] - Building a Company With Charismatic Vision [00:38:44] - Navigating the Fundraising Landscape [00:41:53] - Lessons From Big Tech to Startups [00:52:33] - Career Sacrifices and Fulfillment Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Visit Stacie Chan’s social media pages: Stacie (Twitter): https://twitter.com/staciechan?lang=en 1 Billion Stories (Website): https://www.1bstories.com/#home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joan Yao is the Vice President of Investments at Kickstart Ventures Inc., the corporate venture capital arm of Globe Telecom. Prior to Kickstart, she was Investment Manager for Southeast Asia at LGT Venture Philanthropy, a global impact investing firm headquartered in Europe. Kickstart Ventures manages the Philippines’ largest technology venture capital funds, investing globally in early- to growth-stage tech startups via three funds, including the Ayala Corporation Technology Innovation Venture Fund (“ACTIVE Fund”). Kickstart is a wholly-owned corporate venture capital firm of Globe Telecom, the Philippines’ leading mobile operator. Topics: [00:05:29] - Losing a loved one [00:11:29] - Choosing a Major and College Experience [00:25:22] - The Link Between Finance and Narrative [00:34:21] - LGTVP - A Funny Misunderstanding [00:37:21] - Unusual Job Demands and Youthful Enthusiasm [00:41:39] - First Investment and Growing Friendship [00:47:36] - Decision Making Authority and Stereotypes [00:51:11] - VC and Tech Startups in Asia [00:58:16] - Investments in Agriculture and HRIS Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Visit Joan Yao’s social media pages: Joan (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanyao/ Kickstart Ventures (Website): https://kickstart.ph/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rishab is Partner, Seed investments at Jungle and heads up First Cheque@Jungle. He has a passion for building businesses and working closely with entrepreneurs through key inflection points in their journey. As an angel investor with 15+ companies in his portfolio, Rishab loves rolling up his sleeves and working with these founders on product, go-to-market and fundraising aspects of their journey. Jungle Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm focused on early to growth-stage investments in Southeast Asia and India, with a focus on building long-lasting businesses. Jungle partners with the region’s most exciting founders to build high-growth, capital-efficient technology businesses, and supports their growth from seed to unicorn to IPO. The Jungle portfolio includes regional and global category leaders like Kredivo, Moglix, Pomelo, Livspace, builder.ai, Sociolla, and more. Topics: [00:03:23] - Education, Sports, and Regret [00:08:35] - Choosing University and Pursuing Dreams [00:14:48] - Impacts of Undergrad Experience in Texas [00:17:53] - Interning at Motorola and Immigration Challenges [00:24:49] - Building Relationships and Embracing Diversity [00:27:08] - Career Transition and Pursuing Higher Education [00:31:11] - Considering Future Work Opportunities in Asia [00:41:23] - Entrepreneurial Journey in Different Startups [00:46:59] - Opportunity to Join Jungle Ventures [01:00:42] - Balancing Work, Family, and Investments Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Visit Rishab Malik’s social media pages: Rishab(Linkedin): linkedin.com/in/rishabmalik Jungle Ventures (Website): https://www.jungle.vc/ First Cheque (Website): https://www.jungle.vc/first-cheque Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fandy Cendrajaya is the Founding Partner of Kopital Ventures, a pre-seed and seed-focused fund based in Southeast Asia that is looking to invest in 40 Companies in the next three years. Before Kopital Ventures, Fandy was an angel investor and F&B entrepreneur. Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fandy Cendrajaya is the Founding Partner of Kopital Ventures, a pre-seed and seed-focused fund based in Southeast Asia that is looking to invest in 40 Companies in the next three years. Before Kopital Ventures, Fandy was an angel investor and F&B entrepreneur. Topics: [00:02:08] - Childhood and challenges growing up [00:04:45] - Journey Towards Education and Self-Realization [00:09:12] - Painful Lessons in Failing School [00:12:50] - Education Opportunities in the US [00:31:05] - First Successful F&B Venture [00:38:29] - Becoming an Angel Investor [00:42:04] - Hardest Part of Angel Investing [00:46:50] - Micro Fund for Early-Stage Investments Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Visit Fandy Cendrajaya’s social media pages: Fandy (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/fandy-cendrajaya-903b92152/ Kopital Ventures (Website): https://kopitalventures.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abhay Saboo is the co-founder and CEO of CoLearn, one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing K-12 edtech platforms. By providing access to the best teachers across the country for just $7/month through cohort-based live classes, CoLearn is gradually increasing the motivation of Indonesians to learn. Before CoLearn, Abhay founded Viva Health - one of Indonesia’s largest primary care chains, with 100+ pharmacies and clinics spread throughout the islands of Java and Bali. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Topics: [00:00:00] - Passion for Education and Healthcare [00:05:25] - Childhood Hobbies and Memories of Malls [00:09:26] - Education and Study Abroad Experiences [00:12:58] - Tutoring and Choosing Electrical Engineering [00:20:31] - Studying at Georgia Tech, Feeling at Home [00:24:17] - Georgia Tech Co-Op Program and International Experience [00:31:05] - Working at GE Healthcare [00:39:21] - Entrepreneurship, Education, and Retail in India [00:49:26] - Longevity and Growth of Businesses [00:55:38] - Vipassana Meditation and Life's Epiphany Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Visit Abhay Saboo’s social media pages: Abhay (Linkedin): linkedin.com/in/abhay-saboo-3700218 Website (CoLearn): https://www.colearn.com/ Website (Viva Health): https://vivaapotek.co.id/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abhay Saboo is the co-founder and CEO of CoLearn, one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing K-12 edtech platforms. By providing access to the best teachers across the country for just $7/month through cohort-based live classes, CoLearn is gradually increasing the motivation of Indonesians to learn. Before CoLearn, Abhay founded Viva Health - one of Indonesia’s largest primary care chains, with 100+ pharmacies and clinics spread throughout the islands of Java and Bali. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Topics: [00:00:00] - Passion for Education and Healthcare [00:05:25] - Childhood Hobbies and Memories of Malls [00:09:26] - Education and Study Abroad Experiences [00:12:58] - Tutoring and Choosing Electrical Engineering [00:20:31] - Studying at Georgia Tech, Feeling at Home [00:24:17] - Georgia Tech Co-Op Program and International Experience [00:31:05] - Working at GE Healthcare [00:39:21] - Entrepreneurship, Education, and Retail in India [00:49:26] - Longevity and Growth of Businesses [00:55:38] - Vipassana Meditation and Life's Epiphany Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Visit Abhay Saboo’s social media pages: Abhay (Linkedin): linkedin.com/in/abhay-saboo-3700218 Website (CoLearn): https://www.colearn.com/ Website (Viva Health): https://vivaapotek.co.id/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reinaldo Tendean is the co-founder of Finku, a personal finance app that serves 700,000 Indonesians. Their app solves the inefficiencies of financial planning through seamless tracking, spending analysis and help support Indonesians receive access to financial products as well. In 2022, they raised the $2.8 million seed, led by B Capital. Topics: [00:05:51] - Considerations in Choosing an Engineering Major [00:08:26] - Trash's Impact on Floods and Careers [00:12:09] - Exploring Waste Management Startups [00:22:46] - Exploring Career Options [00:25:30] - Pursuing Soccer at a Lower Level [00:34:09] - Career Planning in Consulting [00:39:55] - Building a Personal Finance Startup [00:44:05] - Building Confidence in a New Product [00:50:26] - Balancing People Management With Leniency and Strictness [00:54:54] - Evolution of an End-to-End Financial Service Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Visit Reinaldo Tendean’s social media pages: Reinaldo (Linkedin): linkedin.com/in/reinaldo-tendean Website (Finku): https://www.finku.id/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reinaldo Tendean is the co-founder of Finku, a personal finance app that serves 700,000 Indonesians. Their app solves the inefficiencies of financial planning through seamless tracking, spending analysis and help support Indonesians receive access to financial products as well. In 2022, they raised the $2.8M seed, led by B Capital. Topics: [00:05:51] - Considerations in Choosing an Engineering Major [00:08:26] - Trash's Impact on Floods and Careers [00:12:09] - Exploring Waste Management Startups [00:22:46] - Exploring Career Options [00:25:30] - Pursuing Soccer at a Lower Level [00:34:09] - Career Planning in Consulting [00:39:55] - Building a Personal Finance Startup [00:44:05] - Building Confidence in a New Product [00:50:26] - Balancing People Management With Leniency and Strictness [00:54:54] - Evolution of an End-to-End Financial Service Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Visit Reinaldo Tendean’s social media pages: Reinaldo (Linkedin): linkedin.com/in/reinaldo-tendean Website (Finku): https://www.finku.id/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris is the founder of Klikit, with an enterprise technology stack. Klikit helps restaurants, bars, and hotels become far more efficient in their day-to-day operations by providing an all-in-one operating system for them to manage their key and core services. Previously VP at Gojek and the first APAC Head of Growth for Uber Eats, Chris leads a team across APAC, servicing thousands of brands and millions of orders every single year. Topics: [00:06:29] - Juggling Degrees and a Startup Job [00:15:02] - Challenges and Localization in Uber Eats [00:24:37] - Seeking Like-Minded Driven Individuals [00:28:29] - Challenges in Building klikit [00:33:18] - Tips for Solo Founders [00:37:09] - Overcoming Cancer in Early Career [00:40:38] - Finding Clarity in Diagnosis [00:51:10] - Platform Monopoly Creation in SaaS Companies [00:55:21] - Limited Second Order Thinking in Tech [01:01:36] - Personal Goals Outside of Work Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Visit Chris Withers’s social media pages: If you are a founder struggling, Chris is open to chatting. Feel free to connect with him on Linkedin or email. Chris (Linkedin): linkedin.com/in/chrswthrs Website (klikit): https://klikit.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wing Vasiksiri has raised two solo-GP seed funds focused on Southeast Asia. He is currently the founder and general partner at WV, having previously founded iSeed SEA in 2020. He partners with founders at the earliest possible stages with a focus on Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Previously, he was an operator on the Venture team at AngelList, where he built products to serve fund managers and angel investors in Silicon Valley. Download Wing's Thailand Payments Sector report for free here: forms.gle/25oK5Y8EPte17ZRs8 Topics: [00:03:12] - Influences on Career [00:06:23] - Career Paths, and Berkeley Experiences [00:14:56] - Entrepreneurship and Dropout Rates at Berkeley [00:22:34] - The Role of Chance and Randomness [00:26:38] - 500 Startups Portfolio Strategy and Expansion [00:36:01] - First-Time Fund Manager Experience in Venture [00:42:56] - Fundraising Challenges for Venture Capital Funds [00:48:35] - Surprising Sales Aspects in the Job [00:54:18] - Importance of Transparency in Startup Failures [00:59:48] - Thai Payments Report [01:05:02] - Becoming a Jiu Jitsu Black Belter in 10 years Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Visit Wing Vasiksiri’s social media pages: Wing (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasiksiri/ Website (Personal): https://www.wingvasiksiri.com/ Website (iSeed Asia): https://www.iseed.vc/home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ying Cong Seah is the co-founder and Head of Labs for Glints. He is responsible for new products and market development. He currently leads the Vietnam marketplace. At 21, he dropped out of Wharton Business School to run Glints full-time; building and leading the data, product, and engineering teams since 2015. Ying Cong is passionate about running high-trust, high-functioning engineering and product teams. Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry Motte-Muñoz is the founder of Philippine EdTech, Edukasyon.ph, and also serves as a founder and CEO of a new venture called EDGE Tutor, which was spun out of Edukasyon. EDGE Tutor is a platform that offers comprehensive tutor support solutions, from sourcing and screening, to training and retaining highly qualified tutors. They recruit licensed teachers in emerging markets, starting with the Philippines. And after a thorough selection and onboarding process, they provide continuous training and place them in tutoring companies in 20 plus countries globally. Topics: [00:00:00] - Academic Pressure in MBA Programs [00:01:50] - Introduction to Henry and his ventures [00:05:28] - Upbringing and Dual Heritage [00:09:07] - Importance of Dual Roots [00:09:40] - Impact of Moving and Restarting [00:13:39] - Dreaming of Journalism and Finance [00:14:57] - Balancing Dreams and Financial Security [00:15:28] - Pragmatic Job Search in the UK [00:16:45] - College Life and Hobbies [00:20:18] - Challenging Experience in Investment Banking [00:27:28] - Taking an MBA [00:30:05] - MBA as a Transformative Experience [00:32:35] - Philosophical Focus in Business School [00:35:57] - Post-MBA Career Choices [00:40:51] - Gender Divide in Leadership [00:42:30] - Spinning Out EDGE Tutor [00:44:24] - Transitioning Roles [00:48:48] - Dealing with Toxic Star Performers [00:54:45] - Getting to Know Each Other Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Visit Henry Motte-Muñoz’s social media pages: Henry (LinkedIn): linkedin.com/in/henrymottemunoz Website (Edukasyon): https://www.edukasyon.ph/ Website: (EDGE Tutor): https://www.edgetutor.co/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kosuke Sogo is CEO and co-founder of AnyMind Group, and oversees the expansion and growth of the company and its business units in globally. AnyMind Group is a technology company for the business supply chain that provides software and solutions for end-to-end commerce enablement. Before founding AnyMind Group, he was Managing Director, APAC for MicroAd Inc, and the youngest-ever director for the company. Topics: [00:00:01] - Introduction and Business Development Strategy [00:01:39] - AnyMind Group and Kosuke's Background [00:02:24] - Childhood and Inspiration [00:07:40] - Moving to Tokyo and University Life [00:09:06] - Internship Experience and Career Choices [00:18:37] - Opportunities in Jakarta, Indonesia [00:21:15] - Starting AnyMind Group [00:23:42] - Meeting his Co-founder and Early Days [00:26:13] - Global Approach to Product Development [00:32:20] - Acquiring Companies and Identifying the Right Opportunities [00:38:30] - Role of the CEO [00:39:25] - Company Alignment [00:41:11] - Company Stages [00:42:27] - Adapting to External Factors [00:45:24] - Why Kosuke did a skit pretending to be an employee [00:57:50] - Importance of Team Structure and Fair Evaluation [00:59:24] - Continuous Challenge of Hiring the Right Team [01:00:13] - Differentiation through Future Vision [01:01:42] - Personal Life Goal - Contributing to Education [01:03:28] - Closing Thoughts and Gratitude Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Visit Kosuke Sogo’s social media pages: Kosuke (LinkedIn): linkedin.com/in/kosuke-sogo Website: https://anymindgroup.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Li is the founder and managing partner of AC Ventures, formerly known as Convergence Ventures. AC Ventures is an early stage, Indonesia-focused tech VC fund. They manage five funds with an AUM of over $500 million and a portfolio of over 120 businesses. Investments led for the fund include Payfazz, Koinworks, Julo, Stockbit, Xendit, Astro, Carsome, and more. But that's not the most interesting part. Adrian's first startup was Idapted, where as CEO and co-founder, he raised two rounds of funding, led the company to be the largest live online English training service in China of all places, and also exited the company. Topics: [00:00:00] - Childhood Influences and Personal Journeys [00:11:08] - Boarding School Experience and Oxbridge Goals [00:14:47] - Academic Study and Goal Setting [00:23:28] - Backpacking Through Remote China (aka, the scariest trip of his life!) [00:33:25] - Failed Entrepreneurial Attempt With Essay-Exchange Website [00:36:09] - The Struggles of Investment Banking [00:38:45] - MBA to Starting a Venture in China [00:46:14] - Testing English Language Product in Beijing [00:49:20] - Entrepreneurship and Investment in Indonesia [00:56:20] - Entrepreneurship, Advice and Personal Goals [01:01:41] - Benefits of Physical Fitness for Life Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Visit Adrian Li’s social media pages: Adrian (LinkedIn): linkedin.com/in/adrianmli Website (Personal): https://www.adrianli.me/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Tan is the co-founder of Tin Men Capital, a venture capital firm that invests primarily in B2B technology startups focused on Southeast Asia. Before Tin Men, Jeremy started as a first class chemical engineering graduate from Cambridge trying to break in the world of finance. He worked his way up and had a 17-year long career in corporate, landing senior executive roles at global multinationals like Morgan Stanley, Trafigura Group, Puma Energy and more. Outside of work, Jeremy's also a father and loves soccer. Topics: 00:00:00 - Overcoming the Fear of Failure 00:02:26 - Modest Beginnings and Childhood Memories 00:07:21 - School Life and Pursuing Higher Education 00:10:41 - The Turning Point of Getting into Cambridge 00:11:16 - Reflections on the Journey 00:15:45 - Jeremy's Shift in Mindset 00:16:32 - Jeremy's International Friend Group 00:17:27 - Jeremy's Aspiration to Become a Refinery Engineer 00:20:40 - Jeremy's Career Transition into Finance 00:25:05 - Jeremy's Experience Living Abroad 00:31:47 - Building Deeper Relationships in Business School 00:33:01 - Feeling Inferior at Harvard vs. Cambridge 00:34:35 - The Importance of Articulation and Communication Skills 00:37:01 - Transitioning from Finance to Venture Capital 00:39:57 - The Journey to Starting Tin Men 00:46:32 - Balancing Work and Family Life 00:47:24 - Choosing Between Startup and MBA 00:49:06 - Being True to Yourself 00:52:22 - Bridging the Gap with Parents 00:55:28 - Personal Life and Relationships Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Visit Jeremy Tan’s social media pages: Jeremy (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytanpz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dondi Hananto is a Partner at Patamar Capital based in Indonesia. Before Patamar Capital, he made early stage investments through Kinara Indonesia and prior to that spent 13 years in commercial banking. He started his career at HSBC and 2 other Indonesian banks, where he served in various roles including business development, credit, and risk management Topics: [00:02:21] - Embracing technology in the 80s [00:07:29] - Studying abroad in Singapore [00:11:34] - Shaping the way we learn [00:14:14] - Living in a diverse dorm [00:19:10] - Singapore vs. Indonesia lifestyle [00:23:41] - Double major in IT and marketing [00:29:11] - Getting into credit risk [00:32:37] - Equity investment in Southeast Asia [00:38:43] - Finding what you truly enjoy [00:43:22] - The toughest part about being a VC [00:47:09] - Trust and collaboration in startups [00:53:27] - Politics in the company [00:57:21] - Starting a unique business Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: https://www.backscoop.com/. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Visit Dondi Hananto’s social media pages: Dondi (LinkedIn): linkedin.com/in/dondihananto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vamsi Krishna is Co-founder and CPO at Multiplier, a global employment platform that allows businesses to employ compliantly in markets where a legal entity has not been established. He leads the product development of Multiplier, ensuring that the infrastructure, platforms and automation processes remain reliable and effective at all times. Topics: [00:00:00] - Roller Coaster of Emotions [00:00:40] - Multiplier's Mission [00:03:12] - Childhood and Boarding School [00:07:09] - Boarding School Experience [00:13:50] - Working Culture in Japan [00:15:21] - Joining Funding Societies [00:20:07] - Early Days of Multiplier [00:22:20] - Lessons Learned in Product [00:27:50] - Flexibility in Roadmapping [00:28:59] - Delegation and Trust [00:31:24] - Importance of Hiring the Right Team [00:32:26] - Sacrifices and Emotional Roller Coaster [00:34:15] - Personal Interests Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: https://www.backscoop.com/. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua Visit Vamsi Krishna’s social media pages: Vamsi (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/vamsi-krishna-38534b5b/ Multiplier (Website): https://www.usemultiplier.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.