Asia Tech Podcast

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The podcast currently has 379 episodes available.

Asia Tech Podcast episodes:

July 11, 2023EP 285 - Kirill Bratchenko - Novation Academy - I Want to See More People Flying
This episode of the Asia Tech Podcast features Kirill Bratchenko, the Managing Director of Novation Academy. Kirill shares his inspiring journey from Ukraine to Cambodia and his almost two decades of entrepreneurship.
Some of the topics Kirill discussed:
How a one-year contract to go to Cambodia changed his life

Building a company in Cambodia and what he learned along the way

How his fear of flying lead to his interest in aviation and building a flight training school

The huge potential for civil aviation growth in Asia

Kirill's dreams for the future
Some other titles we considered for this episode:
I Have Fire in My Eyes

My Fear of Flying Was From Lack of Control

I Want to Build It All Around the Academy

It’s a Crazy, Crazy Dream
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31min
July 04, 2023EP 284 - Andrew McKeown - CEO at LogChain - In Logistics, the Sound of Victory Is Silence
Get ready to be inspired by the incredible journey of Andrew McKeown, CEO at LogChain, as he shared his story on the Asia Tech Podcast. Andrew's passion for logistics and supply chain shines through as he recounts his unconventional entry into the industry. From working in civil engineering to becoming a specialist in chemical logistics, Andrew's career has taken him to different parts of the world, including living in shipping containers in Iraq and working in Zambia and the DRC.
Some of the topics that Andrew covered in detail:
A focus on Change Management with a clearly identified "Why"

Blockchain in the context of LogChain and why data immutability for Logistics is so important

How digital transformation is NOT about moving documentation online, but is about harnessing the power of data

The need for logisticians to embrace change, be flexible, and cut through obstacles

Why Bruce Lee would have made a great logistician
Some other titles we considered for this episode:
Change Management Is Never the What, It’s Always the Why

You Need To Respect the Domain Knowledge

Disruption Means a Ship Going Sideways in the Suez Canal

It’s Not About Documents, It’s About Data

We’re Turning the Clipboard to Glass

Logistics Will Always Be People Managing Assets Moving Other Assets
...more
35min
June 28, 2023EP 283 - Sheldon Li - CEO Buyandship - The Value of an Entrepreneur Is to Make the Right Decision on Priorities
Get ready to be inspired by this episode of the Asia Tech Podcast with Sheldon Li as we embark on a transformative journey through the founding of Buyandship and its focused purpose of helping people buy products from anywhere and making the entire experience feel like shopping locally. This episode is packed with wisdom, innovation, and the remarkable story of Buyandship.
Some of the topics that Sheldon covered:
How Sheldon's sister helped inspire the founding of Buyandship

Uncovering the sources of price arbitrage in cross-border eCommerce

How data and technology continue to revolutionize online shopping

Innovative global expansion and market entry strategies

The profound impact of sustainability and eco-friendly practices in Buyandship's logistics partners

The power of focus, the art of saying "No.", and some invaluable lessons learned from making mistakes
Some other titles we considered for this episode:
The Experience Has to Be the Same as Shopping Locally

I Am Able to Sell Anything as Long as the Product Is Being Sold Online

Talking To Another Person Is Always Inspiring

The Best Way to Work With Local Partners Is to Align Long-Term Interests

Until I Make That Mistake Myself, I Would Not Really Learn It
...more
43min
June 20, 2023EP 282 - Derek Feebrey - CEO of Trendspek - Drop Everything, It’s Time to Start Now
In this episode of the Asia Tech Podcast, we speak with Derek Feebrey, co-founder of Trendspek, a tech company revolutionizing the way built structures are inspected. With roots in aviation and drone services, Trendspek uses drone technology to capture high-resolution images and generate detailed 3D interactive reports of structures like bridges, vastly outpacing traditional methods.
Some of the topics Derek covered:
How Trendspek uses drone technology to inspect built structures

The production of extremely granular data sets and interactive reports

How Precision Reality Twins improves asset value and early detection of defects

The potential for artificial intelligence to fill in some data gaps for older buildings

The crucial role Trendspek can play in the insurance industry
Some other titles we considered for this episode:
They Dub It 'The Cradle to Grave'

The Ancestry.com for that Particular Asset

We Can’t Keep Going On the Way We Are Doing It

What’s the Best Roof Slope?
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39min
June 13, 2023EP 281 - Carl Heaton - True Digital Group - You Must Show the Road That Has Been Traveled
The Asia Tech Podcast had an awesome conversation with Carl Heaton, the Head of UX/UI at True Digital.
Carl tells incredible stories, has had some amazing experiences and shares some great insights on entrepreneurship, Thailand and how to build and keep a high-performing team engaged.
Some of the topics Carl covered in detail include:
Some of the mythology around entrepreneurship

The entrepreneurial spirit of the Thai people

Thailand's watershed co-working moment

How Thailand's tech scene has changed since his arrival more than 15 years ago

Some of the challenges and benefits of transitioning from entrepreneurship to corporate life
Some other titles we considered for this episode:
The Process Was Hilarious

Covid Killed My School

I Want to Teach Somebody I See Tomorrow

I’ve Got Things to Fix

It’s ‘Buy One Get One Kinda Free’
...more
43min
June 06, 2023EP 280 - Elitza Stoilova - CEO of Umni - ChatBots Sleep Only Two Hours
Asia Tech Podcast reached out to Elitza Stoilova, the CEO of Umni because her background was so fascinating, we just had to find out more. We were not disappointed.
Some of the topics that Elly covered:
Her career started in Tunisia and Morocco (This is NOT your standard story!)

Her first roles were in Journalism and PR

Moving to Saipan and staying for almost two decades

Not having enough shared memories with her family and moving back to Bulgaria

Participating in Founder Institute

Giving SMEs tools to compete with the big guys
Some other titles we considered for this episode:
I Don’t Know Where Saipan Is, But Why Not Try

I Fell In Love With Tourism

If You Want to Discover the World, You Have to Cross the Water

There Are No Ex-journalists

It Is Really Important to Keep Your Mind Young

Failure Is Imaginary

AI Is Here to Save and Extend Our Lives

Feel free to reach out to Eliza at [email protected] or on Instagram.
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38min
May 31, 2023EP 279 - Young Yang - CEO Southeast Asia at ZA Tech - It’s Not Enough to Only Offer Technology
The Asia Tech Podcast had an informative conversation with Young Yang, the CEO, Southeast Asia Markets at ZA Tech.
Some of the topics that Young covered:
ZA Tech's decision to expand to international markets outside of China post-IPO

The importance of productizing Zhong An's technology

The power of the partnership with Softbank's Vision Fund

Two-year productization cycles and ZA Tech's company culture

Social media marketing for the insurance industry

Being prudent and cautious in the application of LLMs
Some other titles we considered for this episode, but ultimately rejected:
We Create Technology In a Different Way

What If Money Is Not a Problem?

Every Technology Should Fulfill a Specific Business Purpose

Mindset Is the Most Difficult Thing to Change

You Need to Make Fun Out of Challenges

This episode is sponsored.
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45min
May 27, 2023EP 278 - Paul Meinshausen - CEO at Aampe - We’re Against a Backdrop of Very Rapid Change
The Asia Tech Podcast reached out to Paul Meinshausen again after seeing an interesting post he made on LinkedIn.
Paul is one of the most thoughtful people I know. Please read the article referenced above and then listen to this episode...
The title of the Michael Lewis book I could not remember is "Liar's Poker".
Paul references this blog post by Andrej Karpathy...read this as well.
It would not hurt to know a bit more about logistic regression.
I agree with Paul's assessment that we are moving from a deterministic world to a probabilistic world.
Some other titles we considered for this episode:
The Pace Is Extremely Fast

The Explore-Exploit Tradeoff

The World Is Dynamic and Chaotic

God Does Not Play Dice

We All Have the Right Degree of Change That We Can Absorb at a Given Time

Everything Is New for a Three-Year-Old
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37min
May 25, 2023EP 277 - Aram Mughalyan - co-Founder of Solidate - A Bank Account Feels Like a Basic Human Right
The Asia Tech Podcast had an enlightening conversation with Aram Mughalyan, a co-Founder of Solidate. Solidate is a community-owned, decentralized platform for freelancers to find the best web3 jobs.
Some of the topics that Aram discussed:
The importance of small gains and rigid discipline

Having a great corporate job but feeling like something was missing

Why he came to Southeast Asia and settled in Singapore

Quadratic voting

Building an on-chain reputation
Some other titles we considered for this episode:
All the Limits We Have Are the Ones We Set Ourself

Just Like My Parents Wanted Me to Do

We Need an Alternative System

There Is Always Going to Be Uncertainty

If No-one Wants Me, I’ll Start My Own Company

During this episode, Aram mentioned a book by David Goggins entitled "Can't Hurt Me".
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54min
May 23, 2023EP 276 - Thandwefika Radebe - Co-Founder at Qwili - We’re About to Do This Leapfrog
The Asia Tech Podcast was fortunate to have the opportunity to talk to an incredible entrepreneur from South Africa, Thandwefika Radebe, a Co-Founder at Qwili. Qwili is a digital marketplace used by merchants to sell value-added services to consumers who are often not able to access these services themselves.
Some of the topics that Thandwe covered:
Why he studied developmental finance

His discomfort caused by the obvious economic disparity on the continent

His family's reaction to him leaving a stable corporate job

Changing the perception of investing in Africa with data

The importance of familiarity and certainty when it comes to tech startup investing
Some other titles we considered for this episode:
I Felt a Bit Distant from My Mission

The Only Difference Is a State of Mind

You Just Need to Convert One Person

Infighting Is the Fastest Way to Look Disorganized

Bringing Prosperity to My People
...more
50min

FAQs about Asia Tech Podcast:

How many episodes does Asia Tech Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 379 episodes available.