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[00:05] FIA4 - Founders in Asia with Ria Lao, founder and CEO of Groupstar, hosted by Jodie Collins

[01:14] Ria talks about her background and how she ended up in Singapore

[03:00] All about Groupstar and how it transforms communication within large companies using video solutions

[06:30] The key question of when to pivot and what to focus on, the curse of the entrepreneur - everything is an opportunity

[09:03] The importance of having a clear vision for your team and not just focusing on the product offering

[12:02] As a founder, is the decision making backed by data points or gut feel? Ria\'s views on this

[14:33] Where does Ria see the greatest opportunities across the region?

[15:47] Ria addresses the perceived challenge of selling technology to less developed markets

[17:52] Examples on how companies use Groupstar to turn internal information into videos

[21:49] Ria shares the lessons she has learnt and the mistakes she has made throughout her journey as a founder

[24:20] Is it necessary to have a co-founder when starting a business? Ria and Jodie share their thoughts

[26:51] Ria dispels the myth that you need investor money up front to get started with a team

[28:28] How various areas of expertise in startups are being handled by other markets abroad like in India or Philippines

[30:23] Where in the region does Ria see the most exciting growth potential for her business? From Indonesia, Japan to Australia

[32:03] The surprising demographic uptake of Groupstar, senior management are more interested in using it than the young millennials

[34:02] Ria\'s number one tip for others who are interested in setting up a business in this region- don\'t quit your day job!