East Meets West: A Podcast about understanding Asia Tech and how Asia Tech affects the world

East Meets West: A Podcast about understanding Asia Tech and how Asia Tech affects the world

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  • Why are Growth Stocks Down? | Explained in the Simple Sprouts Series

    Why are growth and tech stocks down? We explain it in 5 minutes or less. Every week we pick an investing or business concept and explain it in a refreshingly simple way. This is our 'Simple Sprouts' series.

    In this episode we cover:

    • What is a growth stock
    • How inflation affects growth stocks
    • How high interest rates affect interest in growth stocks
    • Factors that may indicate changes to inflation and interest rates in the future
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      All information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, investment, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Fresh Capital are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Any opinions expressed herein are not recommendations or advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional before you invest.

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      6 min
    • How is Peloton Disrupting Fitness and Ending Your Gym Memberships? | Breaking Down Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON)

      In this episode, Dan and Albert break down Peloton. Peloton is best known as a digital or connected fitness platform – its main product is an internet-connected stationary bicycles that enable monthly subscribers to participate in instructor-led classes via streaming media. Peloton has 5.9 million members and is using bricks-and-mortar stores to build brand awareness, increase traffic to its website and turn online window shoppers into paying customers.

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      In this episode we cover:

      • An overview of Peloton 
      • What are Peloton's products and services 
      • How Peloton is both a software and hardware business
      • Whether Peloton is the end of traditional gyms
      • How Peloton will continue growing
      • Who is Peloton's competition
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        All information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Fresh Capital are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Any opinions expressed herein are not recommendations or advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional before you invest.

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        45 min
      • What is Hydrogen? | Explained in the Simple Sprouts Series

        What is hydrogen? We explain it in 5 minutes or less. Every week we pick an investing or business concept and explain it in a refreshingly simple way. This is our 'Simple Sprouts' series.

        In this episode we cover:

        • What is hydrogen
        • Why hydrogen energy is an important investment trend
        • The three factors driving hydrogen adoption
        • How to invest in hydrogen
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          All information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, investment, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Fresh Capital are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Any opinions expressed herein are not recommendations or advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional before you invest.

          For more information visit our website at https://www.freshcapital.media/

          6 min
        • Fintech, Blockchain and Semiconductors | In Conversation with Kanish Chugh of ETF Securities

          In this episode, Dan and Albert talk with Kanish Chugh, Head of Distribution at ETF Securities Australia. ETF Securities Australia is the independent champion of specialist ETF solutions. They offer a range of cost-effective and innovation-led ETFs to help investors achieve better investment outcomes. We talk about two of their specific ETFs:

          • Fintech & Blockchain: (ASX: FTEC) offers investors exposure to the world’s leading financial technology and blockchain companies. Fintech companies are causing a quiet revolution in financial services, helping lower costs and improve efficiency in banking, insurance, and wealth management.
          • Semiconductors: (ASX: SEMI) offers investors exposure to the world’s leading semiconductor companies, right through the value chain. Demand for semiconductors is being driven by a greater use of electronic devices which includes servers for cloud computing, chips for artificial intelligence and robotics, video game consoles and PCs, and electric cars.
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            ETF Securities' ETF Landscape report.

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            In this episode we cover:

            • Kanish's experience in investing and journey to asset and fund management (2:13)
            • The rise of investing in ETFs (6:30)
            • How should you choose an ETF provider? (15:10)
            • ETF Securities' Fintech & Blockchain ETF (FTEC) (19:45)
            • ETF Securities' Semiconductor ETF (SEMI) (35:58)
            • Special thanks to Kanish for appearing on the show.

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              All information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Fresh Capital are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Any opinions expressed herein are not recommendations or advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional before you invest.

              For more information visit our website at https://freshcapital.show/

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              45 min
            • Is Roblox a Passing Fad? | Breaking Down Roblox | In Conversation with Matt Berry of Platinum Asset Management

              In this episode, Dan and Albert break down Roblox with Matt Berry, an investment analyst at Platinum Asset Management. Roblox is an online gaming platform where you can play games designed by other users and create and share your own games using Roblox's proprietary game-developing tool. Once you sign up, you can play an infinite number of games, build and share creations, and chat with other users. Roblox is more than a game; Roblox is a global platform where millions of people gather together every day to imagine, create, and share experiences with each other. 

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              In this episode we cover:

              • An overview of Roblox (2:01)
              • What is Roblox's market overview (4:41)
              • How Roblox studios create engaging games (17:40)
              • How does Roblox create 'sticky' users (24:18)
              • Is Roblox a fad (31:05)
              • What is Roblox's competition (38:07)
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                Commentary reflects Platinum’s views and beliefs at the time of preparation, which are subject to change without notice.

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                Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events or results, may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements and no undue reliance should be placed on those forward-looking statements.

                To the extent permitted by law, no liability is accepted by Platinum for any loss or damage as a result of any reliance on this information.

                All information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Fresh Capital are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Any opinions expressed herein are not recommendations or advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional before you invest.

                For more information visit our website at https://www.freshcapital.media/

                Got feedback or suggestions? Send them to [email protected]

                53 min
              • Why Invest in EVs (Electric Vehicles)? | Explained in the Simple Sprouts Series

                Why invest in Electric Vehicles or EVs? We explain it in 5 minutes or less. Every week we pick an investing or business concept and explain it in a refreshingly simple way. This is our 'Simple Sprouts' series.

                In this episode we cover:

                • What are electric vehicles
                • Why investors should understand the 'S-Curve' for innovations
                • Where electric vehicles are on the S-Curve
                • How car manufacturers will be electric by 2040
                • Check out our new Substack Newsletter! Sent straight to your inbox, it's a great way to read our company breakdowns in 5 minutes.

                  Leave us a Review! If you enjoy listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to rate us 5-stars on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Here's a link to leave a review right now :).

                  Take our survey and let us know how we're doing.

                  Have a concept you want to be explained? Send them to [email protected]

                  All information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, investment, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Fresh Capital are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Any opinions expressed herein are not recommendations or advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional before you invest.

                  For more information visit our website at https://www.freshcapital.media/

                  6 min
                • End of Year Round-up: Facebook, Tesla, Beyond Meat, Netflix & More | Breaking Down One Year of Fresh Capital

                  In this episode, Dan and Albert break down one year of Fresh Capital episodes. Last week we released our 52nd company breakdown, so as a change of pace we're looking back on some of our top episodes an re-examine how our verdicts and analysis is tracking. We also get personal to give the listeners a look at our journey as hosts, and what it means to us to have so many listeners week after week.

                  Check out our Substack Newsletter! Sent straight to your inbox, it's a great way to read our breakdowns in 5 minutes.

                  Leave us a Review! If you enjoy listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to rate us 5-stars on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Here's a link to leave a review right now :)

                  In this episode we cover:

                  • Reflections on one year of Fresh Capital (2:51)
                  • Albert gives his fiery response to Dan's criticism of Net Promoter Score (7:20)
                  • How Facebook's re-branding to Meta changes their upside (12:09)
                  • Why EVs (Electric Vehicles) continue to gain momentum (16:15)
                  • Whether Beyond Meat's stagnation has dampened Dan's outlook on plant-based meat (21:31)
                  • Does Netflix Gaming change their outlook (24:38)
                  • What does Albert mean when he says "ticket to play" (27:47)
                  • What we're grateful for as we continue Fresh Capital (30:11)
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                    All information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Fresh Capital are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Any opinions expressed herein are not recommendations or advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional before you invest.

                    For more information visit our website at https://www.freshcapital.media/

                    Got feedback or suggestions? Send them to [email protected]

                    39 min
                  • What is a SPAC? (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) | Explained in the Simple Sprouts Series

                    What is a SPAC or Special Purpose Acquisition Company? We explain it in 5 minutes or less. Every week we pick an investing or business concept and explain it in a refreshingly simple way. This is our 'Simple Sprouts' series.

                    In this episode we cover:

                    • What is a SPAC
                    • The recent trend in SPACs
                    • The steps for a SPAC to acquire a company
                    • Why companies choose to be acquired by a SPAC rather than IPO
                    • Check out our new Substack Newsletter! Sent straight to your inbox, it's a great way to read our company breakdowns in 5 minutes.

                      Leave us a Review! If you enjoy listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to rate us 5-stars on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Here's a link to leave a review right now :).

                      Take our survey and let us know how we're doing.

                      Have a concept you want to be explained? Send them to [email protected]

                      All information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, investment, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Fresh Capital are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Any opinions expressed herein are not recommendations or advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional before you invest.

                      For more information visit our website at https://www.freshcapital.media/

                      7 min
                    • Is Allbirds Going to Fly After IPO? | Breaking Down Allbirds (NASDAQ: BIRD)

                      In this episode, Dan and Albert break down Allbirds. Allbirds calls itself a global lifestyle brand "that innovates with naturally derived materials to make better footwear and apparel products in a better way." The San Francisco-based and New Zealand-founded company says its footwear has a 30% lower carbon footprint than standard sneakers. Since it was founded in 2015, the company has sold more than 8 million pairs of shoes to over 4 million customers globally. Last year, 89% of sales came through the company's digital channels. Stores accounted for the other 11% of sales.

                      Check out our Substack Newsletter! Sent straight to your inbox, it's a great way to read our breakdowns in 5 minutes.

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                      In this episode we cover:

                      • An overview of Allbirds (1:52)
                      • A quick round up of Allbirds (5:12)
                      • What are Allbirds' products and services (7:29)
                      • Are Allbirds following the Direct to Consumer (D2C) playbook? (13:55)
                      • Is apparel the way for Allbirds to grow? (20:05)
                      • Can Allbirds grow without brick & mortar stores? (26:41)
                      • What's Allbirds' competition (38:07)
                      • What's our verdict on Allbirds (43:22)
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                        All information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Fresh Capital are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Any opinions expressed herein are not recommendations or advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional before you invest.

                        For more information visit our website at https://www.freshcapital.media/

                        Got feedback or suggestions? Send them to [email protected]

                        50 min
                      • What is Facebook Meta? | Explained in the Simple Sprouts Series

                        What is Meta? Why is Facebook now Meta? We explain it in 5 minutes or less. Every week we pick an investing or business concept and explain it in a refreshingly simple way. This is our 'Simple Sprouts' series.

                        In this episode we cover:

                        • Facebook's announcement to go Meta
                        • Why does Meta affect Facebook's business
                        • What is the metaverse
                        • Is Meta just a corporate re-brand
                        • What does Meta mean for the future direction of Facebook
                        • Check out our new Substack Newsletter! Sent straight to your inbox, it's a great way to read our company breakdowns in 5 minutes.

                          Leave us a Review! If you enjoy listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to rate us 5-stars on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Here's a link to leave a review right now :).

                          Take our survey and let us know how we're doing.

                          Have a concept you want to be explained? Send them to [email protected]

                          All information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, investment, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Fresh Capital are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Any opinions expressed herein are not recommendations or advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional before you invest.

                          For more information visit our website at https://www.freshcapital.media/

                          7 min

                        About East Meets West: A Podcast about understanding Asia Tech and how Asia Tech affects the world

                        From the publisher's feed

                        Welcome to the East Meets Podcast, where we explore the world of technology and innovation across Asia. Join us as we dive into the latest trends, insights and breakthroughs that are shaping tech, content and SaaS from Asia to the rest of the world . From the bustling tech hubs of China and India to the emerging startup scenes in Southeast Asia and beyond. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a business leader or simply curious, this podcast is for you. So sit back, relax and get ready to discover the exciting world of Asia Tech.