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

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

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!

Podcast notes:

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!