Brian Lim is Head of Rainmaking Expand at Rainmaking APAC, a venture development firm recently acquired by consulting firm Bain and Co. that builds new startups and helps the world's most promising startups scale in new markets.

Through Rainmaking Expand, Brian and his team help growth-stage companies seeking to enter new markets internationally scale up by securing successful commercial outcomes and creating new revenue streams.

Topics:

[00:00:08] - Flexibility and autonomy drive motivation

[00:06:19] - Parents' support and openness matter

[00:16:05] - Tech career opportunities at Intel

[00:16:32] - Technology is an enabling layer

[00:22:25] - Flexibility and autonomy drive motivation

[00:28:37] - Cultural awareness is crucial

[00:34:57] - Common pitfalls in market expansion

[00:41:28] - Impact drives meaningful outcomes

[00:43:01] - Helping companies scale and succeed

[00:51:30] - Exploring local food in Osaka

[00:56:06] - Japanese food and culture appreciation

[01:01:55] - Importance of happy relationships outside work

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