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Today on Rising Giants, we have the pleasure of hosting a great friend of the show, Ollie Forsyth, Founder of New Economies Newsletter - one of the fastest growing communities covering the latest technology trends shaping our world today.
In the episode we explore Ollie's captivating journey from an young and ambitious entrepreneur to a venture capitalist in a journey that led him to his current home in Thailand building New Economies.
We dive into the real challenges of creating content, keeping audiences hooked, and finding the right work-life balance to prevent burnout. Ollie also gives us his take on how venture capital is changing fast in Southeast Asia and how solo GPs are shaking things up in the investment world.
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Today on Rising Giants we have Vanna of Dorsu, Cambodia's most recognised sustainable fashion company. Dorsu was founded on the principles that clothing should be produced in a way that embraces people and causes as little harm to the environment as possible, setting an example within the Cambodian and global garment industry.
Vanna is refugee-born, raised and educated in the US, an MA from Georgetown, with over 15 years of international management, marketing and retail experience on behalf of prestigious brands and organizations, including DFS Group, part of LVMH.
Dorsu: http://dorsu.com
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Today on Rising Giants we have Layheng Phan, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Krubkrong, shares her journey in the media and advertising space in Cambodia, discussing the evolution of digital media, the challenges and opportunities in the market, and how her startup is revolutionizing retail through cloud technology.
She emphasizes the importance of education in technology, the need for patience among young entrepreneurs, and the unique selling propositions of Krubkrong compared to competitors like Shopify. Layhang also highlights the significance of building a strong team and company culture, as well as her insights on pricing strategy and personal growth as an entrepreneur.
Krubkrong: https://krubkrong.com/en
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Today on Rising Giants, we have Ye Myat Min, aka Jeff, he is a serial founder, having run four startups: Nexlabs, Better HR, Bluejay Finance and Peek Money.
Jeff enjoys taking unconventional routes. A self-taught coder at the age of 12, he dropped out of university and started his first business at 21. He scaled Better HR to be a market leader in HR SaaS in Southeast Asia. His latest venture, Peek Money, is an AI-powered personal finance platform to help you track, manage and grow your net worth.
Peek Money: https://peek.money
Better HR: https://betterhr.io
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Welcome back to a new season of Rising Giants!
Henry runs X Venture Holdings, they are a Southeast Asia focused venture capital firm that provides growth funding for startups and early-stage companies. He has over 15+ years of experience in the investment management industry; investment strategy for large conglomerates in Myanmar, Big 4 senior consultant in Thailand and Myanmar and investment banking in Canada.
We explore his portfolio of investments across sectors such as AR, logistics and entertainment and his unique outlook on the VC markets he operates in.
XVH: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/x-venture-holdings
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On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Dominic Sharpe, Country Director of Liger Academy.
Liger Leadership Academy provides a world-class learning experience – empowering students today to become leaders of tomorrow through experiential project-based learning to develop students' understanding of real-life challenges and their country's needs. Dom's passion for helping create and shape the program over the years has help lead to it's great success in sending its graduates to international universities on full scholarships.
Liger Leadership Academy: https://www.ligeracademy.org
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This week on Rising Giants, Chef Nak, Rotanak Ros, is back for her second podcast with us. She is the pioneer in her field aiming to bring and elevate the vibrant flavors and cultural heritage of Cambodia to the world stage!
Her second cookbook, SAOY, Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine, was recently named 'The Best Cookbook In The World' by the prestigious Gourmand Award in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 28th, 2023, it's like winning an 'Oscar' in the food industry!
She also discusses with us about the successful launch of her luxury homestay, a home away from home that allows people the opportunity to immerse themselves in wonderful flavors, surrounded by traditional Cambodian architecture.
Chef Nak: https://www.chefnak.com/
SAOY: https://www.amazon.com/SAOY-Royal-Cambodian-Home-Cuisine/dp/9924966317
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On this week's episode of Rising Giants, we are joined by the Director of realestate.com.kh. Tom O'Sullivan. Tom recounts his journey of moving to Cambodia in 2013, initially to help start a social enterprise training restaurant. He later ventured into the real estate industry in Phnom Penh, joining a group that started their first real estate portal out of Papua New Guinea before setting up realestate.com.kh in Cambodia, having since expanded in Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Tom also discusses the evolution of their business model to include transaction-based revenue and emphasizes the significance of trust and education in building customer loyalty in Cambodia. He also highlights the rapid growth of DCG (Digital Classifieds Group), their expansion into multiple markets, and their long-term vision, which includes potential mergers, acquisitions, and a possible exit by 2025.
REAKH: https://www.realestate.com.kh/
Digital Classifieds Group: https://www.dcgroup.co/
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On this week’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Raksa Neth. Raksa is one of Cambodia's leading content creators, as well as being a fashion model and digital marketer at Seekers Spirits. She also has recently expanded her career into the Philippines.
Raksa focuses on building an authentic brand by keeping as many of the core functions in-house. She edits, directs and creates all of her content, as well as managing all her client communications directly.
We dive into what it is like to be a full-time content creator in 2024 and how influencer marketing is evolving in Southeast Asia today. We also discuss the differences between the content creator space in Phnom Penh and Manila.
Raksa: https://www.instagram.com/raksa_neth_
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On this week’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Sou Sethey, Co-Founder and CEO, Jalat Logistics!
Join us as we dive into a riveting conversation with Ti, the CEO and co-founder of Jalat Logistics, who shares his inspiring journey of building a last-mile logistics powerhouse in Cambodia. In the episode, Ti discusses how his UK experience fueled his entrepreneurial spirit and the innovative strategies behind their success, including mobile warehousing and B2B e-commerce delivery.
Ti also reveals the challenges they overcame, the critical role of driver culture, and the tech-driven transparency that sets Jalat apart. Plus, he also provides valuable insights on leadership, mentorship, and the ambitious goals that drive their expansion plans.
Jalat Logistics: https://www.jalatlogistics.info
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