The XA Podcast: Fostering Inclusive Innovation in Southeast Asia

We host Abheek Anand from Sequoia Capital and get under the hood on what drives the legendary venture capital firm forward. Abheek talks about how the firm focuses not on what could go wrong, but could go right, the incredible market upside of backing missionary founders, and what makes Southeast Asia more like Silicon Valley than India or China. Most of all, hear from Abheek on the foundational tenet that powers Sequoia: Endurance. One of the most illuminating episodes we've ever done! 

You can find out more about the XA Network at https://xanetwork.co/ and follow us on Twitter @networkXa and LinkedIn.

We are honored to host Steve Chen, Co-Founder YouTube, and an XA Board Member. Hear from the internet hall-of-famer on working with legends such as Peter Thiel, Max Levchin, Elon Musk at PayPal, creating and building YouTube, the importance of being deliberate about a multi-market strategy and the promise that innovation holds in APAC! You can find out more about the XA Network at https://xanetwork.co/ and follow us on Twitter @networkXa and LinkedIn.

We host Wisnu Nugrahadi, Co-Founder & CEO of Sampingan, an XA Portfolio company. Hear from Wisnu on the importance of connections and friends in an entrepreneurial journey, navigating a tough 2020 and the future of work in Indonesia! Do check out Sampingan at https://www.sampingan.co.id/. You can find out more about the XA Network at https://xanetwork.co/ and follow us on Twitter @networkXa and LinkedIn.

We host Ian McKenna, Co-Founder & CEO of Infradigital Nusantara, an XA Portfolio company. Hear from Ian on his entrepreneurial journey from day zero to solving digital payments pain points for Indonesia’s schools, why he’s excited about startups in Indonesia, and his love for “hard” sci-fi! Do check out Infradigital at https://www.infradigital.io/. You can find out more about the XA Network at https://xanetwork.co/ and follow us on Twitter @networkXa and LinkedIn.

We host Jussi Salovaara, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Asia at Antler. We hear his unique take on startup success in Asia and SEA, Antler's rise globally and how he he focuses on life long learning. Having evaluated thousands of startups, Jussi's breadth and depth of understanding across the early stage space in unparalleled - leading to one of our most exciting and energetic conversations! 

Do connect with Jussi on LinkedIn and check out Antler's VC Cast at their website. You can find out more about the XA Network at www.xanetwork.co and follow us on Twitter @networkXA and LinkedIn.

In partnership with Tigerhall (www.tigerhall.com) We host Maya Hari, VP & MD, APAC at Twitter. We have a wide ranging conversation on diversity and how our ecosystem can do better, scaling leadership styles and advice to aspiring startup founders.

Do check out Maya at maya_hari@ on Twitter and you can find out more about the XA Network at www.xanetwork.co and follow us on Twitter @networkXA and LinkedIn.

We host Akshay Bhushan, Partner and Head of Southeast Asia  with Lightspeed Ventures. Akshay talks about his journey through venture, unique insights on founders, why he believes Southeast Asia is the future and much more!

Do check out Lightspeed at www.lsvp.com and you can find out more about the XA Network at www.xanetwork.co and follow us on Twitter @networkXA and LinkedIn.

We host Fengru & Max, an awesome founding team at Turtletree Labs, an XA Network portfolio company. They walk us through their unique company, how they came together, phenomenal advice on reaching out to experts in their industries and what makes them so bullish on SEA.

Do check out Turtletree Labs at www.turtletreelabs.com and you can find out more about the XA Network at www.xanetwork.co and follow us on Twitter @networkXA

We host Will Hanschell, Co-Founder & CEO at Pencil, an XA Network portfolio company. Will walks us through his journey to being an entrepreneur, advice for founders and investors and delves into his thoughts on Southeast Asia, the way he learns and the best piece of advice he's received. 

Do check out Pencil at www.trypencil.com and you can find out more about the XA Network at www.xanetwork.co and follow us on Twitter @networkXA

Alap hosts fellow XA Network members Chirayu W. and Tony Z. for a laidback chat about seed and angel investing in Southeast Asia. Expect great insights, surprising admissions and some fun towards the end!