TiE Talks

How can a trained architect influence global sustainability efforts through the built environment & real estate?
In this episode, we have Joelle Chen, a professional with over two decades of experience in stakeholder engagement and ecosystem development. Joelle shares her journey of leveraging architecture for sustainable practices in the construction industry, which is known for its substantial carbon footprint. We delve into her innovative approaches to reducing operational and embodied carbon, her advocacy for using sustainable materials, and the cutting-edge strategies being implemented to revolutionize building designs. Join us as Joelle explains how these efforts not only mitigate environmental impact but also aim to enhance community well-being!

IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) What does sustainability really mean in today's real estate industry? Joelle discusses the significant role of the built environment in global carbon emissions and the potential for radical transformation through sustainable practices.
(05:00) How are buildings contributing to carbon emissions? Joelle breaks down the concepts of operational and embodied carbon, explaining the impact of materials like concrete and steel.
(10:00) Can green steel revolutionize the construction industry? A dive into Joelle's work on green steel, discussing its environmental benefits and its potential to reshape the construction industry's approach to sustainability.
(15:00) What innovative technologies are emerging in sustainable building? Joelle highlights new technologies and methods in building construction that reduce carbon footprints and improve energy efficiency.
(20:00) How can passive design principles be more widely applied? Exploring the advantages of passive design in reducing the energy demands of buildings and improving comfort levels through natural means.
(25:00) What is the future of sustainability in real estate? Joelle shares her vision for the future, including the role of regenerative design and the potential for buildings to actively benefit the environment and community.

Joelle Chen
Joelle Chen is a sustainability advocate in built environment & real estate, with a proven track record for strategic partnerships and winning work.
She wants developing processes to support decision-useful disclosures for investors, sustainability strategies for new developments, and decarbonisation of construction, focusing on real reductions, not reporting for reporting's sake.
She is fluent in board-level engagements and enjoys making sense of the complexity surrounding sustainable buildings and cities today.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellechen/

Manisha Seewal
Manisha is the President of the world's second fastest-growing PR agency - Redhill, where she focuses on doubling down their existing strong foothold in the Southeast Asia market while supporting the ongoing global expansion efforts in the USA, UK, Australia, and the Middle East.
Before that, she was at eBay Australia (Sydney) as the CMO of Gumtree, Carsguide and Autotrader brands. One of her career highlights is being the first Group CMO of Carro where she led all aspects of growth marketing in 4 countries in Southeast Asia – Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. This includes Digital, Social, SEO, SEM, Brand, PR, Reputation, Research, and Creative, and drive growth metrics like Traffic, CPL, CAC, NPS, Customer acquisition + retention strategies.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishaseewal 

Rebecca Martin
As the Head of Strategy at Elevandi, a non-profit organisation established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Rebecca plays a pivotal role in fostering an open dialogue between the public and private sectors, to bridge the gap between these sectors and to advance FinTech and the digital economy. Rebecca curates the Singapore FinTech Festival programme as its Head of Programming, bringing to the festival the brightest minds in the industry such as Bill Gates, Sundar Pichai (Alphabet), Satya Nadella (Microsoft), former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (NZ), Marc Benioff (Salesforce), Ben Horowitz (a16z), and Balaji Srinivasan. Rebecca also leads the programming for other Elevandi initiatives such as the Point Zero Forum and Inclusive FinTech Fourm.
In addition to her role at Elevandi and the Singapore FinTech Festival, Rebecca is also a Charter Member at TiE, and has previously served as a Strategic Advisory Council Member at ASEAN Financial Innovation Network (AFIN) and as Senior Executive Officer at the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Rebecca also previously held roles at organisations such as Money20/20, Pioneers.io, and Founders Forum.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-martin-52909371 

ABOUT TiE Talks
TiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant eco-system of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.

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Join us in this episode of 'TiE Talks' with Hero Choudhary as he takes us on a journey from trading billions in financial markets to investing in startups across Southeast Asia and India. Hero's insights reveal the art of evaluating early-stage companies, focusing on team, timing, and traction (TTT). As a seasoned investor, Hero shares stories of backing founders who navigate challenges, build sustainable businesses, and thrive under pressure, proving that pressure is indeed a privilege. Tune in to uncover how investors are founders too, shaping businesses and empowering entrepreneurs to success.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00) Introducing Hero
(00:59) Hero's Journey to Singapore
(06:43) How to Evaluate Companies?
(08:45) How to Support the Founders?
(12:02) What are Companies Focusing On Now?
(13:09) Has Hero Ever Invested Out of FOMO?
(14:59) How Much Emphasis Does Hero Place on the Cap Table?
(16:14) The Gap Around ESG
(17:02) Advice for Impact Ventures
(19:47) How Does Hero Keep Himself Relevant?
(21:07) Pressure is Privilege

OUR GUESTS: Hero Choudhary

Hero Choudhary (CFA) is a managing partner at the venture capital firm BEENEXT and is responsible for all Emerging Asia investment-related activities. Leveraging his 15+ years of cross-border global investment experience, he is actively engaged in nurturing next-generation leaders. Hero is helping in building and scaling digital economy startups with big TAM (total addressable market) across sectors.

Hero holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis and a B.Tech. from IIT Bombay. He is also an active mentor and leader in the Indian startup community.

https://sg.linkedin.com/in/herochoudhary

https://www.beenext.com/team/hero-choudhary/ 

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In this episode, the host delves into the world of angel investing, exploring the legalities, due diligence process, and exit scenarios for both founders and investors. The conversation begins with a discussion on the documents involved in angel investing, such as non-disclosure agreements and term sheets. 

The importance of due diligence in early-stage startups is highlighted, covering aspects like financial, legal, and leadership due diligence. The rights package for minority investors and angels is also explored, along with available sources of information on rights and documentation. 

The complexities of cross-border investments and the various exit scenarios, including IPOs and strategic sales, are also discussed.

In This Episode

• (00:00) Intro
• (00:42) Documents to look at when angel investing
• (02:35) How much due diligence is needed for early stage startups
• (06:00) Investor rights and protection
• (07:38) Sources of information about rights and documentation
• (08:57) Value of legal advice
• (10:37) Complexities of cross-border investments 
• (14:05) Legal options in the event of conflict between shareholders
• (17:12) What are the alternatives to a SAFE for an angel investor?

Our Guests
Karun Cariappa is a Partner in the Corporate and Commercial practice group in the Singapore office.  Prior to joining the Firm, Karun was a consultant at Fernbank Holdings (Singapore).

Karun has a multi-disciplinary practice, including capital markets, venture capital and tech related investments and acquisitions and related corporate matters.  Additionally, he has advised corporate clients, investment banks, selling shareholders and sponsors on a wide range of capital markets transactions.

He brings significant experience and relationships across both Hong Kong and Singapore, where he has been based for a number of years. Prior to joining the Firm, Karun was a Partner and global co-head of the India practice at Morgan Lewis in Singapore.  

Links

• Show notes and full transcript for the episode here.

Your Host

Ritu G. Mehrish is an Executive Coach, the founder of The Leadership Troubleshooter and the celebrated author of ‘Leader’s Block’. She is a former business leader, who managed a multi-million-dollar business vertical with over 1,000 people across 8 countries and 5 continents.

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TiE Talks is brought to you by TiE Singapore, a vibrant eco-system of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals. It is a non-profit that inspires entrepreneurs through its training, mentoring, and networking programs.

From its beginnings in the Silicon Valley back in 1992, it has transformed into a global network with over 10,000 members across 60 chapters in 17 countries.

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We talk to James Chan, founder of ION Mobility, about the challenges and triumphs of building an electric motorbike company in Southeast Asia. We discuss everything from the inception of the company to the unique challenges of hardware development as well as the secret sauce that makes them special.

In This Episode

(01:47) Inception of ION Mobility

(03:26) Finding a co-founder

(05:10) Assembling the early team

(08:12) The day things started to get real

(09:48) Doubt and uncertainty

(12:56) Thoughts on fund-raising

(17:01) The unique challenges in hardware

(19:24) Next steps for ION Mobility

(21:14) Advice for angel investors and founders

(22:04) Innovation vs other EV companies

(25:20) ION Mobility through an investor lens

Our Guests

James Chan is founder and CEO of ION Mobility, an electric mobility technology and lifestyle brand focused on Indonesia and Southeast Asia. ION's products combine advanced hardware and software with human-centered design to deliver smart electric motorcycles and charging and energy storage solutions. The company launched its inaugural “Mobius” M1-S electric motorcycle for Indonesia in November 2022.

James started his career as a public servant with the Singapore government, then moved on to become a venture capitalist and angel investor. He subsequently switched hats to become a venture builder and serial entrepreneur at Silicon Straits, GreyOrange, and Wecash before founding ION Mobility amidst the pandemic.

A recipient of the EDB Singapore Inc. scholarship in 2002, James holds a Bachelor of Science (Double Major) in Electrical & Computer Engineering and Engineering & Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University (Class of 2005) and a Master of Science in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University (Class of 2006).

Links

Show notes and full transcript for the episode here: crztk.co/tt1-htr

Your Host

Ritu G. Mehrish is an Executive Coach, the founder of The Leadership Troubleshooter and the celebrated author of ‘Leader’s Block’. She is a former business leader, who managed a multi-million-dollar business vertical with over 1,000 people across 8 countries and 5 continents.

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TiE Talks is brought to you by TiE Singapore, a vibrant eco-system of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals. It is a non-profit that inspires entrepreneurs through its training, mentoring, and networking programs.

From its beginnings in the Silicon Valley back in 1992, it has transformed into a global network with over 10,000 members across 60 chapters in 17 countries.

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This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help experts become influencers by helping launch, produce and grow your custom-branded audio and video podcast channels. Find us on our Website, LinkedIn and Instagram