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Tech in Asia Podcasts
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Go beyond the headlines on Asia's business, tech, and startup news. We tell the stories behind the biggest news, most innovative companies, and the people making it all happen - from Asia to the world 🌏.
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The podcast explores various critical topics such as fintech challenges, market dynamics in Asia, and the rise of innovation in technology. For example, episodes delve into the drama surrounding Chocolate Finance, the impact of influencer marketing, and China's tech landscape, alongside discussions about Malaysia's aspirations in AI and semiconductors.
Go beyond the headlines on Asia’s business, tech, and startup news. We tell the stories behind the biggest news, most innovative companies, and the people making it all happen – from Asia to the world 🌏.
This week, the 60/40 Podcast tackles some of the biggest existential questions for the startup community: How does AI change the process of building startups, for early stage and late stage companies? What is AI’s impact on VC fund economics? What is the current state of fundraising in Southeast Asia?
Tune in to hear Hsu Ken Ooi, Managing Partner of Iterative Capital, discuss these topics and more with Prashanth and Maria.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introductions
01:08 Is the rise of AI-driven, small companies true?
08:40 The human vs. AI edge in building startups
13:56 Tech talent at risk of replacement by AI
24:18 When capital still matters
29:30 The impact of AI-native companies on VC funds
39:34 State of LP fundraising in Southeast Asia
48:46 Trump’s April 2 tariffs in Asia
57:00 Grab/GoTo acquisition rumors
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60/40 is co-hosted by: Prashanth Ranganathan, Peter Bithos, and Maria Li. Special thanks to our guest, Hsu Ken Ooi.
A podcast by Tech in Asia, a member of The Business Times.
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