Everything is evolving at supersonic speed in the world of tech startups. The changes you heard of a few weeks or months ago might already be obsolete, so staying ahead of the curve is not just a strategy but a necessity. Thanks to the democratisation of content creation, up-and-coming entrepreneurs can access thousands of knowledgeable influencers, YouTubers, and podcasters. These are skilled individuals who wish to share their experiences with the world.
Here are Southeast Asia’s top tech investors to watch in 2024
If you need some tech-related inspiration, here are seven podcasts that can be a game-changer for entrepreneurs and those working in startups. They offer diverse perspectives and knowledge about doing business in Asia.
Fintech Fireside Asia
Founded by Vincent Fong in Malaysia, Fintech Fireside Asia is a deep dive into the region’s financial technology world. Vincent, a prominent figure in the Asian fintech scene, engages in insightful conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts. It is a great listen for fintech professionals and enthusiasts, as well as anyone interested in learning an Asian perspective on the region’s nascent fintech scene.
The podcast covers several financial tech topics, from digital payments to blockchain innovations. While the podcast is only ten episodes long, they regularly post interviews and webinars on their YouTube page to supplement the show.
BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech
Hosted by venture capitalist and Harvard MBA and UC Berkeley grad Jeremy Au, this podcast aims to coach good humans to be great leaders. They’re already 344 episodes strong, with two episodes a week released on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 am, Singapore time. The Monday session covers weekly tech news and debate with Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund (40min).
The Thursday episodes are much more interactive and include a guest interview and a Q&A session. Western listeners who wish to enter the Southeast Asian scene will be particularly interested in his content, given his experience in the United States.
Asia Tech Podcast
Spearheaded by serial podcaster and speaker Graham D Brown, Asia Tech Podcast is a Singapore-based channel that explores the stories and trends shaping the Asian tech ecosystem. The podcast features interviews with tech startup founders, investors, and tech enthusiasts, providing an in-depth perspective of the challenges and triumphs within the region.
One of its latest episodes, number 503: Podcasting and the Democratisation of Storytelling, looks at the history of communication and how important storytelling is even in today’s business world.
Rising Giants
Rising Giants is the Cambodian-based response to all the region’s tech podcasts. Long-time residents of Cambodia, Max Thornton and Dominic Kalousek, created the podcast in 2020 after realising there were limited outlets for gaining insight into the Cambodian startup founder, investor, and creative scene.
The podcast is an upbeat medium for entrepreneurs, providing an avenue for them to share their stories on creating startups all across Southeast Asia. The show’s format focuses on interviewing key players in the scene.
One More Scoop
Launched in early 2023 by Amanda Cua in Manila, Philippines, One More Scoop is going strong with over 40 episodes to date. The podcast offers unfiltered stories of Southeast Asia’s top tech startup founders, executives, and VC investors. Cua particularly strives to know her guests’ journeys, who they are, and discover what happens behind the scenes.
Backed by the Filipino production company BackScoop, One More Scoop is honest, casual, and not the standard “thought leader” content aimed at entrepreneurs in the Philippines.
Vietnam Innovators
Every country has a big player in the content creation scene, and Vietnam is no exception. Founded by Vietcetera Media and hosted by Hao Tran, Vietnam Innovators is a YouTube channel, but it uploads its content as a podcast.
It spotlights the innovation and entrepreneurship landscape in Vietnam. The show features conversations with thought leaders, founders, and changemakers. Investors and people wishing to penetrate the Vietnamese landscape will find this particularly interesting.
Business Over Drinks
Finally, if you’re looking for an engaging, all-encompassing podcast, Business Over Drinks is what you need. It is a combination of drinks and entrepreneurship in one show. Rumour has it that founders Terng Shing and David Bobis developed the idea over a round of drinks!
Based in Singapore, the podcast reviews essential books every entrepreneur should read and discusses significant regional business developments. The recommended books section on their website is fascinating, with every team member suggesting a few key reads. Staying true to their marketing strategy, they even offer a wine and gin guide!
All these podcasts offer a wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives on Southeast Asia’s bustling entrepreneurship scene. Whether you are navigating the fintech landscape, exploring the tech startup scene, or researching what country you’ll make your next power move in, these podcasts provide valuable insights to keep you informed and inspired on your entrepreneurial journey.
Grab your headphones and tune in!