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Can a Caucasian woman succeed in the Asian business scene? Meet Joanne Flinn, she is an award winning business advisor and author assisting leaders to accelerate sustainability through people, planet and profit.
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In this episode, join us as we dive into LayPeng’s journey with Ritu Mehrish. A former accountant turned VP of Global Sales Enablement at Seagate Technology, LayPeng’s career-defying path unfolds with unexpected twists.
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Join us in this episode of hrtech.sg’s Tech Talks as we discuss key HR and HRTech aspects with Tim MacCartney, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific at CoachHub.
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What are the evolving trends in the Southeast Asia startup ecosystem? In this episode of Hard Truths by Vertex podcast, Carmen Yuen, General Partner at Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India
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Do you know how to spot a con artist? Or, for that matter, might they actually be your ideal life partner?
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Are content heads prepared for the challenges posed by AI, ChatGPT, and shifting search engine policies?
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Is it possible to have pain-free relationships? In this episode, we dive deep with Nicolas Rion, a life coach specialising in personal and professional connections.
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Join Subha Chandrasekaran and Hasita Krishna in this week’s episode as they reflect on navigating a family health crisis and how it revealed different roles within their family.
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Meet Dr. Jerome Joseph. He’s ranked No. 2 in the world as Global Brand Guru, Global Speaking Fellow, a best-selling author of 8 books and a thought leader.
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Ever wondered what it takes to make a life-changing career switch and whether you could ever be brave enough to do it?
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Meet Shalima, an incorrigible optimist and out-and-out people’s person! She’s the founder & CEO of the Dream Catchers agency, film producer, actor and model, writer and podcastor.
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Are you searching for meaning in a world driven by instant gratification and constant change? Join me in a conversation with Dr. Kausthub Desikachar on the Timeless Teachings podcast.
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What makes a great mentor, and how can you find one? Join Subha Chandrasekaran and Hasita Krishna as they delve into the power of mentorship in career growth.
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Meet YuJin Wong. Heralded by the media as the “mental toughness expert”, YuJin is the world’s foremost thought-leader, educator, and motivator on mental toughness. An award-winning motivational speaker, YuJin is a triple-degree holder, multiple award winner, TV star, radio host, and founder of Mental Rockstar Academy.
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Ever wondered how a journey from the oil and gas industry leads to transformation in education and personal development?
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This is a story of Bruce, an ex-gang member turned into a desistor-mentor and sought-after Singaporean motivational speaker.
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Is the Green Bond Market Really Green? Join Ravi Chidambaram in a candid conversation with green finance expert Alexandra Tracy as they delve deep into the world of green bonds.
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Ever wondered if the concept of a “thread” in social media is evolving faster than you can keep up?
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A candid and inspiring conversation with Natalia Rachel, a trauma expert and survivor. Witness the transformative power of healing as Natalia shares her journey of overcoming trauma and finding empowerment.
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Have you ever wondered what happens when the pressure to innovate or succeed collides with organizational silos? Join us as we unravel the intriguing dynamics of invention, high performance and collaboration in this episode of Small Talk with RainKraft.
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Join us in the latest episode of ‘Rewrite The Rules‘ as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Fanny Huang, VP of Strategic Deals and Head of ESG APAC at DHL Supply Chain.
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Hybrid work, lack of engagement, evolving learning methods and preferences – are you struggling to keep up with all this change?
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Join us on the next episode of “Preschool Diaries” as we dive into the journey of Manushree Chaturvedi and Abhishek Jain, the entrepreneurs behind Crossmaze, a set of innovative preschools partnered with Kreedo since 2019.
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In this episode “Debunking ESG Myths”, we scrutinize the ESG ratings industry, which is currently under intense scrutiny. With lawsuits, discontinuations, and discrepancies among ratings providers, it’s clear that the system needs improvement.
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In this episode of the Damn Good Marketing Podcast, Join Subha Chandrasekaran and Hasita Krishna as they dive into the depths of podcasting, sharing their experiences, insights, and unexpected discoveries.
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Hero’s insights reveal the art of evaluating early-stage companies, focusing on team, timing, and traction (TTT).
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In the latest episode of Timeless Teachings, Yana Fry sits down with Rebecca Bustamante, a former domestic helper turned successful entrepreneur and author.
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Are you feeling like a square peg trying to fit into a round hole in your career? Join us as we delve into the Art of Career Transitions in this episode of Small Talk with RainKraft.
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Join us on ‘Timeless Teachings’ as Host Yana Fry delves into the captivating world of Gennady Polonsky, a Ph.D. economist and Reader in International Economics.
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In the latest episode of the Damn Good Marketing Podcast, hosts Subha and Hasita are joined by Manisha Kapoor, CEO of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), who reveals the importance of self-regulation in the advertising industry.
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In this episode of “Debunking ESG Myths”, host Ravi Chidambaram dives deep into the world of greenwashing with guest expert Dr. Kim Schumacher from Kyushu University. They explore the various shades of greenwashing, from compliance and competence to financial strategies.
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ChatGPT: Unleashing Creativity or Taking Over Jobs? Or both, perhaps? Join Subha and Hasita as they explore the impact of generative AI tools like ChatGPT on content creation, marketing processes, and whether it is a game-changer or just a shortcut for writers and marketers alike.
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What do money and consciousness have in common? Studying the link between money and consciousness matters because it helps us understand how our thoughts and feelings affect our financial choices.
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Discover the fascinating journey of Sonia Samtani, a renowned mental health expert based in Hong Kong, as she unveils the transformation of mental health awareness in the bustling city.
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Have you been trying and failing to make improvements in yourself? Perhaps the problem isn’t with you, but with the entire approach of self-development as a way to ‘fix’ ourselves vs letting our best selves shine through.
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Discover the inspiring journey of Mrs. Lakshmi Ramamurthy, founder of Amyga Academy, as she revolutionizes education in rural areas through a unique government partnership model.
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Do you feel information overload in a world where every other person has their opinion on finances and investments? Are you also confused about which asset to buy given so many options?
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There is a lot said about how to be an entrepreneur or how to pitch for funding, but nobody talks about what comes after starting your own venture.
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In this episode we explore the story of Flexibees, a platform that is revolutionizing the way businesses hire qualified professionals and helping women professionals return to work on their own terms.
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Are your CAs charging a hefty amount for advice on investments? Meet Varun Fatehpuria, Founder of Daulat, a wealth management app designed for Indians. Varun talks about how GenZ is impulsive when it comes to investing and ignores the two Ds of investment – Disciplined approach and Diversification.
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In this episode, we talk to James Chan, founder of ION Mobility, about the challenges and triumphs of building an electric motorbike company in Southeast Asia.
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Corporates are much better than startups at hiring impactful C-level leaders and it isn’t just because they pay more. Fortunately, startups can apply the same methods and mindsets to find the right people solutions to their business problems.
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How do you build a business servicing a client base that operates on a fine line between survival and failure? And how do you ensure your business is not just client-churn proof but also emerges resilient towards funding challenges? Find out from Wai Hong, founder of StoreHub.
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Before launching Aitomatic, Christopher Nguyen and his founding team worked together for nearly 10 years building new AI solutions over multiple ventures. As a seasoned Silicon Valley and Vietnam tech veteran he imparts his wisdom for pragmatic decision making, winning over A-team hires, and how they should earn a seat at the table.
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How do you get millennials to buy something usually recommended by their grandparents? And how do you keep their attention when the product you sell takes months to show results? How do you know when you’ve achieved product-market fit?
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Tired of being stuck in your career for a while? This episode gives highlights of Season 4 of Small Talk with Rainkraft where Subha and Hasita give career lifting tips.
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How do you convince billion-dollar institutional investors to trust a relative upstart with their funds in a market with so much financial turmoil?
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We often think about startups as a 0 to 1 game with a team of founders working and pivoting around one theme in the hope of finding success. But that is a highly risky way to try and build VC-scale businesses.
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Are you a senior tech executive wondering how to level up with a board position? Why would they appoint you? And what would be the expectations, risks and rewards once you actually make it onto one? Find out in this latest instalment of the XA Governance Series.
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Indonesians are voracious consumers of social media, and the creator economy is set to grow massively in the coming years. As the industry grows, unmet needs in engaging and monetizing their content arise.
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Getting your team to embrace the culture you want to build is challenging especially when they are remote and distributed across the world. How do you create structures and processes without making it heavy and bureaucratic?
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In the beginning, startups have nothing but an idea – and a team of true believers who hope to bring it to reality. Everything is riding on the success of that team.
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What are the hard truths about building a climate tech market in a country and region where the awareness, tech and regulations are yet to mature?
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Do you have to be a mad genius to be creative? Or get inspired somehow? Or is it something within reach of all of us, something that can actually be executed reliably and within deadlines?
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It’s hard to translate vision into reality – and especially so when you are trying to help workers build a better life. But when you see it happening, the moment is magical!
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You know how some people can walk into a room and behave as though they own it? Well, in this episode we discuss how you, too, could become one among them, by developing the elusive Executive Presence.
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POPS Worldwide is one of the few Vietnamese companies to successfully expand regionally in SEA. In this conversation, Esther dives into the crucial aspects of trust, attitude, and personal qualities and how she grew the company from a 4 person team in Vietnam to a 400 person team across 3 different countries.
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Have you been frustrated with your lead-generation efforts on LinkedIn? In today’s episode we share with you tips and (kind of) a formula that you can apply to attract and nurture quality leads at a reasonable cost.
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What are the hard truths about being a startup builder in manufacturing, and what was Vertex Ventures’ thesis for investing in such a tradition-bound and notoriously difficult space?
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How do you know when a ‘bad’ boss is really just someone with a different working style – and how do you align your styles for better outcomes? And what do you do when the relationship is truly toxic?
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When everyone is saying No, how do you eventually get to a Yes? Sheer persistence. Roger Egan, Co-founder of and former CEO of RedMart joins Reza Behnam to discuss his journey of founding RedMart
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Is speed really the right thing to optimise for? How do you actually evolve company values? And how should you design your hiring process to ensure your new hire is aligned with company values and is able to hit the ground running?
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Have you found yourself managing two personas, one of an entrepreneur and the other of a coach? Or are you wondering if you should be present on all the major platforms or maybe choose quality over quantity and stick to what’s relevant?
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Vertex Ventures has been investing in South East Asia and India long before it became fashionable (!) so we know a thing or two about which sectors are on the rise.
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“I gave her a raise, yet she left.” Dual careers and an increased appreciation for work-life integration sparked during the pandemic have made employees think about work more broadly than just a pay packet.
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What would you say about a VC that uses all its profits to help establish economic opportunity in emerging markets? Or one that professes to back entrepreneurs for life, rather than on the strength of their business plan?
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Starting with a little office in a dilapidated old building to joining the rarefied ranks of unicorns in Southeast Asia, Nium has come a long way. But what did it take to keep it going even when the chips were down and fresh funding was hard to come by?
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Everybody understands the struggles of creating unique content with consistency. This episode charts the pains and gains of content creators as they are encouraged to explore new mindsets and approach newer topics that abet success
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How did Vertex Ventures get started as one of the oldest VCs in the region? And what’s our secret recipe for identifying high-potential founders? Find out in this episode
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“Where do you see yourself in five years?” is THE dreaded interview question. And you know what, it’s okay not to have answers! Your career path is exactly that—a path. One that deserves exploring.
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How do you invest in startups when you only have a little money? Is there a way to do it with just a few hundreds or thousands?
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Getting started in the logistic space? Challenges and issues are on the way to success. Explore this episode to learn how to exit from your startup.
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It’s a new year! For many of us, that means a new planner and a new beginning. This is even truer for marketers, who have a whole new world of social media content, email campaigns, blogs, websites, and other cool things to work on.
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It’s the holiday season! And that means it’s time for something special! This week, we’re excited to bring you the first-ever crossover episode with our sister podcast The Damn Good Marketing Podcast. In this episode, Subha and Hasita discuss a topic dear to both their hearts: the power of storytelling and its ability to make…
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We’re excited to bring you the first-ever crossover episode with our sister podcast Small Talk with RainKraft- a podcast for those who feel passionately about growing their career
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Every year around this time we take stock of our achievements versus the goals we had made. But are we going about it the right way?
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In this episode, Hasita and Subha discuss what actually makes a landing page effective and how brands should approach making one.
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Layoffs are just business, not personal. But when you get laid off unexpectedly and it throws a curveball at your career, how can you help but not take it personally?
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In this episode, Hasita and Subha discuss what personal branding is, how it differs from company branding, and what it takes to create a successful personal brand.
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Eric Cheng, an entrepreneur who built Southeast Asia’s largest car e-commerce platform from scratch, shares his idea of start-up stages, business growth, and strategy.
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Pablo shares his journey from not being able to open an investment account in a bank to trading in cryptocurrency full-time.
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Do you find yourself doing a lot yet feeling like the work never ends? Are you still doing things that you mastered a few years ago or in your previous role?
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Emails, emails everywhere, not a single one worth reading. Out of 50 emails of all shapes, forms, and varieties, we receive each day, we probably read one. The recipe for a good email consists of some ingredients- like understanding exactly who you want to speak to, knowing in depth the subject you’re writing about, and giving…
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Michele Ferrario in conversation with Max Bittner about his journey of founding and building his startup, the Lazada Group.
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Donovan Choy talks about the importance of sticking to first principles in crypto trading and the future potential that Web 3 holds.
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We’ve often heard that if you make a career out of your passion, you’d never have to work a day in your life. But then again, we’ve also heard it said- find your passion and let it slowly kill you!
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Welcome back! It’s season 2, and we’re starting, as always, with the big questions. If you’ve had failed digital marketing experiences, it is only natural to be unsure about trying it again. In this episode, we discuss why some things fail, and others succeed, with seemingly no explanation offered. In this episode, we discuss why…
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Vicky Chai, former Group Head of People for SingLife discusses how to build a great founding team, handling crises and enabling experiments
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How did Netflix maintain its strong culture through hyper-expansion? And what are some of the lessons in that for growth-stage founders?
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Startup founders often associate government organisations with being plodding creatures, slow to adapt and reluctant to embrace change. But what if the organisation in question is a tech startup of it’s own, tasked with implementing the tools and tech needed by a future-friendly and foward-looking government? What does it take to build a culture of…
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What worked as a new startup invariably stops working as you scale, especially so with people and teams. But the changes you need to make through various stages of growth can be surprisingly simple yet very effective. Discussion Topics: Driving Change During Hypergrowth at Gojek | People and Talent Series Role of a Chief People…
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All mentions of the metaverse aside, this one’s a very ‘meta’ episode. For the final episode of this season, we look back at what we said during the season and test whether that advice still holds. After all, in marketing, there’s always a shiny new tool to buy, or advice to follow. And yet, good…
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Many startups aim to be disruptive and revolutionary, but how many can claim to be changing habits ingrained in us since the dawn of evolution? In this episode, we discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by Foodtech entrepreneurs as they navigate the consumer adoption, regulatory and production challenges of changing the way we eat. Discussion…
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Women face very specific issues around expenses, credit and disproportionate impacts of difficult situations and their needs are not being met today
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Over time, Hasita’s favorite marketing saying has become this- most people do not have marketing goals, they have marketing dreams. Marketing campaigns can (and should) be creative and fun and even a bit outrageous. Marketing goals, however, need to be rooted in reality, plain hard facts, and be oftentimes, boring. How do you move from…
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Uncover the truth about stepping away and embracing change in the corporate world. Join the Small Talk with Rainkraft podcast for career empowerment and fresh perspectives. Season 4 awaits!
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As the CEO of Hector Beverages, Neeraj Kakkar has created one of the most iconic beverage brands to come out of India in recent times- Paper Boat.
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Have you ever wondered what it takes for a company to go public? How does the CEO prepare for the journey? What do investors look for? Find out directly from Hari Krishnan, CEO of recently-listed PropertyGuru about the steps and missteps they had on their journey to IPO Discussion Topics: From Inception to IPO: Culture,…
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Existential crises aside, we ask this question (and get asked often as well) – do I matter in the larger scheme of (virtual) things? Being on social media can be hard both for individuals and brands, and yet there is a reward for consistency, for having opinions and being able to articulate them in ways…
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