Entrepreneurship

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#111 The Art of Conscious Leadership w/ Sascha Menesi

On this episode of Timeless Teachings, I sit down with Sascha Menesi, a global leader whose journey spans continents and industries. From his roots in Croatia to a thriving career in the U.S., Sascha’s path is a masterclass in adapting, leading, and thriving across cultures.

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Dream Big, Start Young: A Blueprint for Success

In this episode of TiE Talks, I sit down with Krish and Samyak, two young entrepreneurs who took the bold steps of leaving school to pursue their dreams.

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#110 How to have an empowered birth experience w/ Ho Kin Ng

In this episode of Timeless Teaching, I sit down with KinIng Ho, a mom of three from Singapore with three incredible and unique birth stories.

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A Path to Workplace Well-being

In this episode of TiE Talks, I sit down with two close friends and passionate advocates, Bala Swaminathan and Ritu G. Mehrish, who are dedicated to rethinking corporate culture.

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#109 Silence, Solitude and Self-Leadership – lessons from Africa w/ Dr Boy Van Droffelaar

In this episode of Timeless Teaching, My guest today is a former corporate executive turned wilderness and leadership guide who, at 60, began leading leadership retreats in the African wilderness. He has done it for 10 years and led his last group when he was 70.

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How Two Leaders Are Using Capital to Drive Real Change

In this episode of TiE Talks, I sit down with Maya Hari, CEO of Terrascope, and Michelle Cheo, CEO and Vice Chair of Mewah Group. Both are seasoned leaders who combine their deep business expertise with a passion for climate tech, health, and empowering small business owners.

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#108 Woman’s Life – period, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, menopause w/ Divya

In this episode of Timeless Teaching, I sit down with Divya, a feminine wellness coach from Singapore who’s on a mission to help women find harmony with their menstrual cycles and hormonal health.

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How To Balance Profit and Purpose

In this episode of TiE Talks, we sit down with Sugandhi Matta, one of the founding partners of ABC Impact. She shares her incredible journey from traditional private equity to leading the charge in impact-driven investments.

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Is AI the Future of Humanity?

In this episode of TiE Talks, I sit down with Raj Verma, CEO of SingleStore, to dive into his fascinating journey from Australia and Hong Kong to becoming a tech leader in the heart of innovation.

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#107 Why leaders must take care of themselves first

In this episode, I share a personal story that taught me the importance of self-care in leadership. Yesterday, I lost my temper with one of the people in my team – not because that person did something wrong, but because I was very exhausted.

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Impact Investing: Doing Good While Making Money

In this episode of TiE Talks, Amit Mehta, the Director of LNB Group, takes us through his journey from working across various industries, including his experience at Tata, to leading a family-owned business with a strong focus on sustainability.

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#106 The Feminine Approach to Leadership w/ Taya Stapelfeldt

In this episode of Timeless Teaching, my guest is Taya Stapelfeldt, a Somatic Leadership Coach who’s spent years guiding women toward unlocking their true potential.

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#105 She used humour to overcome an auto-immune disorder

In this episode of Timeless Teaching, I’m joined by Xi Ren Yan, who shares her journey of overcoming the challenges of alopecia areata, a condition that led to her losing all her hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes

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#105 How To Find Positivity in the Face of Adversity

In this episode of Timeless Teaching, I’m joined by Xi Ren Yan, who shares her journey of overcoming the challenges of alopecia areata, a condition that led to her losing all her hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes.

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The Future of Farming, Tech and Sustainability: Olam’s Journey

In this episode of TiE Talks, we chat with Suresh Sundararajan from Olam International, who has been with the company since 1996, witnessing its growth from a $50 million business to a $50 billion giant.

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#104 How do you build a conscious career and raise a family? w/ Jiezhen Wu

In this episode of Timeless Teaching, Jiezhen shares her journey from maternity leave to the boardroom, offering insights on how she helps conscious leaders thrive in their professional and personal lives.

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#103 My Story – Mystery and Magic of Coming into Motherhood

In this episode of Timeless Teaching, I Yana Fry, share my journey into motherhood. Growing up with a single, overworked mother, I faced numerous challenges and uncertainties about having children.

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Bio-Based Materials: The Next Big Trend in Construction Sustainability

In this episode of TiE Talks, we have Joelle Chen, a professional with over two decades of experience in stakeholder engagement and ecosystem development.

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#102 10-minute mindfulness technique for happiness and success

Join us as we journey through connecting with our body, emotions, thoughts, and soul, discovering newfound sensations and insights along the way.

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#101 Leadership in uncertain times – science, wellness and business transformation

Roshan delves into the deep connections between leadership, well-being, and personal development, sharing insights from his own transformative experiences.

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#100th episode special – people, patience and possibilities

Can you believe we’ve reached our 100th episode of Timeless Teachings? It’s a milestone that marks over three years of learning, sharing, and connecting deeply with both our guests and listeners.

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#98 TEDx speaker and stage 3 cancer survivor gives his advice on resilience and wellness for busy people w/ Savio P. Clemente

What does it take to survive massive adversity? In this episode of Timeless Teachings, my guest is Savio Clemente, a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, media journalist, and wellness coach for cancer survivors.

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#97 The Gift of Being a Woman (Women’s Day Special)

As International Women’s Day nears, I want to remind every woman of her unique energy and purpose. Being a woman is about embracing your special gift and bringing it into the world, whether it’s through family, career, creativity, or self-healing

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PD3 | A-Z on preschool journey | Everything you should know about preschool business | PreSchool Diaries

Discover how she ventured into the world of early education during a pandemic, transformed her school from 0 to 70 students in just a year, and her vision for the future.

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#96 Women, Work and Well-Being w/ Nathalie Saunderson

How can women effectively balance their careers without compromising their well-being and feminine energy, particularly in today’s workplace environment?

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#95 Mindfulness and ancient wisdom for turbulent modern times w/ Manish Behl

Have you ever wondered how mindfulness could be a game-changer in leadership, helping you navigate stress and make better decisions in today’s fast-paced world?

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#94 Aligning Mind and Heart – Leading from the Future with Nathalie Coral Lepeltier

Today we explore the mysteries of the heart with Nathalie Coral Lepeltier. She shares her deep insights from her book Quantum Heart: A Guide to Lead from the Future.

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#93 Wealth Beyond Money: A Tale of Transformation with Matt LeBris

In this episode we have Matt LeBris, a top 1% globally rated podcast host. He opens up about his journey to success, particularly achieving financial success at a young age.

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#92 My Honest Year End Reflections You Can Learn From – Yana Fry

Stepping away from guest interviews, in this episode, I share my 2023 reflections. Turning 40 sparked an unexpected crisis, leading to deep introspection.

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#91 It Is Time to See Asian Women as Global Leaders – Sheena Yap Chan’s Story

In today’s episode, I, Yana Fry, have the pleasure of hosting the remarkable Sheena Yap Chan. She takes us on a journey from her early struggles with self-acceptance to becoming a bestselling author and empowering Asian women globally

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#90 Navigating Life’s Transitions: Lessons from a Diplomat’s Wife

How does it feel to constantly move from country to country? As a diplomat’s wife, Lavinia shares practical insights on navigating international relocations, sustaining a fulfilling marriage, and supporting her family through transitions.

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#89 Unlocking Secrets of Graceful Aging: How to Breathe, Eat, Sleep, Exercise – Melvin Hart

Today we have a conversation with Melvin Hart about holistic well-being, delving into the often-neglected realm of physical health.

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ST23 | Have Faith and You Will Succeed | Anita Soni, Cognition

Don’t miss our latest conversation with Anita Soni, founder of Cognition, on ShopTok! Discover how she helps children overcome cognitive challenges and excel in life.

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#88 Unlocking Parenting Secrets with Angie Fox

How can we be truly great parents for our children?  Angie Fox, a parenting expert from Aletheia Academy, shares her unique approach to parenting and the concept of unfolding.

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#87 Navigating Conflicts in Relationships – Nicolas Rion

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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#86 Modern Wisdom from a Traditional Yogi – Kausthub Desikachar

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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#85 “Why Am I Like That?” – convert Pain to Power – Natalia Rachel

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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PD2 | Innovation, holistic learning and transparency | Manushree Chaturvedi and Abhishek Jain, Crossmaze | India, Pre-School Education

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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TiE Talks Podcast 03 | Evaluating Startups with Hero Choudhary: Team, Timing, And Traction (TTT)

Hero’s insights reveal the art of evaluating early-stage companies, focusing on team, timing, and traction (TTT).

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#84 From Maid to Self-Made – Rebecca’s journey from Filipino helper to international entrepreneur and author

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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#83 Mentoring the greats – Brian Tracy, Marshall Goldsmith, Joe Vitale, Allan and Barbara Pease, Martin Lindstrom

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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#82 Upgrade Your Money Story And Be Financially Free

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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#81 How To Achieve Mental and Emotional Mastery – Sonia Samtani

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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#80 From Self-Improvement To Unfoldment | Steve March

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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TiE Talks Podcast 02 | Legalities Of Angel Investing With Karun Cariappa | Investment Insights

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.

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PD1 | How We Offer Free, High-Quality Rural Education | Lakshmi Ramamurthy, Amyga Foundation | India, Pre-School Education

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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AV8 | Season 1 Recap And Highlights

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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ST22 | Empowering Women Professionals With Flexible Work Solutions

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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AV7 | C-suite Hiring And  Why “Business Problems Are People Problems”| Minh Giang – Newing Company

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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AV6 | Recruiting The A-team And Making Them Earn A Seat At The Table

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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XA Podcast 030 | How To Secure Your First Board Position | Su-Yen Wong And Howie Lau | Governance Series

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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XA Podcast 029 | The Entrepreneur Gene | Roger Egan, Co-Founder, Nurture And RedMart

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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XA Podcast 028 | Backing Founders For Life | Allen Taylor, Endeavor Catalyst

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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XA Podcast 027 | Two Sides Of The Startup Investing Table

In this episode, a little reminiscent of a Shark Tank investing recap, we bring together a founder and their investor to hear both sides of the investment story.

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ST21 | The Realities Of Being A Part-Time Author

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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XA Podcast 026 | Board Composition With Abby Adlerman And Sze Meng Soon | Governance Series

Abby Adlerman and Sze Meng Soon join guest host Reza Benham to discuss board composition, what a board can do for a start-up and when it’s a good time to form one for a company.

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XA Podcast 025 | Eric Cheng On Building A Leading E-Commerce Marketplace | Founder Series

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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XA Podcast 024 | From Inception To Acquisition: Tracking The Journey Of A Successful Start-Up With Max Bittner

Michele Ferrario in conversation with Max Bittner about his journey of founding and building his startup, the Lazada Group.

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XA Podcast 023 | Board Fundamentals For Startups With Carmen Yuen And Ferish Patel | Governance Series

High quality startups spend time establishing a responsible and active Board so they don’t end up in hot water! Find out how.

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XA Podcast 022 | Alex Gold On C-Suite Hiring, Self-Awareness And Culture | People And Talent Series

Alex Gold, MD of True Search SEA, discusses his experiences hiring top tech talent in South East Asia as well as his learnings about teams and culture

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XA Podcast 021 | Relationships, Experimentation And Founding Teams With Vicky Chai | People And Culture Series

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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XA Podcast 020 | Resilience, Change And Culture With Shweta Shukla | People And Talent Series

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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XA Podcast 019 | A Startup Approach To Nation-Building | People And Talent Series

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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XA Podcast 18 | Driving Change During Hypergrowth At Gojek | People And Talent Series

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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XA Podcast 017 | Opportunities And Challenges In SE Asian FoodTech W/ Andre Menezes, Fengru Lin And Saurabh Bajaj

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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XA Podcast 016 | XA Network And The South East Asia Angel Investing Landscape

What do successful angel investors look for in South East Asian startups? What are they advising their investees to do in the current market environment? And how does an influential angel network like the XA Network help with business growth and sustainability? Find out in this episode with Alap Bharadwaj (Director, Google), Tony Zameczkowski (VP,…

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XA Podcast 015 | From Inception To IPO: Culture, Economics And Timing W/ Hari Krishnan, CEO Of PropertyGuru

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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XA Podcast 014 | One And Done: Building A Profitable Company On A Single Funding Round W/ Le Hong Minh, Founder Of VNG Corporation

Could you ever imagine your “hobby” landing you in a position to impact millions of people around the globe? Or, better yet, heading down the path to IPO on just a single funding round? Well, that’s the story of Le Hong Minh, whose interest in playing online games led him to venture into the field…

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XA Podcast 013 | Active Intelligence And The Early Days Of VC In SEA W/ Hian Goh, Co-Founder And General Partner, Openspace Ventures

What do you expect from a market that doesn’t have a developed ecosystem? Many investors are extremely cynical about it and rightly so.

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ST20 | The Transition From An Offline To An Online Model Of Business

Want to take your offline business online? Here are some effective tips shared by Siti Nurmaisyah on the transformation of your business from offline to online.

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XA Podcast 012 | The Roxy Dynamic: Building Great Co-Founder Relationships W/ Ronald Ros And Rexy Dorado, Co-Founders, Kumu

Building Great Co-Founder Relationships – Developing fund-raising strategy, becoming the Disneyland of social media, Evolution of Kumu from messaging to livestreaming.

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ST19 | Making The Transition From Corporate Leader To Consultant

Arvind Sankaran talks about making the transition from corporate leader to a consultant. He is a successful advisor who provides strategic direction to businesses.

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ST18 | Santosh Katti On Learning From Objections When Launching A New Product

In this episode of ShopTok, we’ll learn from Santosh how he found ways to keep going while trying to sell the value proposition of his nascent product.

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XA Podcast 011 | Coffee Or Froth? Challenges In Finding Sustainable Businesses W/ Peng T Ong, Co-Founder And Managing Director, Monk’s Hill Ventures

Peng T. Ong – Coffee or Froth? Challenges in Finding Sustainable Businesses, Matching people to the right jobs, Market valuations, Learning how to be a VC etc. to explore more listen this podcast

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ST17 | Aanan Khurma On Using E-Commerce Platforms To Jumpstart Your Business

Aanan khurma is talking about ecommerce platforms to jumpstart your business, Acquiring brands and building partnership, Secrets to do well on platforms like Amazon, SnapDeal, etc

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ST16 | Sahil Mehta On Building A Profitable D2C Brand Portfolio

Sahil Mehta on building a profitable D2C brand portfolio. He talks about the challenges that come with market penetration and building a diverse portfolio.

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ST15 | Darpan Seth On How To Exit From Your Startup

Today, we are talking to Darpan Seth, founder of Nextuple, which is his second business after a successful exit with his first one.

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ST14 | Sharad Lal On Growing A Business With Just A Few Big Clients

Growing your business takes a lot of time and energy. Listen to the global experience leader Sharad Lal on scaling a business with just a few big clients.

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ST13 | Sneha Visaria On Building A New Brand In A Mature, Low-Margin Industry

Sneha Visaria on Building a New Brand in a Mature, Low-Margin Industry, How did the business started, perience with exhibitions, Differentiating with your competitors etc. Explore now!

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ST12 | Nidhi Arora | Challenges In Monetisation

Nidhi arora on challenges in monetisation, Testing the idea with no cost, Expanding features based on the customer input, Tools can help you create and accelerate your business, Explore now!

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ST11 | Mridula Shridhar On Beating Large Franchises At Their Own Game

Mridula shridhar on beating large franchises at their own game, How Kido Enterprises started, Challenges come as the business grow, Advices for entrepreneurs (B2B or B2C), listen now!

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ST10 | Azmul Haque On Carving Out A Profitable Niche Within A Highly Competitive Market

Azmul haque on carving out a profitable niche within a highly competitive market, Finding talents and keeping them motivated, Listen now!

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ST9 | Tania Misra On Turning Your Art Into A Business

Tania Misra On Turning Your Art Into A Business, Outsourcing but creating income for women, From corporate work to building art business, Experimenting gets you further, listen now!

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ST8 | Karthik Sridharan On Building A $3M Biz On A $60 Tech Stack

Are you a budding entrepreneur who thinks you need to have the perfect idea to get started? Or someone with a great idea who’s unsure whether you can actually build it? And then you aren’t even getting started. Who knows how many good ideas died that way

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ST7 | Always Be Selling By Nishit Rawat

Articles about entrepreneurship make it sound almost as though you start a business, work hard on it for a few years and then reap the results, as if it all goes in a smooth straight line. But reality isn’t like that. Entrepreneurship is more often like a

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ST6 | Shagun Malik On How To Avoid Burnout In Your Own Venture

A great piece of advice by Shagun Malik is to make sure that your pull is far stronger than the push. In this podcast, she talks about how to avoid burnout when growing a business

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ST5 | Priti Agarwal On How My Employees Helped Me Pivot

Priti agarwal on how my employees helped me pivot, How was the implementation of The Catalyst started, What led to the pivot, Key Lessons and tips for pivot, listen now!

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ST4 | Sandeep Mittal On Transforming A Service Business Into A SaaS

Sandeep Mittal On Transforming A Service Business Into a SaaS, What to prepare for transformation, Lesson learned and tips for transformation, Listen now!

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ST3 | Bradley Jacobs On Getting Started With Your Freelance Consulting Business

Bradley Jacobs On Getting Started With Your Freelance Consulting Business, Step Uno in starting freelance consulting, How to overcome the fear and reduce the risk, listen now!

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ST2 | Vani Gupta On How To Stand Out As A Small Business In The Big Market

Listen to Vani Gupta, who is sharing some remarkable tips for small business entrepreneurs on how they can stand out in the big market & increase their revenue rapidly.

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ST1 | Joe Rhew On Using A Sabbatical To Build Your Business

Joe Rhew On Using A Sabbatical To Build Your Business, When should you take a sabbatical? Package your portfolio and show tangible work, Listen now!

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ShopTok Trailer: Stories And Lessons From Small Businesses, Creators And Entrepreneurs

ShopTok is a weekly show for and about small businesses. Follow ShopTok to get inspired and motivated with practical tips and advice from everyday entrepreneurs who’ve bootstrapped themselves to success.

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XA Podcast 010 | “Sequoia’s Relentless Focus On Endurance” W/ Abheek Anand, Managing Director, Sequoia Capital

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…

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XA Podcast 009 | “Building For Billions” W/ Steve Chen, Co-Founder, YouTube

We are honored to host Steve Chen, Co-Founder of YouTube, and an XA Board Member. Hear from the internet hall of Fame on working with legends such as Peter Thiel, Max Levchin, and Elon Musk at PayPal, creating and building YouTube, the importance of being deliberate about a multi-market strategy, and the promise that innovation…

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XA Podcast 008 | “The Future Of Work In Indonesia” W/ Wisnu Nugrahadi, Co-Founder & CEO, Sampingan

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!

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XA Podcast 007 | Ian McKenna, Co-Founder & CEO, Infradigital

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 Infradigital Nusantara.

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XA Podcast 006: Jussi Salovaara, Co-Founder & Managing Partner Asia, Antler

We host Jussi Salovaara, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Asia at Antler. We hear his unique take on startup success in Asia and Southeast Asia, Antler’s rise globally, and how he focuses on lifelong learning. Having evaluated thousands of startups, Jussi’s breadth and depth of understanding across the early-stage space in unparalleled – leading to one…

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XA Podcast 005: Maya Hari, VP & MD, Twitter APAC

In partnership with Tigerhall, 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.

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XA Podcast 004: Akshay Bhushan, Partner At Lightspeed Ventures

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

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XA Podcast 003: Fengru Lin & Max Rye, Co-founders At Turtletree Labs

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 Southeast Asia.

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