Deep Dive: How Asian VCs are giving the recession a run for its money
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by Tech in Asia
1y ago
It’s undeniable – the world is in recession. Although it took longer for the downturn to hit Asia, startups and venture capitalists have been preparing for it for months. On this episode of Deep Dive, Tech in Asia emerging tech editor Collin Furtado discusses his insights from the ongoing article series Recession Run, where he talks to the region’s top investors about how they’re tackling the economic slump. Featured reporter: Collin Furtado, Tech in Asia’s emerging tech editor based in Bangalore, India Essential reading: Recession Run: East Ventures’ bets during a downturn Recession R ..read more
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A Startup's Guide to Remote Talent (Trailer)
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by Tech in Asia
1y ago
Once upon a time, all it took to build a workforce was a couple of ads in the classified section of the local newspaper. But with a global shift to remote working, companies have to consider a plethora of factors when hiring talent: Which markets should I hire from? How can I stand out from other hiring companies? What can I do to make sure the talent I bring onboard stays? In this four-episode podcast series, G-P’s Charles Ferguson and Tech in Asia Studios’ Nathaniel Fetalvero walk listeners through the new age of hiring and how startups can navigate today’s talent economy. This is a startup ..read more
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Vibe Check: Mental Health in the Startup World (Trailer)
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by Tech in Asia
1y ago
Vibe Check: Mental Health in the Startup World is a Tech in Asia podcast where writer and editor Winston Zhang speaks to startup leaders and mental health professionals to see what he can learn from them when it comes to managing his mental well-being. Listen to Vibe Check: Mental Health in the Startup World on your podcast platform of choice to catch weekly episodes of this limited series throughout the month of October. Or visit the Tech in Asia website to access full episodes: https://www.techinasia.com/tag/vibe-check  ..read more
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Deep Dive: PayMongo’s precarious predicament
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by Tech in Asia
1y ago
Once a rising fintech company that drew in investors such as Y Combinator and Stripe, Philippines-based PayMongo now finds itself in a precarious position. Allegations of questionable spending and employee harassment from senior leaders cropped up a few months ago, leading Francis Plaza, the startup’s CEO, to go on voluntary leave. What happened at PayMongo? And what can other fast-growing companies do to avoid the same fate? On this episode of Deep Dive, Tech in Asia journalist Melissa Goh discusses the events that led the company to its current state, how the incidents have af ..read more
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Deep Dive: How Animoca Brands became a blockchain gaming juggernaut
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by Tech in Asia
1y ago
Animoca Brands is a name that is practically synonymous with the blockchain scene, with news of its acquisitions, fundraising, and expansions regularly hitting the news. But the Web3 empire’s thrilling crypto success was sparked in a manner that is less grand than its current stature. Though it’s now valued at US$5 billion, it was actually delisted from the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) in 2020. How did the blockchain gaming juggernaut make such a stunning turnaround? On this episode of Deep Dive, Tech in Asia journalist Deepti Sri discusses the company’s rise to prominence and its ambi ..read more
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Deep Dive: Does the rise of digibanks threaten Indonesia’s online lending industry?
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by Tech in Asia
1y ago
As digital banking rises to prominence in Indonesia, tech companies from various sectors have been dipping their toes in the game, partnering with and sometimes even acquiring digibanks. Leveraging their greater and easier access to capital, online and peer-to-peer lenders have also joined the fray. However, some question whether this move toward the digital banking space might spell doom for the lending scene. Will digibanks soon render online lenders obsolete?  Or is there room for coexistence in the future? On this episode of Deep Dive, Tech in Asia journalist Budi Sutri ..read more
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Deep Dive: How GoTo’s IPO went down
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by Tech in Asia
2y ago
GoTo Group, the new entity formed through the Gojek-Tokopedia merger last year, listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange this month. While the company’s shares quickly soared past its initial offering price, it also fell just as quickly in a manner reminiscent of the recent public listings of other Southeast Asian firms such as Bukalapak and Grab. Is this just how Southeast Asian tech stocks perform on the public markets? On this episode of Deep Dive, Tech in Asia journalists Ardi Wirdana and Aditya Hadi Pratama discuss GoTo’s IPO and what its performance might mean for the wider ..read more
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Deep Dive: The plight of Indonesia’s UangTeman
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by Tech in Asia
2y ago
Indonesian online lender UangTeman has had a tough few years. Since 2018, its name has been on and off the front page of news sites, with stories either focusing on the company’s financial troubles or how it appears to be bouncing back. But what’s at the core of UangTeman’s troubles? On this episode of Deep Dive, Tech in Asia journalist Putra Muskita discusses the embattled online lender’s current plight and whether it can come back from the brink of collapse. Featured reporters: Putra Muskita, a Tech in Asia journalist based in Jakarta Essential reading: Exclusive ..read more
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Deep Dive: Asia’s crypto fever
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by Tech in Asia
2y ago
As blockchain-related projects gather steam across Asia, the region’s countries are adopting crypto in unique ways. While Vietnam’s strong gaming culture has driven its crypto boom, India’s NFT gold rush has been powered by Bollywood film stars. However, regulation is still a tough nut to crack across the region. In this episode of Deep Dive, Tech in Asia’s Thu Huong Le, Nikita Puri, and Melissa Goh discuss how countries across Asia are navigating the world of crypto. Featured reporters: Thu Huong Le, a Tech in Asia journalist based in Vietnam Nikita Puri, a Tech in A ..read more
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Deep Dive: Grab’s rollercoaster of an IPO
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by Tech in Asia
2y ago
Grab, one of the region’s most valuable tech companies, made its Nasdaq debut last month after a record US$40 billion merger with Altimeter, a New York-listed blank-check company. However, the super app’s first few weeks of public life haven’t been the easiest, with its shares ending at US$7.12 apiece last week – a roughly 45.5% discount to their opening price in December. In this episode of Deep Dive, Tech in Asia’s Terence Lee, Aditya Hadi Pratama, and Simon Huang discuss Grab’s ride to the public market, its financial performance over the past year, and its prospects for the futur ..read more
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