Best CrazyTok Ventures Podcasts (2024)

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The Future of Farming, Tech and Sustainability: Olam’s Journey 34:59

12d ago34:59

34:59

How does one transform a company from millions to billions? In this episode, 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. We delve into his background in finance, his role in making Olam public, and his leadership in the …

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Bio-Based Materials: The Next Big Trend in Construction Sustainability 33:31

2M ago33:31

33:31

How can a trained architect influence global sustainability efforts through the built environment & real estate? In this episode, we have Joelle Chen, a professional with over two decades of experience in stakeholder engagement and ecosystem development. Joelle shares her journey of leveraging architecture for sustainable practices in the construct…

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S2E9 | She dropped out of Harvard to change the lives of 600M women in India — Achitha Jacob 40:29

7M ago40:29

40:29

What motivated Achitha Jacob to shift her focus from a career in a Fortune 500 healthcare company to founding Proactive for Her, and how does she envision the impact of her work on women's health in India? Join us as we delve into the journey of Achitha Jacob, the founder of Proactive for Her. Discover how Achitha's passion for women's health led h…

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A-Z on preschool journey | Everything you should know about preschool business | PreSchool Diaries 19:48

7M ago19:48

19:48

Join us in this episode of Preschool Diaries as we chat with Ms. Umme Razia, the founder of Cutie Pies Preschool. 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. Get inspired by her journey and insights, and learn how quality p…

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S2E8 | How Guan Dian built a Tech Unicorn from Ground up to address the Trillion-dollar R&D market 44:28

7M ago44:28

44:28

Imagine building a global tech powerhouse from scratch. That's the story of Guan Dian, cofounder, CMO and APAC GM of Patsnap, a pioneer in AI-powered patent search and analytics. From humble beginnings in China to leading a global tech team, Guan Dian's story is one of resilience, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of service excellence. Tune in …

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S2E7 | How Roshni went from babysitting to owning SEA's largest parenting empire 42:06

8M ago42:06

42:06

What does it take to go from an idea to owning the Southeast Asia Parenting space? In this episode, we have a conversation with Roshni Mahtani Cheung, the founder and CEO of The Parentinc, a pioneering parent-tech leader renowned for owning the largest content-community-commerce online platform for parents in the region. The Parentinc recently made…

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S2E6 | PayPal Mafia Insider on Winning In a Tough Market | Jack Selby 24:50

8M ago24:50

24:50

Join host Elise Tan in this special episode of the Hard Truths by Vertex podcast, as she sits down with member of the PayPal mafia, Jack Selby, venture investor and independent film director. Discover the untold stories of PayPal's early days, including the merger with X.com and the birth of the pioneering digital payment giant. Jack shares valuabl…

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S2E5 | Unlocking the trillion dollar Indian startup ecosystem with Nikhil Marwaha 33:51

9M ago33:51

33:51

In this episode, Nikhil Marwaha, Senior Executive Director, shares his extensive investment journey spanning early and later-stage companies in sectors like consumer, B2B enterprise, and healthcare. Learn about his experiences with growth equity funds, insights into venture investing, and the exciting trends in the Indian startup ecosystem. Based i…

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S2E4 | Unlocking the Trillion dollar SEA Startup Ecosystem - the Malaysia's context with Chan Yip Pang 27:21

10M ago27:21

27:21

In this episode of Hard Truths by Vertex podcast, Chan Yip Pang, Executive Director at Vertex Ventures SEA & India, explores the Malaysian startup ecosystem, delving into his journey and the three phases of Malaysian tech development. The conversation covers notable investments, the strengths of the Malaysian ecosystem, and Vertex's investment thes…

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S2E3 | Unlocking the Trillion dollar SEA Startup Ecosystem - the Indonesia's context with Gary Khoeng 32:50

10M ago32:50

32:50

Indonesia is the largest market in Southeast Asia but with a nascent startup ecosystem, how can entrepreneurs navigate rapid growth while ensuring bottom-line profitability? In this episode, Gary Khoeng shares insights on Indonesia's startup landscape. Covering topics across profitability, unit economics, and internal governance, Gary provides a pr…

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S2E2 | Hard Truths About Minting the Next Indian Unicorn w/ Piyush Kharbanda 41:21

11M ago41:21

41:21

How do Indian startups navigate constraints and build innovative businesses? In this episode of Hard Truths by Vertex podcast, Elise Tan and Piyush Kharbanda discuss the challenges and opportunities in the Indian startup ecosystem, drawing insights from successful ventures like KukuFM and Kissht. Explore the unique dynamics of the Indian ecosystem …

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S2E1 | Unlocking the Trillion-Dollar SEA Startup Ecosystem - The Singapore Context w/ Carmen Yuen 27:05

11M ago27:05

27:05

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, shares her journey from government-backed initiatives to becoming a key player and rare woman partner in the startup landscape. Get into the mind of a promi…

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Innovation, holistic learning and transparency | Manushree Chaturvedi and Abhishek Jain, Crossmaze | India, Pre-School Education 18:58

1y ago18:58

18:58

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. Discover how Manushree and her team revolutionised the preschool industry by creating a safe and child-centric environment that…

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Evaluating Startups with Hero Choudhary: Team, Timing, And Traction (TTT) 30:57

1y ago30:57

30:57

Join us in this episode of 'TiE Talks' with Hero Choudhary as he takes us on a journey from trading billions in financial markets to investing in startups across Southeast Asia and India. Hero's insights reveal the art of evaluating early-stage companies, focusing on team, timing, and traction (TTT). As a seasoned investor, Hero shares stories of b…

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PD1 | How We Offer Free, High-Quality Rural Education | Lakshmi Ramamurthy, Amyga Foundation | India, Pre-School Education 24:05

1y ago24:05

24:05

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. In this episode, we uncover the incredible story of Amyga's mission to bring free education to rural areas in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu through a groundbreaking partnership…

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TT2 | Legalities of Angel Investing with Karun Cariappa | Investment Insights 19:23

1y ago19:23

19:23

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. The importance of due diligence in early-s…

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AV8 | Season 1 Recap and Highlights 29:48

1+ y ago29:48

29:48

From favourite moments to putting lessons in play, Hau and Adrian reflect on their takeaways about hiring and retaining early team members. In This Episode (00:20) How the show came into being (02:45) The importance of people strategy (04:42) How the show’s making a difference for founders (08:40) ‘Eye-opening’ and ‘Intriguing’ (11:22) Amazing anal…

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TT1 | From Idea to Execution w/ James Chan, ION Mobility | EV, Hardware 28:19

1+ y ago28:19

28:19

We talk to James Chan, founder of ION Mobility, about the challenges and triumphs of building an electric motorbike company in Southeast Asia. We discuss everything from the inception of the company to the unique challenges of hardware development as well as the secret sauce that makes them special. In This Episode (01:47) Inception of ION Mobility…

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AV7 | C-suite Hiring and Why “Business Problems are People Problems”| Minh Giang - Newing Company| AVV Founders & Friends 38:45

1+ y ago38:45

38:45

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. Minh Giang, former partner of Talent and Culture at Mekong Capital sheds light on executive, corporate hiri…

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S1E11 | Truths about Automating and Growing F&B and Retail businesses in Southeast Asia | Fong Wai Hong 35:27

1+ y ago35:27

35:27

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. In This Episode (00:55) How StoreHub got started (04:25) Hard Truths abo…

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AV6 | Recruiting the A-team and making them earn a seat at the table 33:25

1+ y ago33:25

33:25

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. In This Episode…

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S1E10 | Truths About Modernising the $15B Ayurvedic Wellness Market | Ameve Sharma, Kapiva 31:52

1+ y ago31:52

31:52

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? In This Episode (01:02) Ameve’s story and the inception of Kapiva (05:38) How Kapiva Retains Customers (07:22) Ver…

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S1E9 | Truths About Empowering SEA’s 71M MSMEs Through Financial Inclusion | Nikhilesh Goel, Validus Capital 32:49

1+ y ago32:49

32:49

How do you convince billion-dollar institutional investors to trust a relative upstart with their funds in a market with so much financial turmoil? And how do you plan expansions into multiple countries, all of which have entirely different regulations around your business? Where do you even begin building out such a financial portfolio? In This Ep…

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AV5 | Starting a Business with Your Partner and The Art of the Reverse Pitch | Kevin Hoong, Oyen Insurance 43:34

1+ y ago43:34

43:34

Convincing A-players to join a new company in a completely new industry may sound nearly impossible. How do you create a winning team when you have no funding? In This Episode (03:04) Getting started in pet insurance (06:14) The first three hires (07:47) Starting a business with your partner (11:45) Hiring a growth marketer (13:50) Establishing com…

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S1E8 | Truths About Building a Billion Dollar, Profitable Content Business | Joseph Phua, 17LIVE 28:54

1+ y ago28:54

28:54

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. In this episode we learn of a different model, one that has led to the creation of a billion-dollar, profitable business in the highly compe…

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S1E7 | Truths About Helping Influencers Make a Living in the $68B SE Asian Creator Economy | Paulina Purnomowati, CMO TipTip 36:21

1+ y ago36:21

36:21

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. How does TipTip as a platform better serve their needs? And what are some of the tips and best practices for creators to make money on the platf…

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AV4 | ‘Self-Serve’ HR and Building a Remote-First Organisation | Jason Kan, Virtual Internships 34:54

1+ y ago34:54

34:54

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? In This Episode (02:00) How Jason joined Virtual Internships (05:11) Forming the early team (08:06) Being intentional about c…

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S1E6 | Truths About Being a Female Leader in the Trillion Dollar Climate Tech Market | Natalia Rialucky, Fairatmos 39:14

1+ y ago39:14

39:14

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? And how do you make massive change happen while also handling the demands of being a new mother? Hear from Ria and Puiyen as they discuss the challenges, pitfalls and the immense impact of category creat…

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S1E5 | Truths about Lighting Up One’s Own Path and That of 60M Workers in Indonesia | Nelly Nurmalasari, Pintarnya 39:16

1+ y ago39:16

39:16

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! Listen to Nelly and Jessica discuss the highs and lows of building Pintarnya, the huge potential it has to transform blue-collar workers' lives as well as Nelly’s take on how w…

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AV3 | Expanding Regionally - Hire Local and Trust the Team 27:26

1+ y ago27:26

27:26

https://www.crazytokmedia.com/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. She refle…

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S1E4 | Truths about Disrupting India's Age-Old Manufacturing Industry | Sonam Motwani, Karkhana 32:31

1+ y ago32:31

32:31

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? And how does it feel to be a female only founder-investor pair in such a male-dominated world? In This Episode (01:10) Vertex and Karkhana; Meeting, first impressions …

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AV2 | Articulating Team Values - Velocity vs. Speed | Kartick Narayan, Founder & CEO, Kilo 33:24

1+ y ago33:24

33:24

As a first-time founder, Kartick reflects on optimising for speed, how his leadership principles have evolved, and designing a hiring process that ensures new hires are aligned with Kilo’s company values. Our Guest Kartick Narayan is the Founder & CEO of Kilo, a Vietnam-based company on a mission to bring millions of traditional businesses online b…

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S1E3 | Opportunities in SE Asia and India | Ben Mathias 38:08

1+ y ago38:08

38:08

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. Tune in to learn how we view the key sectors of Supply Chain, Consumer and Fintech. Our Guest Ben Mathias is Managing Partner at Vertex Ventures South East Asia and India. Prior to join…

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AV1 | How It Feels to Be an Early Employee 12:02

1+ y ago12:02

12:02

Hau Ly and Adrian Latortue kick off the season with a discussion about their own experiences as early employees in Vietnam-based startups. Hau discusses the growth curve and early leadership lessons while Adrian talks about the benefits of early employees and how he went about establishing a new team from scratch. In This Episode (00:30) Introducti…

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S1E2 | Building Nium Into a Unicorn | Pratik Gandhi, COO, Nium 39:40

1+ y ago39:40

39:40

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? What set them apart from their competition and what were some of the bets they had to make? And …

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S1E1 | Building an Enduring VC w/ Kee Lock Chua, CEO Vertex Holdings 29:43

1+ y ago29:43

29:43

You might know of Vertex Ventures as a successful VC in South East Asia and India. But did you know that it had a troubled start? So how did we then go on to becoming one of the top VCs in the region with investments in Grab, Nium and PatSnap and what is our secret recipe for identifying the kinds of founders that build unicorns? What are the hard …

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AVV Founders and Friends Podcast: Trailer 2:06

1+ y ago2:06

2:06

AVV Founders and Friends podcast provides deep dives into the early days of venture building, interviewing successful founders in Vietnam and South East Asia about early hires, fundraising, product-market fit, growth hacks and much more. If you're interested in startups, do follow the show and let others know about it too!…

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Hard Truths By Vertex: Trailer 1:36

2y ago1:36

1:36

Hard Truths gives you a behind the scenes view of the most exciting startups and investment opportunities in SE Asia and India. It's brought to you by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, an early-stage investor in the region's most promising startups and one of Southeast Asia’s oldest VC funds. If you're a startup founder, entrepreneur or start…

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