Sommeliers Jeremy Troupe-Masi, Savannah Vento-Chun, and local business owner Matt Souza are joined by chefs, farmers, winemakers, entrepreneurs, and many more small business owners. TTG is the Tri-Valley's first and only hospitality podcast to bring you closer to the California Food & Beverage scene. Working alongside the many movers and makers of the industry, the team uses its experience and passion for community to showcase the many amazing human business related stories here in the East ...
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We speak with leading founders, VCs and operators on their journey in Southeast Asia. Go to www.monkshill.com for more founders’ journeys, company building advice, and insights into regional tech trends
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BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capital VC (English)
Jeremy Au
Learn from Southeast Asia's best tech leaders. Build the future, learn from our past & stay human in between. No B.S on success. Southeast Asia's #1 startup & venture capital podcast with 60,000+ listeners. Hosted by Jeremy Au. VC & serial founder. Harvard MBA & UC Berkeley. Sci-fi nerd & dad of two daughters. Growth and personal growth solves all problems. The best feeling is coaching good humans to be great leaders. Published on Monday and Thursday 6am (Singapore Time). Monday: Weekly tech ...
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The College of Liberal Arts is one of the largest colleges on Auburn’s campus with twelve departments, one school, 3,900 students and 400 faculty and staff. We offer 38 undergraduate majors, 33 minors, 19 graduate programs and 6 professional certificates. Our curriculum offers a diverse range of subjects encompassing four areas: social sciences, communications, humanities and fine arts. Our graduates hold a strong record of industry employment and/or acceptance into graduate schools and trai ...
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An honest search for the truth. Where ever it may lead
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Hello and welcome to Tiny Dragon: your definitive guide to mastering product-market fit in the tech landscape. I’m your host, Elaine Ann. In each enlightening episode, we delve into the hearts of tech startups that have astoundingly decoded the secrets of crafting product-market fit, even in the most unfamiliar markets. We’ll explore how they create products that people love, uncovering the nuanced strategies and innovative approaches behind their monumental success. Distilling complex conce ...
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Avik Ashar: Zilingo Ethical Dilemmas, India vs. Southeast Asia Startups & Market & Consumer Diversity - E466
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Avik Ashar, Principal at Artha Venture Fund, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Zilingo Ethical Dilemmas: Avik reflected on his experiences at Zilingo where rapid expansion led to questionable practices such as buying and selling Apple watches on their fashion lifestyle platform just to meet monthly sales targets, in order to achieve founder and board exp…
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Huiting Koh: Solo General Partner (GP) Experience, Gen Z vs. Generation Alpha & Blueprint's Distinctive Strategy - E465
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Huiting Koh, Founding Managing Partner of Blueprint Ventures, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Solo General Partner (GP) Experience: Huiting discussed her journey as a solo GP, emphasizing the complexities of establishing Blueprint, her venture fund. She shared insights into the initial setup, overcoming challenges, and the decision-making processes inv…
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Disney+ Arbitration PR Crisis, Good vs. Bad Startup Sci-Fi Ideas & Defence Tech Rise with Shiyan Koh - E464
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Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au talked about three main points: 1. Disney+ Arbitration PR Crisis: A woman died from an allergic reaction after eating at a Disney-affiliated restaurant. The husband sued Disney for "wrongful death" and $50,000+ of damages. Disney in May 2024 alleged that the husband accepted a forced arbi…
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Jingjing Zhong: UC Berkeley to Investment Banking, General Manager Firefighting & Superbench Services AI Founder - E463
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Jingjing Zhong, CEO & Cofounder of Superbench, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. UC Berkeley to Investment Banking: Jingjing reflected on her time at UC Berkeley where the competitive environment introduced her to the high-stakes world of investment banking. She shared her initial motivation for joining Houlihan Lokey, which was to m…
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Htay Aung: Anywheel Founder Struggles, Winning The Bike-sharing War & Rejecting VC & Acquisition Offers - E462
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Htay Aung, CEO & Founder of Anywheel, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Early Inspiration and Challenges: Htay detailed his journey from an immigrant student facing cultural and language barriers in Singapore to becoming the founder of Anywheel. His initial inspiration came from dealing with traffic in Sydney and Singapore, which led…
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Indonesia 39% Debt to GDP Ratio vs. Singapore, Free School Lunch Program & Capital City Move from Jakarta to Nusantara with Gita Sjahrir - E461
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Gita Sjahrir, Head of Investment at BNI Ventures, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Indonesia 39% Debt to GDP Ratio vs. Singapore: Jeremy and Gita delved into the policy debate behind Prabowo's decision to increase Indonesia's debt-to-GDP ratio from 39% to 50%, and invest towards achieving an aggressive growth rate of 8% through a ni…
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DJ Tan: Prince of Fermentation, Coffee Without Beans & Government Food Scientist - E460
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BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech Podcast: DJ Tan, CTO & Cofounder of Prefer, and Jeremy Au talked about three main topics: 1. Government Food Scientist: DJ recounted his early fascination with science and his studies in chemistry at UCL, leading to a focus on food science at Singapore's ASTAR government lab. He shared how his academic and laboratory exper…
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Patrick Linden: Dealguru $34M Acquisition, Southeast Asia Roll-Up Strategy & Match.asia M&A Marketplace - E459
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Patrick Linden, Cofounder & Managing Partner of Match.Asia, and Jeremy Au discussed three main points: 1. Dealguru $34M Acquisition: Patrick shared his journey beginning from a small village in Germany to moving to Singapore and building iHipo, a platform to connect European students with opportunities in Southeast Asia. This early experience ignit…
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Singapore: USA Civilian Nuclear Deal, Politicians vs. Technocrats & Allianz Insurance Acquiring NTUC Income with Shiyan Koh - E458
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Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au talked about three main points: 1. Allianz Insurance Acquiring NTUC Income: Jeremy and Shiyan dissected the business logic and new facts that have emerged, especially regarding the current competition and performance challenges facing NTUC Income. They addressed the confusing public commu…
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Why I Joined Lucence: Personal Loss, Atomic Building & Being the Dumbest Person in the Room - E457
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Jeremy Au listed the 3 reasons for joining Lucence, a startup leveraging next-generation sequencing AI for early cancer detection with a single blood test. He reflected on his teenage years grieving over a personal loss due to lymphoma. He contrasted the builder role with the job of a VC, with a different set of “atomic” work outcomes. He appreciat…
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Episode 100 | Bienvenue Au Spectacle!
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Episode 100 - woohoo. It has taken 5 wonderful years to get to this point and we look forward to many more. Thank you to all those who have supported us. We thought, who better to join us on the podcast than one of our longest-listening supporters than Apolline Augustine aka Apple. Apple is the General Manager at Livermore's acclaimed Wingen Bakery…
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Jeremy Tan: Cambridge Engineer & Harvard MBA, Founding Tin Men Capital & Fatherhood Insights - E456
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Jeremy Tan, Managing Partner and Cofounder of Tin Men Capital, and Jeremy Au talked about three main points: 1. Cambridge Engineer & Harvard MBA: Jeremy Tan shared his journey from a playful student to getting into a life-changing education at Cambridge. His early life goal of becoming a refinery chemical engineer shifted after a pivotal internship…
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China: Indonesia & Trump Tariffs, Manufacturing Dominance & Involution 内卷 & Education Labor Mismatch with Jianggan Li- E455
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Jianggan Li, Founder & CEO of Momentum Works, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Indonesia & Trump Tariffs: Indonesia's new tariffs target imports like China-manufactured footwear, clothing, and ceramics to protect 65M local micro, small and medium enterprises employing 109M people. These trade barriers have negatively impacted local …
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Algostorm: Algorithm Storm Social Manipulation, Trendjacking Botnets & Government Countermeasures - E454
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Jeremy Au discussed the increasing intensity of "algostorms" - unpredictable social media “weather systems” driven by algorithms that prioritize engagement over truth. The Internet’s transition from human-centric, chronological forums to a volatile online environment where individuals are caught in fluctuating must-discuss trends manipulated by bot…
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Founder Frauds, Startup Accounting Tricks (GMV, Revenue, Gross Margin, Contribution Margin) & Revenue Bundling & Valuation Multiples with Adriel Yong - E453
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Adriel Yong, Head of Investments at Ascend Network, and Jeremy Au discussed three major topics: 1. Startup Accounting Tricks (GMV, Revenue, Gross Margin, Contribution Margin): Local VCs have often confused Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) with actual platform revenue, and gross margins with actual unit profitability. Startups have also split reporting…
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The Fall of the American Empire w/ Jeremy Slate
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Jeremy Slate of Command your brand joins us to discuss the Roman Empire and the fall of the American Empire Find Jeremy here https://commandyourbrand.com/our-team/By Billy Ray Valentine
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AU: Alex Jones says he was invited to start Q ! And Was Trump actually shot?w/ Oddman Out, Steve Pokenen, Gard Goldsmith and Weezy
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AU: Alex Jones says he was invited to start Q ! And Was Trump actually shot? w/ Oddman Out, Steve Pokenen, Gard Goldsmith and WeezyBy Billy Ray Valentine
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Kamala vs. Trump USA Election, NTUC Income Insurance Privatization by Allianz & Indonesia D2C & Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) - E452
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Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Kamala vs. Trump USA Election: Jeremy and Shiyan discussed Kamala Harris stepping into the presidential race, and speculated on her potential policy directions and how her leadership might influence relations with Asia. The excitement around her candidac…
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BRAVE's Secret Learnings: Seeing The Future, High-Conviction Bets & Personal Narrative Mental Models - E451
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Jeremy Au reflects on the most important insight that he learned from interviewing hundreds of tech leaders across the region. Every secret has a shelf life, as private information diffuses into the public markets and becomes known by everyone. Leaders who discern emerging patterns before they become common wisdom can take action and make high-conv…
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Parin Mehta: Google & Airbnb GM Career, Tech Executive to Founder Coach & Leadership Advice - E450
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Parin Mehta, Venture Partner & Board Member at Menyala, and Jeremy Au talked about three main points: 1. Google & Airbnb GM Career: Parin's journey began with his parents' migration from Uganda to the UK. Moving to Japan to teach English was a transformative experience that spurred his desire to return to Asia one day. He shared how he made the j…
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Food Makes Me Happy & Livermore Valley Wine
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This episode is all about food that makes you happy and the wines that we enjoy drinking with them. SVC + JTM hit up the Livermore Valley Interwinery Tasting to check out the 2024 vintage here in the region. We recap wines and people to be excited about, wines of the night, the biggest surprises, and more. JTM then surprises SVC to pair the best wi…
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Vietnam: Putin Bamboo Strategy, Data Sovereignty & 49% Foreign Ownership Limit & Investment Landscape with Valerie Vu - E449
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Valerie Vu, Founding Partner of Ansible Ventures, and Jeremy Au discussed three main themes: 1. Putin Bamboo Strategy: Vietnam’s “bamboo strategy” foreign policy involves maintaining strong roots while being flexible, which allows Vietnam to navigate relationships with global superpowers like the US, China, and Russia. Valerie highlighted that in l…
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They tried to kill the establishment candidate. JD Vance Skull and Bones? w/ Inoy, Don and Wayne
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They tried to kill the establishment candidate. JD Vance Skull and Bones?By Billy Ray Valentine
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Don't Ask Stupid Questions vs. High Performer Learning & Humility - E448
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Jeremy Au reflects on the transformative power of asking questions by sharing his personal career experiences. He reveals how an early experience in the army working for a boss who discouraged questions shaped his initial approach to leadership and masculinity. He had to face a pivotal internship experience where not asking questions nearly deraile…
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Spoiler Alert - If you have not completed The Bear season 3, consider this your warning. In this episode, Jeremy Troupe-Masi & Savannah Vento-Chun review the highly acclaimed and Emmy award-winning show 'The Bear'. SVC & JTM challenge various reviews while also offering a few of their own and ultimately answer the question. Did season 3 live up to …
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Karl Mak: Viral Memes Founder, Price of Fame & Hepmil Media Evolution - E447
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Karl Mak, Cofounder & CEO of Hepmil Media Group, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Viral Memes Founder: Karl shared the story of how SGAG was born out of boredom during his university days at Singapore Management University (SMU) where he and his co-founder Adrian spent time creating side businesses. The breakthrough came in 2012 whe…
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Indonesia: 200% China Import Tariffs, Ransomware Attacks 282 Agencies & 27,000+ Government Apps Consolidation with Gita Sjahrir - E446
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Gita Sjahrir, Head of Investment at BNI Ventures, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. 200% China Import Tariffs: Jeremy and Gita explored Indonesia's recent imposition of up to 200% tariffs on Chinese imports like footwear, clothing, textiles, cosmetics, and ceramics. Indonesia's trade minister's remarks "I told my colleagues not to be afraid or hesitant. …
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Lonelytech: Isolation Epidemic, Digital Companions & Manufacturing Pretend Empathy - E445
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Jeremy Au examines the rise of 弱者営業 ("jaku-sha eigyō") "lonelytech" - the emerging AI companion industry. His observation of a man on a train openly interacting with an AI girlfriend highlights the rapidly increasing prevalence of digital companionship, e.g. Rosanna Ramos and Scott, who have formed intimate relationships with AI companions who offe…
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Roy Ang: Grab Executive to D2C Founder, Evo Commerce Consumer Secrets & Overcoming Pivot Challenges - E444
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Roy Ang, CEO & Cofounder of Evo Commerce, and Jeremy Au talked about three main points: 1. Grab Executive to D2C Founder: Roy began his professional journey in banking but soon realized it wasn't his calling. After a year, he shifted to the tech media industry, landing a job at E27 through a bold cold call to Mohan Balani, E27’s founder. Roy thrive…
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,Join us as we sit down with Frances[Franny] Catano and Joe Tomaszak, the owners of Livermore's very first fish bar. Cured Fish Bar offers up some of the freshest seafood bites within 40 miles, reminding us that while inland, we are a coastal town. In this episode, we sit down and look under the hood at what it took for them to take the leap of fai…
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Singapore Port Traffic Jam From USA Tariffs & Middle East Conflict, Climate Change Creating Arctic Shipping Route & Trump 10% Global & 60% China Tariffs with Shiyan Koh - E443
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Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au talked about three main points: 1. Singapore Port Traffic Jam From USA Tariffs & Middle East Conflict: Shiyan and Jeremy examined the severe traffic congestion at Singapore's port, now at unprecedented levels. Yemen's Houthi rebel attacks on Red Sea commercial shipping (in support of the …
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Mohan Belani: Founding e27 & Echelon, Media Business Myths & Angel & Orvel VC Investing Journey - E442
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Mohan Belani, Cofounder & CEO of e27, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Founding e27 & Echelon: Mohan discussed his early career decisions as a computer engineering undergraduate with the NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) program, failed founder and startup executive. He shared how he juggled his studies and his founding role in e27, often…
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Thomas Jeng: BCG Consultant to Aspire GM, Navigating Regional Fragmentation & Continuous Learning Self-Awareness - E441
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Thomas Jeng, Singapore General Manager of Aspire, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. BCG Consultant to Aspire GM: Thomas discussed his decision-making process at Georgetown University aiming to become a lawyer or diplomat, but switched to consulting at BCG where he worked on challenging projects like "delayering" cases. He recounted h…
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The gang is back together, chatting about all the latest Livermore Valley + Downtown News. We also take on the topic of tipping. As so many have felt, tipping has become a significant financial consideration and burden in some cases relative to going out and spending money. We take a stab at dissecting what has caused such an uptick in what is bein…
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Thailand: Thaksin Lese-Majeste & PM Lawsuits, 2029 Super-Aged Population & D2C Consumer & VC Opportunities with Wing Vasiksiri - E440
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Wing Vasiksiri, General Partner of WV, and Jeremy Au discussed three main themes: 1. Thaksin Lese-Majeste & PM Lawsuits: Recent legal events (Thailand's court delay in the verdict on dissolving the Kao Klai (Move Forward Party), Thaksin Shinawatra lawsuit and PM Srettha Thavisin cabinet hearing) contribute to political instability, affecting invest…
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Biden's Debate Disaster and America's Rigged Two Party System w/ Charlie Robinson, Gard Goldsmith, Don Jeffries, Tony Arterburn
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We discuss the disaster of a debate on CNN with Trump and BidenBy Billy Ray Valentine
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Stanley Kubrick Conspiracies w/ Recluse and The Fake Moon Landings w/ Bart Sibrel
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Recluse discusses his new book about Stanley Kubrick and covers the moon landing and eyes wide shut conspiracies surrounding Stanley's movies. Bart Sibrel discuss his life's work on the fake moon landings and a possible attempt on his life Intermission music is linked here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcQukvfMacQ…
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Cognitohazards: Suicide Social Contagion, 1982 Tylenol Poisonings & Extremist Self-Radicalization - E439
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Jeremy Au delved into the concept of “cognitohazards” — information that causes harm upon comprehension. Introduced by the sci-fi novel "There is No Antimemetics Division," this definition helps encapsulate a new danger in modern society. Examples include the "Werther effect" where suicide becomes contagious due to social replication and mass media…
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Sam Gibb: New Zealand Law to Southeast Asia VC, Regional Fintech Upside & Aspiring VC Partner Advice - E438
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Sam Gibb, Managing Partner of Resolution Ventures, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. New Zealand Law to Southeast Asia VC: Initially set on a legal career, Sam quickly realized it wasn't his calling after interning at a law firm. Sam transitioned to PwC, where he worked in the finance sector. In 2011, Sam relocated to Singapore to ta…
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TTG Shorts | Livermore Farmers Market - Heart Of Community
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Join JTM & SVC for another TTG Short. This new segment allows us to experiment with some creative writing and offerings. In this segment, SVC takes the lead and shares why our Livermore Valley Farmers Market is more than meets the eye. And to her, why the Farmers Market serves as the center of community. We hope that you continue to enjoy these, sh…
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$3B Money Laundering Singapore Family Offices, Apple AI Integration & VC Fraud Maze with Shiyan Koh - E437
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Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. $3B Money Laundering Family Offices: Jeremy and Shiyan highlighted recent fraud cases in Singapore involving Chinese nationals, focusing on a massive $3 billion scheme by a group of 10 individuals who set up five family offices. This prompted tighter reg…
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Darwinian VC Evolution: Strategy Changes Due to Low Southeast Asia Fund Performance 0.4X vs. USA, India & China - E436
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Adriel Yong, Head of Investments at Ascend Network, and Jeremy Au assessed Southeast Asia's low VC fund performance (median 0.4X returns vs. USA (1X) and India (1.3x). They discussed VCs shifting towards more realistic and localized investment strategies, while also taking into account growing geopolitical USA vs. China tensions with their resultin…
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Tommaso Demarie: Quantum Computing Startup, PHD Academia to Founder & Michelin Mistake Ownership - E435
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Tommaso Demarie, CEO & Cofounder of Entropica Labs, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Quantum Computing Startup: Tommaso shared his insights on quantum computing and its potential applications. He talked about his company, Entropica Labs, which focuses on developing software for quantum error correction, a crucial element in quantum …
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TTG Shorts | A Tribute To Anthony Bourdain
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Come hang out with JTM and SVC as we continue digging into a new segment called TTG Shorts. This series will take you through fun and meaningful reviews of your favorite local businesses. In this episode, JTM takes a heartfelt moment to reflect on the impact that the late Anthony Bourdain has made not only on the industry but also on JTM. We hope y…
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Vietnam: New President Tô Lâm, South China Sea Island Building (692 Acres) & Coal Energy & Flight Price Jumps with Valerie Vu - E434
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Valerie Vu, Founding Partner of Ansible Ventures, and Jeremy Au discussed three main themes: 1. New President Tô Lâm: Jeremy and Valerie discussed the recent stabilization efforts by the Vietnamese government amidst political and economic turbulence, with the election of the new president, Tô Lâm, who previously served as the Minister of Public Sec…
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Bittersweet Goodbyes Before Raffles Junior College Demolition - E433
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Jeremy Au reflects on his nostalgic visit to his alma mater Raffles Junior College before its demolition. He remembers his initial excitement of joining a new school, bitterness over a personal loss, and the processing of his grief over the next 2 decades. He also reconnected with former teenage classmates who are now fellow middle-aged adults, all…
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New Studio Who Dis & Hometown Blues
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,,,We are back after a few weeks away from the microphones. While we were away though, Advanced Creative saw an expansion, doubling in size and offering TTG a brand-new recording studio. This is the first time in a several episodes hosts SVC, JTM , & Matt were able to record together as well. We spend much of our discussion catching up, sharing som…
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Agung Saputra: Indonesia Pollution Crisis, 48 Million Tons of Food Waste (170kg Per Capita) & Surplus Marketplace App - E432
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Agung Saputra, CEO & Founder of Surplus Indonesia, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Indonesia Pollution Crisis: Agung flagged that Indonesia is one the top 3 polluters in the world: #2 plastic polluter, #2 food wastage and #1 most air polluted city (Jakarta). He highlighted the lack of regulations and public awareness as major barri…
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Diddy, Epstein Connection? And a little bit of Infowars for Sale with Mr Gates and Steve Poikonin
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We explore the similarities between the Jeffrey Epstein operation and the P Diddy situation with two Fringe Favorites. We also discuss the possible sale of infowars for a little bit.By Billy Ray Valentine
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Post-AI "Good Jobs", SGX & IDX Capital Market Challenges & USA VC vs. Southeast Asia Fund Performance with Shiyan Koh - E431
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Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. USA VC vs. Southeast Asia Fund Performance: Bain’s 2023 private equity report shows that Southeast Asia's VC returns have been lower over the past decade, with median LP distributions of 0.4X for Southeast Asia, China 0.6X, Europe 0.7X, USA 1X and India …
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