Best JJ Wong Podcasts (2024)

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Project Zero I Singaporean Identity, Culture, and Music Pt II I Dick Lee & Sezairi Sezali 37:11

1M ago37:11

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In the finale episode of Project Zero, join host Shabir Sulthan as we delve into the journey from competition winners to established music artists with Sezairi and Shabir. They discuss the challenges and transitions from being an Singapore Idol or a Vasantham Star to carving out a lasting career in music. Adding depth to the conversation, legendary…

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Project Zero I Pioneers and Trailblazers of SG Hip Hop I Sheikh Haikel, ABANGSAPAU & Axel Brizzy 1:05:12

1M ago1:05:12

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In this episode of Project Zero, we dive into the dynamic world of hip hop in Singapore with three influential artists. ABANGSAPAU, a fearless Malay-Sikh hip hop artist, breaks boundaries and boldly represents his cultural roots. Axel Brizzy, the youngest rapper to conquer the local iTunes Hip-Hop charts, has amassed millions of streams and bagged …

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Project Zero I Singapore Music: From Tradition to Innovation I Prof.Jeremy Monteiro & Dr Samuel Wong 1:16:00

1M ago1:16:00

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In this enriching episode, we delve into the evolution of a unique Singapore sound with two stalwarts in the local music scene: Professor Jeremy Monteiro and Dr. Samuel Wong. Professor Jeremy Monteiro, often hailed as Singapore's "King of Swing," is one of the key pioneers of jazz in the region. With over 25 jazz albums and collaborations with inte…

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Project Zero I Singaporean Identity, Culture, and Music PT 1 I Dick Lee & Sezairi Sezali 46:27

1M ago46:27

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In the 1st part final episode of Project Zero, join host Shabir Sulthan as he sits down with two icons of Singapore's music scene: Dick Lee, the legendary singer-songwriter known for pioneering the integration of Asian elements into pop music, and Sezairi Sezali, a celebrated musician and singer-songwriter who won Singapore Idol in 2009. Together, …

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Project Zero I Homegrown Sonic Architects of Singapore I Jason Gelchen, Akeem Jahat & Fauxe 51:17

1M ago51:17

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Please be advised that this episode of Project Zero contains some coarse language. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of Project Zero, we spotlight three leading music producers who are defining the Singaporean music scene. Akeem Jahat, known for his witty lyrics and integration of Asian culture, has a significant following in Singapor…

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Project Zero I Supporting & Nuturing our Homegrown Talent I Joakim Gomez & JJ Neo 1:07:01

1M ago1:07:01

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In this episode of Project Zero, we are joined by two influential figures in the Singaporean music scene. Joakim Gomez, a celebrated DJ at Mediacorp’s 987 and JJ Neo, an innovative indie electronica artist who has been collaborating with music producers from the US, UK, France, and Australia since 2015. Together, Joakim and JJ delve into pressing q…

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Project Zero I Unearthing the Essence of the Singapore Sound I Wang Chenwei & Chok Kerong 49:05

2M ago49:05

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Roots & Fusion - Unearthing the Essence of the Singapore Sound Music stalwarts Wang Chenwei and Chok Kerong explore Singaporean musical roots, fusion, and the existence of a distinct "Singapore sound." They discuss their own compositions and performances, reflecting on Singapore's musical identity. In this episode, the participants don’t shy away f…

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Project Zero I The Evolution of the Singapore Sound: Behind the NDP Hits I Don Richmond & Evan Low 1:06:31

2M ago1:06:31

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In this episode of Project Zero, we delve into the triumphs and challenges of crafting Singapore's iconic National Day songs and the artistry behind defining the "Singapore Sound." Joining us are Don Richmond, an award-winning composer and music director known for his work on NDP theme songs and TV series, and Evan who has worked with renowned arti…

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Project Zero I Rising Beyond Borders - The Rise of Singaporean Musicians I shazza & Jean Seizure 48:45

2M ago48:45

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In our debut episode, shazza and Jean Seizure, breakthrough Singaporean pop artists with international recognition, discuss topics such as identity, breaking into the global music scene, and the potential of Singaporean musicians on the world stage. Chapters (00:00) - Introduction (01:17) - When did you realise you wanted to make music? (04:03) - H…

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Project Zero I Redefining the Singapore Sound through film scores I Alex Oh & Buvan 37:45

2M ago37:45

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Scoring Success - Redefining the Singapore Sound through Film scores Alex Oh and Buvan are film composers and producers from Singapore. They discuss the impact of film music and its potential in uncovering the unique Singaporean sound. The supremely talented composers discuss the Black Panther score, their film score works and ask big questions tha…

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Wong Zi Yang: Skipping University, Managing Creator and Personal Risk-Reward & Fundraising Recipes 42:19

2+ y ago42:19

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Wong Zi Yang is the Co-Founder and CEO of Upmesh, a startup enabling anyone to easily start a live selling business on social media. Having founded various ventures across wildly different industries (ranging from retail to technology), he believes that it is possible to bridge the trust gap between businesses and consumers and make e-commerce more…

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I LOVE SOUTH AFRICA 25:02

2+ y ago25:02

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Some thoughts on my recent trip to South Africa. What an experience. I love the country and its people! The music, dance, and culture. Absolutely amazing. Amapiano and GQOM to the world!!!By JJ Wong

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Shi Ling Tai: Growing Up an Engineer, Founder Perspective and Representation 47:14

2+ y ago47:14

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Shi Ling is the co-founder and CEO of UI-licious. She's also an software engineer, ever since she learnt to code at 16, she's been building apps for fun and to solve people's problems. What's she's dedicated to these days is to ensuring that the best digital experiences of the web is accessible to everyone.…

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Kuo-Yi Lim (Managing Partner, MHV): "Keep Moving", First-Principles Driven, and Transitioning to VC from Operator 36:20

2+ y ago36:20

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The MHV Podcast talks to Kuo-Yi Lim, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Monk's Hill Ventures. In the early 2000’s, Kuo-Yi was an early employee of Encentuate, an identity and access management software startup (acquired by IBM) and Reputation Technologies, a supplier relationship management software startup (acquired by Security Sources). In 2008, …

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Yerba Mate - My Latest Addiction 15:19

2+ y ago15:19

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We're back! Happy 2022 everybody! Today I talk about my latest addiction - Yerba Mate / Chimarrão! It is a drink indigenous to South America that was (and still is) popular among the indigenous Guaraní and Tupí people. Today it is very popular in countries like Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Southern Brazil, and also in Syria and Lebanon.Check out C…

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Charles Lee: Engineer Founder Learnings, Innovation Constraints & Fundraising Lifehacks vs. Energy Taxes 43:28

2+ y ago43:28

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Meet Charles Lee, the tech veteran shaking up Southeast Asia's startup scene with his Vietnam-based school for talented developers. CodersSchool, founded in 2015 by Charles Lee and Harley Trung, who previously worked as software engineers, pivoted from offline to online in early 2020 to bring high-quality technical training to everyone, everywhere.…

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JJ Chai: Carousell & Airbnb Executive Insights, E-Commerce Brand Partners & Multi-Stage VC Selection 37:48

2+ y ago37:48

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JJ Chai is the co-founder and CEO of Rainforest, Asia’s leading e-commerce brand aggregator. Rainforest acquires consumer ecommerce brands, providing entrepreneurs a healthy exit, and continues to grow the brands to their full potential. Prior to founding Rainforest, JJ advised startups founders in the scale-up stage, as xto10x’s SE-Asia’s MD. He p…

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Anton Hariyanto: Indonesia Startup Ecosystem Maturation, Southeast Asia Data Gamechangers & UC Berkeley Memories 39:36

2+ y ago39:36

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Anton Hariyanto is the founder of id/x partners, a B2B fintech providing Data Analytics & Decisioning solution to financial services industry in Indonesia and the Philippines. He is an experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in the data management, analytics-driven strategy and decision management space, and highly skilled i…

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Quick Tips to Feel Energized When You're Bleh 10:33

3y ago10:33

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Feeling bleh? No stress, it happens to all of us. Here are some quick tips to get you back on track.By JJ Wong

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Justin Nguyen (General Partner, MHV): Vietnam Roots, VP Engineering To Founder & Healthy Board Relationships 44:42

3y ago44:42

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Justin is a Partner at Monk’s Hill Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage tech companies, primarily Series A, in Southeast Asia. He has over two decades of experience in Silicon Valley and in Asia as a founder, entrepreneur, and engineer of early-stage tech startups and global tech companies. Based in Vietnam, he has strong exper…

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Overcoming the Hedonistic Treadmill 13:41

3y ago13:41

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Ever achieved something or received something you always wanted and then... didn't feel happy? Let's explore why.By JJ Wong

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Lessons Learned on Post-COVID Travels 16:58

3y ago16:58

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We're back! Today I discuss the lessons I learned on my recent trip out to Western Canada - Banff, Jasper, Vancouver. Have you ever Shout out to @princeoftravel and @realricky on Instagram for the great travel tips and advice! Check them out if you're interested in travel, points, rewards and all that fun stuff - especially in a Canadian context. N…

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Peng T. Ong (Managing Partner, MHV): Engineer Sci-Fi, Founding Match.com & Interwoven CEO Learnings 50:43

3y ago50:43

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Peng is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Monk’s Hill Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage tech companies, primarily Series A, in Southeast Asia. Peng is an industry veteran with over 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, founder, and investor in Silicon Valley and in Asia. He is based in Indonesia and is a board memb…

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Susli Lie (Venture Partner, MHV): Indonesia Childhood, YC Founder & VC Representation 54:46

3y ago54:46

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Susli is a Venture Partner at Monk's Hill Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage tech companies, primarily Series A, in Southeast Asia. She is based in Indonesia and is responsible for sourcing, analyzing and executing deals, and working closely with portfolio companies. Susli is also the Co-Founder of ErudiFi, a tech-enabled edu…

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Welcome to MHV 0:27

3y ago0:27

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Welcome to the MHV Podcast! 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 trendsBy Monk's Hill Ventures

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Belonging (feat. Aurora) 32:12

3y ago32:12

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Today's a special episode because it's my first time with a guest, Aurora! We talk about belonging, multiculturalism, and dance.You can check her out on Instagram at @megbah.Enjoy!By JJ Wong

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Learning to Love Your Body 21:36

3+ y ago21:36

21:36

I've always hated my body. But life is much better when you repair your relationship with yourself.By JJ Wong

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What's Next? 16:47

3+ y ago16:47

16:47

"Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you. And you can change it. You can influence it...Once you learn that, you'll never be the same again." - Steve JobsBy JJ Wong

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Longboarding, Cooking, and the Joy of Failure 11:40

3+ y ago11:40

11:40

Been away for a while, but I'm back! Here's what I've learned on my recent adventures longboarding, cooking, and failing. Hope they're helpful to you.By JJ Wong

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Being Kind to Yourself When You Feel Like You're Going Backwards 13:12

3+ y ago13:12

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Been stressed and not sleeping well lately. Here are some lessons I've learned about being kind to yourself, as well as some ideas for sleeping better if you can't sleep. Hope it's useful! Have a good one :)By JJ Wong

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Latin European Tour 24:27

5+ y ago24:27

24:27

A musical trip to Portugal, Spain,France, Italy & Ireland

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Married people 11:45

5+ y ago11:45

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Comedy about married people followed by a children's song after another comedy kermit the frog doing a drug deal followed by another love song i wrote

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