UVC: Terry Chou from Alpha Intelligence Capital on the state of deep tech in Singapore, disruptive technology approach that AIC looks for in companies, the most important trait of a founder and impacts of generative AI

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In this episode you will learn:

• Where did Terry grow up? What sparked Terry's interest in investment and finance?
• Why did Terry and her team decide to move to Singapore from Hong Kong?
• What does Terry think of the state of deep tech in Singapore? What is AIC's investment strategy?
• What is the reason for US having the best talent and approach in AI, and why is Asia lagging behind?
• What is the disruptive technology approach that the Terry looks for in companies, and how does she assess it?
• Why is staying relevant in AI super important for all tech giants? What does Terry think about the opportunity for a startup to build the Next Trillion Dollar company in AI?
• What is the due diligence process of AIC like? What according to Terry is the most important trait of a founder?
• How can AI help with faster diagnosis and what are the challenges for a diagnostics AI business?
• What will be the consequences of generative AI tools in various sectors? What should individuals do to adapt to this change?

About:

Terry Chou is an accomplished investor with over 10 years of experience in venture capital and private equity. Her passion lies in investing and supporting entrepreneurs on their personal journeys. Terry's mission is to work with founders to bring disruptive AI technologies to the market, and she plays an essential role as a board member/observer of portfolio companies. As an investor at AIC, Terry has led advanced AI investments across regions with a focus on cybersecurity, FinTech, and SaaS. She joined AIC as an investor and founding member of Fund I in 2017 and has successfully led AIC's investments in several high-profile companies, including ReaQta, SenseTime, AI Music, QxBranch, Envelop Risk, Osaro, GetVisibility, and Vamstar. Before joining AIC, Terry spearheaded technology investments at VMS Investment Group, where she deployed over $180 million in investments in technology and health-tech investments, including notable investments such as iQiyi and Universal Medical Group Company. Terry holds a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science and is also a personal investor in K Health and Sandbox VR. She is an advocate for FemTech entrepreneurs and investors in the APAC region.

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