Podcast terbaik Southeast Asia (2025)

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Startup Economics: Blitzscaling Pitfalls, Market Strategy & Funding vs. Execution - E548 12:44

3d ago12:44

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Jeremy Au breaks down the fundamentals of unit economics, customer acquisition, and blitzscaling in startups. Using real-world examples, he explains how different business models—like SaaS versus consumer goods—affect profitability and marketing strategies. The conversation explores the challenges of scaling aggressively, the importance of timing i…

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Sustainable Teamwork and Team Leadership in Southeast Asia 26:05

2h ago26:05

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The workplace is forever facing new challenges. These challenges are also unique in the context of Southeast Asia. Effective team work and leadership are at the core of organisational success. Yet much remains under investigated in how we can best help organisations and their teams and leaders in navigating shifts in the business environment. To th…

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Songs the Blind Can See: An Interdisciplinary Community Service Project in Roi Et, Thailand with Chamni Sripraram 1:04:15

7d ago1:04:15

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Professor Chamni Sripraram sits down with 3 NIU students to talk about their Summer: “Song for the Blind” trip. Put together by Professor Chamni, the trip was an opportunity for American students to teach music to visually impaired Thai children. The group reflects and laughs about the experience together, discussing what they learned about other c…

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31 | Women, War, and Resistance: Southeast Asia in WWII 17:48

5d ago17:48

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New season, new stories — this time, we’re diving into the herstory of Southeast Asia in World War 2. Their resistance and resilience helped shape independence movements, political landscapes, and ongoing fights for justice. Celebrate International Women's Day by centering their stories and pushing to #AccelerateAction for gender equality. Special …

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Vietnam’s “Era of National Rise” with Khang Vu 34:51

7d ago34:51

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Greg and Elina talk with Khang Vu. They discuss Vietnam’s bureaucratic reforms and its declaration of an “Era of National Rise.” Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from Ramadan to an update on scam centers in Thailand and Myanmar.Oleh CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Special Episode: 430km (English version) 5:22

23d ago5:22

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430 Kilometres: an audio poem by May Myat Zaw “An exiled woman from the Thai-Myanmar border sends a letter to her imprisoned friends. But like her, stateless and unheard, the letter never reaches its destination.” Today’s episode is a special one. For the last six months New Naratif has been working with Better Engagement Between East and Southeast…

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#127: A Spirit Stands Its Ground - GHOST MAPS 15:07

8h ago15:07

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When a pair of siblings squabble over their deceased father's last wishes, strange things start happening around the body. Ghost Maps follows an unnamed narrator as he chronicles true accounts of the supernatural across Southeast Asia. ►GHOST MAPS CREDITS: Kyle Ong - Director Wayne Rée - Writer Joline Lim - Art Director ►SUPPORT & FIND US HERE: HAN…

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Spirituality and the Supernatural with Taoist Tiktoker Lee Chee Tong - DEAD AIR 1:30:10

2h ago1:30:10

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Gen Z Taoist priest, Lee Chee Tong (quanzhentaoist on TikTok), chats with Kyle and Wayne about his approach to spirituality and his own experiences with the supernatural. ►FIND LEE CHEE TONG HERE: TikTok Instagram ►THIS EPISODE'S HORROR RECOMMENDATIONS: Chee Tong's Tales From Incredible Tales Episode Qing Ming Festival Mr Vampire Cold Food Festival…

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Sadaf Sultan: eFishery Scandal Breakdown, Startup Financial Shenanigans & VC Fraud Detection - E547 51:47

5d ago51:47

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Sadaf Sultan, Founder of Finprojections, and Jeremy Au analyzed the eFishery financial scandal and discuss broader issues of financial fraud in startups. They talked about why eFishery was appealing to investors and how the fraud unfolded and shared their insights into detecting fraud effectively. They explore the challenges faced during investor d…

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$12B Pertamina Corruption Case, Public Crisis & Government Policy Risks & Energy Market Reform with Gita Sjahrir - E546 36:37

7d ago36:37

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Gita Sjahrir, Senior Advisor at TBS Energi Utama, and Jeremy Au talked about the complexities of corporate governance and accountability within emerging markets. They discussed the eFishery scandal, the Pertamina corruption case, and the broader implications for economic growth and investor trust. 1. Investor Due Diligence: Gita and Jeremy highligh…

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Andrew G. Walder, "Civil War in Guangxi: The Cultural Revolution on China's Southern Periphery" (Stanford UP, 2023) 1:25:41

7d ago1:25:41

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Guangxi, a region on China's southern border with Vietnam, has a large population of ethnic minorities and a history of rebellion and intergroup conflict. In the summer of 1968, during the high tide of the Cultural Revolution, it became notorious as the site of the most severe and extensive violence observed anywhere in China during that period of …

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Why Startups Fail: Common Mistakes, VC Perspective & Founder Comeback - E545 25:52

10d ago25:52

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Jeremy Au discussed common startup failure patterns, and emphasized that failure is frequent and often inevitable even for companies that make it to later funding stages. Many startups fail to deliver financial returns for investors, regardless of how innovative or pioneering they might be. He also talked about various reasons for failure, from tea…

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Kwok Jiachuan: COVID-19’s Impact on Nonprofits, Conjunct’s Shift in Business Model & The Role of Capacity Builders - E544 37:45

12d ago37:45

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Jeremy Au reconnects with Kwok Jiachuan, his first-ever podcast guest, to reflect on their journey from school friends to army roommates to co-founders of Conjunct Consulting. They talked about the challenges of starting and scaling a social impact consultancy, from early skepticism to securing funding and navigating the evolving nonprofit landscap…

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The Impacts of Political Conflicts on Education in Myanmar since the 2021 Military Coup with Saw Yu May 1:19:27

14d ago1:19:27

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Dr. Saw Yu May sits down with scholars from Myanmar at NIU, Aye Myat Mon, Khaing Wai Wai Zaw, and Chit Whityi Oo, to discuss the impact the 2021 coup in Myanmar has on education in the country. Together they detail their experiences with the coup, its immediate effects, and how the change of regime influences the culture of education in Myanmar. Dr…

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Mike Michalec: $1B+ Edtech Investments, Market Due Diligence Failures & Real-World Education Gaps - E543 26:38

14d ago26:38

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Mike Michalec shares his journey from molecular research to outdoor adventure guiding and eventually into education consulting in Southeast Asia. He discusses the region’s diverse education landscape, the challenges of scaling edtech businesses, and the impact of China’s regulatory crackdown on the sector. He explains why many education startups fa…

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Ian G. Baird, "Champassak Royalty and Sovereignty: Within and Between Nation-States in Mainland Southeast Asia" (U Wisconsin Press, 2024) 45:49

15d ago45:49

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Before the creation of the European colonial states in the nineteenth century, Southeast Asia had hundreds of royal families, large and small. Today, only a small number survive. In his book, Champassak Royalty and Sovereignty: Within and Between Nation-States in Mainland Southeast Asia (U Wisconsin Press, 2024), Ian Baird uncovers the history of o…

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VC Decision Making: Sequential Bets, Navigating Market Exits & Addressing Regulatory Challenges - E542 16:52

17d ago16:52

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Jeremy Au discussed key aspects of venture capital decision-making and tech regulation including how VCs make sequential investment choices, navigate acquisition offers and public listing routes, and address regulatory challenges. He also examined how customer advocacy and jurisdictional differences shape tech policy, while debating the trade-offs …

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Pacific Airwaves – Aid, Alliances, and Uncertainty 14:30

17d ago14:30

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Andreyka welcomes new co-host John Augé to Pacific Airwaves to discuss Trump’s return to the White House, the impact of USAID cuts to the region, the Cook Islands’ cooperative agreements with China, and more.Oleh CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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#126: The Pontianak at the Morgue - GHOST MAPS 17:35

14d ago17:35

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A young man talks about encountering a pontianak while working in a morgue near Kent Ridge. Ghost Maps follows an unnamed narrator as he chronicles true accounts of the supernatural across Southeast Asia. ►GHOST MAPS CREDITS: Kyle Ong - Director Wayne Rée - Writer Joline Lim - Art Director ►SUPPORT & FIND US HERE: HANTU Instagram HANTU YouTube HANT…

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Kishore Mahbubani, "Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir" (Public Affairs, 2024) 43:27

17d ago43:27

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Kishore Mahbubani, longtime Singaporean diplomat and academic, opens his new memoir with a provocative line: “Blame it on the damn British.” Kishore, who later served as Singapore’s ambassador to the UN and founding dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, was born to poor migrants in Singapore, studied philosophy on a government scholarsh…

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Yuying Deng: Esevel's Product Iteration Strategy, Mastering Delegation & Parent Founder Learnings - E541 38:46

19d ago38:46

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Yuying Deng, CEO of Esevel, and Jeremy Au talked about Esevel’s IT service business evolution over the past few years. They trace the journey from handling simple device procurement in Southeast Asia (with a focus on Singapore, India, and Indonesia) to offering full IT life cycle management and cybersecurity support. They also discussed how custome…

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David R. Saunders, "Chasing Archipelagic Dreams: The Expansion of Foreign Influence in Sabah amid the End of Empire, 1945–1965" (Cornell UP, 2024) 1:06:59

19d ago1:06:59

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In Chasing Archipelagic Dreams: The Expansion of Foreign Influence in Sabah amid the End of Empire, 1945–1965 (Cornell University Press, 2024), Dr. David R. Saunders demonstrates that the withdrawal of the British imperial state from Sabah did not result in the decolonization of the territory. From the late 1940s to the 1960s, international anti-co…

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Praetorian Kingdom: A History of Military Ascendancy in Thailand with Paul Chambers 1:11:26

21d ago1:11:26

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Dr. Kanjana Thepboriruk sits down with Dr. Paul Chambers and Dr. Napisa Waitoolkiat to discuss Paul Chambers’s new book “Praetorian Kingdom: A History of Military Ascendancy in Thailand.” Together they discuss the history of the military in the Thai government and its continued dominance in Thai politics. Chambers examine the rotating roster of pol…

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Southeast Asia Startup Evolution, eFishery’s $100M Capital Burn Lessons & Private Equity Style VC Insights with Mohan Belani - E540 59:08

21d ago59:08

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Mohan Belani, CEO and Cofounder of e27, and Jeremy Au talked about how the Southeast Asia startup scene has transformed over the past decade, including the shift from early-stage exuberance to a more cautious, capital-efficient mindset, and citing specific cases like eFishery and Carousell. They touched on regional challenges, with markets as diffe…

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Blitzscaling: Uber vs. Lyft, First-Mover Traps & VC Power Laws - E539 26:55

24d ago26:55

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Jeremy Au explored the strategic dynamics of venture capital, network effects, and first-mover risks in technology markets. He illustrated how Uber outmaneuvered Lyft by aggressively raising capital to fuel network effects, while Airbnb achieved superior capital efficiency through globally pooled inventory. Using the case of Henn Tan, the Singapore…

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Biden’s Legacy in Southeast Asia with Henrietta Levin 37:03

24d ago37:03

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Greg and Elina are joined by Henrietta Levin to discuss Biden’s legacy in Southeast Asia. Japhet and Lauren cover White Lotus season 3, Sara Duterte’s impeachment, and diplomatic visits in the Philippines and Indonesia.Oleh CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Jeraldine Phneah: Journalism to Tech Sales, Enterprise Sales vs. Content Creation Gender Bias & Building an Authentic Online Persona - E538 33:53

26d ago33:53

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Jeraldine Phneah, Content Creator & Account Director of one of the top AI SaaS companies, and Jeremy Au discussed: Journalism to Enterprise Tech Sales: Jeraldine studied journalism and public policy but pivoted to enterprise tech sales in 2016 for financial stability, future-proofing, and work-life balance. Initially hesitant, she realized B2B SaaS…

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Special Episode: 430 Kilometres (Burmese version) 5:22

26d ago5:22

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430 Kilometres: an audio poem by May Myat Zaw “An exiled woman from the Thai-Myanmar border sends a letter to her imprisoned friends. But like her, stateless and unheard, the letter never reaches its destination.” Hi everyone, today’s episode is a special one. For the last six months new naratif has been working with Better Engagement between east …

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Trump’s Trade War Acceleration, $100M DeepSeek Ban Proposal & Grab-GoTo Merger Talks - E537 36:33

28d ago36:33

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Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Trump’s Economic Policies, Tariffs & Crypto Initiatives: They examined the economic impact of Trump’s 2025 return, including a 10% tariff hike on Chinese imports and new tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The administration also ended the de minimis exemption for low-cost e-commerc…

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Joshua Barker, "State of Fear: Policing a Postcolonial City" (Duke UP, 2024) 56:46

28d ago56:46

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The relationship between fear people experience in their lives and the government often informs key questions about the rule of law and justice. In nations where the rule of law is unevenly applied, interpreting the people involved in its enforcement allows for contextualized understanding about why that unevenness occurs and is perpetuated. Joshua…

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Leadership Training Programs for Southeast Asian Youth Ambassadors with Paul Wright 53:09

29d ago53:09

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Dr. Kanjana Thepboriruk is joined by Dr. Paul Wright, Paolo Eslava, and Dr. Jeremy Bulter to discuss physical education in a Southeast Asian Context. The guests share their experiences as practitioners of SEA martial arts and the contributions SEA martial arts have on their professional and personal lives. They reflect on the history of Southeast A…

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Bonus Episode | Excerpt from "Antonia Lopez Writes: Life at the Sta Ysabel Convent 1915" 1:19

1M ago1:19

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What was it like to grow up behind convent walls? In this bonus episode, we follow Margarita, a young girl whose world is shaped by the rhythms of Santa Ysabel Convent. Through the words of Antonia E. Lopez, we uncover a lost chapter of Filipina girlhood from 1915. 🔗 Listen now on Patreon

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How eFishery Fooled Investors, Informal Business Practices, Agritech Future – E536 31:41

1M ago31:41

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Adriel Yong, Orvel Venture Partner, and Jeremy Au discussed: How eFishery Fooled Investors: They examined the elaborate scheme that allowed eFishery to inflate revenue and mislead major investors. They broke down the warning signs, such as financial irregularities, CFO departure (similar to Zilingo failure signal) and too-good-to-be-true business m…

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Rising Horror Podcastar, Genesis Lim - DEAD AIR 2:04:19

28d ago2:04:19

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Winner of Mediacorp's Be a Podcastar talent hunt, host of Too Many Ghosts Nowadays, and co-host of The ScreamApura Tales, Genesis Lim, chats with Kyle and Wayne about how her family influenced her love for horror and her own trek through Bukit Brown cemetery. ►FIND GENESIS LIM HERE: Instagram Spotify ►THIS EPISODE'S HORROR RECOMMENDATIONS: (Mandari…

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Bertil Lintner, "The Golden Land Ablaze: Coups, Insurgents and the State in Myanmar" (Oxford UP, 2024) 48:14

1M ago48:14

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Four years ago, on Feb. 1 2021, the Burmese military overthrew the fledgling democratic government in the Southeast Asian country of Burma, officially known as Myanmar. That sparked a civil war that continues today–with neither the military junta nor the various rebel groups coming closer to victory. How did the country get here? Veteran Asia journ…

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Agricultural and Resource Economics in Vietnam 23:25

1M ago23:25

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Agriculture remains a key sector of the economies of most Southeast Asian countries. It is supposed to provide nutritious, affordable, accessible and safe food to the people of SE Asia, and livelihood to more than 400 million farmers across the region. How is agriculture affected by climate change, and how can farmers cope with it? What is the rela…

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Viktor Kyosev: Navigating Startup Failure, Greenhouse Founder to Docquity Chief of Staff & Southeast Asia Startups Integrity Risks - E535 45:31

1M ago45:31

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Viktor Kyosev, Chief of Staff at Docquity, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Navigating Startup Failure: Viktor shared his experience as a founding team member of Greenhouse, a premium coworking space startup in Indonesia. Faced with declining performance during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company went through layoffs and failed pivots before he made the …

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Indonesia eFishery Unicorn Scandal Q&A, Fraud, Due Diligence & Governance Failures & Toxic Founder Pressure & Temptations - E534 48:23

1M ago48:23

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BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech Podcast: Indonesia eFishery Unicorn Scandal Q&A, Fraud, Due Diligence & Governance Failures & Toxic Founder Pressure & Temptations - E534 Jeremy Au and Gita Sjahrir discussed: 1. Indonesia eFishery Unicorn Scandal Q&A: Jeremy and Gita analyzed the fraud involving eFishery’s co-founders, including Gibran Chuzaefah, who alle…

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Glimpses of Buddhism in the Golden Land 58:05

1M ago58:05

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Dr. Kanjana Thepboriruk is joined by Dr. Nicolas Revire and cohost Dr. Catherine Raymond to discuss the mythical golden land of “Suvarṇabhūmi” and its modern-day interpretations. Together they examine competing claims based on archeological records by both Thailand and Myanmar to be the true location of Suvarṇabhūmi. The conversation concludes with…

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30.2 | Ang Henerala: Salud Algabre with Ana Algabre Hernandez 34:35

1M ago34:35

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History often forgets the women who fought for freedom—but we don’t. In the last episode of Season 2, we sit down with Salud Algabre's granddaughter,Ana Algabre Hernandez, to understand her leadership in a male-dominated movement, her resilience in the face of defeat, and the powerful legacy she left behind. Listen now and discover why Salud Algabr…

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Southeast Asia Series B Valley of Death & VC Bet Market Timing - E533 23:46

1M ago23:46

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Jeremy Au discussed three key insights on Southeast Asia venture capital. First, he highlighted the "Series B Valley of Death," where local funds support pre-seed to Series A, and global investors focus on later stages, but Series B and C funding gaps force startups into aggressive cost-cutting or revenue expansion. Second, he emphasized the import…

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China’s Myanmar Policy with Yun Sun 36:44

1M ago36:44

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This week, Greg and Elina are joined by Yun Sun to discuss China’s policy in Myanmar. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from Prabowo’s trips to India and Malaysia to Lunar New Year celebrations across Southeast Asia.Oleh CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Magic, Death, and Necromancy with Justin McDaniel 58:39

1M ago58:39

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**Warning: This episode contains potentially disturbing content!** On this episode of the Black Beryl, I sit down with Justin McDaniel, a scholar of Theravada Buddhist literature and art. Together we explore the darker side of Thai Buddhism, including meditation on decomposing bodies, fetus spirits, corpse oil, and the spectrum of white and black m…

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Jingjing Zhong: AI Impact on Service Businesses, CRM vs. RAG Reality, Founder Productivity Lifestyle - E532 52:23

1M ago52:23

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JingJing Zhong, the Co-founder and CEO of Superbench and Jeremy Au discussed: AI Impact on Service Businesses: JingJing explained how AI advancements have transformed traditional service industries. Previously, AI struggled with logic and calculations, making it unreliable for tasks like generating service quotes. Now, improved reasoning allows AI …

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Startup Unicorn GDP Per Capita Time Machine & VC as Olympic Coaches - E531 49:55

1M ago49:55

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Jeremy Au referenced Asia Partners’ report predicting a surge in Southeast Asian unicorns based on macroeconomic fundamentals, and discussed the GDP per capita “time machine” phenomenon where Chinese and American founders enter Southeast Asia to replicate proven business models in frontier markets. He also shared an LP’s perspective on Southeast As…

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