Podcast
Next Big Wave
Hosted by Tim Grassin · EN
A podcast where Tim Grassin talks to founders in Southeast Asia about doing business in the region, new business ideas based on trends & opportunities they see in the market.
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This Founder Will Cut Your Aircon Energy Use By 50% in Minutes - Brice Degeyter
Jan 16, 202500:52:37Tap to summarizeIf you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Brice Degeyter, founder of Bizsu, a climate tech company based in Singapore. Brice shares his journey from a challenging childhood in northern France to becoming an entrepreneur focused on sustainability. He discusses the importance of corporate experience in shaping his entrepreneurial mindset and the impact of small sustainability initiatives in large organizations. Brice emphasizes the significance of leaving a legacy and making a positive impact on future generations through his work in climate tech. In this conversation, Brice Degeyter discusses his journey in the sustainability sector, focusing on innovative business models that leverage technology for energy management. He emphasizes the importance of measurement in understanding energy consumption and outlines his plans for future growth in Singapore and beyond. Brice also shares insights on the significance of communication, networking, and providing value to clients as essential components of entrepreneurial success. Check out Bizsu: https://bizsu.co/ Here are the highlights for today's episode: 0:00 Intro 1:01 Getting to know Brice 12:54 Brice's Previous Startup and Experiences 16:34 Some Crazy Statistics About Energy Use and Sustainability in Asia 22:11 How Brice Got Into Sustainability 23:58 Insane Energy Use From Shopping Malls 27:34 Bizsu's Business Model and Energy-Saving Solutions 36:50 Brice's Growth Hacks 43:40 Brice's Best Advice For Existing and Aspiring Founders 51:32 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #cofounders #startuptips #founderadvice #entrepreneur #techfounder #iterative #venturecaptial #VC #angelinvestors #fundraising #sustainablebusiness
Transcribe →Iterative General Partner Shares Fundraising Tips - Brian Ma
Jan 2, 202500:38:55Tap to summarizeIf you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Brian Ma, co-founder of Iterative, a venture capital firm that helps founders go through a program to secure funds, grow, and scale their startups. Brian goes deep into startup pitches, best practices for raising funds for your startup, and what iterative looks at most when making investments. If you're an aspiring founder or a founder seeking funds, this episode is perfect for you! Check out Iterative: https://www.iterative.vc/ Here are the highlights for today's episode: 0:00 Intro 1:01 Getting to know Brian 8:22 How Brian got into VC 10:37 How Brian and Hsu Ken have been successful Co-Founders 14:42 Brian's secrets to fundraising 21:42 Future Trends for Startups in SEA 24:33 What Brian Day to Day Looks Like 29:31 How Brian improves the hit rate of their investments 35:16 What's next for Iterative #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #cofounders #startuptips #founderadvice #entrepreneur #businessadvisors #techfounder #iterative #venturecaptial #VC #angelinvestors #fundraising #IPO
Transcribe →Why India is Dominating The SaaS Industry and Will Continue To Do So - Abhinov Balagoni
Dec 19, 202400:29:50Tap to summarizeIf you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Abhinov Balagoni, who shares his unique journey from being an employee to a founder and back to a corporate role as a Senior Product Manager. Abhinov discusses his experiences in the startup ecosystem, the challenges he faced while building a cross-border finance app, and the lessons learned from that journey. He also delves into the evolving landscape of SaaS in India, the impact of AI on employment, and the importance of incubators and accelerators for aspiring entrepreneurs. The conversation provides valuable insights for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and the tech industry. Check out Botsync: https://www.botsync.co/ Here are the highlights for today's episode: 0:00 Intro 0:54 Getting to Know Abhinov 7:44 Why SaaS is Booming in India 14:00 AI Wiping Out The Indian Work Force? 16:34 Abhinovs Startup and Why He Decided to Wind It Down 20:38 Abhinovs experience with incubators/accelerator programs 25:58 Why Abhinov Got Into Entrepreneurship 27:26 Advice for Future Founders 29:13 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #tech #cofounders #startuptips #founderadvice #entrepreneur #businessadvisors #techfounder #iterative #scaling #saas #india #indianstartup #indiaeconomy
Transcribe →How Iterative Transformed His Startups Sales Funnel - Rahul Nambiar
Dec 12, 202400:40:33Tap to summarizeIf you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Rahul Nambiar co-founder of Botsync a robotics automation startup based out of Singapore. They discuss the evolution of Botsync from creating educational robotic kits to focusing on robotic integration solutions. Rahul shares insights from his experience with the Iterative program and Hsu Ken, emphasizing the importance of building a commercial engine to scale the business. He also reflects on his journey as a founder, highlighting the significance of tinkering and collaboration with co-founders in the robotics field. In this conversation, Rahul discusses the dynamics of co-founding a tech startup, the evolution of his role as CEO, the challenges of fundraising in the robotics sector, and the ups and downs of the founder journey. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration among co-founders, the need for continuous learning and adaptation in a startup environment, and the significance of building strong relationships with investors and customers. Check out Botsync: https://www.botsync.co/ Here are the highlights for today's episode: 0:00 Intro 1:02 Getting to know Rahul and Botsync 6:24 Rahul's experience with Iterative 18:31 How Rahul met his co-founders 25:39 How Rahul is Scaling His Startup 33:38 Creating Your Own Luck and The Experience So Far 39:53 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #tech #cofounders #startuptips #founderadvice #entrepreneur #businessadvisors #techfounder #iterative #scaling #robotics #roboticautomation #robots #automationsystems #automationsolutions
Transcribe →Building Billion Dollar Companies Out Of Asia - Lars Jankowfsky
Dec 5, 202400:42:42Tap to summarizeIf you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Lars Jankowfsky co-founder of NFQ, a leading software development company building billion-dollar companies out of Asia. Lars shares his inspirational story about how he got started as a founder, the trials and tribulations he went through, and how moving to Asia was the best move he's ever made. They also discuss some unconventional yet useful advice for young aspiring founders who are looking to make it big. Check out NFQ: https://www.nfq.com/ #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #tech #NFQ #cofounders #startuptips #founderadvice #entrepreneur #businessadvisors #techfounder #billiondollarcompany
Transcribe →The E-Learning Solution That Will Transform The Cambodian Workforce - Iana Galai
Nov 28, 202400:40:21Tap to summarizeIf you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Iana Galai, founder of LXLabs which aims to help hospitality teams optimize English & soft skills training with e-learning. Iana shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship, focusing on her mission to improve English language skills in the Cambodian service industry. She discusses the challenges and opportunities within the Cambodian startup ecosystem, the importance of embedding soft skills in language training, and her innovative approach to education. Iana also reflects on the growth of her business, the potential of AI in education, and her future plans for expansion. Checkout LX-Labs: https://lxlabs.org/ Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 0:52 Getting to Know Iana 7:26 Cambodia Startup Scene 16:46 Is B2B Really Easier Than B2C? 19:07 What is LXLabs 37:03 Outro and Inspiring Words By Iana #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #cambodia #learning #learnenglish #hospitality #tourism #hospitalitybusiness #hospitalityeducation
Transcribe →Will Southeast Asia Take Over Crypto and Tech? - Jon Myers
Nov 21, 202400:41:49Tap to summarizeIf you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Jon Myers, a crypto veteran working in the crypto design space and founder based in Southeast Asia. They discuss John's journey from the US to Vietnam, his experiences in the crypto industry, the importance of design in technology, and the evolving tech scene in Southeast Asia. John shares insights on building a personal brand, the significance of community in crypto projects, and the challenges of onboarding new users to the crypto space. They also explore the future of payments, the lessons learned from past startups, and the importance of staying updated in the design field. The conversation concludes with reflections on life in Vietnam and the vibrant community of entrepreneurs there. Checkout Jon's X page at: https://x.com/jonmyers Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 0:47 Getting to Know Jon and Crypto Design 11:37 Crypto market predictions and mainstream adoption 34:41 Why SEA is the best 40:30 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #vietnam #crytpo #cryptobull #hodl #btc #bitcoin #bullmarket #diamondhands #cryptocurrencies
Transcribe →How This Fruit Will Help Fight Climate Change - Blair Crichton
Nov 14, 202400:41:12Tap to summarizeIf you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Blair Crichton, co-founder of Karna, a food tech startup focused on sustainable agriculture and the use of jackfruit as a key ingredient. Blair shares his journey from banking to entrepreneurship, the mission of Karna, and the importance of biodiversity and regenerative agriculture in the food system. The conversation explores the diverse applications of jackfruit, consumer behavior toward sustainable dining, and the investment landscape in food tech. Blair emphasizes the need for a more diverse food system and the role of technology in achieving sustainability in agriculture. Take your personal finances to the next level with Karana: https://eatkarana.com/ Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 0:55 Getting to know Blair 4:54 What is Karana? 14:48 Trends in sustainable farming 18:13 How to change eating habits to fight climate change 24:11 How Food Tech Works 27:36 Are Meat Substitutes Bad? 32:37 Why Blair is Building His Business in SEA Specifically SG 36:18 How Karana Distributes Their Products 37:32 Being a Founder vs Employee 39:33 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #singapore #foodtech #foodtechnology #meatalternative #vegan #climatechange
Transcribe →This AI Personal Finance Platform Will Help You Build The Habits To Become Wealthy - Sherry Jiang
Nov 7, 202400:46:12Tap to summarizeIf you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Sherry Jiang, CEO and co-founder of Peek. Sherry shares her journey from working at Google to becoming a startup founder in Singapore. She discusses her experiences in the fintech space, the pivot from her previous venture Blue Jay to Peek, and her vision for empowering users in financial management. Sherry emphasizes the importance of community building, user engagement, and sustainable growth strategies, while also reflecting on the challenges and rewards of being a founder compared to working in a corporate environment. Take your personal finances to the next level with Peek: https://peek.money/ Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 1:03 Getting to know Sherry 5:15 How Sherry became a founder 10:18 Is Sherry set on staying in the finance industry? 13:05 The reason why Peek is so important and how it works 22:58 How Sherry is using the community to build her business 30:00 Peek's targeting market 40:26 Positive CAC 42:17 Founder life vs employee life 44:39 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #singapore #finance #personalfinance #investing #ai #saas #aiinvesting
Transcribe →Antler Program Founder Shares His Thoughts On Building Startups in SEA - Gregor Vand
Oct 31, 202400:48:26Tap to summarizeIf you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Gregor Vand, CEO and co-founder of MailPass Gregor shares his journey from Scotland to Southeast Asia, discussing his experiences in the cybersecurity space, the importance of email security, and the challenges of being a founder. Gregor elaborates on his transition from previous ventures to MailPass, the significance of networking, and the current fundraising landscape in cybersecurity. He emphasizes the need for startups to focus on their ideal customer profile and the importance of building relationships in the industry. Be sure to check out Mailpass: https://mailpass.io/ Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 0:50 Getting to know Gregor 9:32 Gregor's current startup 14:55 How did Gregor become a founder? 23:22 Payroll vs being a founder 29:35 Why Gregor Chooses To Stay In Singapore 33:53 Funding 39:45 Growth Talk 43:02 The Power of Networking! 47:20 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #singapore #cybersecurity #email #emailsecurity #podcast
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