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Startup Snapshot

Startup Snapshot

Tech in Asia

Startup Snapshot is a Tech in Asia podcast that uncovers the raw emotions and roller-coaster journeys that startup founders face when trying to turn their innovative ideas into reality. Host Nathaniel Fetalvero talks to entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the region, discussing how the lessons they've picked up on their startup journey helped shape them into who they are today. Aside from Startup Snapshot, you can tune in to Deep Dive on the first Wednesday of each month, where Nat discusses the biggest headlines to hit the startup scene with the journalists who broke the stories.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Startup Snapshot episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Startup Snapshot for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Startup Snapshot episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

This episode on Startup Snapshot, Funding Societies co-founder Kelvin Teo talks about his relationship with his co-founder and how they overcame the odds when the business was almost wiped out by regulatory changes.

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Startup Snapshot - Attaining and losing a billion-dollar market cap
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10/10/19 • 31 min

On this episode of Startup Snapshot, Amrit Kumar, co-founder of blockchain platform Zilliqa, discusses the chain of events that led the company to surpass a market cap of US$1 billion, and how some missteps and market fluctuations led to a drop in its coin’s ranking.

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Startup Snapshot - Understanding the struggles of the bike-sharing market
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07/05/19 • 20 min

Qiq Global chief operating officer Dalston Pung shares why he thinks the company can succeed where some bike-sharing operators have failed on this episode of Startup Snapshot.

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Startup Snapshot - A business born out of a blog
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07/12/19 • 22 min

On this episode of Startup Snapshot, Joline Tang, founder of The Sustainability Project, shares how she got into sustainable living, her journey as a startup founder, and the challenges she faces as a “solopreneur.”

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06/21/19 • 12 min

To give a voice to Asia’s early-stage startup founders, Tech in Asia is launching a podcast called Startup Snapshot, where we speak to tech founders and industry leaders to hear about the challenges they’re facing and how they’re innovating in their verticals.

Let us know what you think at [email protected].

Happy listening!

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On this episode of Startup Snapshot, Eugene Soh, founder of VR startup Mind Palace, opens up about having to fire his co-founder for the betterment of the business.

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Startup Snapshot - Deep Dive: PayMongo’s precarious predicament
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10/12/22 • 26 min

Once a rising fintech company that drew in investors such as Y Combinator and Stripe, Philippines-based PayMongo now finds itself in a precarious position.

Allegations of questionable spending and employee harassment from senior leaders cropped up a few months ago, leading Francis Plaza, the startup’s CEO, to go on voluntary leave.

What happened at PayMongo? And what can other fast-growing companies do to avoid the same fate? On this episode of Deep Dive, Tech in Asia journalist Melissa Goh discusses the events that led the company to its current state, how the incidents have affected PayMongo’s growth and performance, and the importance of strong corporate governance.

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  • Melissa Goh, a Tech in Asia journalist based in Singapore
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Tech in Asia has launched a new podcast for World Mental Health Day. Vibe Check: Mental Health in the Startup World follows Tech in Asia writer and editor Winston Zhang on his quest to better manage his mental well-being through conversations with startup leaders and mental health professionals. Weekly episodes are available throughout the month of October on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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Vibe Check: Mental Health in the Startup World is a Tech in Asia podcast where writer and editor Winston Zhang speaks to startup leaders and mental health professionals to see what he can learn from them when it comes to managing his mental well-being.

Listen to Vibe Check: Mental Health in the Startup World on your podcast platform of choice to catch weekly episodes of this limited series throughout the month of October.

Or visit the Tech in Asia website to access full episodes: https://www.techinasia.com/tag/vibe-check

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Startup Snapshot - Deep Dive: Atome’s enigmatic parent company
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11/12/21 • 16 min

After recently closing a US$400 million series D round from an investor consortium led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Warburg Pincus, Singapore-headquartered Advance Intelligence Group joined the unicorn club.

Its most well-known service? Atome, one of the region’s most prevalent buy now, pay later (BNPL) platforms.

However, the group has a lot more under its belt, offering services ranging from digital lending and risk management to merchant software services that span 12 markets across Asia, Greater China, and Latin America.

In this episode of Deep Dive, Tech in Asia’s Melissa Goh sheds light on Advance Intelligence, discussing the common thread that runs through its various business units, how it fared during the pandemic, and the company’s plans for the future.

More information on today's episode here: https://www.techinasia.com/deep-dive-atomes-enigmatic-parent-company

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  • Melissa Goh, a Tech in Asia journalist based in Singapore
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Startup Snapshot - What's brewing at Tech in Asia
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09/12/19 • 31 min

Today, Tech in Asia is launching the second season of the Startup Snapshot podcast, featuring the roller coaster ride that founders face as they overcome the challenges associated with running a startup.

But that’s not the only thing we’ve been up to. On the first episode of this new season, Tech in Asia chief operating officer Maria Li catches us up on the company’s exciting projects and its plans for the Asian startup ecosystem.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Startup Snapshot have?

Startup Snapshot currently has 59 episodes available.

What topics does Startup Snapshot cover?

The podcast is about Tech, Management, Founder, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Startup, Podcasts, Technology, Business, Innovation and Asia.

What is the most popular episode on Startup Snapshot?

The episode title 'A Startup's Guide to Remote Talent (Trailer)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Startup Snapshot?

The average episode length on Startup Snapshot is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of Startup Snapshot released?

Episodes of Startup Snapshot are typically released every 16 days, 13 hours.

When was the first episode of Startup Snapshot?

The first episode of Startup Snapshot was released on Jun 21, 2019.

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