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The CEO of a cutting-edge fintech explain how his start-up offers investment services once reserved for the ultra-wealthy to successful professionals.
As the eight cofounders of Singapore-based Arta Finance got to know one other during their years together at Google, they recognized a massive market gap for investment services aimed people like themselves: successful professionals who were doing well, but not well enough to access top-tier financial services. With a total addressable market in the trillions, they decided to launch a fintech start-up offering these elite services at scale, using a digital platform powered by AI. The venture quickly attracted prominent investors and VC funding in excess of $92 million, is already doing business in the US, and will begin operating in Singapore by early 2024. Caesar Sengupta, CEO of Arta Finance, sat down with McKinseyâs Tomas Laboutka to discuss Artaâs mission to automate public market investing and provide access to alternative assets by offering clients the services of a digital private bank and family office.
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The global coleader of Leap by McKinsey discusses the firmâs latest global survey, which finds that business leaders and investors are bullish on building new businesses.
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, businesses are increasingly enthusiastic about creating new ventures, according to McKinseyâs latest global survey on new-business building. More than 50 percent of surveyed CEOs cited new-business building as one of their top three prioritiesâunlike in the previous two years. And a majority of CFOs see business building as the single most likely strategic action on the corporate agenda. Investors are equally excited, valuing each dollar created in adjacent businesses at two times the rate of each one generated by the core business. In this episode of The Venture, Paul Jenkins, senior partner and global coleader of Leap by McKinsey, sat down with McKinseyâs Tomas Laboutka to discuss the surveyâs findings, which include a priority on creating green and gen AIârelated businesses, why the current climate favors incumbents, and the need to adopt a portfolio approach to corporate business building.
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The CEO of a leading Southeast Asian steel distributor explains why he decided to launch a venture designed to reuse steel, reduce carbon emissions, and disrupt his core business.
If the many infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia have a common denominator, itâs steel. And in just 12 years, Singapore-based Mlion has become the regionâs largest supplier of steel material for the construction of roads, bridges, ports, waterways, and underground tunnels, with offices in Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, and China. In 2021, Mlion launched GoListid, an online B2B steel marketplace designed to solve an industry-wide problem by allowing contractors to buy and sell used steel, saving money by eliminating the need to scrap it prematurely and reducing carbon emissions by prolonging its lifespan. Mlion chairman and CEO Eric Leong sat down with McKinseyâs Tomas Laboutka to discuss the creation of GoListid, why he thought it made sense to disrupt his core business, the importance of culture and talent, and his plans to eventually spin it off.
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The founding partner of a Southeast Asian VC fund explains his companyâs global ambitions to create economic opportunity, promote sustainability, and reduce carbon emissions.
Human activity began altering the climate in the mid-19th century, when the industrial revolution began unleashing unprecedented amounts of carbon into the atmosphere. But an innovative new VC climate tech venture builder is trying to mitigate some of the ensuing catastrophic climate change with a laudable and lofty goal: reducing 10 percent of global carbon emissions by 2035. Wavemaker Impact plans to reach this goal by funding what it calls 100x100 companies, sustainability start-ups able to mitigate 100 megatons of emissions in 10 years while generating $100 million in revenue. Wavemaker Impact founding partner Steve Melhuish sat down with McKinseyâs Tomas Laboutka to discuss the genesis of the venture, why it chose Southeast Asia as the first of 15 global hubs, and why business model innovation is sometimes more important than technological innovation.
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Cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer in every developed country, but only one in ten US patients with severe heart ailments received treatment in 2022. Egnite, a healthcare start-up, has ambitious plans to dramatically improve treatment of heart disease by harnessing the power of AI and big data to identify patients who fell through the cracks after being diagnosed. Egnite was spun out from Edwards Lifesciences, a California-based medical technology company, in early 2021. Egniteâs digital platform, CardioCare, steadily gained acceptance among clinicians, physicians, and hospitals, as the industry rapidly adopted new technology during the pandemic. Don Bobo, corporate vice president at Edwards, and Joel Portice, president and CEO of egnite, sat down with McKinseyâs Andrew Roth to discuss the CardioCare platform, the relationship between egnite and Edwards, and the lifesaving capabilities of AI and big data.
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In this episode of The Venture, we share a conversation with Thomas Gros, CEO and cofounder of circulee, a Berlin-based distributor of pre-owned digital hardware. The German start-up provides smaller businesses with a green and cost-effective alternative to new IT devices, offering them professionally tested and warrantied hardware previously leased by large corporates. Gros sat down with McKinseyâs Tomas Laboutka to discuss the central importance of the circular business model, the challenges of pioneering a new business category, and the advantages of being backed by a corporate investor with a ready supply of high-quality, pre-owned devices.
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In this episode of The Venture, we share a conversation with Brian Clark, chief product officer of Ascend Bit, a Bangkok start-up recently spun off from the Ascend Group, itself a part of Thailandâs C.P. Group.
Ascend Bitâs mandate is to leverage blockchain solutions on behalf of the group, focusing on applications for businesses and tokenization for consumers. Current efforts focus on productizing, loyalty, and gamification, with an emphasis on tokenizing non-traditional assets for consumers. Clark sat down with McKinseyâs Andrew Roth to discuss the challenges and promise of blockchain, smart contracts and Web3. At the close of the interview, McKinseyâs Dilip Mistry weighs in.
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In this episode of The Venture, we share a conversation with Tirayu Songvetkasem, also known as Mac. He is the head of Maknet and chief digital officer of Siam Makro, the Thai branch of a multinational serving the hotel, restaurant, cafĂ© and catering sector (HoReCa). Makro recently leveraged the mothership's market experience and network of partners to launch Maknet, an online marketplace thatâs already Thailandâs leading B2B for food products and services. Songvetkasem sat down with McKinseyâs Tomas Laboutka to discuss Maknetâs mission to bridge the divide between start-ups and incumbents, its funnel-based approach to attracting talent, and the importance of always remaining agile and open to disruption.
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In this episode of The Venture, we share a conversation with Oi-Yee Choo, CEO of ADDX, a full-service capital markets platform based in Singapore. The fintech start-up uses blockchain and smart contract technology to provide access to a range of securities previously unavailable to mass affluent investors. And in less than three years, ADDXâs innovative approach has managed to attract funding from some high-profile regional financial institutions. Oi-Yee sat down with McKinseyâs Andrew Roth to discuss ADDXâs mission to democratize investing, create a performance-based culture, and recent efforts to expand their customer base to financial enterprises as well. At the close of the interview, McKinsey Partner, Anutosh Banerjee weighs in.
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In this episode of The Venture, we share a conversation with Moritz Hartmann, global head of Roche Information Solutions for Roche Diagnostics, one of the Swiss multinationalâs two divisions. Adapting to constant technological change and disrupting via science has fueled the 125-year-old companyâs longevity, which now uses digital tools and data science to provide insights, drive outcomes, and deliver personalized healthcare. Hartmann sat down with McKinseyâs Anand Swaminathan to explain his mission to innovate the companyâs diagnostic solutions through the adoption of new technology, giving product teams the freedom to operate without interference from above, and never forgetting to let patient needs guide the business.
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Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:25) > In this episode of The Venture, Andrew Roth shares a conversation with Andre Menezes, cofounder and CEO of Next Gen Foods, a Singapore-based, food tech start-up. Its first product, TiNDLE, a plant-based chicken, is already making waves with chefs and diners in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Amsterdam. It recently debuted in the US, and helped Next Gen secure $100 million in funding. Andre talks about how Next Gen designed TiNDLE around three core elements, its decision to target restaurants before supermarkets, and why sustainability should be baked into a product, rather than the main selling point.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
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Listen to the podcast (duration: 38:39) > In this episode of The Venture, Andrew Roth shares a conversation with Samuel Rhee, Chairman, Chief Investment Officer, and cofounder of Endowus, a Singapore-based financial technology company that transformed the city-stateâs cumbersome social security investment process into a fully digital experience. Itâs now the only investment platform in Singapore approved for the investment of all funds, an eye-popping trillion-dollar wealth market. Samuel talks about Endowusâ mission to solve the retirement adequacy problem with financial literacy, expert advice, lower costs, elimination of hidden fees, and a corporate culture that puts the client first.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
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Listen to the podcast (duration: 35:57) > In this episode of The Venture, Andrew Roth shares a conversation with Josh Tetrick, CEO and cofounder of Eat Just, a California-based company that makes eggs from plants and produces meat from animal cells. The company was founded in 2011, and has sold the equivalent of more than 200 million eggs via JUST Egg, a plant- based egg made from mung beans. In 2017, the unicorn announced its intention to develop cultivated meat, and in 2020, Singapore became the first place to approve the sale of its chicken. Josh talks about his mission to change the nature of meat production, convincing consumers to accept unconventional meat, and the challenges of scaling a new industry.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
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Listen to the podcast (duration: 38:18) > In this episode of The Venture, Andrew Roth shares a conversation with Hugh Yao, CEO and founder of LingoAce, a Singapore-based online language learning service aimed at children. Hugh founded the company in 2017, and after a couple years of deliberately glacial growth, the business exploded during the pandemic, growing some 4,000 percent and attracting students in more than 100 countries. Hugh talk about the genesis of LingoAce, why he kept his foot on the brake for so long, and how the company is dealing with its rapid global expansion.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
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Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:17) > In this episode of The Venture, Andrew Roth shares a conversation with Edward Ying, former director of planning and transformation at Indonesian telco Telkomsel, and Trio Lumbantoruan, vice president of by.U, the carrierâs fully digital start-up. Telkomsel is Southeast Asiaâs largest wireless provider, with more than 170 million subscribers and a 66 percent market share. In 2019, it launched by.U to win new customers in the Gen Z market and develop a brand with digital natives. Ying and Lumbantoruan talk about the thinking behind the start- up, the adoption of continuous innovation in the mothership, and the transformative impact the by.U team has had across its corporate parent.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
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Listen to the podcast (duration: 39:31) > In this episode of The Venture, Andrew Roth shares a conversation with Jakob Angele, CEO of Foodpanda APAC, part of Delivery Heroâs global network of food-delivery services. Angele talks about building a business based on delivering a restaurant meal to someoneâs home, which at the time was something new to consumers and restaurants alike. Angele describes Foodpandaâs emphasis on speed, scale, and brand to build market share even as competitors entered the market.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
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Listen to the podcast (duration: 39:08) > In this episode of The Venture, Andrew Roth shares a conversation with Alvin Cai, vice president of New Ventures, the corporate business-building arm of Singaporeâs Economic Development Board. Cai talks about his groupâs new Corporate Venture Launchpad, a S$10 million pilot program designed to help corporates build Singapore- based start-ups by partnering with established venture studios, and why he believes success depends on agility and autonomy from the mothership.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
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Listen to the podcast (duration: 34:42) > In this episode of The Venture, we discuss the importance of a programmatic approach to acquiring and scaling brands, and the multiple advantages of business-building on the worldâs largest e- commerce platformâAmazon. JJ Chai, CEO and cofounder of Rainforest, a Singapore-based, e-commerce brandaggregator, shares how his previous start-up experience helps him identify, acquire, and scale Asian âsolopreneursâ targeting US consumers on Amazonâs marketplace.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
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Listen to the podcast (duration: 45:19) > In this episode of The Venture, we discuss the importance of establishing dominance in the core business before branching out, key success factors for a company to win in new marketplaces, and the need to constantly reexamine your key differentiator. Lai ChangWen, CEO and cofounder of Ninja Van, a Singapore-based express delivery company in Southeast Asia, shares how the company has thrived due to a vast addressable market, an equal emphasis on technology and human nature, and a commitment to relentless innovation.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
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Listen to the podcast (duration: 40:41) > In this episode of The Venture, we discuss the challenge of launching a traditional utility player on a path of innovation and how an organization can build sustainability into its strategy, promote a culture of innovation within the organization, and reinvent its business for the future. Austin Bryan, senior director of innovation forCLP Holdings, a Hong Kongâbased regional energy supplier, shares his commitment to transform a 120-year-old company through digitization and decarbonization into an innovative provider of sustainable energy that helps customers reduce consumption.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
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