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“I wanted to do something so hard that people could not ever talk shit to me ever again,” says Gene Yu, co-founder and CEO of cybersecurity firm Blackpanda, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the Taiwanese American shares the scary hostage rescue of a family friend that got him into cybersecurity, why military school was more traumatising than war and why Asian founders should holiday in Europe if they really want a break.
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“Innovation is supposed to be fun,” says Vince Siu, founder and CEO of Press Start Academy and Press Start Studios, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Siu shares why education needs a shake up, how his business started as “board game socials” he hosted for friends and how he navigates being an introverted CEO.
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“We want them to be masterful, to look like superstars,” says Tryke Gutierrez, the co-founder and CEO of Tier One Entertainment, an esports and entertainment company, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Gutierrez shares why he’s inspired by the K-pop business model, how leadership is the only truly scalable element in business and how his approach to life is a blend of Japanese and Filipino cultures.
00:00 Introduction to Crazy Smart Asia
00:37 Meet Tryke Gutierrez: from gamer to entrepreneur
01:21 Quickfire questions
02:08 Early life and influences
03:40 Gaming and cultural influences
06:56 Inspirations and mentors
10:05 Strategic career moves
16:15 Challenges in managing young talent
17:23 Guiding young talents
18:04 Handling disappointments
19:23 The free-spirited nature of young talent
19:59 Mental health in esports
21:36 Building a dynasty
22:33 Rest and recovery for players
24:11 Balancing business with passion
25:55 Adapting to changing times
27:10 The K-Pop business model in esports
33:32 The reality behind the scenes
36:20 Final thoughts and reflections
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This week, we pick out five inspiring quotes from the guests of season nine of Crazy Smart Asia. From being at peace with fear and failure to how to create viral social content, these insights can help you build a better world, better business or better you.
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Fighting fear and finding peace, with former UFC fighter Ramona Pascual How to create viral social content, with TikTok’s “Lumpia Queen” Abi MarquezOlympic athlete Loh Kean Yew on his climb to the topLife as a space nutritionist and humanitarian, according to Kristine Jane Atienza Bringing healthcare to half of the world without it, with Reach52’s Edward BootyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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“There are many kinds of people in the world. And you don’t have to change yourself to fit in,” says Cheryl Wee, founder of CW, the Company of Wellness. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei on Crazy Smart Asia, the former Singaporean actress shares the harsh reality of being a young starlet in Taiwan, how she navigates working in her family business and what’s next for body confidence in Asia.
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“You need to be clear-headed during a mission, both as a humanitarian and in space,” says Kristine Jane Atienza. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast, the Filipina shares how she balances being a space nutritionist with her work in public health, what it’s like training for a mission to Mars and why crumbs are a big no no in space.
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“I don’t think you can ever guarantee that your video will go viral, but you can definitely control the factors to increase the chances,” says food content creator Abi Marquez, who has millions of followers on social media. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast, the Filipina shares more tips on creating viral content, her favourite collaborator and how she fried her first chicken at age four.
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“So few people are trying to build markets for essential health products,” says Edward Booty, the founder and CEO of reach52, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Booty shares how we can transform the global healthcare system to boost access, why he doesn’t believe in generic startup advice, and the terrifying experience that left him locked in the back of a van for 48 hours.
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“Every esports game might have a million-dollar price tag,” says Tiffani Lim on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Lim shares her journey from pro gamer to team manager and athletes committee chair at the International Esports Federation, navigating family estrangements as a result of her career choice, advocating for female gamers to receive equal opportunities and not being adept at mobile gaming.
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“I’m just another human when I don’t play badminton,” says Penang-born Singapore-based badminton champion Loh Kean Yew on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the 27-year-old Olympian shares how he balanced training and education at the Singapore Sports School, persevered through injuries and setbacks to make the Olympics, and deals with pressure and losses.
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“Go where the opportunity is, even if it scares you,” says Ramona Pascual, who was Hong Kong’s first and only female UFC fighter, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, she shares what it takes to fight in the UFC, why you should never underestimate a good night’s sleep and dealing with life-changing curve balls.
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“Do whatever the hell you want. That, to me, is really being an auntie,” shares architect turned AI artist, Niceaunties, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Niceaunties shares why she was compelled to create an AI art world celebrating and interrogating everything auntie, the creative potential of human-AI partnerships and the harshest thing an auntie has ever said to her.
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“It starts with a question. It starts with curiosity,” says Huiyi Lin, one half of the artistic duo Chow and Lin, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T's Chong Seow Wei, the economist turned MoMa-celebrated artist shares insights on how to create a legacy, how growing up both rich and poor shaped her outlook and why she’s a stickler for facts.
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“People were shocked when I told them that there was a time during Covid, before we founded Green Rebel, where we had a cash reserve that could last us only a week,” says Green Rebel and Burgreens co-founder and CEO Helga Angelina Tjahjadi, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the double plant-based business entrepreneur shares how she went from pandemic nightmare to Starbucks mega-deal, why she went social-media viral for the wrong reasons and her plans to build the business into a global franchise.
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"The first generation builds the family business, second generation consolidates it, third one destroys it,” says Nepalese business mogul and philanthropist Binod Chaudhary on Crazy Smart Asia. With his son and successor Nirvana, he spoke to Tatler Asia president Tamara Lamunière about navigating relationships as a business family, how to have those awkward succession planning chats and trusting your intuition.
00:00 Introduction to Crazy Smart Asia and today's guests
01:03 The dynamics of family businesses in Asia
02:15 Inside the Choudhury family business: a billionaire father son duo
03:59 Navigating generational shifts
07:12 Binod and Nirvana’s distinct focuses
10:04 Exploring the path to IPO
12:03 The family philosophy
25:52 The Chaudhary’s shared values
27:34 Closing remarks and credits
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“I washed my face with a bar of soap,” says Charlotte Cho, the founder of K-beauty marketplace Soko Glam and skincare brand Then I Met You, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T's Chong Seow Wei, the OG K-beauty entrepreneur explains how to centre your work in the Korean art of “Jeong”, the VC trap founders must beware of and secrets from inside the beauty industry.
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“In F&B, we love to torture ourselves. But with the pain comes the joy of serving people, seeing people smile while eating their food,” says Chin Ren Yi, the co-founder of MyBurgerLab, a popular burger chain in Malaysia known for its local flavours and charcoal buns, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T's Chong Seow Wei, the entrepreneur shares his insights for longevity in his industry, overcoming co-founder split struggles and why focusing on being happy is his number one priority.
Show notes
00:00 Welcome to Crazy Smart Asia: getting to know Chin Ren Yi
01:24 Quickfire questions: the man behind the burger
02:19 Childhood reflections: mimicry, education and family time
05:46 A life-changing moment under the stars: from engineering to F&B
06:46 The introvert's journey to being an extroverted entrepreneur
09:00 The birth of MyBurgerLab
12:28 Marketing masterstroke: the viral charcoal burger
15:50 Challenges of starting a business
20:12 Early F&B experiences and influences
21:35 Crafting a unique burger experience with local flavours
23:23 Defining success through impact and growth
24:11 Achieving business longevity
25:05 Marketing focus on college students
27:45 Community leadership during the pandemic
32:44 Future plans
35:06 Learning from a co-founder leaving the business
40:32 Moving beyond hustle culture
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“Maybe your concept of entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be those of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk,” says Louise Mabulo, the founder of The Cacao Project, a restorative agroforestry initiative, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T's Chong Seow Wei, the entrepreneur, farmer and chef shares how she went from Masterchef Junior to TED Talk speaker to bringing pride back to farming in Asia.
Show notes:
00:30 The journey of a young farmer, chef, and entrepreneur
01:27 Quick fire questions with Louise Mabulo
02:16 From Wales to the Philippines: a story of homecoming and discovery
03:31 MasterChef Junior and the birth of a passion for chocolate
12:29 The genesis of The Cacao Project: turning crisis into opportunity
23:31 Expanding The Cacao Project and future aspirations
26:05 Personal reflections and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
31:22 Wrapping up: the importance of family and community
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This week, we pick out five inspiring quotes from the seventh season of Crazy Smart Asia to help you build a better world, better business or better you. Listen for a quickfire highlights reel of crazy-smart perspectives from our guests—from a record-breaking powerlifter to a heel-wearing Japanese monk.
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The recipe to keeping the creative flame alive, with André Chiang and Syed Asim Hussain The power of small steps with impact entrepreneur and mountaineer, Christine Amour-LevarBootstrap business to multimillion-dollar fashion brand with Love, Bonito co-founder, Rachel LimThe key to self-acceptance with Buddhist monk and LGBTQ+ icon, Kodo Nishimura Raising the bar: Singapore’s record-breaking powerlifter Farhanna Farid on the champion mindsetHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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“I never really thought cooking was my thing,” says culinary anthropologist Nithiya Laila, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T's Chong Seow Wei, Laila shares how she’s built a business around communal eating, how the produce we grow and eat tells the story of who we are and the surprising reason she played truant at school.
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