Episodes
-
Welcome to Rising Giants with your hosts Max Thornton and Dominic Kalousek, where we explore the world of innovation and entrepreneurship in Cambodia and the Southeaset Asia region.
On this week's episode we have Lucinda Revell. Lucinda is the co-founder of Boost Capital, a company dedicated to leveraging innovative technology to broaden access to digital financial services, particularly for the underbanked.
Through Boost's cutting-edge technology, entrepreneurs now have the ability to apply for loans via chat in just 5-10 minutes, without the need for app downloads, and with the flexibility to do so from any location and at any time.
Lucinda's role at Boost extends beyond co-founding; she leads the charge in enhancing user experience and overseeing the implementation and management of banking partner systems.
Before her journey with Boost, Lucinda served as the Chief Corporate Development Officer of Soma Group, one of Cambodia’s leading local conglomerate comprised of 10 subsidiary companies across five business divisions (Infrastructure, Trading, Agriculture, Education, and Hospitality & Real Estate).
Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review on our channel as it helps us continue to grow within the region and world. We hope you enjoy the episode.
Boost Capital: https://www.boostkh.com/
Follow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
Catch our full videos on YouTube: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
Welcome back to Rising Giants with your hosts Max Thornton and Dominic Kalousek, where we explore the world of innovation and entrepreneurship in Cambodia and the Southeaset Asia region.
On the episode today we have Louis-Alban Batard-Dupre, Co-Founder & CEO of Yindii. Louis is a seasoned social entrepreneur and sustainability expert with over a decade of experience nurturing startups across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. His latest venture, Yindii, is a game-changer in the food retail industry. By bridging the gap between retailers, food businesses, and consumers, Yindii tackles one of humanity's greatest challenges: food waste and its detrimental effects on climate change.
Yindii's innovative platform not only benefits food businesses by minimizing losses and boosting revenues but also empowers consumers with access to affordable, high-quality meals. Moreover, it champions environmental sustainability by significantly reducing food waste and its ecological footprint.
Currently operating in Thailand and Hong Kong, with Singapore soon to follow, Yindii has ambitious plans for expansion into additional markets in the near future. Join Louis as he shares his journey and vision for a more sustainable future through Yindii.
Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review on our channel as it helps us continue to grow within the region and world. We hope you enjoy the episode.
Yindii: https://www.yindii.co/
Follow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
Catch our full videos on YouTube: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
Missing episodes?
-
Today on Rising Giants, we're excited to introduce Ee Ling Lim, the Co-Founder of Smarter Me and Executive Director of Market Launch at 500 Global.
Ee Ling heads up 500 Global's Market Launch Team, overseeing the development and implementation of startup programs for 500 and its partners all over the world, from Egypt and Canada, to Japan and Taiwan. In her role, she works with various ecosystem stakeholders - Governments, corporations, foundations, startups - to accelerate their innovation journey.
Ee Ling is also the Co-Founder of Smarter Me and Young Founders Summit, a platform which aims to make entrepreneurial mindset and skillset accessible to Generation Zs globally. Nurturing Gen Zs’ changemaker heartset, combined with digital-first innovation, to unleash a future world that is inclusive, accessible, and sustainable.
500 Global: https://500.co/
Smarter Me: https://www.smarterme.sg/
Follow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
Catch our full videos on YouTube: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
Today on Rising Giants, we're excited to introduce Surasit Sachdev, the CEO and Co-Founder of Hungry Hub. A born entrepreneur, he has always been a problem solver. For him, trying new food and eating at new restaurants is a hobby. His passion for technology together with the reservation problems he experienced led him to the creation of Hungry Hub.
Hungry Hub is N.1 restaurant reservation app in Thailand. Surasit leads a team of up to 100 people, helping over 1,000 restaraunt brands generate over $50 million in new revenue. Hungry Hub has so raised $2m+ in funding so far and is looking to scale further and expand beyond Thailand in 2024.
Hungry Hub: https://web.hungryhub.com/
Follow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
Catch our full videos on YouTube: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
Today on Rising Giants, we're excited to introduce Richard Armstrong, a Venture Partner at TA Ventures in Southeast Asia. His primary role involves scouting for promising ventures within emerging markets, with a keen focus on consumer technology and marketplaces. With five years of hands-on experience in startups and venture capital, Richard brings invaluable insights as a two-time founder himself. Moreover, his extensive background in creator and media domains enriches his perspective.
Richard's influence extends beyond his role at TA Ventures; he's also an Angel Investor in over 70 companies globally, supporting founders through effective go-to-market and marketing strategies.
TAV: https://taventures.vc/
Follow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
Catch our full videos on YouTube: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
Today on Rising Giants we have Amanda Cua, she is the Founder and CEO of BackScoop, a media startup focused on Southeast Asian startups and tech. It started with their first product, a free daily newsletter that makes it fun and easy to stay informed with everything Southeast Asian business and startups in minutes.
Launched in late 2021, BackScoop is read by thousands of SEA’s top founders, execs, VCs and startup operators. Born and raised in the Philippines, Amanda is 22 years old and was previously the first employee at Y Combinator-backed edtech Avion School.
Key Points From The Show:
Zero to One building the n.1 startup newsletter in Southeast Asia The growth of the Philippines and regional startup ecosystems Learnings from launching One More Scoop podcast in 2023!BackScoop: https://www.backscoop.com/
Follow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
Catch our full videos on YouTube: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we are with Sophorth Khuon, CEO and Co-Founder of Morakot Technology. Morakot's core specialty is providing cloud-based core banking platforms for microfinance institutions and banks, having achieved market leadership in Cambodia, now expanding across Southeast Asia. They also recently launched Mora BNPL, Cambodia's first Buy Now, Pay Later platform.
Key Points From The Show:
The pathway for expanding Morakot into Indonesia and the Philippines in 2024! What it is like communicating the new BNPL concept to consumers in Cambodia The art of being able to both sell and build a great productMorakot: https://www.morakot.it/
Follow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
Catch our full videos on YouTube: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we are with Casino Apte, Co-Founder of Gamlytics. Gamlytics is an esports analytics and management platform, they provide esports teams with tools to streamline daily operations as well as advanced data analytics to improve player performance, optimize strategy, and sharpen team composition.
Key Points From The Show:
'Moneyballing esports': bringing esports statistics into the 21st century Building teams in a global industry: Bangkok, Santiago and Los Angeles! Why assembling a cult like atmosphere is a key ingredient of startup successCheck out Gamlytics here: https://www.gamlytics.gg/
Follow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
Catch our full videos on YouTube: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Sotha Veng, Founder & CEO of PlasGate. PlasGate is the largest and first cloud SMS, IP, Voice and OTT gateway in Cambodia authorized by Smart, Cellcard and Metfone. They provide an end to end B2B solution so businesses can set new communication standards with customers.
Key Points From The Show:
Building a new sector from scratch and earning trust from customers How convincing people to share your vision is the key reason for startup success Why you shouldn't always look at startups with rose-tinted glassesCheck out PlasGate here: https://www.plasgate.com/
Follow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
Catch our full videos on YouTube: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Harprem Doowa, Founder of Eazy Digital. Eazy builds platforms for insurance companies helping them digitize at affordable prices. Harprem previously Co-Founded and exited various startups including Frank (insurtech), Orami/Moxy (lifestyle products), WhatsNew Thailand, Petloft and Fluffi (pet products).
Key Points From The Show:
Lessons from a serial entrepreneur in Southeast Asia having Co-Founded 5+ startups! Making insurance easier and innovating an industry drowning in paperwork! Why having straightforward people that don't skirt around problems is make or break at a startupCheck out Eazy Digital here: https://www.eazydigital.io/
Follow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
Catch our full videos on YouTube: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Thomas Schings, GM of RGX, where he is building the first licensed Digital Asset Exchange in Cambodia. Thomas also spent five years as Head of Research at The Association of Banks in Cambodia, supporting the Cambodian banking sector to reach international best standards.
Key Points From The Show:
Is there any inherent value in memecoins like Dogecoin? How RGX is looking to differentiate itself from other CEXs Why Cambodia is well positioned to be a hub for digital asset adoption over the long termCheck out RGX here: https://www.rgxtrade.com/
Follow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Sopheakmonkol Sok, Co-Founder and CEO of Codingate. Codingate is one of the original pioneers in the tech space in Cambodia, having built some of the leading applications in the country and transitioned many leading businesses to a digital future. They now embark on a new chapter that is product centric!
Key Points From The Show:
What makes a great founder: execution, not ideas! Launching GateMaster AI: making AI more user friendly and accessible for business Transitioning Codingate from services to productsFollow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Harrison White, Founder & Editor of Cambodia Investment Review and long time partner of RG. CIR is Cambodia’s #1 local news outlet dedicated to Cambodian investment news in the English language, publishing the latest business and investment news.
Key Points From The Show:
How to build a media company in the 21st century! Their new business vertical launch: CIR Recruitment The impact of AI on the newsroomFollow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Stephen Higgins, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Mekong Strategic Capital! Stephen has more than two decades of experience in banking and financial services, communications, leadership, and strategy. At Mekong Strategic Capital he specialises in financial services and renewable energy, and has advised on some of the largest transactions in Cambodia in recent years.
Key Points From The Show:
Perception vs Reality in Cambodia Future short-term and long-term economic outlook of Cambodia Founding and building Mekong Strategic Capital: One of Cambodia's leading Venture Capital FundsFollow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of hosting Yulia Khouri on the show. Yulia is the Founder & CEO of Animal Mama, one of Cambodia's most prominent veterinary hospitals, as well as Home of Heroes, the first retirement home in the world for de-mining dogs.
Key Points From The Show:
Yulia's story of building one of the most successful veterinary hospitals in Cambodia alongside the overall development of the veterinary sector The impact of the Home of Heroes providing a well deserved retirement for de-mining dogs Founder Insights: finding balance between business and passionTo support Home of Heroes, please see the following link to learn more! Link: https://www.facebook.com/homeoftheheroes/
Follow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Gabriele Faja, CEO of Soundskool Music and Producer of Madama Butterfly Opera.
Gabi was born in Italy and grew up in a home with parents that were both classical musicians where he grew a passion for music at an early age. He then attended the Royal College of Music in London where he graduated in classical music performance and began his journey as a founder in the world of music. His journey led him to Cambodia with his brother and in 2011 he founded Soundskool Music. Since then, Gabi has taken on different roles including Director of Production for Madama Butterfly Opera.
Key Points From the Show:
Discussing Gabi's passion for music and his journey moving from London to Cambodia First Mover Founder: Building Soundskool and the challenges faced as a founder in the music and retail space Bringing the opera to Cambodia: What's in store with the production of Madama ButterflyPurchase your tickets today for Madama Butterfly Opera on December 10th, 2023 at the Koh Pich Theatre in Phnom Penh using the following link!: https://www.madama-butterfly.org/tickets/
Follow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
We are welcoming Lydet on Rising Giants this week. He is the founder of Tech for Kids Academy, that provides a new learning pathway for students to apply their knowledge in technological innovation, offering short courses in IoT, Coding, Robotics, AI and Entrepreneurship.
He is also the President of The British Chevening Alumni Association of Cambodia, a network of Cambodian recipients of British Chevening Fellowships and Scholarships provided through the British Embassy in Cambodia.
Key Points From The Show:
How being part of Chevening influenced Lydet's trajectory into entrepreneurship Becoming a serial founder; embarking both failure and success along the way How Tech for Kids is forging a new path for students in Cambodia to fully embrace a technological futureFollow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
Join us this week as we have the pleasure of speaking with Christophe Forsinetti, Co-Founder of OBOR Capital and Investment Director of Leap Philanthropy. Christophe has over 18 years of investment experience in emerging markets, and has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the region, as well as the geopolitical and socio-economic factors that influence them. Entering into Cambodia's market in the early 2010's, he has a great perspective on how the country's startup space has developed over the past nearly 15 years and a deep understanding of what it takes for companies to succeed in developing markets.
Key Points From The Show:
Deep dive into Christophe's background from growing up in Africa at an early age and starting his career in Silicon Valley What it was like being one of the earliest VC's in Cambodia's ecosystem Key learnings about the what it takes to be an investor in a developing marketFollow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
This week on Rising Giants we have Socheat, the cofounder of one of Cambodia's leading healthteach companies, Pethyoeung, having recently set up their parent company, Pymed, in Dallas, Texas, USA, now entering a period of focused expansion beyond Cambodia.
Pethyoeung is the largest cloud-based Hospital Management Software Platform created to advance the healthcare ecosystem in Cambodia and ASEAN nations through securing medical records, patient data and smoothening hospital operating processes and is also integrated with a premier healthcare marketplace to help improving the pathway to access to healthcare of people anywhere, anytime conveniently.
Key Points From The Episode:
How COVID accelerated healthtech in Cambodia Why unlocking healthcare data is a key driver of future prosperity "Better to die in an ocean than a pond": pushing forward on global expansionFollow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
-
On this episode of Rising Giants, we welcome Senior Startup Development Specialist at Techo Startup Center Vantharith Oum to discuss his experience living and studying in Korea, his early work at Paragon University, and his first startup experience with Watershed Ventures.
He shares his plans to support early startup businesses in Cambodia through joining Techo Startup Center, where he plays a pivotal role in continuing to foster startup activity and the adoption of technology across different sectors in the country, as well as coving the importance of impact investing. Lastly, we discuss the importance of user behavior, context, motivation, fear, and inspiration when creating a product, and some of the core values that he lives by.
Key Points From The Episode:
The Impact Of International Experience Challenges and Opportunities in the Cambodian Startup Ecosystem Value-Based Decision-Making and Vantharith's three core valuesFollow RG on TikTok & Instagram: @risinggiantsfm
All RG links: https://linktr.ee/risinggiantsfm
- Show more
