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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Tim Grassin interviews Brice Degeyter, founder of Bizsu, on how his innovative business model leverages technology to cut aircon energy use by 50% in minutes.
2 Jan 2025
Iterative General Partner Shares Fundraising Tips - Brian Ma
If 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
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19 Dec 2024
Why India is Dominating The SaaS Industry and Will Continue To Do So - Abhinov Balagoni
Abhinov Balagoni, a seasoned entrepreneur and Senior Product Manager, shares insights on India's dominance in the SaaS industry, AI's impact on employment, and the value of incubators and accelerators for startups.
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