After 15 years of backing startups across Southeast Asia, Golden Gate Ventures founding partner Vinnie Lauria has changed his mind about what makes a great founder. He shares why adaptability beats charisma, when startups should expand globally, and what Silicon Valley can learn from Asia.
Singaporean venture capitalist Tammie Siew shares how co-founding Pebblebed shaped the way she invests, why genuine curiosity builds better networks, and what living abroad has revealed about her Singaporean-ness.
The veteran marketer breaks down why she left safe trajectories behind, navigated high performer burnout, and forged the mindset needed to thrive in fast-moving global roles.
What does it take to start over in a new country and turn uncertainty into opportunity? For Taiwanese entrepreneur Chia Wen Tsu, the road to Singapore Permanent Residency was anything but smooth. Here is how she created her own seat at the table within the Lion City’s fast-moving startup ecosystem.
Scaling a consumer brand across Southeast Asia means unlearning that one size fits all. Nikhil Kapur shares how he bridged cultural divides, built trust within a historic Japanese company, and why Singapore is the ideal hub for regional expansion.
As AI changes how companies hire, what still makes a candidate stand out? Former LinkedIn Talent Solutions leader Elsie Ng shares what employers are paying attention to now, from the skills and experience they value to why judgement, adaptability and real connections still matter.
Adrian Tan, HR entrepreneur and fractional CMO at Marketing Sumo, explains how to tell whether AI threatens your role, why taste and judgment still matter, and how to adapt your job search to today’s market.
Cindi Wirawan, LinkedIn Top Voice for Job Search & Careers and former Asia Pacific headhunter, shares how you can build the visibility, reputation and relationships that helps you secure senior roles.
From bootstrapping a profitable sneaker business, to building Stripe’s APAC partnerships and scaling Southeast Asia at Canva, Lily Wu breaks down the power of unconventional career paths.
