
ASCENT podcast is your in-depth look at the fastest-growing Asian businesses. We deliver exclusive, deep-dive research into the strategies, struggles, and secrets to success of Asia's top market leaders and tech companies. Whether you're an investor, founder, or just curious, this is your backstage pass to the business revolution happening in Asia and beyond.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessTechnology | |||

This episode explores the playbook behind the meteoric rise of Manus AI, the startup that redefined the "AI agent" landscape and secured a historic acquisition by Meta for over $2 billion.
In just nine months, Manus went from a stealth spring launch... more
What a year it's been! To all our amazing listeners, thank you for joining us on this wild ride through 2025. Ever wonder who else is tuning into ASCENT with you? Or what company totally blew Linda & Pan away this year? We've got all that and more pa... more
When you think of the biggest names in sportswear, who comes to mind? Nike, right? The undisputed king. And Adidas, the eternal number two. For decades, that’s been the story. A two-horse race.But what if I told you there’s a third giant? A company t... more
This episode dives into the inspiring journey of Game Science, the Chinese studio that defied industry giants with their global hit, Black Myth: Wukong. Discover how disillusioned Tencent veterans Feng Ji and Yang Qi bet everything on a single-player... more
Love it! Very in depth analysis, and very fun to listen to, good work Pan and Linda! Look forward to companies featured in 2026
Very in-depth look into companies that other podcasts might not have covered. Great perspective!
Asia has become such an interesting market, and Ascent has been a great companion on my daily commute. The episodes are thoughtful and easy to follow, while still going deep into real business stories. genuinely engaging and and leaves me with fresh insights every time.
Really enjoyed listening to this podcast as each episode unpacks the founding story of a very interesting business.
Really insightful analysis on the podcast - I am hooked all through the two episodes I’ve listened into. One feedback though, unlike other podcasts, I have to crank up the volume as the hosts at times seem to speak rather softly and far away from the mic. It’s a little disruptive as I think I miss some good points they’re sharing!
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