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BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capit

Jeremy Au
Venture Capital
Southeast Asia
Singapore
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Learn from Southeast Asia's best tech leaders. Build the future, learn from our past & stay human in between. No B.S on success. Southeast Asia's #1 startup & venture capital podcast with 80,000+ listeners.

Hosted by Jeremy Au. VC & serial founder. Harvard MBA & UC Berkeley. Sci-fi nerd & dad of two daughters. Growth and personal growth solves all problems. The best feeling is coaching good human... more

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Artwork for BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capit

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An 18-year-old got kicked out of high school, built a data startup from a bathroom stall, and now raises millions to race human sperm on live television.

In this episode of the BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech Podcast, Jeremy Au sits down with Eric Zhu, fo... more

Southeast Asia's venture market is not in a downturn. It is in a structural winter, and mid-2026 is when that distinction stopped being academic.

Kristie Neo returns to break down what is actually happening across the region: Singapore's IPO reviva... more

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Daniel Suh spent a decade optimizing for prestige. Korean immigrant parents who left careers behind to start a small business in the US, a childhood spent moving apartments through bankruptcy, UCSD, five years in consulting to put his brother and mot... more

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Executive coach Pooja Venkatraman (Harvard College, Harvard MBA, ex-BCG, ex-Capital One) explains why burnout has almost nothing to do with how many hours you work, and everything to do with the mental soundtrack running while you work. She breaks do... more

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Recent Guests

Pooja Venkatraman
Executive coach focused on helping Ivy League grads and high achievers
Independent coach
Episode: The Career Advice Harvard Never Taught: Burnout, Fear & Flow | Pooja Venkatraman - E712
Justin Banusing
CEO and co-founder of Clouted; AI virality engine for brands, creators, and artists
Clouted
Episode: AI, Zeitgeist and Algorithmic Warfare | Justin Banusing - E711
Andres Klaric
Founder/CEO building a B2B loan origination and underwriting automation platform
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Episode: The End of Peak SaaS & How to Build Outcome-Based Software | Andres Klaric - E710
Adam Galinsky
Professor at Columbia Business School; author of The Leader Amplification Effect and Inspire
Columbia Business School
Episode: The Science of Inspiration: Why Leaders Inspire or Infuriate | Adam Galinsky - E709
Dušan Stojanović
Entrepreneur-turned-investor and founder of True Global Ventures
True Global Ventures
Episode: Stablecoins And The Agent Economy Will Rewire How Money Moves | Dušan Stojanović - E707
Nir Eyal
Author and researcher on psychology of behavior design
Self-employed author; lecturer; author of Hooked, Indistractable, Beyond Belief
Episode: Turn Limiting Beliefs Into Liberating Beliefs | Nir Eyal - E706
Ori Sasson
CEO of a Singapore-based software/product development company; works with government and intelligence sectors; co-founder of private school and therapy center
Singapore-based software/product development company
Episode: Ori Sasson: AI Job Replacement & The Future of Work - E702
Eric Ries
Author of The Lean Startup and founder/innovator
Episode: Become Incorruptible - The Truth Behind Successful Businesses | Eric Ries - E700
Rohit Jha
Co-founder and CEO of Transcelestial
Transcelestial
Episode: How Lasers Could Replace Undersea Cables & Reshape Global Internet | Rohit Jha - E698

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Jeremy Au
Host of Southeast Asia tech-focused discussions with a focus on startups, founders, and venture capital in SEA.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Very engaging!

    I listened to the episode with Albert Lie, and I thought the conversation was very engaging and insightful! Here’s where I’ll keep coming back for SEA content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LelandTran
    United States5 years ago
  • Content Doesn’t Get Much Better!

    With so many podcasts on the market today, it is so hard to break through the noise. I was recently turned on to Brave Dynamics by a friend of mine, and after tuning into a couple of episodes, it has made it’s way into my weekly routine! I literally leave 1 un-listened episode in my queue simply because I hate the thought of running out of Jeremy content! Keep it up!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshRhodes8
    United States5 years ago
  • Tim Ferris for SEA?

    Enjoyed the profiles of leading Southeast Asia tech founders, executives and leaders. It is a refreshing perspective on leadership and gives insights to the primary preoccupations of the region’s brightest mind. Each episode has given me fresh insight to the emerging trends in a fast growing region. Some of my favorite episodes are:

    1. Looi Qin En on Student Entrepreneurship and Talent in SEA (Co-Founder of Glints)

    2. Nurul Jihadah Hussain on Tech Diversity and Inclusion (Founder of The Codette ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adrielyongcj
    Singapore5 years ago
  • Great for career/leadership tips

    Learned a lot from the speakers from different industries on their stories and journeys so far. Definitely a must-listen for anyone seeking advice to be a leader in their own field!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lindatangxy
    Singapore5 years ago
  • Authentic & Inspirational

    I especially loved Episode #10, where Andrew Ive talks about how the younger generation is realizing that every dollar, pound or Euro that they spend is a vote. Incredibly useful in kickstarting my thought process around customers & the entrepreneur’s relationship with them

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    klowetan
    Singapore5 years ago

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Very engaging and insightful episodes recur around SEA founders and governance.
Listeners praise practical leadership and founder journeys.
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The show is seen as a top resource for SEA startup insights and VC dynamics.

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The Science of Inspiration: Why Leaders Inspire or Infuriate | Adam Galinsky - E709
Q: How did your work on power and social hierarchy begin, and how did it lead you to inspiration and leadership?
It started with a focus on negotiations and power, then expanded to how power changes people and how those changes affect leadership, ultimately leading to the concept that leaders inevitably shape others and can choose to inspire or infuriate.
The Career Advice Harvard Never Taught: Burnout, Fear & Flow | Pooja Venkatraman - E712
Q: What makes your coaching approach different from traditional career coaching or therapy?
Her method sits at the intersection of forward-facing, outcome-oriented coaching and therapy, focusing on thoughts and feelings to unlock rational action, with an emphasis on measurable goals and sustained presence.
The Career Advice Harvard Never Taught: Burnout, Fear & Flow | Pooja Venkatraman - E712
Q: How do you define burnout and what are the key factors beyond workload?
Burnout is driven by the mental and emotional soundtrack running inside someone all day, not just by hours worked; high-stakes, fear-based thinking and misalignment with one's career path are central drivers.
The Career Advice Harvard Never Taught: Burnout, Fear & Flow | Pooja Venkatraman - E712
Q: Could you introduce yourself, and how did your career path lead you to executive coaching?
Pooja describes her journey from Harvard to consulting, her experiments with different roles, and how realization through testing hypotheses led to coaching as the meaningful culmination where she could apply a rigorous problem-solving framework to people's careers.
AI, Zeitgeist and Algorithmic Warfare | Justin Banusing - E711
Q: Could you introduce yourself and share the early roots of your journey?
Justin describes growing up in gaming, building AcadArena during school years, and the pivot to Clouted as a response to changing markets and personal passions, moving from a gaming-focused venture to an AI-driven distribution platform for creators.

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This show spotlights Southeast Asia's tech scene through long-form conversations with founders, investors, and operators. Episodes frequently explore startup governance, fundraising dynamics, regional market nuances, and the ways technology—especially AI—disrupts traditional models. Listeners get practical insights on building durable companies in SEA, leadership lessons from seasoned founders, and big-picture context on policy, energy, and global tech shifts. A standout aspect is the blend of founder journeys with strategic viewpoint on regional ecosystems, making it valuable for aspiring entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and investors seeking actionable takeaways and a human-centric view of innovation in SEA.

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2. Justin Banusing
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