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The Impulso Podcast

Momentum Works
Live Commerce
China
Shopee
Starbucks
Tiktok Shop
Temu
Luckin Coffee
Ecommerce In Southeast Asia 2024
Indonesia
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Ho Chi Minh City
Logistics
Chipotle
Howard Schultz
Carbon Accounting
E-Commerce
Brazil
Fintech
Delivery Hero

The Impulso Podcast is hosted by Momentum Works, a venture outfit headquartered in Singapore. Each week, our in-house experts, community and guests unpack the latest trends, undercurrents and lessons in tech across borders. We explore topics like innovation, ecommerce, digital financial services, venture investment, and the broader digital economy. ‏‏‎ ‎ In addition to covering our home base of So... more

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Laopu Gold is shaking up what it means to be a Chinese luxury brand. From heritage-inspired designs to fixed pricing that defies the traditional “by-weight” gold shop model, the brand has carved out a premium niche that’s turning heads.

In 2024, Lao... more

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Luckin Coffee is rewriting the playbook for how coffee chains innovate. From minty coconut lattes to a Moutai latte that sold 5.4 million cups in a day, the brand keeps churning out new - and sometimes funky - flavours.

In 2024 alone, Luckin launche... more

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Shopee’s parent, Sea Group, delivered an impressive set of Q2 2025 results - net income grew 5x YoY, exceptional growth from Monee’s billion-dollar loan books, and the rise of SPX Express in Southeast Asia’s logistics game.

Investors took notice, se... more

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Why do most restaurants and hotels fail within a few years? It’s rarely because of bad food or poor service, but rather failure to manage demand, pricing, and customer mix effectively.

In this episode of the Impulso podcast, Professor Emeritus at Co... more

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Recent Guests

Blake Larson
Entrepreneur focused on logistics and operations in Southeast Asia, notably co-founding Lala Move
Lala Move
Episode: E93: Life after Rocket Internet: conversation with Blake Larson & Alex Le (3/3)
Alexander Le
Entrepreneur involved in various business ventures post-Rocket Internet
Episode: E93: Life after Rocket Internet: conversation with Blake Larson & Alex Le (3/3)
Shawn Teow
Co-founder and CEO of Upmesh, and involved with Hitwave, a B2B live commerce startup connecting sellers with brands in Southeast Asia.
Episode: E77: Why is live commerce in Southeast Asia so patchy?

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
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    Generally good podcast but there’s serious issue with consistency of audio quality. E109 is especially bad.

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    Yang_SG
    Singapore8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the insights on current trends in technology and commerce, reflecting a positive reception overall though with some critiques regarding technical aspects.
Some reviews indicate positive engagement with the content, but some listeners noted important audio quality issues, indicating a need for consistency in production.

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E81: Where has all the fintech funding gone?
Q: Is your background as a lawyer has benefited you a little bit now that you are in the fintech scene?
Yes, it surprisingly has, especially on the licensing side and building regulatory compliant partnerships.
E81: Where has all the fintech funding gone?
Q: What do you think are some of the other pitfalls that FinTech startups face in this region that might have led to their failure?
CACLTV is one of the big things, along with risk management in credit-based startups, which can lead to relaxed credit decision-making and subsequent failures.
E94: Disneyland or Cyberpunk: how does this Chinese restaurant serve 40,000 diners a day?
Q: What challenges does Wenheyou face when expanding to other cities?
Wenheyou has difficulty replicating the unique culture of Changsha in other cities, as it is recognized as a cultural icon of Changsha.
E94: Disneyland or Cyberpunk: how does this Chinese restaurant serve 40,000 diners a day?
Q: What was the experience like visiting Wenheyou?
The experience was immersive and nostalgic, bringing back memories of old Changsha, with meticulous attention to design details.
E90: Closing the gap with China: Vietnam’s ecommerce growth?
Q: What are some advice you would give for Chinese companies or brands, or not just Chinese companies, but brands or anyone who wants to come to Vietnam and start a business?
Local factors are very important; it's crucial to find a good local partner and do thorough research to understand the market nuances.

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