This week's guest is Chy Sila, one of the most influential entrepreneurs in Cambodia, who has been at the forefront of digital innovation in the country for the last two decades. He is known as the first Cambodian, to fully become adept at computer science, spurring a generation of new entrepreneurs that have followed in his footsteps.
What we discuss:
- The immense challenge of starting an internet business in Cambodia in the 2000's, when internet connectivity and developer talent was limited
- His viewpoint on the key trends impacting media and technology in Cambodia; video on demand, freemium gaming, subscription content etc.
- Opportunities for investing in emerging founders and a variety of evolving business models in Cambodia; dairy, e-commerce, publishing etc.