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The On Call PodcastJoin us on call with Tianwei Liu and Hendra Kwik of StraitsX, a CNBC World's Top Fintech CompanyLast year we covered the journeys of Tianwei and Hendra as they built fintechs in Singapore and Indonesia over the last decade and joined forces amidst the pandemic to bring together StraitsX's compliant stablecoin technology with Payfazz's deep financial services network in Indonesia. Coming to a year later, StraitsX has refreshed its brand as it launches global distribution through partnerships with some of the biggest Web3 exchanges and fintech players around the world. We go on call with Tianwei and Hendra to check in what this means for the company moving forward and StraitsX's renewed role in building the...2025-07-2324 min
The On Call PodcastFinTech Without Borders | GFTN's Pat Patel on the Global Corridors Shaping AI & Digital FinanceIn this episode of On Call with Insignia, we go on a world tour of fintech innovation with Pat Patel, Co-CEO of GFTN Forums & CEO of USA, LATAM, MEA at the Global Finance and Technology Network (GFTN), the non-profit behind the Singapore FinTech Festival.Over the past decade, Pat has been at the intersection of tech, finance, and policy—shaping ecosystems from London to Kigali, Tokyo to Perth. Drawing from his deep experience building corridors between regulators, founders, and investors, Pat gives us a first-hand look at how fintech markets are evolving worldwide.We cover ev...2025-06-1138 min
The On Call PodcastBuilding Epoch Making Companies from India to Indonesia | On Call with Flip CEO Pratyush Prasanna | Call 182You are going on call with Pratyush Prasanna, Group CEO of @FlipID , one of Indonesia's largest consumer fintech platforms serving more than 13 million users primarily for their money movement needs, among other financial services. With 20+ years of executive and leadership experience in consumer and fintech companies including Paytm, Poynt, and Gojek, he joined Flip as MD then CEO finding a new mission in building the next epoch making company in Indonesia, inspired by the values and mission of Flip's founders.Timestamps(01:38) Flip's Impact on Indonesian Fintech;(02:58) Customer-Centric Innovations at Flip;(06:53) Pratyush's jour...2025-04-2129 min
The On Call PodcastBehind Vietnam's first fintech acquisition of a securities brokerage | Against All Odds with Finhay CEO and Founder Huy Nghiem (Part 3 of 3)After building brand recognition and educating the market on digital investments in the years leading up to their 2020 inflection point, Finhay set its sights on a bigger goal: becoming Vietnam's first fintech to secure a stock brokerage license.In this final episode of our three-part series with VNSC by Finhay CEO and founder Huy Nghiem, we explore how Finhay acquired VNSC, a securities brokerage, and transformed from a wealthtech startup into a comprehensive digital investment institution.The acquisition process wasn't without challenges - from competing with cash-rich real estate companies to an 18-month restructuring period...2025-04-0306 min
The On Call Podcast[Part 1 of 2] Must listen call before you undergo Gen AI transformation | On Call with Carro COO Zi Yong ChuaThis is Part 1 of 2 with Zi Yong Chua, Carro COO on his journey driving Gen AI transformation in the pan-Asia used car platform.Timestamps(01:19) How Zi Yong joined Carro after PayPal, Alipay, and his own ventures;(04:41) Zi Yong's first order of business as COO, refining Carro's internal data processes for better productivity;(08:20) How Zi Yong linked productivity gains to end business results; (12:59) Zi Yong's three principles on leveraging Gen AI;(19:18) Stay tuned for part 2 on how these principles impacted Carro's Gen AI journey and the ROI of t...2025-03-1819 min
The On Call PodcastThe Inflection Point Built with Brand, Education and Partnerships | Against All Odds with Finhay CEO and Founder Huy Nghiem (Part 2 of 3)Many startups found an inflection point thanks to the shift to digital in 2020 amidst the pandemic.VNSC by Finhay was one of these startups, at the time a wealth management startup focused on mutual bonds and roboadvisory.But what has set Finhay apart has been its ability to convert this growth inflection into market leadership and an opportunity to become much more than just a wealthtech startup (more on that in part 3).If you ask CEO and founder Huy Nghiem, Finhay's inflection point only came because of they spent the prior two years...2025-03-1303 min
The On Call PodcastThe Returnee That Started a Fintech Revolution in Vietnam | Against All Odds with Finhay CEO and Founder Huy Nghiem (Part 1 of 3)VNSC by Finhay has been raising the bar for Vietnam fintech for the last 8 years 🇻🇳Taking the industry beyond payments, serving more than 300K+ funded accounts investing across asset classesPioneering compliance for fintechs in wealth management as the first to acquire a securities firm and licenseSetting new standards for user experiences when it comes to unlocking various asset classes on a digital platform, from stocks to gold to bondsAs it celebrates its 8th birthday today, we go back to the company's roots, and the pivotal moments that led the startup to this point in our docu-podcast series...2025-03-0605 min
The On Call PodcastThe Magic of "Small": AI Transformation for Business | Call 178 with WIZ.AI, fileAI, and NetSuiteWelcome to the Manila edition of our AI Transformation event. This all started as a playbook that we developed together with our partners at FileAI, WIZ.AI, NetSuite, and AWS. We launched that playbook last year, and as part of that launch, we organized an event in Singapore, providing businesses from different industries the opportunity to dive deeper into what AI transformation really means for them.Thanks to our partners, we decided to hold this event again here in Manila. Manila is a particularly interesting market to discuss AI because there are a lot of challenges and...2025-03-051h 21
The On Call PodcastLearnings behind one of Southeast Asia's largest startup acquirers | On Call with Chen Chow Yeoh | Call 176 Part 2This is part two of a three part call with the Malaysian entrepreneur, coach and investor who previously founded and grew Fave Group and since been supporting other founders through his 1% Advisory and Coaching.Catch up on part 1TranscriptFollow to stay notified for part 3!He is also a mentor for Insignia Ventures Academy's StartCXO programTranscript(00:00) Highlights;(01:09) Lessons from Nine Acquisitions;(06:13) Post-Acquisition Integration; (16:00) Being Acquired by Pine Labs;(20:20) Part 3 Sneak Peek;2025-02-2021 min
The On Call PodcastEvery entrepreneur needs this superpower | On Call with Chen Chow Yeoh | Call 176 Part 1This is part one of a three part call with the Malaysian entrepreneur, coach and investor who previously founded and grew Fave Group and since been supporting other founders through his 1% Advisory and Coaching. Watch part 2TranscriptHe is also a mentor for Insignia Ventures Academy's StartCXO programTimestamps(00:00) Highlights;(02:03) Chen Chow's career from consulting to tech;(03:47) Exposure to the entrepreneurial mindset and early influences(08:06) How Chen Chow was called to start a company;2025-02-2014 min
The On Call PodcastFrom social media education to top-selling brands for 80M+ children | Tentang Anak Dr Mesty and GarriLearn how Tentang Anak founders CEO Dr Mesty Ariotedjo, Sp.A, MPH and COO Garri Juanda, MBA turned a massive social media following into an popular app for childcare and now top selling brands reaching more than 3 million children across Indonesia, with their vision to meet the needs of the 80 million (and growing) population of children in the country.
Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction;
(01:54) Update on Tentang Anak in the last two years;
(05:30) Importance of Early Childhood Development in Indonesia;
(10:25) Innovative Skincare and Vitamin D products;
(16:04) Nationwide Reach and Future Goals;
(20:36) Entrepreneurial Growth and Personal Reflections;
(28:05) Dr Mesty talks about Tentang Anak's...2025-01-0831 min
The On Call PodcastWhen being a late mover opens global scale | Dr Clear Aligners CEO and co-founder Ryan Teo | Call 174In a competitive and largely fragmented industry like dental care, where trust, compliance, and expertise are critical, being a late mover can sometimes provide a unique edge.
In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Teo, CEO and Co-founder of Dr. Clear Aligners, to discuss how his team strategically navigated the clear aligner market to build trust, leverage data, and innovate patient care. In just four years, Dr. Clear has successfully expanded into seven global markets—from Malaysia to the UK and Australia—without relying on external capital in the early stages.
Tune in to learn how Dr. Clear Alig...2024-12-1718 min
The On Call PodcastFrom Los Alamos Nuclear Physicist to Surfin CEO, Dr Yanan Wu's journey through market and tech cyclesThe year is 2017. On a work trip to Bali, Dr Yanan Wu is inspired to take on the next stage of his career. Seeing the immense wealth gap in the market, he starts Surfin to leverage the emerging technological dividend around data analytics and AI in markets like Indonesia, where there is a demographic dividend of young, digitally savvy population with an unmet need for better financial services.
Seven years later, Paulo goes On Call with Dr Wu to hear his story over the last 30+ years, from being a nuclear physicist in Los Alamos National Lab in the US...2024-11-1346 min
The On Call PodcastAI Transformation Experts on How to Unlock AI Applications for Your OrganizationWhat does it really mean to develop AI use cases for your business?
For the launch of our latest playbook on AI Transformation (download your copy here!), we gathered a panel of digital transformation experts from established software solution providers and up and coming startups at the frontier of enterprise AI adoption.
We’ve cut the best parts of this hour-long conversation into a podcast episode for you to digest the best practices shared by these leaders.
About our guests
Alex Song is the current Chief Revenue Officer of WIZ.AI, over...2024-11-0636 min
The On Call PodcastTonik's Mila Bedrenets on Pioneering the Digital Banking Revolution in the Philippines | Call 171The year is 2019. Mila Bedrenets, a fintech marketing exec with two decades of experience building companies from the ground up across markets, gets a call from a familiar voice. It's Greg Krasnov, a founder she has worked with twice previously, first on a bank in Ukraine and second on a solar energy fintech in Southeast Asia. He's inviting her to join him on his next venture: Tonik, the first of its kind digital bank in the Philippines.
A trip to Manila and five years later, Mila has led the rapid evolution of the Philippines' digital banking industry, specifically from...2024-10-1625 min
The On Call PodcastWhy Your Startup Needs an HR Function Sooner than Later To Grow Sustainably | Call 149Join us on this call led by host Paulo Joquino, as he is joined by management and HR leaders to talk about global expansion into and across Southeast Asia: Karen Ng, Deel Expansion Leader for ASEAN, India, NASIA, Thomas Jeng, Aspire General Manager Singapore, and Olly Riches, Michael Page Senior Managing Director Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines and Page Executive SEA.
Timestamps
(00:00) Highlights;
(01:33) Growing and managing a lean startup's HR function;
(12:30) Scaling operations across diverse, multiple markets in Southeast Asia;
(17:30) The understated opportunities in Southeast Asia;
The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only, should not be taken as...2023-12-2622 min
The On Call PodcastThe number one HR challenge when expanding your startup across Southeast Asia, and how to solve it | Call 148Join us on this call led by host Paulo Joquino, as he is joined by management and HR leaders to talk about global expansion into and across Southeast Asia: Karen Ng, Deel Expansion Leader for ASEAN, India, NASIA, Thomas Jeng, Aspire General Manager Singapore, and Olly Riches, Michael Page Senior Managing Director Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines and Page Executive SEA.
Timestamps
(00:00) Highlights;
(01:35) Introductions;
(06:18) The #1 challenge when expanding across Southeast Asia;
(12:33) Attracting talent creatively;
(16:52) The admin/compliance and incentives side of setting up teams across Southeast Asia;
The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only, should not be taken...2023-12-2625 min
The Wuhoi PodcastMga Kwentong Kababalaghan 2: Takut Aq! part 2This Halloween Season, tayo ay muling magkwentuhan ng mga nakakatakot na bagay. Mula sa mga scary moments sa 5th floor ng TYK Building sa UE Caloocan, Nagpaparamdam na Paru-paro, Mga dumadalaw na nilalang sa panaginip at ang nakakatakot na Layout ng Central Bank of the Philippines Building. Ito na ang 2nd part ng episode na 'to. Join me and my guests Ruby Ubales, Jet Joquino, Vin Anglacer, Gelo de Guzman, Chloe de Guzman, Kezhia de Guzman at si Joseph Lagunday na hindi nakatagal sa episode dahil mag-isa lang sya sa kwarto.
The Wuhoi Podcast
Season 02
E...2023-10-2547 min
The Wuhoi PodcastMga Kwentong Kababalaghan 2: Takut Aq! part 1This Halloween Season, tayo ay muling magkwentuhan ng mga nakakatakot na bagay. Mula sa mga greatest fears, mga doppelgänger sa hagdan, lolo na nagpapakita, nuno sa punso, hanggang sa mga sikretong silid sa ilalim ng National Museum. Part 1 palang to so maghanda na kayo. Join me and my guests Ruby Ubales, Jet Joquino, Vin Anglacer, Gelo de Guzman, Chloe de Guzman, Kezhia de Guzman at si Joseph Lagunday na hindi nakatagal sa episode dahil mag-isa lang sya sa kwarto.
The Wuhoi Podcast
Season 02
Episode 24
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(2:23) What are Your Greatest Fears?2023-10-2241 min
BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capital VC (English)Paulo Joquiño: VC Content Machines, Thought Leadership Algorithms & Picking Battles - E98Paulo Joquiño is a writer and content producer for tech companies. He shares the stories and insights of founders and investors in Southeast Asia as the senior content strategist of Insignia Ventures Partners, through the firm's official publication Insignia Business Review and podcast On Call with Insignia Ventures. Last year, he co-authored and published a book with Yinglan introducing the region’s startup ecosystem and their views on company building in Southeast Asia -- Navigating ASEANnovation.
As a university student, he took up multiple work opportunities in content and marketing for startups in Asia...2021-10-041h 03The On Call PodcastOn Call with Insignia is back with Season 3!On Call with Insignia Ventures is back with another season. Your hosts Yinglan Tan, founding managing partner of Insignia Ventures, and your truly, Paulo Joquino, get back to going on calls with founders and investors in South East Asia, catching up on the latest developments with their company, industry insights, and lessons and what it takes to build a great company.
Stay on the line for fresh conversations with returning guests, experts on the latest trends and developments in the regions tech scene and a new segment where our guests ask the questions. Follow us on Spotify...2021-04-0401 min