Guardians of SEA’s digital galaxy, volume 2

Hi there!

Today, I’d like to introduce you to a recurring guest of Tech in Asia email system: “Willis Wee,” the mysterious man who happens to share a name with our founder and CEO.

“Willis” – or whoever is hiding behind that name – has a knack for sending us bizarre emails asking for money transfers or incredibly specific email drops.

Now imagine the same scenario, but on a much grander scale. There are huge corporations out there dealing with a million data points and fighting off digital dragons left and right.

But the truth is, whether you’re a small fry in a large ring or a big shot in a tech colosseum, the challenges of cybersecurity are very real. It’s like a never-ending game of cat and mouse, and we’re all just trying to keep our digital castles safe from marauding cybervandals.

We have two Big Stories for you this week. For the first one, we’re zooming in on Southeast Asia’s digital frontier, which is as vibrant as it is vulnerable.

My colleague Lokesh’s profile on Campus 365, an India-based edtech firm, is our second Big Story. In a country where several edtech giants struggle, the startup has achieved something notable: being profitable.

Campus 365 has set ambitious goals, such as reaching 247% revenue growth for the financial year ending March 2024. However, hitting these targets comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities.

Lastly, in this week’s Token Issue, Scott talks about Token2049 – a major crypto event that took place in Singapore last week – and why the industry needs to change its attitude.

— Deepti

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THE BIG STORIES

1️⃣Mapping out SEA’s digital defenders (Update)

The region’s cybersecurity sector has seen a decline in investments over the last two years due to a shift in investor appetite.

2️⃣Profitable Indian edtech startup prioritizes slow growth over hyperscaling

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TOKEN ISSUE

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FYI

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NEWS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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