How do you maneuver the complexities of the startup ecosystem?
At Tech in Asia, we believe in the power of storytelling to showcase Asia’s tech and startup scene – just like when we reimagined companies as animals in the startup zoos or when we broke down the complex IPO process into eight bite-sized steps. So if you’re an aspiring entrepreneur looking to make sense of shiny startup concepts or hear insights from experts, we cut down the jargon and make concepts easy for you to understand.
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What – In this episode Tech in Asia Explains’ second season, hear from Hoolah CEO and co-founder Stuart Thornton and Tech in Asia journalist Melissa Goh as they unravel the world of buy now, pay later (BNPL), its allure, and its pitfalls.
Why – The payment mode, born 16 years ago in Sweden, has become one of the hottest trends in Southeast Asia. This episode digs into what got Mastercard, Grab, and PayPal scrambling to get a slice of the BNPL pie. It also dissects the social implications of trendy payment technology, which makes making purchases a whole lot easier.
What – Hear from Grab’s Ming Maa and GGV Capital’s Jixun Foo on:
- How Grab developed and pursued its super-app strategy
- The major decisions they had to make along the way
Why – As Grab readies for a public listing, take a journey back with the company’s president Ming Maa as he recalls the pivotal moment when the company turned from a ride-hailing app to one of the region’s hottest super apps.
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