Beyond Capital is a fireside chat series by Tech in Asia and HSBC Innovation Banking. It brings founders, investors, and ecosystem partners together to explore what it takes for high-growth tech companies to scale internationally – from funding conversations to the broader realities of building and growth. 

In this first episode, Neil Falconer from HSBC Innovation Banking is joined by Jeremy Au, CEO of Cosmetic Physician Partners Asia, and Lorin Gu, founding partner at Recharge Capital. They discuss building and funding AI-led startups, and in particular, how to:

• Manage runway as a finite set of “gates” 
• Set milestones that investors can back
• Interpret AI spend when revenue hasn’t shown up yet 

The conversation also underscores a core theme: trust, built through clear communication over time.

Learn more about how HSBC Innovation Banking supports the innovation ecosystem through scaling moments, including growth financing and international expansion here.