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In Episode 7 of The Sponge Podcast, I speak with Jeremy Au, the Chief of Staff and a VC at Monk's Hill Ventures. Jeremy is also the host of the Brave Southeast Asia Tech podcast which is the number 1 regional startup podcast. He was recognized by Forbes&
In Episode 7 of The Sponge Podcast, I speak with Jeremy Au, the Chief of Staff and a VC at Monk's Hill Ventures. Jeremy is also the host of the Brave Southeast Asia Tech podcast which is the number 1 regional startup podcast. He was recognized by Forbes' "30 under 30" for his social enterprise, Conjunct Consulting, which he co-founded.
Jeremy also shares his insights into venture capital and angel investing, including the key traits and characteristics he looks for in a startup before investing, how he evaluates the potential for growth and success, and what sets apart successful startups from the ones that fail.
💠What we talk about:
Jeremy’s journey as both an entrepreneur and venture capitalist and the valuable lessons he learnt along the way.
The common mistakes that new entrepreneurs make, and how can they avoid them.
The key traits and characteristics that Jeremy looks for in a startup before deciding to invest
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Compared to their extroverted counterparts, many introverts find themselves feeling overshadowed or overlooked in professional settings. However, being introverted doesn't mean you have to remain invisible at work. There are strategic and authentic ways for introverts to make themselves seen and heard without compromising their natural tendencies.
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"When Breath Becomes Air" is a poignant memoir by Paul Kalanithi, a neurosurgeon diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. The book chronicles his journey from being a promising medical professional to facing his mortality.
Paul grapples with profound questions about life and death, finding meaning in the face of
In Episode 7 of The Sponge Podcast, I speak with Jeremy Au, the Chief of Staff and a VC at Monk's Hill Ventures. Jeremy is also the host of the Brave Southeast Asia Tech podcast which is the number 1 regional startup podcast. He was recognized by Forbes' "30 under 30" for his social enterprise, Conjunct Consulting, which he co-founded.
Jeremy also shares his insights into venture capital and angel investing, including the key traits and characteristics he looks for in a startup before investing, how he evaluates the potential for growth and success, and what sets apart successful startups from the ones that fail.
💠What we talk about:
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