Southeast Asia’s startup scene is booming — but behind the buzz, a quiet challenge is testing investor confidence: governance.

As global capital flows shift and regulations tighten, the question isn’t just about innovation anymore. It’s about trust, transparency, and how startups build the frameworks that investors demand.

Why might governance just be the make-or-break factor for the region’s future? What do founders and investors need to get right to win in this fast-evolving landscape?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jecky Pelaez, Partner for Investments, Legal & Compliance at Kickstart Ventures, to find out more.