VCs generally look for companies that either create brand new solutions, or have unique approaches to pursuing pre-existing ideas. In investing in these start ups, not only the idea, but the ability to grow based on the geopolitical and economic environment surrounding it is also a primary factor that must be considered.

Anna Irmina “Minette” B. Navarrete, Co-Founder & President, Kickstart Ventures tells us more about the footprint that VCs have in Southeast-Asia and how they determine the promise of startups before investing.

VCs generally look for companies that either create brand new solutions, or have unique approaches to pursuing pre-existing ideas. In investing in these start ups, not only the idea, but the ability to grow based on the geopolitical and economic environment surrounding it is also a primary factor that must be considered.
Anna Irmina &ldquo;Minette&rdquo; B. Navarrete, Co-Founder &amp; President, Kickstart Ventures tells us more about the footprint that VCs have in Southeast-Asia and how they determine the promise of startups before investing.

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.