Under the Radar: GetGo’s CEO on changing aspirations for car ownership on its business strategy
Carsharing is on deck today as we speak to Singapore’s largest carsharing service, where users can register, book a car and start driving in the span of minutes. You might have guessed it by now – yes we’re indeed speaking to GetGo. Founded in 2020 in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, GetGo ha…
Under the Radar: Inriskable on helping professionals dig up information on non-listed companies in Singapore, Hong Kong and China
Using artificial intelligence to help banks dig up dirt on non-public companies in Singapore, Hong Kong and China. That’s what our guest for today aims to do. Founded in 2023, Inriskable uses AI and alternative data sources, such as company information, litigations, news and directors informatio…
Under the Radar: Y Combinator, Softbank-backed Social commerce startup Aplikasi Super on making FMCGs accessible in rural Indonesia
It’s all about making FMCGs more accessible to consumers in rural Indonesia today. With a population of over 277 million people, Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest economy, with a GDP of around US$1.32 trillion back in 2022. At the same time, data from Statista showed Indonesian households a…
Under the Radar: LinkedIn’s APAC MD on the role of its algorithm in balancing supply and demand of content, focus on videos and AI
Put professional networking and social media together – and there you have it – that’s our guest for today, LinkedIn. Founded in 2003, LinkedIn connects the world’s professionals to make them more than productive and successful. The firm boasts a diversified range of services ranging from Talent …
Under the Radar: AXS’ Group CEO sheds light on the evolving payments landscape, acquisition of stake by Tower Capital Asia, partnership with Unionpay
It’s all about the payments landscape today as we speak to a pioneer in Singapore’s fintech space. Make a guess – this company also has over 650 self-service kiosks across Singapore and handles over 650 million bill payments since its inception in the year 2000. We’re talking about bills for schoo…
Under the Radar: MSD on its Singapore Tech Centre and the importance of innovating and collaborating with local ecosystem players and startups
It’s all about the pharmaceutical industry today as we check in on one of our earlier guests on “Under the Radar” to find out what’s next for them. Known as MSD everywhere outside of the US and Canada, our guest aims to harness the power of leading-edge science to improve lives globally, and has …
Under the Radar: Toys “R” Us Asia’s CEO on tapping the “kidult” segment with collectables and changing the future of play
You would have heard of the old proverb that goes “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. So – we’re going to talk all about play, and in particular about the future of play with our guest today, Toys “R” Us Asia. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Toys “R” Us Asia operates around 460 stores acr…
Under the Radar: Lenovo’s APAC President on how AI PCs would be the boost for the global PC industry, and its plan to gain a foothold in the space
Today we’re going to catch up with one of our earlier guests who is said to operate a global technology powerhouse with a revenue of US$57 billion. You might have guessed it by now, yes we’re speaking to electronics maker and IT services provider Lenovo. To recap, the firm delivers a portfolio …
Under the Radar: Whisky auctioneer Whisky Hammer on volatilities in whisky prices, its Hong Kong backer, and opportunities in Asia
Calling once, calling twice and SOLD! Today’s conversation takes us through the ins and outs of an auctioneer auctioning – no not rare art pieces or jewellery, but bottles of whisky. Founded in 2015 by two brothers, our guest Whisky Hammer is a family run whisky auction service based in North E…
Under the Radar: What does the movement of capital mean for Paragon Capital Management? Its CEO sheds light on the matter.
Capital management is on the table today as we explore what the current macroeconomic environment means for boutique asset management firms here in Asia. Founded in 2017, our guest for today is Paragon Capital Management Singapore, an asset management firm overseeing assets exceeding S$1 billion.…