Introduction to this Week’s Episode on Fintech Startups in Asia

Fintech Startups in Asia are hot. With over $10 billion invested in Fintech startups in Asia alone last year (up from $1 billion in 2014), 2017 is set to become a record year for new entrants. But, who are the winners in this new space and which startups should we watch out for?

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ATP15 – Fintech Startups in Asia

Asia is world’s biggest business travel market. A report by McKinsey & Company indicates that Asia accounts for more than a third of the US$1 trillion annual spending in the business traveler market. But are hotels keeping up with demand? A new generation of business traveler is increasingly being offered (and demanding) the flexibility for a different experience. Airbnb and companies like Metro Residences are redesigning the business travel market by offering professionals what they want. Features this week include Metro Residences Singapore, Rakuten Japan, Priceline, Agoda, Airbnb, Uber, Ebay, SalesWhale, Y-Combinator and Artificial Intelligence.

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ATP14 – Asia and The $1 Trillion Business Travel Market

Why & When Startup Founders Should Ask for Help Raising Money. 

We’re talking about funding challenges for startup founders and the emergence of new VC models in Asia based on old VC models. First, and following on from last week’s episode, a new development in the $1 trillion business travel market. Featured this week: Pillow & Space, Metro Residences Singapore, Zen Rooms, Cocoon Capital, Airbnb, Ebay, Benchmark Capital, Agoda, Manila, Bangkok, Monthida McCoole, Michael Blakey and Will Klippgen.

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ATP16 – Why & When Startup Founders Should Ask for Help Raising Money

Michael I. Waitze
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Technology Enthusiast, Thought Leader, Building Businesses in Southeast Asia, Vespa Rider, Internet Strategist, Startup Mentor, Investor, Podcaster

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