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Event ticketing is broken...

In this episode of the Asia Tech Podcast, we speak with Nicolas Deppenweiler, co-founder and CEO of tessera, a company laser focused on revolutionizing the outdated event ticketing industry.

Nicolas shares how his frustration as a frequent event-goer led him to develop a next-generation ticketing platform that simplifies the buying process for consumers and solves cash flow issues for organizers.

He explains that current ticketing giants like Ticketmaster operate on legacy systems, making them slow to innovate, and how tessera leverages modern technologies like blockchain and Stripe to offer faster payments and greater transparency.

tessera’s goal is to create a seamless ecosystem that integrates primary and secondary markets, empowering organizers to control ticket resales and prevent scalping.

Nicolas also emphasizes the importance of using data to improve event management. By offering organizers access to key insights about ticket sales and customer behavior, tessera helps them make more informed decisions to enhance their events. tessera aims to shift the power balance in ticketing by providing a more efficient, user-friendly, and transparent platform that benefits both event organizers and consumers.

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30/11/2024

The financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi) begin to converge. Rather than competing, these two systems are evolving to complement one another, creating a more efficient and inclusive global financial system. This shift is being driven by innovations in blockchain technology, making financial services more accessible and user-friendly.

In this episode of the Asia Tech Podcast, ⁠Karl Mohan⁠, General Manager for APAC, Middle East, and Africa, and Global Head of Banking Partnerships at ⁠Crypto.com⁠, challenges everything you think you know about money. Karl argues that the future of finance lies not in the rigid systems of traditional banks but in the innovative world of decentralized finance (DeFi).

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The financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) begin to converge. Rather...

20/11/2024

Predictive AI: Does AI Know What You Will Do Before You Do It?

In this episode of the Asia Tech Podcast, we spoke to Zohar Bronfman, the CEO of Pecan AI about how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we understand human behavior and make business decisions.

At its core, AI can be divided into two primary forms: predictive AI and generative AI. Predictive AI focuses on analyzing historical data to forecast future events, while generative AI creates new content or insights based on its learned patterns.

The combination of these two approaches offers a powerful tool for businesses, allowing them to not only anticipate customer behavior but also engage in more effective decision-making processes by simulating possible outcomes. This fusion of AI technologies could revolutionize industries by making data-driven predictions more accessible and actionable.

If you want to challenge everything you think you know about human decision-making and the power of AI in business, you need to listen to this conversation with Dr. Zohar Bronfman, co-Founder and CEO of Pecan AI.

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24/10/2024

Is Hong Kong the Best Place to Build a Tech Startup?

Learn more about the unexpected factors driving Hong Kong's tech startup success.Do you have some questions? Put them in the comment below, we will answer th...

21/10/2024

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29/08/2024

In this episode of the Asia Tech Podcast featuring Rob Bradley, Senior Vice President of Digital Revenue Strategy and Operations at CNN International Commercial, we explored the profound impact of technology on the media industry.

Rob highlighted how the media landscape has long been shaped by technological innovation, from the early days of cable TV to the rise of programmatic advertising. He emphasized that while automation and data have transformed the way ads are bought and sold, the role of human creativity remains essential.

Technology has made the industry smarter, elevating the skills of those involved and allowing them to focus on storytelling and content creation, while machines handle the scale and efficiency of ad placements.

Rob also discussed the importance of adapting to new technologies, such as Generative AI, and using them to enhance both efficiency and creativity. At CNN, AI tools are being integrated into content production and ad placement, but the human element remains crucial in ensuring the quality and integrity of media content.

Rob's insights underscore the need for a balanced approach where technology is embraced to improve business outcomes, but human judgment and creativity continue to drive the narrative and build lasting partnerships.

In this episode of the Asia Tech Podcast featuring Rob Bradley, Senior Vice President of Digital Revenue Strategy and Operations at CNN International Commerc...

22/08/2024

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10/08/2024

In this episode of the Asia Tech Podcast featuring Kalsoom Lakhani, co-Founder and General Partner of I2I Ventures, Kalsoom shared her journey of navigating a unique cultural identity as the daughter of a Bangladeshi mother and Pakistani father. Growing up as a third culture kid, she developed the ability to adapt to various cultural contexts, a skill that has profoundly influenced her personal and professional life. This background has fueled her curiosity and empathy, essential traits in her role as an investor focused on supporting entrepreneurs in Pakistan's evolving startup ecosystem.

Kalsoom discussed the challenges and opportunities of building Pakistan's startup ecosystem, highlighting the resilience and resourcefulness of its founders. She emphasized the importance of a collective effort in ecosystem development and the need to approach investing with empathy and curiosity. The conversation also touched on the broader implications of emerging technologies like AI, where she stressed the importance of ethical considerations and a human-centric approach. Kalsoom's insights offer a compelling narrative on the power of cultural diversity, the complexities of ecosystem building, and the importance of a nuanced understanding of global issues.

In this episode of the Asia Tech Podcast featuring Kalsoom Lakhani, co-Founder and General Partner of I2I Ventures, Kalsoom shared her journey of navigating ...

25/07/2024

"I think what I've learned is, if I can do it this way, then anyone can. And the qualification is by doing it. It is always daunting, I think, and it was more of an internal struggle for me to make that first investment, to write that first check...I'm just more accepting of the fact that I'm not going to be great at something the first time, and that's okay, but the only way I'm going to become great is by doing it more times and getting better..." - Elena Kersey

In this episode of the Asia Tech Podcast Elena Kersey, the Community and Partnerships Lead at ⁠Epic Angels⁠, shared key insights into angel investing. She emphasized that individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those without finance or tech experience, can succeed in angel investing with a willingness to learn and a passion for innovation.

Some of the topics that Elena covered in detail:

- The importance of the support system provided by a group of female investors, many of whom are also new to startup investing.
- Seeking out founders with a deep commitment to solving a problem, often based on personal experiences.
- Another critical lesson is the importance of investment and sector diversification.
- Elena stressed that one qualification for being an angel investor is by doing it. - The experience of making that first investment, even if small, is invaluable.
- Angel investing is not a get-rich-quick scheme and a long-term perspective is essential.

Michael Waitze 0:02 And then we’ll start. Are You Ready? Ready? Hi. This is Michael waitze, and welcome back to the Asia Tech Podcast. Elena Kersey, the Community and Partnerships Lead at Epic Angels is with us today. Thank you so much for coming on the show. I’ve been waiting for this for a whi...