One More Scoop

CJ Looi is the co-founder and CEO of PixCap. There, PixCap's mission is to make 3D accessible to everyone, starting with graphic design.  3D opens up many possibilities for designers, including mockups, realistic visuals and animations. Yet, the complexity of accessing 3D technology remains a challenge.  PixCap overcomes this by offering a vast library of 3D templates on the browser through WebGL, enabling brands and designers to customize mockups, icons and 3D animations at scale. Topics: [00:00:00] - Personal Growth and Family Dynamics [00:04:55] - Strict Upbringing and Video Game Influence [00:11:42] - Study Abroad and Startup Challenges [00:18:52] - Inspired Journey to Entrepreneurship and Tech [00:24:09] - Career Transition From Banking to Startups [00:31:19] - Transitioning to Entrepreneurship Through Internships [00:38:38] - Journey Through Tech Careers [00:48:35] - AI Motion Capture Technology Pivot [00:53:41] - Evolution of 3D Design Software [01:03:55] - Evolution of PixCap's 3D Tools [01:08:58] - The Challenges and Fulfillment of Startups [01:14:58] - The Three C's Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com [http://backscoop.com/]. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/] BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ [https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ] BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop [https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop] BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop [https://www.instagram.com/backscoop] Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua [https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua] Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua [https://twitter.com/itsamandacua] Visit Cj Looi’s social media pages: Cj (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-looi/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-looi/] PixCap (Website): https://pixcap.com/index.html [https://pixcap.com/index.html] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Dhruv Arora is the Founder and CEO of Syfe, Asia’s leading holistic digital wealth management platform empowering people to build their wealth for a better future. Built on the pillars of access, advice and affordability, Syfe caters to the different wealth needs of individuals with diversified proprietary portfolios, cash management solutions and brokerage. Syfe has grown quickly since launching in 2019, with nearly 5% of adult Singaporeans using the platform to achieve their financial goals. Licensed and operational in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia, Syfe has customers from 60+ countries. The company has raised $52M and is backed by leading global investors including Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures, Unbound, and partners from DST. Before starting Syfe, Dhruv was part of the early core team that built Grofers (now Blinkit)—a Softbank and Sequoia-backed e-commerce company acquired by Zomato for US$570M—where he led the Product, Growth and Consumer verticals. Topics: [00:00:02] – Dhruv's Childhood and Interests [00:09:35] –  Career Path Discovery in Finance [00:11:06] – Navigating Career Challenges in Finance [00:19:04] – Investing Journey and Career Transition [00:27:34] – Career Transition and Entrepreneurship Exploration [00:31:35] – Startup Growth, Transition, and Learning [00:39:47] – Entrepreneur's Journey to Starting SAIF [00:48:33] – Navigating Startup Challenges and Employee Retention [00:56:22] – Finding Purpose Through Work and Growth Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com [http://backscoop.com/]. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/] BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ [https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ] BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop [https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop] BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop [https://www.instagram.com/backscoop] Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua [https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua] Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua [https://twitter.com/itsamandacua] Visit Dhruv Arora’s social media pages: Dhruv (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/arora-dhruv/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/arora-dhruv/] Syfe (Website): https://www.syfe.com/ [https://www.syfe.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Joe Zhang is a Partner at TNB Aura, focusing on the fund's operations in research, investment, and portfolio management. Before TNB Aura, he worked at Fosun RZ Capital, where he focused on investments in Southeast Asia's growing tech startups. Joe's background includes venture building, technology consulting, wealth management, and engineering before he entered the VC field. He graduated as a top MBA student from the National University of Singapore and holds an Engineering degree from the same institution. Topics: [00:02:27] - Childhood Memories and Curiosity [00:06:24] - Boarding School Experience and Friendships [00:11:51] - University Experience [00:22:25] - Navigating Career Paths [00:35:39] - Leveraging Relationships for Career Advancement [00:42:38] - End-to-End VC Investment Approach [00:50:12] - Early Investments & Top-Down Approach [00:54:39] - Breaking Into Venture Capital Industry Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com [http://backscoop.com/]. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/] BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ [https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ] BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop [https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop] BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop [https://www.instagram.com/backscoop] Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua [https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua] Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua [https://twitter.com/itsamandacua] Visit Joe Zhang’s social media pages: Joe (Linkedin): linkedin.com/in/joe-zhang [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-zhang]  TNB Aura (Website): https://www.tnbaura.vc/ [https://www.tnbaura.vc/]  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Patrick Gentry is the founder and CEO of Sprout Solutions, a SaaS startup building HR solutions for the Philippines. In 2023, they raised a $10.7M Series B. Before Sprout, Patrick was the co-founder of KMC Solutions and was working for a startup in Silicon Valley. Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com [http://backscoop.com/]. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/] BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ [https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ] BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop [https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop] BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop [https://www.instagram.com/backscoop] Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua [https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua] Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua [https://twitter.com/itsamandacua] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Stacie Chan is the Co-founder and Chief Business Officer at 1BStories, an AI storytelling company. She spent eight and a half years at Google leading product partnerships on Google's 1 billion user consumer products including Google News, Search, Web and Assistant. Before Google, she was an award-winning journalist in Silicon Valley, managing a team of 10 reporters for AOL's Patch.com. But that's not the most interesting part about Stacie. Fun fact: She was nominated for an Emmy Award for her voiceover acting work. Topics: [00:01:06] - Meet Stacie Chan [00:04:43] - Parental Support in Acting Career [00:07:34] - Expanding Horizons Through Animated Roles [00:10:49] - Navigating Career Changes and Unexpected Opportunities [00:19:49] - AOL's Patch [00:29:48] - Global Opportunities at Google [00:33:58] - Building a Company With Charismatic Vision [00:38:44] - Navigating the Fundraising Landscape [00:41:53] - Lessons From Big Tech to Startups [00:52:33] - Career Sacrifices and Fulfillment Like the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com [http://backscoop.com/]. Visit BackScoop’s social media pages and show your support! BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/] BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ [https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQ] BackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop [https://www.facebook.com/BackScoop] BackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoop [https://www.instagram.com/backscoop] Visit Amanda Cua’s social media pages: Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua [https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua] Amanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCua [https://twitter.com/itsamandacua] Visit Stacie Chan’s social media pages: Stacie (Twitter): https://twitter.com/staciechan?lang=en [https://twitter.com/staciechan?lang=en]  1 Billion Stories (Website): https://www.1bstories.com/#home [https://www.1bstories.com/#home]  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.