Grab Conversations: Data Protection in Southeast Asia Episode 2 - Thailand's Regulatory Perspective

Inside Grab with Anthony Tan Podcast Ep 2: Building Grab from the ground up

In episode 2, CEO Anthony Tan and Group Head of Marketing, Sustainability, Loyalty & Support Cheryl Goh dive deeper into the journey of building Grab. They discuss the importance of culture and trust, leading Grab and explore the early day operational challenges faced by the team. The conversation examines how every move, from GrabPay to GrabFood, is rooted in problem-solving conviction, underscoring the tenacity required to transform a scrappy idea into a superapp. Chapters: (00:00) Welcome to the Inside Grab podcast (00:44) Assembling the dream team  (04:05) Thriving without a co-founder  (05:20) Making co-founder relationships work  (07:40) Power of an employee stock option plan  (09:06) Adapting and learning in the early days  (13:05) Leading in crisis  (15:06) Choosing the right verticals for expansion  (18:53) Winning in Southeast Asia  (22:21) Overcoming competition  (25:09) The decision to go all-in  (28:11) How the CEO role has evolved

Inside Grab with Anthony Tan Podcast Ep 1: Managing Grab’s capital and growth from startup to Nasdaq listing

What does it take for a startup to go from Series A to Nasdaq listing? In Episode 1 of Inside Grab, join Grab CEO Anthony Tan and Group Head of Marketing, Sustainability, Loyalty & Support, Cheryl Goh, as they uncover the chaos, the commitment and the financial discipline it took to build Grab.  Hear how the early team managed capital structure under intense pressure, the importance of partnering with visionary investors, and the unyielding thriftiness and deep commitment to service that continues to push Grab forward. Chapters: (0:00) Introducing Anthony and Cheryl  (02:45) Anthony’s upbringing and his attitude towards money (06:26) Landing a Series A investment round (09:47) Trade-offs of going all in  (11:58) Investors role in changing Grab’s trajectory  (15:48) Finding the right investor at the right time (17:40) Deals that fell through  (20:10) What did investors see in Grab and the SEA region? (23:03) Securing investor support  (25:19) Impact of Anthony’s family background on his career  (27:43) Investor money is not your money  (30:23) Managing investor expectations  (33:50) Nasdaq listing and its implications (36:48) Advice for aspiring startup founders

Grab Conversations: Data Protection in Southeast Asia Episode 4 - Small and Medium Businesses' Large Challenges

Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) are often at the receiving end of user and regulatory pressure to maintain a high standard of compliance with data protection laws, especially in light of growing breach and misuse of personal information. However, navigating the complex regulatory landscape is a challenge. In this final episode of Grab’s ‘Data Protection in SEA’ series, we chat with Desmond Chow, Director with P2D Solutions Pte Ltd about the compliance challenges faced by SMEs, how their approach differs from that of large businesses, and industry best practices and mechanisms available for SMEs to ensure data privacy and protection in the Southeast Asia region. Check out the transcript of the episode here [https://www.grab.com/sg/blog/public-policy/grab-conversations-data-protection-in-sea-ep-4-sme-perspective/]. You can also read our podcasts summary here [https://www.grab.com/sg/blog/public-policy/grab-conversations-on-air-data-protection-in-southeast-asia/].

Grab Conversations: Data Protection in Southeast Asia Episode 3 - Singapore's Regulatory Perspective

Singapore has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to adopting comprehensive data protection legislation. The Personal Data Protection Act came into force in 2013 and was recently amended in 2021 to bring it more in line with international benchmarks like the GDPR. In this third episode of Grab’s ‘Data Protection in SEA’ series, we chat with Francis Zhang, Deputy Director of Policy at Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Commission about the balance between data protection and data innovation, Singapore’s cross-border data transfer policy, and the harmonisation of data protection requirements across ASEAN. We also delve into the world of Privacy Enhancing Technologies or PETs and how Singapore has gone about encouraging their adoption. Check out the transcript of the episode here [https://www.grab.com/sg/blog/public-policy/grab-conversations-data-protection-in-sea-ep-3-sg-perspective/]. You can also read our podcasts summary here [https://www.grab.com/sg/blog/public-policy/grab-conversations-on-air-data-protection-in-southeast-asia/].

Grab Conversations: Data Protection in Southeast Asia Episode 2 - Thailand's Regulatory Perspective

Personal data protection laws are being developed and enforced in countries across Southeast Asia. Data localisation is a contentious issue within these laws, with some countries imposing restrictions on the free movement of data outside national borders while others support a trusted and open environment for cross-border data flows. In this second episode of Grab’s ‘Data Protection in SEA’ series, we sat down with Dr Prapanpong Khumon, Vice Dean at the School of Law, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce to navigate the regional data protection landscape, understand Thailand’s stance on cross-border data flows, and identify the tools available in the ASEAN region that ensure cross-border data flows do not compromise the data privacy of individuals. Check out the transcript of the episode here [https://www.grab.com/sg/blog/public-policy/grab-conversations-data-protection-in-sea-ep-2-thai-perspective/]. You can also read our podcasts summary here [https://www.grab.com/sg/blog/public-policy/grab-conversations-on-air-data-protection-in-southeast-asia/].