Ben Lephilibert: Tackling Food Waste | Ep #34

Kitiya Vongkamjan: Safe Foods from Farm to Fork | Ep #40

In this episode of The Exponential Show, host Mayank Singh sits down with Kitiya Vongkamjan, Founder and CEO of UniFAHS, for a conversation on food safety, biotech, phage technology, entrepreneurship, and building science-led solutions from Thailand for global markets. Kitiya’s journey spans academia, research, food science, and entrepreneurship. Through UniFAHS, she is working on phage-based innovations that improve food safety and sustainability across the food supply chain, from farms to processing plants and beyond. This conversation explores the transition from academia to entrepreneurship, the opportunity for Thailand to become a stronger biotech and agritech hub, the realities of fundraising in a difficult market, and the lessons Kitiya has learned as a founder and parent. A special thank you to our episode sponsor, True Digital Park, Thailand’s most comprehensive soft-landing platform for international individuals and companies. True Digital Park brings together workspace, community, and ecosystem support to help businesses and talent launch, grow, and scale in Thailand. 00:00 – Introduction 01:39 – Kitiya’s origin story Her journey from academia to entrepreneurship, and the lessons from research and teaching that shaped how she builds UniFAHS. 04:56 – The problem UniFAHS is solving How UniFAHS is using phage technology to improve food safety from farm to fork. 11:19 – Thailand as a biotech hub Kitiya’s experience building in Thailand, and the opportunities and challenges for biotech and agritech in the country and region. 18:00 – Raising capital during the funding winter How UniFAHS raised a seed round in Thailand, and what helped the company secure investor confidence during a difficult fundraising environment. 21:35 – Untapped opportunities in agritech Areas in agriculture and food systems that Kitiya believes remain underserved in Thailand and Southeast Asia. 27:16 – Lessons from parenting How being a parent has influenced the way Kitiya leads, builds teams, and operates her company. 31:02 – What’s next for UniFAHS Upcoming goals, milestones, and announcements as UniFAHS continues working toward safer and more sustainable food systems. If you’re interested in biotech, agritech, food safety, entrepreneurship, or Thailand’s role in science-led innovation, this episode offers a practical look at what it takes to build deep-tech solutions from the region. #TheExponentialShow #Biotech #Agritech #FoodSafety #PhageTechnology #UniFAHS #ThailandStartup #Entrepreneurship #TrueDigitalPark

Rashmi Sharma: Full-Spectrum Leadership Development | Ep #39

In this episode of The Exponential Show, host Mayank Singh sits down with Rashmi Sharma, Founder of Innergy.Club, for a conversation on leadership, human performance, wellness, and how people management is evolving in the age of AI. Rashmi brings years of experience working with leaders and teams across global organizations, helping them navigate change, build resilience, and unlock performance in more human-centered ways. In this conversation, we explore her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the role of leaders in an AI-enabled workplace, the connection between physical and mental health and team performance, and how parenting has shaped the way she thinks about people, growth, and leadership. A special thank you to our episode sponsor, True Digital Park, Thailand’s most comprehensive soft-landing platform for international individuals and companies. True Digital Park brings together workspace, community, and ecosystem support to help businesses and talent launch, grow, and scale in Thailand. What we cover in this episode: 00:00 – Introduction 01:32 – Rashmi’s origin story Key career milestones, leadership experiences, and the journey that led to starting Innergy.Club. 04:03 – From corporate to entrepreneurship How corporate life prepared Rashmi for building her own venture, and the surprises that came with the transition. 09:45 – People in the age of AI How the role of people, managers, and leaders may evolve as AI tools reshape the workplace. 17:21 – The 3 dimensions of leadership Rashmi explains leadership through cognitive, social, and physiological dimensions. 22:28 – Wellness and performance The role physical and mental health play in individual and team performance, and whether leaders are taking it seriously beyond surface-level conversations. 32:37 – Lessons from parenting How becoming a parent shaped Rashmi’s understanding of people, personalities, and leadership. 38:10 – What’s next for Innergy.Club New goals, announcements, and milestones Rashmi is working toward in the near future. If you’re interested in leadership, people management, wellness, AI at work, or building high-performing teams, this episode offers a grounded look at what leadership may need to become next. #TheExponentialShow #Leadership #FutureOfWork #PeopleManagement #AI #Wellness #InnergyClub #TrueDigitalPark

Alex D. Scheer: Enabling Trust in Autonomous Finance | Ep #38

In this episode of The Exponential Show, host Mayank Singh sits down with Alex D. Scheer, CEO and Co-Founder of zkMe, during Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok. This conversation explores how trust, privacy, and identity verification are becoming critical as finance moves toward more autonomous systems. Alex shares the journey behind zkMe, the problem the company is solving, and why privacy-preserving identity infrastructure matters for the next generation of financial services. We also discuss the opportunity in Thailand and Southeast Asia, his experience at Money20/20 Asia, and what it meant to win the Startup Pitch Competition at the event. A special thank you to Money20/20 Asia for having Exponential as one of the media representatives during the event. We would also like to thank our partners at Midas PR for making this conversation happen and for their support behind the scenes. What we cover in this episode: 00:00 – Introduction 01:14 – Alex’s origin story His professional journey, early experiences, and what led him into digital identity, privacy, and autonomous finance. 06:42 – The problem zkMe is solving Why trust and identity verification matter in Web3, fintech, and autonomous financial systems. 14:25 – Thailand and Southeast Asia opportunity Why the region is an important market for digital finance, identity infrastructure, and privacy-led innovation. 17:09 – Money20/20 Asia and the Startup Pitch Competition Alex reflects on the experience of presenting at Money20/20 Asia and winning the Startup Pitch Competition. 21:21 – Challenges and lessons as an entrepreneur The realities of building a startup, navigating uncertainty, and the key lessons learned along the way. 23:15 – What’s next for zkMe The major goals, milestones, and areas of focus Alex is working toward in the coming months. If you’re interested in fintech, digital identity, autonomous finance, privacy, Web3 infrastructure, or Southeast Asia’s role in the future of financial innovation, this episode offers a practical look at where the industry may be heading next. #TheExponentialShow #Money2020Asia #Fintech #AutonomousFinance #DigitalIdentity #PrivacyTech #zkMe #StartupPitch #MidasPR

Pei Ling Tin: A Framework for Agentic Finance | Ep #35

In this episode of The Exponential Show, host Mayank Singh sits down with Pei Ling Tin, Co-President of MetaComp, during Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok for a conversation on finance, technology, governance, partnerships, and entrepreneurship.Pei Ling shares her perspective on the evolution of digital finance, MetaComp’s journey and legacy, the rise of agentic finance, and why strong governance frameworks will be critical as financial systems become more autonomous.The conversation also explores Southeast Asia’s role in shaping the future of financial innovation, the importance of strategic partnerships, and Pei Ling’s work in supporting women’s empowerment.What we cover in this episode:00:00 – Introduction01:07 – Key career milestones04:44 – MetaComp’s legacy and recent move into agentic finance08:41 – A governance framework for autonomous finance19:43 – The role of strategic partnerships and the importance of Thailand and Southeast Asia22:06 – Pei Ling Tin’s work in women empowerment29:16 – Message for the audienceA special thank you to Money20/20 Asia for having Exponential as one of the media representatives during the event.We would also like to thank our partners at Midas PR for making this conversation happen and for their support behind the scenes.If you’re interested in fintech, digital assets, autonomous finance, governance, strategic partnerships, or Southeast Asia’s evolving business ecosystem, this episode offers a thoughtful look at where the industry may be heading next.#TheExponentialShow #Money2020Asia #Fintech #AgenticFinance #DigitalFinance #MetaComp #SoutheastAsia #ThailandBusiness #Entrepreneurship #WomenEmpowerment #StrategicPartnerships #FutureOfFinance

Eric Euwes & Jirat Boomuang: Understanding Composable Banking | Ep #37

In this episode of The Exponential Show, host Mayank Singh sits down with Eric Euwes, Chief Commercial Officer, and Jirat Boonmung, Head of Solution Engineering, Asia at Akkuro, during Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok. The conversation explores how banking technology is evolving, why composable banking architectures are gaining attention, and how financial institutions can modernize without being locked into rigid legacy systems. Eric and Jirat share their perspectives on the shift from traditional core banking to more flexible, modular systems, the role of AI in banking transformation, and what these changes ultimately mean for both banks and end customers. A special thank you to Money20/20 Asia for having Exponential as one of the media representatives during the event. We would also like to thank our partners at Midas PR for making this conversation happen and for their support behind the scenes. 00:00 – Introduction 01:50 – Origin stories 04:24 – What is composable banking? 10:51 – AI and the future of banking systems 17:10 – What customers gain from better banking architecture 19:39 – What banks gain from composable systems 25:35 – Opportunities and challenges in SEA & Thailand 31:17 – Real-world success stories 38:00 – What’s next for Akkuro If you’re interested in fintech, core banking modernization, AI in financial services, or the future of banking infrastructure in Southeast Asia, this episode offers a practical look at where the industry is heading next. #TheExponentialShow #Money2020Asia #Fintech #ComposableBanking #CoreBanking #BankingTechnology #DigitalBanking #AIinFinance #Akkuro #MidasPR