The Exponential Show

This episode features Mrinal and Manisha, founders of HappyLyfe, a Thai online marketplace for sustainable products. Their discussion with our host, Mayank Singh, was a deep-dive into the the past, present, and future of HappyLyfe, covering: The genesis of HappyLyfe Sustainable consumerism in Thailand Finding the right vendors and partners Online sales channels and the offline opportunity Working...

This episode features Sirintra Jittrawong, Managing Director at MicroFiber Industries, in conversation with our host, Mayank Singh. With her illustrious background in marketing and business leadership, it came as no surprise that Sirintra's insights in this episode proved to be a masterclass in B2B marketing strategies. The dialogue covered: Sirintra's career journey and transition from B2...

In this episode, Pradeep Pandey, Co-Founder and CSO at CarsmeUp gives a peek under the hood. In conversation our host, Mayank Singh, Pradeep shares his insightful and honest views on: CarsmeUp's origin story Their positioning and quest for product-market-fit Thailand and SEA's used car market Thailand's startup landscape Challenges and learnings along the way The next frontier for Cars...

Jenn Weidman, CEO of Space Bangkok, sat down with our host, Mayank Singh to talk about her journey and work. In this episode, Jenn sheds light on: The inception of Space Bangkok The impact of Space Bangkok's work on individuals, teams, and organizations WE-Can and the power of community Lost Your Bounce? and Jenn's work as an author New projects on the horizon Spreading the message of hope and res...

Episode 17 of the Exponential Show features Kush Sodhia, CEO and Co-Founder of Papaya, in conversation with our host, Mayank Singh. In this episode, Kush shares stories and insights on: - His journey to becoming a founder - The problems Papaya solves for restaurants and their customers - Why Thailand was the right place to start - The Southeast Asia opportunity - Fundraising as an early-stage star...

For Ep. 16 of the Exponential Show, Dave McCaughan talked all things storytelling with our host, Mayank Singh. In this conversation, Dave shares invaluable lessons on how stories shape brands, businesses, and human connections: - Finding his way into advertising and Asia - The importance of storytelling - AI in storytelling - Original voice - People, not consumers - Life stages - Upcoming projects...

Ep. 15 of the Exponential Show features Paul Meyers in conversation with our host, Mayank Singh. Paul is the Head Coach at Asia Founder Coaching. As a seasoned entrepreneur himself, Paul shared his thoughts, experiences, insights, and anecdotes on: - The journey from being a founder to a founder coach - Asia Founder Coaching & Founders Circle - Coaching isn't mentoring - What stops founder...

For Ep. 14 of the Exponential Show, we have Dr. Tobias Endress‬ in conversation with our host, Mayank Singh. Dr. Endress is a faculty at the School of Management at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and the Chapter Director of Startup Grind Bangkok. In these roles and the ones he has held in the past, he has accumulated a wealth of experiences, knowledge, insights, and connections; all of wh...

For Ep. 13 of the Exponential Show, Abhinandan Sekhri, Co-Founder of Newslaundry, shared learnings and insights from his entrepreneurial journey with our host, Mayank Singh. In course of this episode, Abhinandan reflects on: - Life in news & entrepreneurship - Pioneering the subscription model in India - News in the age of AI - Content formats - horses for courses - Dealing with toxicity in ne...

For Ep. 12 of the Exponential Show, our host visited The Waserstoff's office to speak with Sushant and Soneshwar about their entrepreneurial journeys. The conversation covered a multitude of topics: Following entrepreneurial dreams The Wasserstoff and the tech incubation model Exciting AI and blockchain projects they're working on Looking past the AI and blockchain hype Cool new trends in technolo...

In Ep. 11 of The Exponential Show, our host, Mayank Singh, sat down with Suhail Narain, founder and CEO of Hudle to discuss the changing sports landscape of India and how Hudle is playing a role in this paradigm shift. During the discussion, Suhail shared his thoughts and insights on: - Choosing the path of entrepreneurship - Building a sports community platform - The critical role of a good found...

In Ep. 10 of The Exponential Show, Mayank Singh talked to Arpan Bhutda, partner at What the Flavors! As the first episode of The Exponential Show shot in India, this one's extra special for us ❤️. During the conversation, Arpan shared his thoughts on: - What WTF is - Working in the snacking capital of India - Innovating with pani puri - Managing diversity in consumer preferences - Working with fam...

In Ep. 9 of The Exponential Show, Kevin Law-Smith, founder of Asia Beverages, speaks with our host, Mayank Singh. In this discussion, Kevin shed light on: - Scratching the entrepreneurial itch - Creating wellness beverages - Turning core values into a business - Transparency in ingredients - Waiting for the right partners - Giving back to society - Choosing Thailand and S.E.A. - What's next for Ay...

In Ep. 8 of The Exponential Show, Dennis Keller, CEO of Seaplane Asia, speaks with our host, Mayank Singh. Dennis shares his experiences, opinions, and insights on: How it all started for Dennis Understanding the seaplane market The rationale for starting in Southeast Asia The challenges in Southeast Asia Importance of risk-taking and failure Being an entrepreneur and an investor Advice for young...

Ep. 7 of The Exponential Show has Michael Cluzel, group CEO at Eatigo, in conversation with our host, Mayank Singh. In this episode, Michael shared insights on: Michael's entrepreneurial journey and the genesis of Eatigo Leveraging co-founder synergies Building and scaling in SEA Going through a milestone strategic merger Updates for investors The soon-to-be-launched revamped user experience Advic...

In Ep. 6 of The Exponential Show, Mayank Singh talked to Syd Sanchez, the face of the Swish sports ecosystem. In this conversation, Syd shared his experiences and thoughts on: Syd's journey of becoming an entrepreneur The impact of the Swish community The importance of synergistic partnerships Youth basketball in Thailand The present and future of Thai basketball The next chapter for Swish In Syd'...

In Ep. 5 of The Exponential Show, Mayank Singh talked to Thanyathorn (Pear) Chatlaong, CEO and co-founder of Chew Green. In this conversation, Pear shared candid learnings and meaningful insights on: - Pear's founder journey - Going from Zero to One - Why sustainable sourcing matters - Support at home and from the community - Striking a balance between B2B and B2C - Advice for new founders - Commu...

In Ep. 4 of The Exponential Show, Mayank Singh talked with Tiwa York to learn about his journey, Thailand's startup ecosystem, the FinnoEfra Accelerator, and much more! In this incredibly insightful conversation, Tiwa shed light on: - Tiwa's entrepreneurial journey so far - The Rollercoaster Journey of a Startup Founder - Advice for Marketing Agencies (and Mayank) - The Pros and Cons of Starting U...

In Ep. 3 of The Exponential Show, Mayank Singh, sat down with Vijay Saraff to learn about his journey of innovating from within The Saraff Group - a family business conglomerate. In this conversation, Vijay shared his insights on: - Vijay's entrepreneurial journey - Innovating in a family business environment - Thailand's local business ecosystem - Breaking down barriers with technology - The impo...

In Ep. 2 of The Exponential Show, our host, Mayank Singh, sat down with Pietro Borsano to explore how entrepreneurship education and international exposure are empowering the next generation of Thai founders and family businesses. In this conversation, Pietro shared his insights on: Bridging the gap between academics and entrepreneurship Rise and evolution of the Thai startup ecosystem Benefits of...

For the inaugural episode of The Exponential Show, we sat down with Gagan Singh , CEO of WOWS Global‬ to learn about his personal entrepreneurship journey and his insights on SEA's regional startup scene. In this interview, we discussed: Becoming an Entrepreneur Startup Phases Understanding Southeast Asia Breaking Down Leadership Styles Raising Capital in the Funding Winter What's Hot &amp...