Beneath the Pitch | Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia

This episode of Beneath the Pitch explores Molly Ally , a creamery focused on high-quality vegan and dairy-free ice cream produced in its own certified facility. We break down how a gelato-first approach, led by a trained specialist, translates into plant-based products that compete on taste, texture, and consistency. The discussion also looks at the impact of their Shark Tank Thailand investment,...

This episode of Beneath the Pitch examines Sembuh AI , an Indonesian platform using artificial intelligence and OCR to transform messy medical documents into structured data in minutes. We break down how the system helps insurers detect fraud patterns like upcoding and duplicate billing, while validating pricing and medical relevance in real time. The discussion also looks at the scale of the prob...

This episode explores Thinkerbell Labs , a company developing assistive technology to improve literacy and education for visually impaired learners. We break down how products like Annie and other Braille-based tools support learning, assessment, and professional development, while creating a bridge toward greater independence and employability. The discussion also looks at their global expansion...

This episode examines Venture Swap , a digital marketplace built to simplify the buying and selling of small and medium enterprises across Thailand and Southeast Asia. We break down how the platform addresses a growing succession gap, as many business owners approach retirement without clear successors. The discussion looks at how secure deal rooms, anonymous listings, and advisor-led workflows br...

This episode explores RIFFAI , a young company using AI, hyperspectral imaging, and data from more than 20 satellites to accelerate environmental monitoring and infrastructure planning. We break down how their platform supports sectors like renewable energy, defense, and urban development through subscription-based site monitoring and search services. The discussion also highlights their early tra...

This episode looks at GOWAJEE , a platform developing Voice AI Agents tailored for the Thai and Southeast Asian market. We break down how their technology aims to replace or support human call centers by handling sales calls, reminders, confirmations, and other high-volume tasks with 24/7 availability and strong cost efficiency. The discussion also covers their reported 97 percent Thai language ac...

This episode explores Spacely AI , a fast-growing platform that lets real estate professionals, architects, and designers create photorealistic property visuals without traditional 3D skills. We look at how their proprietary 3D automation and AI placement technology enable instant design changes, upcoming 3D floor plans, and a smoother workflow for anyone presenting spaces. The episode also breaks...

This episode examines MUI Robotics , a company building AI-powered Electronic Nose technology designed to replicate human smell with precision. Their artificial sense platform is already used across food and beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and environmental monitoring for quality control, R&D, and real-time detection. We explore their AI-Nose system, their planned expansion into Electron...

This episode explores OsseoLabs , a med-tech company developing AI-driven, 3D-printed patient-specific implants designed to address complex skeletal conditions. We break down how their design platform and implant technology aim to shorten surgery time, improve outcomes, and reduce costs for patients and providers. The discussion also looks at their patent strategy, global clinical partnerships, an...

This episode examines Happily.ai, a platform born from MIT-backed people analytics research that aims to replace outdated HR routines with continuous, real-time engagement. We break down how its daily pulse surveys, conversational feedback loops, and value-driven peer recognition tools help organizations strengthen psychological safety and reduce toxicity. With AI-powered coaching and clear manage...

Kubernetes upgrades are one of the most expensive, time-draining tasks in deep-tech engineering, silently burning billions each year. In this episode, we break down how Kubegrade (pronounced "cube-grade") attacks this hidden cost with Agentic AI, automating the upgrade process that drains up to 40% of platform teams’ time. We also examine the strategic move that set their growth in motion: bypassi...