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Crazy Smart Asia lifts the lid on the unexpected stories behind some of Asia’s boldest disruptors. Every week we talk with a young leader about the crazy-smart approaches they’re taking to achieve success and tackle some of the biggest issues facing Asia today.
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“I wasn’t given a racing car. I chose it. But for other girls, it’s never an option," says motorsport star Bianca Bustamante, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the GB3 racer discusses her social media game, the sacrifices her family made to finance her dream, how racing lets her escape societal expectations and why she can no longer watch anime.00:00 Introduction to Crazy Smart Asia00:25 Meet Bianca Bustamante: Breaking Stereotypes01:30 Quick Fire Questions with Bianca03:11 Bianca's Early Racing Journey04:15 Family Sacrifices and Support08:36 Realising Racing as a Career14:20 Overcoming Financial and Pandemic Challenges17:44 The Whole Package for a Racing Driver18:31 Building a Personal Brand20:07 Challenges in the Racing Industry21:49 Gender Dynamics in Motorsport23:59 The Importance of Representation26:24 Preparing for GB3 Debut27:37 Managing Life as a Racing Driver31:20 Hobbies and Downtime33:11 Would You Do It All Again?33:56 Conclusion and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“You can always turn something bad into good,” says 9gag co-founder Ray Chan, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Tatler’s Chong Seow Wei, the Hong Kong entrepreneur discusses building one of the world’s largest online meme platforms, the time he brought a rice cooker to a startup accelerator programme and how experiencing baby loss puts petty crypto drama into perspective.00:00 Introduction to Crazy Smart Asia01:11 Meet Ray: The Man Behind the Memes01:17 Quick Fire Questions with Ray03:38 Ray's Childhood and Early Career04:58 The Birth of 9GAG14:40 Navigating Co-Founder Relationships19:39 The Genesis of Meme Land22:47 Web3 Needs More Customers, Not Investors23:28 Navigating the Fast-Paced Web3 Market24:06 Challenges and Criticisms in Web325:19 The Importance of a Flexible Roadmap27:23 Investment Tips for Newbies28:59 Acquiring Hong Kong's First Meme Stock32:43 Personal Tragedy and Resilience36:04 Turning Misfortune into Positive Action44:03 Balancing Faith, Family, and Fitness45:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From a visual development artist who’s worked on major Hollywood animations to a horror filmmaker terrifying audiences without the jump scares, season 11 of Crazy Smart Asia presents powerful lessons on work and life from Asia’s film industry leaders. Listen for five of the most powerful mindbombs from the season’s guests, designed to help you think bigger, braver and more creatively.If you enjoyed these short clips, why not go back and listen to the full episodes:Your music is only as good as your instincts, says composer Elliot LeungTaking Southeast Asian narratives to the world, with film producer Tan Si EnThe Projector effect: How Karen Tan built Singapore’s coolest cinemaAuditions, exorcisms and the art of reinvention, with writer and actor of “Good Cop/Bad Cop” fame Grace ChowBeyond jump scares: film director and writer Kenneth Dagatan on the art of terrifying audiences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“If you don’t start calling yourself an artist, no one will,” says Singaporean-Taiwanese actor and writer Grace Chow, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the ‘Good Cop/Bad Cop’ star discusses how to cultivate and protect your creative outlook, how she landed her breakout role in Australian TV series ‘Mystery Road: Origin’ and why she was encouraged to be an exorcist when she was younger.00:00 Introduction to Grace Chow01:37 Quickfire Questions 03:33 Grace's Creative Childhood09:54 Pursuing Drama School16:58 Early Career Milestones18:52 Creating and Performing in shows20:13 The Joy of Performing20:58 Diverse Roles and Joy in Acting21:56 Mystery Road Origins Experience23:26 Good Cop, Bad Cop Audition25:06 Memorable Moments on Set27:41 Preparing for Auditions31:58 Asian Representation in Film35:31 Advice for Aspiring Artists38:52 Surprising Facts About Grace40:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“The Projector is a space for people who are curious,” says Karen Tan, the co-founder of Singapore’s only independent cinema, The Projector, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, she discusses the benefits and challenges of disrupting a traditional industry, balancing creativity with business demands and why she lets people throw toilet paper at each other in her cinema.01:18 Quick Fire Questions with Karen03:02 Karen's Childhood and ADHD Journey06:10 Early Entrepreneurial Ventures09:29 From Architecture to Investment Banking12:07 The Birth of The Projector15:06 Discovering the Golden Mile Tower20:58 The Birth of an Independent Cinema21:47 Overcoming Initial Challenges22:35 Embracing Failure and Experimentation26:17 Building a Cultural Institution30:10 Balancing Business and Culture34:24 Unforgettable Moments at The Projector36:44 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs38:07 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“Horror is like a rollercoaster ride, it mirrors us as human beings,” says Kenneth Dagatan, the film director behind the Philippines’ first scary film to premiere at the Sundance’s Midnight Section. On Crazy Smart Asia, Dagatan shares with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei his philosophy of horror beyond cheap thrills, the joy of directing with playfulness and why nothing scares him more than the realities of adulthood.Timestamps: 00:33 Meet Kenneth Dagatan: Filipino Horror Film Director01:34 Quick Fire Questions with Kenneth02:42 Kenneth's Favorite Horror and Non-Horror Films03:56 The Art of Atmospheric Horror07:11 Balancing Creativity and Adulthood08:50 Kenneth's Early Influences and Education12:48 Discovering Filmmaking in University14:10 The Journey of a Filmmaker21:51 The Role of Extras in Films24:58 Challenges of Filmmaking in the Philippines25:36 Background Talent and Acting Aspirations26:42 Success of 'In My Mother's Skin'29:13 The Journey of Making a Horror Film34:34 Differences in Horror Across Cultures37:39 Creative Process and Challenges44:23 Upcoming Projects and Advice47:10 Final Thoughts and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“Animation is a magical thing that can bring ideas and beauty to people who don’t get access,” says visual development artist Desiree Ong on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Ong shares about the film that sparked her curiosity in animation, being a graphic designer for Guillermo del Toro’s award-winning stop-motion musical ‘Pinocchio’ and navigating the international film world as a Singaporean artist.Timestamps00:29 Meet Desiree Ong: Rising Visual Development Artist01:26 Quickfire Questions with Desiree04:22 Desiree's Journey in Animation14:05 Working with Guillermo del Toro on ‘Pinocchio’30:19 Challenges and Reflections34:07 Future Projects and Closing Remarks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“The more specific you are, the more global you are,” says Tan Si En, an award-winning Singaporean film producer and founder of Momo Film Co, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, they share why the best producers are like rivers – they flow with the bends, why the best films tell stories that are true to personal experiences, and dreams of an alternate career as a champagne grower.Timestamps 00:20 Meet Tan Si En: Award-Winning Producer01:06 Quickfire questions03:06 Tan Si En's Early Inspirations05:01 Journey to Becoming a Producer10:03 Founding Momo Film Co12:21 Collaborating with Southeast Asian Filmmakers20:02 Challenges and Successes in Film Production22:48 Future Projects and Aspirations33:22 Personal Passions and Final Thoughts34:34 Conclusion and Credits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“Being a film composer is about how good your instincts are,” says music composer Elliot Leung on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the Hong Kong native discusses the process of composing big orchestral scores for blockbusters, why the ultimate compliment is the audience humming the main theme song in the bathroom after watching a film and why the voice memos app is his secret weapon in composition.00:34 Meet Elliot Leung: award-winning composer01:29 Quick fire questions 03:20 Elliot's musical journey06:06 Mentors and musical influences08:15 Transition from cellist to composer09:05 Breaking into the film industry13:40 Role and responsibilities of a film composer16:38 Designing memorable film scores17:38 The creative process behind 'Operation Red Sea'19:48 The Importance of musical pacing20:50 Mapping out the score21:34 The reality of creating film music25:29 Cultural differences in film scoring27:18 Experiencing the world through music31:07 Balancing creativity with deadlines34:17 Reflecting on the composer's role37:10 The unexpected side of composing38:17 Conclusion and credits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we present five motivating quotes from the guests of Season 10 of Crazy Smart Asia. From understanding what real confidence looks like to grasping every opportunity that comes your way, these mind bombs tackle what it means to build a better world, better business or better you.If you enjoyed these short clips, why not go back and listen to the full episodes:Tech founder and ex-Green Beret Gene Yu on his journey from fighting terrorists to fighting online crimeBuilding an empire inspired by the K-pop business model, with Tier One Entertainment’s Tryke Gutierrez20,000 customers in 48 hours: YouTrip’s Caecilia Chu on nailing product-market fitPutting the Philippines on the global stage, with event and PR maestro Tim YapBeating death while building an eco empire, with Christophe BariouTimestamps00:00 Introduction and Season Reflection00:14 Real Confidence: Handling Failure00:53 Long-term Problem Solving01:52 Achieving Product-Market Fit02:41 Mastering Networking Skills03:21 Seizing the Moment: No Regrets04:14 Season Finale and What's Next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“In many ways, we are eating ourselves to our own extinction,” says Christophe Bariou, the co-founder of Dehusk, Maison Bukana and Maison Bukana Wines, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the Filipino-French entrepreneur discusses overcoming a life-threatening cancer diagnosis in his twenties, living life with no regrets and his passion for veganism. 00:21 Meet Christophe Bariou: building a sustainable empire01:08 Quickfire questions02:28 Christophe's early life and influence06:52 Building a sustainable resort in the Philippines08:39 Facing a cancer diagnosis at 2616:39 Leadership lessons and business insights22:02 Advocating for veganism and sustainability25:34 Conclusion and final thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“The most important quest of an entrepreneur is to focus on your customers,” says Caecilia Chu, the co-founder and CEO of Singapore-based fintech company YouTrip, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, she discusses building Southeast Asia’s first multicurrency mobile wallet, nailing product market fit, perseverance as a business non-negotiable and the thought of her kids following in her footsteps. 00:27 Meet Caecilia Chu: Founder of YouTrip01:30 Quickfire questions04:22 Cecilia's early life and inspiration10:51 Founding YouTrip14:54 Challenges and growth of YouTrip18:52 Navigating COVID-19 and business adaptation25:06 Future of YouTrip and fintech insights30:22 Leadership reflections36:09 Final thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“To do something great, you need to have focus, discipline and consistency,” says Mathew Leong, executive chef of the award-winning restaurant Re-naa, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the Stavanger-based Singaporean chef opens up about moving to Norway with just $500 in his pocket, how competition is key to being your best self and why he rarely cooks at home. 00:34 Introducing Matthew Leong01:17 Matthew's early culinary start02:27 The path to becoming a chef03:54 A competitive streak04:42 Working at world-renowned Re-naa 07:45 Chef life lessons 11:05 Preparing for Bocuse d'Or12:56 Future goals 18:31 Final thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“Until the time it's profitable, what’s the hoo-ha about? There is no achievement,” says Nikhilesh Goel, co-founder and group CEO of Singapore-based startup Validus, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Goel shares his journey from the son of a tea taster in Kolkata to fintech founder, his quiet leadership style and the honest feedback he’s gotten for it, and the difference between seeking collaboration and seeking consensus.Show notes00:23 Introduction01:23 Quickfire questions 05:37 Growing up in Kolkata07:36 The evolution of Validus13:27 Challenges and strategies in SME lending19:55 The future of Validas20:56 Scaling the business22:16 Doubling down on key markets in Indonesia and Thailand 23:14 Being an introverted CEO28:15 Fundraising challenges and triumphs33:41 How to collaborate with co-founders38:02 The toll of entrepreneurship39:33 Final thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“You have to know yourself well,” says Tim Yap, the co-founder and CEO of events and PR agency, Yaparazzi, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the Filipino Chinese shares his incredible career through showbiz to events and PR, why he’s passionate about putting the Philippines on the world stage and why knowing yourself is key to being a better networker. Show notes 00:00 Introduction 02:33 Tim Yap's early life and career05:09 Journey int theatre and acting09:20 Transition to hosting and event production19:28 Building Yaparazzi events and PR25:00 Tim Yap's networking and party tips27:34 Challenges and positivity in business33:03 Final thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“I wanted to do something so hard that people could not ever talk shit to me ever again,” says Gene Yu, co-founder and CEO of cybersecurity firm Blackpanda, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the Taiwanese American shares the scary hostage rescue of a family friend that got him into cybersecurity, why military school was more traumatising than war and why Asian founders should holiday in Europe if they really want a break. Show notes:00:00 Introduction to Crazy Smart Asia00:22 Meet Gene Yu01:07 Quick fire questions04:06 Gene Yu's childhood and early influences14:48 The West Point experience22:11 Transition to civilian life29:45 A life-changing decision30:30 The rescue mission that changed everything32:59 From the military to cybersecurity34:24 Building Blackpanda36:57 The evolution of cybersecurity43:16 Setbacks and insights54:02 The importance of relationships55:20 Final thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“Innovation is supposed to be fun,” says Vince Siu, founder and CEO of Press Start Academy and Press Start Studios, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Siu shares why education needs a shake up, how his business started as “board game socials” he hosted for friends and how he navigates being an introverted CEO.Show notes: 00:00 Introduction01:01 Meet Vince Siu: gamifying education01:17 Quickfire questions02:49 Vince's childhood and early influences04:24 From business school to board games07:00 The birth of PressStart Academy14:19 Challenges and setbacks20:37 Launching Fiero and future plans29:11 Reflections on leadership and being a solo founder34:39 Final thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“We want them to be masterful, to look like superstars,” says Tryke Gutierrez, the co-founder and CEO of Tier One Entertainment, an esports and entertainment company, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Gutierrez shares why he’s inspired by the K-pop business model, how leadership is the only truly scalable element in business and how his approach to life is a blend of Japanese and Filipino cultures. 00:00 Introduction to Crazy Smart Asia00:37 Meet Tryke Gutierrez: from gamer to entrepreneur01:21 Quickfire questions02:08 Early life and influences03:40 Gaming and cultural influences 06:56 Inspirations and mentors10:05 Strategic career moves 16:15 Challenges in managing young talent17:23 Guiding young talents18:04 Handling disappointments 19:23 The free-spirited nature of young talent19:59 Mental health in esports21:36 Building a dynasty22:33 Rest and recovery for players24:11 Balancing business with passion25:55 Adapting to changing times27:10 The K-Pop business model in esports33:32 The reality behind the scenes36:20 Final thoughts and reflections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we pick out five inspiring quotes from the guests of season nine of Crazy Smart Asia. From being at peace with fear and failure to how to create viral social content, these insights can help you build a better world, better business or better you.If you enjoyed these short clips, why not go back and listen to the full episodes: Fighting fear and finding peace, with former UFC fighter Ramona Pascual How to create viral social content, with TikTok’s “Lumpia Queen” Abi MarquezOlympic athlete Loh Kean Yew on his climb to the topLife as a space nutritionist and humanitarian, according to Kristine Jane Atienza Bringing healthcare to half of the world without it, with Reach52’s Edward Booty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“There are many kinds of people in the world. And you don’t have to change yourself to fit in,” says Cheryl Wee, founder of CW, the Company of Wellness. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei on Crazy Smart Asia, the former Singaporean actress shares the harsh reality of being a young starlet in Taiwan, how she navigates working in her family business and what’s next for body confidence in Asia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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