Next Big Wave

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Brice Degeyter, founder of Bizsu, a climate tech company based in Singapore. Brice shares his journey from a challenging childhood in northern France to becoming an entrepreneur focused on sustainability. He discusses the importance of corporate experience in shaping his entrepreneurial mindset and the impact of small sustainability initiatives in large organizations. Brice emphasizes the significance of leaving a legacy and making a positive impact on future generations through his work in climate tech. In this conversation, Brice Degeyter discusses his journey in the sustainability sector, focusing on innovative business models that leverage technology for energy management. He emphasizes the importance of measurement in understanding energy consumption and outlines his plans for future growth in Singapore and beyond. Brice also shares insights on the significance of communication, networking, and providing value to clients as essential components of entrepreneurial success. Check out Bizsu: https://bizsu.co/ Here are the highlights for today's episode: 0:00 Intro 1:01 Getting to know Brice 12:54 Brice's Previous Startup and Experiences 16:34 Some Crazy Statistics About Energy Use and Sustainability in Asia 22:11 How Brice Got Into Sustainability 23:58 Insane Energy Use From Shopping Malls 27:34 Bizsu's Business Model and Energy-Saving Solutions 36:50 Brice's Growth Hacks 43:40 Brice's Best Advice For Existing and Aspiring Founders 51:32 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #cofounders #startuptips #founderadvice #entrepreneur #techfounder #iterative #venturecaptial #VC #angelinvestors #fundraising #sustainablebusiness 

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Brian Ma, co-founder of Iterative, a venture capital firm that helps founders go through a program to secure funds, grow, and scale their startups. Brian goes deep into startup pitches, best practices for raising funds for your startup, and what iterative looks at most when making investments. If you're an aspiring founder or a founder seeking funds, this episode is perfect for you! Check out Iterative: https://www.iterative.vc/ Here are the highlights for today's episode: 0:00 Intro 1:01 Getting to know Brian 8:22 How Brian got into VC 10:37 How Brian and Hsu Ken have been successful Co-Founders 14:42 Brian's secrets to fundraising 21:42 Future Trends for Startups in SEA 24:33 What Brian Day to Day Looks Like 29:31 How Brian improves the hit rate of their investments 35:16 What's next for Iterative #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #cofounders #startuptips #founderadvice #entrepreneur #businessadvisors #techfounder #iterative #venturecaptial #VC #angelinvestors #fundraising #IPO

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Abhinov Balagoni, who shares his unique journey from being an employee to a founder and back to a corporate role as a Senior Product Manager. Abhinov discusses his experiences in the startup ecosystem, the challenges he faced while building a cross-border finance app, and the lessons learned from that journey. He also delves into the evolving landscape of SaaS in India, the impact of AI on employment, and the importance of incubators and accelerators for aspiring entrepreneurs. The conversation provides valuable insights for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and the tech industry. Check out Botsync: https://www.botsync.co/ Here are the highlights for today's episode: 0:00 Intro 0:54 Getting to Know Abhinov 7:44 Why SaaS is Booming in India 14:00 AI Wiping Out The Indian Work Force? 16:34 Abhinovs Startup and Why He Decided to Wind It Down 20:38 Abhinovs experience with incubators/accelerator programs 25:58 Why Abhinov Got Into Entrepreneurship 27:26 Advice for Future Founders 29:13 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #tech #cofounders #startuptips #founderadvice #entrepreneur #businessadvisors #techfounder #iterative #scaling #saas #india #indianstartup #indiaeconomy 

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Rahul Nambiar co-founder of Botsync a robotics automation startup based out of Singapore. They discuss the evolution of Botsync from creating educational robotic kits to focusing on robotic integration solutions. Rahul shares insights from his experience with the Iterative program and Hsu Ken, emphasizing the importance of building a commercial engine to scale the business. He also reflects on his journey as a founder, highlighting the significance of tinkering and collaboration with co-founders in the robotics field. In this conversation, Rahul discusses the dynamics of co-founding a tech startup, the evolution of his role as CEO, the challenges of fundraising in the robotics sector, and the ups and downs of the founder journey. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration among co-founders, the need for continuous learning and adaptation in a startup environment, and the significance of building strong relationships with investors and customers. Check out Botsync: https://www.botsync.co/ Here are the highlights for today's episode: 0:00 Intro 1:02 Getting to know Rahul and Botsync 6:24 Rahul's experience with Iterative 18:31 How Rahul met his co-founders 25:39 How Rahul is Scaling His Startup 33:38 Creating Your Own Luck and The Experience So Far 39:53 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #tech #cofounders #startuptips #founderadvice #entrepreneur #businessadvisors #techfounder #iterative #scaling #robotics #roboticautomation #robots #automationsystems #automationsolutions 

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Lars Jankowfsky co-founder of NFQ, a leading software development company building billion-dollar companies out of Asia. Lars shares his inspirational story about how he got started as a founder, the trials and tribulations he went through, and how moving to Asia was the best move he's ever made. They also discuss some unconventional yet useful advice for young aspiring founders who are looking to make it big. Check out NFQ: https://www.nfq.com/ #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #tech #NFQ #cofounders #startuptips #founderadvice #entrepreneur #businessadvisors #techfounder #billiondollarcompany

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Iana Galai, founder of LXLabs which aims to help hospitality teams optimize English & soft skills training with e-learning. Iana shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship, focusing on her mission to improve English language skills in the Cambodian service industry. She discusses the challenges and opportunities within the Cambodian startup ecosystem, the importance of embedding soft skills in language training, and her innovative approach to education. Iana also reflects on the growth of her business, the potential of AI in education, and her future plans for expansion. Checkout LX-Labs: https://lxlabs.org/ Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 0:52 Getting to Know Iana 7:26 Cambodia Startup Scene 16:46 Is B2B Really Easier Than B2C? 19:07 What is LXLabs 37:03 Outro and Inspiring Words By Iana #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #cambodia #learning #learnenglish #hospitality #tourism #hospitalitybusiness #hospitalityeducation 

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Jon Myers, a crypto veteran working in the crypto design space and founder based in Southeast Asia. They discuss John's journey from the US to Vietnam, his experiences in the crypto industry, the importance of design in technology, and the evolving tech scene in Southeast Asia. John shares insights on building a personal brand, the significance of community in crypto projects, and the challenges of onboarding new users to the crypto space. They also explore the future of payments, the lessons learned from past startups, and the importance of staying updated in the design field. The conversation concludes with reflections on life in Vietnam and the vibrant community of entrepreneurs there. Checkout Jon's X page at: https://x.com/jonmyers Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 0:47 Getting to Know Jon and Crypto Design 11:37 Crypto market predictions and mainstream adoption 34:41 Why SEA is the best 40:30 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #vietnam #crytpo #cryptobull #hodl #btc #bitcoin #bullmarket #diamondhands #cryptocurrencies 

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Blair Crichton, co-founder of Karna, a food tech startup focused on sustainable agriculture and the use of jackfruit as a key ingredient.  Blair shares his journey from banking to entrepreneurship, the mission of Karna, and the importance of biodiversity and regenerative agriculture in the food system. The conversation explores the diverse applications of jackfruit, consumer behavior toward sustainable dining, and the investment landscape in food tech. Blair emphasizes the need for a more diverse food system and the role of technology in achieving sustainability in agriculture. Take your personal finances to the next level with Karana: https://eatkarana.com/ Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 0:55 Getting to know Blair 4:54 What is Karana? 14:48 Trends in sustainable farming 18:13 How to change eating habits to fight climate change 24:11 How Food Tech Works 27:36 Are Meat Substitutes Bad? 32:37 Why Blair is Building His Business in SEA Specifically SG 36:18 How Karana Distributes Their Products 37:32 Being a Founder vs Employee 39:33 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #singapore #foodtech #foodtechnology #meatalternative #vegan #climatechange 

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Sherry Jiang, CEO and co-founder of Peek. Sherry shares her journey from working at Google to becoming a startup founder in Singapore. She discusses her experiences in the fintech space, the pivot from her previous venture Blue Jay to Peek, and her vision for empowering users in financial management. Sherry emphasizes the importance of community building, user engagement, and sustainable growth strategies, while also reflecting on the challenges and rewards of being a founder compared to working in a corporate environment. Take your personal finances to the next level with Peek: https://peek.money/ Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 1:03 Getting to know Sherry 5:15 How Sherry became a founder 10:18 Is Sherry set on staying in the finance industry? 13:05 The reason why Peek is so important and how it works 22:58 How Sherry is using the community to build her business 30:00 Peek's targeting market 40:26 Positive CAC 42:17 Founder life vs employee life 44:39 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #singapore #finance #personalfinance #investing #ai #saas #aiinvesting 

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Gregor Vand, CEO and co-founder of MailPass Gregor shares his journey from Scotland to Southeast Asia, discussing his experiences in the cybersecurity space, the importance of email security, and the challenges of being a founder. Gregor elaborates on his transition from previous ventures to MailPass, the significance of networking, and the current fundraising landscape in cybersecurity. He emphasizes the need for startups to focus on their ideal customer profile and the importance of building relationships in the industry. Be sure to check out Mailpass: https://mailpass.io/ Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 0:50 Getting to know Gregor 9:32 Gregor's current startup 14:55 How did Gregor become a founder? 23:22 Payroll vs being a founder 29:35 Why Gregor Chooses To Stay In Singapore 33:53 Funding 39:45 Growth Talk 43:02 The Power of Networking! 47:20 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #singapore #cybersecurity #email #emailsecurity #podcast 

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Jake Berber, co-founder and CEO of Prefer, a food tech company that creates coffee without using coffee beans. Jake shares his journey from neuroscience to food tech, the innovative process behind Prefer's bean-free coffee, and the company's focus on B2B partnerships. He discusses the challenges of fundraising, the importance of finding the right co-founder, and the unique sales strategies required in Southeast Asia. The conversation also touches on sustainability, profitability, and the role of R&D in staying competitive in the food tech industry. Be sure to check out Prefer: https://www.prefer.coffee/ And follow Jake's journey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeberber/ Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 0:39 Getting to know Jake 4:29 What is Prefer made of? 6:27 Consumer Feedback on Prefer 8:30 Why Jake Chose To Be in B2B instead of B2C 11:22 How Jake Raised His First Round of Funds 15:40 Cofounder Talk 19:00 What it's like Selling in SEA 22:42 Prefers long-term vision 27:11 How Jake Plans To Have an Impact While Being Growth Driven 30:25 R&D at Prefer 32:00 Being an employee vs founder 34:25 Outro   #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #singapore #coffee #coffeelover #foodtech #sustainability 

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Geoff Ira, cofounder of TradeTogether - a risk tailored web 3 investment solution platform. Geoff shares his journey from corporate banking to founding TradeTogether, a digital asset management company in the DeFi space. Geoff discusses the challenges and opportunities in the crypto industry, particularly in Southeast Asia, and emphasizes the importance of regulatory compliance and risk management. He also shares insights on startup growth strategies, the significance of mentorship, and personal well-being practices that help him navigate the entrepreneurial landscape. Be sure to check out TradeTogether:  https://tradetogether.com/ Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 0:51 Getting to know Geoff 7:01 How Geoff Got Into DeFi 10:13 Geoffs Startup TradeTogether 15:24 Are people getting into crypto for the right reasons? 20:28 Incorporating Risk Management in Crypto 21:58 Can TradFi and DeFi coexist? 27:15 How is Geoff Growing TradeTogether 31:05 Token Release 33:56 Mentors and Life Hacks 37:37 Outro   #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #singapore #DeFi #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing 

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with  Thibaut Briere, a French founder based in Singapore, who is building a startup focused on elder care called Glorius. Thibaut shares his journey from engineering to marketing and finally to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities within the elder care industry. He discusses the business model of Glorious, a B2B SaaS solution aimed at digitizing elder care operations, and the importance of community and mentorship in the startup ecosystem. The conversation also touches on leveraging LinkedIn for B2B marketing and the realities of the founder's experience, including personal challenges and insights. If you have an elderly loved one in Southeast Asia - check out Glorious: https://beglorious.co/ Be sure to check out Thibauts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thibautbriere/ Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 0:38 Getting to know Thibaut 4:44 How Thibaut became a cofounder 10:26 Learning more about Glorius 18:24 How Thibaut met his cofounder 21:20 Does Thibaut think LinkedIn Works? 26:47 Does LinkedIn top voice make a difference? 34:37 Customer acquisition strategy 37:45 Thibauts experience as a founder so far 40:40 Importance of having a cofounder 49:58 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #singapore #saas #eldercare #startup #linkedin 

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Sandy Tiu, Founder of I Am Sustainable Studio. In this episode, Tim interviews Sandy, the founder of I Am Sustainable Studio, who shares her journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship in the sustainability space. Sandy discusses the challenges of textile waste in the hospitality industry, the services her studio offers, and the importance of a circular economy. She emphasizes the need for a mindset shift in Southeast Asia regarding sustainability and the role of corporate responsibility in driving change. The conversation also touches on the personal challenges of being a founder and the importance of community and collaboration in achieving sustainability goals. Checkout I Am Sustainable Studio: https://iamsustainablestudio.com/ Be sure to reach out to Sandy to be a potential co-founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandytiu/ Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 0:40 Getting to know Sandy 11:13 How Sandy helps businesses become more sustainable 13:52 Repurposing soap bars? 16:40 Sustainability vs scalability? 24:37 Thoughts on contradicting leadership non-sustainable lifestyles 29:08 The hardest parts about being a founder 38:21 Looking for a co-founder - check the description! 41:10 Sandy's latest viral post 44:59 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #sustainability #cofounder #sustainable #sustainablebusiness 

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Rajiv Lamba, Founder of SurveySensum. Rajiv Lamba is an entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in market research. He discusses his journey from traditional market research to founding Neurosensum, a company that utilizes neuroscience to gain deeper consumer insights. He shares the challenges of conducting EEG studies, the importance of team culture, and how spirituality plays a role in leadership. Rajiv also reflects on his fundraising journey and the launch of SurveySensum, a DIY customer feedback platform. The conversation highlights the significance of purpose in business and the resilience required to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Checkout SurveySenum and take your B2B research to the next level: https://www.surveysensum.com/ Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 0:38 Getting to know Rajiv 4:37 How do consumer research studies occur? 8:00 Statistical significance on EEG studies? 10:55 Where SurveySenum is currently 15:14 How Rajiv manages his time 18:55 Rajiv's experiences on the lows of his journey (Crazy Story) 24:35 Funding - Too much or too little? 28:05 The reason why Rajiv gives so much equity to employees 30:51 How Rajiv recruits people to his startup 34:01 Guiding employees to become founders 34:45 Rajiv's wisdom and where he gets it 38:32 Questions Rajiv asks new hires 40:41 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #neuroscience #hiring #founder 

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Aurélien Vasinis, Founder of Kuration AI. Aurélien Vassinis, founder of Kuration AI, discusses his journey as a founder and the importance of growth hacking. He shares his experience starting a business in Hong Kong and the challenges he faced. He also explains the concept behind Kuration AI and how it helps users navigate the overwhelming amount of information available online. The conversation covers topics such as remote work, personalized outreach, and the power of research in sales and marketing. In this conversation, Aurélien and Tim discuss the power of targeted outreach and the importance of creativity in growth hacking. They explore the use of LinkedIn ads for highly curated targeting and the potential for personalized ads in the future. They also touch on the benefits of NoCode tools like Kuration in unleashing creativity and problem-solving. Aurélien shares a growth hack involving a cold email campaign and the accidental omission of an attachment, which led to high response rates. They also discuss the effectiveness of monitoring competitor engagements and piggybacking on them for outreach. Aurélien mentions that Kuration is still working towards product-market fit and emphasizes the simplicity and Asia-focused approach of the tool. Checkout Kuration and take your B2B research to the next level: https://www.kurationai.com/ Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 0:36 Getting to know Aurélien  4:36 How Aurélien got into Kruation 5:31 Growth Hack for Remote Work 10:44 Kuration Proxies 11:28 Secret Growth Hacks and Kurations Vision 21:13 Dynamic Ads on LinkedIn 24:01 The Cure To Creativity Problems on LinkedIn 26:13 The Best Growth Hack Aurélien has used 30:27 Tims Favorite Growth Hack With Proof 34:22 Signal Based Sales 38:45 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #growthhacking #linkedin #linkedinstrategy #ai 

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Hsu Ken Ooi, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Iterative. Tim and Hsu Ken discuss their experiences as founders and the qualities that make a successful co-founder. They emphasize the importance of low ego, shared values, and a passion for learning. They also discuss the challenges of finding the right co-founder and offer advice on how to increase the chances of a successful partnership. They highlight the value of making oneself valuable and increasing the surface area of potential co-founders.   Hsu Ken also shares his journey from being a co-founder to becoming a venture capitalist (VC) in Southeast Asia. He explains that he became a VC out of frustration with the lack of support and development for founders in the region. He started Iterative, a VC firm, to bridge this gap and support founders in Southeast Asia. In this final part of the conversation, Hsu Ken discusses the concept of growth hacking and shares examples of unconventional strategies. He emphasizes the importance of thinking outside the box and doing things that don't scale, even if they may seem embarrassing or unconventional. He also talks about the challenges of building a company and the need to hire the right people and create a framework for experiments and bets. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the VC model in Southeast Asia and the unique challenges and opportunities it presents. Checkout Iterative: https://www.iterative.vc/ Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 0:52 Getting to know Hsu Ken 4:44 Fundraising Tips in Southeast Asia 6:30 How Hsu Ken started as a founder 13:40 Founder Matchmaking 26:02 How Hus Ken Went From Being A Founder to VC 36:45 Growth Hacks 49:04 What Hsu Ken is Struggling with Most at Iterative Now 51:00 Do You Really Need To Get Funding and is the VC Model Working in SEA? 58:44 Has Hsu Ken Ever Regretted Investing in a Startup 1:05:22 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #vc #iterative #venturecapital 

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Sunny Khurana, the founder of Spark. Sunny Khurana, the founder of Spark, shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He talks about the pain points in the dating industry and how Spark aims to solve them by connecting people through common interest activities. The app focuses on creating connections, not just matches, by providing experiential dating opportunities.  Sunny discusses the challenges of scaling the app and the growth strategies they are implementing. He also mentions their target audience of high net-worth individuals and their plans for expansion into other markets. Spark is creating an experience-based economy for dating, targeting both singles and couples. They aim to provide a variety of curated experiences to help couples maintain the spark in their relationship. The app will offer a wide range of activities, such as salsa dancing, candle making, and cooking classes, that couples can easily book.  Tim and Suny also discuss the growth hacks being used and the growth hacks that could be used to take Spark to the next level. Checkout Spark: https://spark.love/ Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 0:41 Getting to Know Sunny and His Projects 9:53 How Spark is Different To Traditional Dating Apps Like Tinder 16:09 Sparks Growth Plans and Current State 23:45 How Tim Would Growth Hack Spark and Sparks Social Media Strategy 27:08 The Truth About Dating Today and How Spark Plans to Solve It 30:24 Adversity Faced as a Founder 37:10 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #dating #tinder #datingapps   

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Nathan Roestandy, founder of NAFAS. Nathan Roestandy, founder of NAFAS, discusses his journey in building an air quality startup in Indonesia. He shares how his background in manufacturing and product design, combined with his observations of air pollution in China, led him to start NAFAS.  Nathan explains the lack of air quality measurements in Indonesia and the opportunity it presented for his business. He also discusses the different approaches to air quality measurement in developed and emerging markets, and how NAFAS is providing a solution for both indoor and outdoor air quality. Nathan shares the challenges he faced in working with the government and the strategies NAFAS used to grow its customer base. He also talks about the company's fundraising efforts and its expansion into the Middle East market. Checkout NAFAS: https://nafas.co.id/ Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 0:52 Getting to Know Nathan and NAFAS 9:05 Getting Backing From the Government 11:41 Nathan's TOFU Strategy 15:33 Talking About Air Quality Indices and HVAC Systems 21:37 NAFAS Next Steps 23:50 NAFAS Growth Hacks 27:58 NAFAS Current State, Funds Raised, Traction and More 34:47 Expanding to the Middle East 38:05 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #indonesia #airqualityindex #jakarta #saas

If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/ In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Tarun Jain, co-founder of Waxwing AI Tarun shares his background in entrepreneurship, including starting a social enterprise and working in IoT. He also discusses his experience as a growth hacker and remote worker while pursuing his passion for scuba diving.  They then dive into the details of Waxwing AI, a platform that helps users go from idea to action in just three minutes by providing personalized plans and workflows. Tyrone explains how the platform reduces the time and effort required for marketing teams to execute projects. They also discuss the differentiation of Waxwing AI from other AI models and the company's journey in terms of funding and user acquisition.  Tim and Tarun also discuss the growth hacks Waxwing used to build the company. They also share trends and common growth hacking ideas that all founders should be using. Checkout Waxwing: https://www.waxwing.ai/ Here are the key segments for today's episode! 0:00 Intro 0:57 Getting to Know Tarun and How Waxwign Works 8:45 The Problem With AI Agents 9:25 Who is Waxwings ICP? 20:42 AppSumo Talk 23:58 Waxwing Growth Hacks 28:37 How Waxwing Converts Customers 29:48 The Power of Walkthroughs And The Best Social Platforms For Growth 32:08 The Hard Part About LinkedIn 36:54 Getting Over the Fear of Launching 38:49 Taruns Favourite Thing About Being A Founder 41:10 Outro #NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #aistartups #ai #growthhacking