Chris is the founder of Klikit, with an enterprise technology stack. Klikit helps restaurants, bars, and hotels become far more efficient in their day-to-day operations by providing an all-in-one operating system for them to manage their key and core services. Previously VP at Gojek and the first APAC Head of Growth for Uber Eats, Chris leads a team across APAC, servicing thousands of brands and millions of orders every single year.

Topics:

[00:06:29 ] - Juggling Degrees and a Startup Job

[00:15:02 ] - Challenges and Localization in Uber Eats

[00:24:37 ] - Seeking Like-Minded Driven Individuals

[00:28:29 ] - Challenges in Building klikit

[00:33:18 ] - Tips for Solo Founders

[00:37:09 ] - Overcoming Cancer in Early Career

[00:40:38 ] - Finding Clarity in Diagnosis

[00:51:10 ] - Platform Monopoly Creation in SaaS Companies

[00:55:21 ] - Limited Second Order Thinking in Tech

[01:01:36 ] - Personal Goals Outside of Work

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