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The Generalists

De: Raz Kotler and Michael Smith Jr.
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The hosts Raz Kotler & Michael Smith Jr., interview people around how they arrived in Singapore, their careers, their personal journeys and how the concept of being a Generalist influences their life and career. All episodes currently filmed F2F in the Poddster Singapore studios.Raz Kotler and Michael Smith Jr. Economía Exito Profesional
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  • 🎙️ #57 Is Southeast Asia Finally Investable? AI, SGX & Grab+Gojek & 2026

    🎙️ #57 Is Southeast Asia Finally Investable? AI, SGX & Grab+Gojek & 2026
    Nov 29 2025
    A high-signal, no-filter roundtable with• Hian Goh (OpenSpace Capital)• Alex Dwek (COO, Nas.io)• Michael Smith Jr. (The Generalists)• Raz Kotler (The Generalists)Southeast Asia just had a rare real win — the Hepmil acquisition — and this episode breaks down why it matters, why early backers actually made money, and how this exit finally gives founders a real benchmark in the creator & media ecosystem. From there, the table dives into AI, sovereign compute, Grab+Gojek merger dynamics, the future of SGX, ASEAN as an investable region, and why 2026 may be the most interesting year yet for Southeast Asia.This is the full uncut November roundtable — strategy, insights, debates, predictions, and the occasional spicy jab.📖 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy the Hepmil acquisition is a meaningful benchmark for Southeast AsiaThe VC behind Hepmil and why his connections matteredReal revenue, real EBITDA, and the fundamentals that drove the dealEarly-stage outcomes: houses, windfalls… and realistic 20× returnsWhy Publicis was the natural acquirer (“fingerprints all over it”)The MCN model & why it died in the U.S. but still works in AsiaHow influencer networks succeed (or fail) across the regionWhy this exit helps agency and creator founders pitch with confidenceThe truth behind “overnight success” stories and multi-pivot journeysThe real state of AI: compute demand, sovereign AI, specialized modelsWhether we’re in an AI bubble and what the big tech earnings revealGrab+Gojek merger logic, regulation, and what consolidation would meanHow ASEAN can produce the next wave of $10B+ companiesSGX’s dual-listing mechanism with NASDAQ and what it unlocksHow India’s IPO boom influences SEA founder psychologyWhat the table is excited about heading into 2026👥 The Table Hian Goh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiangoh/Alex Dwek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexdwek/Michael Smith Jr.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smittysgp/Raz Kotler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/razkotler/🔗 Links & MentionsHepmil: https://www.hepmil.comPublicis Groupe: https://www.publicisgroupe.comQuest Ventures: https://www.questventures.comTBWA: https://tbwa.comAsian Food Channel: https://www.asianfoodchannel.comMCN (Multi-Channel Network): https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2737059Nas.io: https://nas.ioGrab https://www.grab.comGojek: https://www.gojek.com🔔 Subscribe for more founder stories, startup wisdom & entrepreneurial insights.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGeneralistsPodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2apfGY403NGr1EyTNkJfG4?si=a25c777a19854616Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/the-generalists
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  • 🎙️ #56 The Future of Work is Fractional: Build a Portfolio Career

    🎙️ #56 The Future of Work is Fractional: Build a Portfolio Career
    Nov 27 2025

    From banking in Sydney and Tokyo to co-founding YOLO, getting acquired by Singlife, and building Mission Plus into a leading fractional-work and tech-delivery company. Nick Martin has lived every chapter of the modern career evolution.

    In this full Episode 56 of The Generalists, Nick breaks down how employment, talent, and technology are changing faster than companies can keep up. He explains why fractional leadership is surging, how startups can avoid classic tech-build mistakes, and how the 8+2 Career Model helps ambitious professionals build career resilience without quitting their full-time roles.

    This is a deep dive into the future of work: portfolio careers, AI-enabled teams, cross-border talent, and why curiosity and autonomy are becoming the most important professional skills.

    📖 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

    • How fractional leadership is reshaping how companies build and scale
    • Why Mission Plus emerged from necessity and why “boring businesses” still win
    • Lessons from building YOLO and selling to Singlife
    • How tech layoffs, remote work, and AI changed the supply/demand of talent
    • The 8 + 2 Career Model and why professionals want portfolio-style careers
    • How startups misuse CTO hires and a better model for early-stage product builds
    • Why enterprises struggle to adopt AI beyond prototypes
    • Why curious generalists are becoming more valuable than ever
    • Why Singapore, the Middle East, and APAC are shifting toward fractional adoption
    • How immigration rules, work permits, and PR status impact fractional work

    👥 Hosts

    • Michael Smith Jr.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smittysgp/
    • Raz Kotler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/razkotler/

    👤 Guest

    • Nick Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasrjmartin/

    🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned

    🚀 Companies & Platforms

    • Mission Plus: https://www.mission.plus/
    • Singlife: https://singlife.com
    • Citigroup: https://www.citigroup.com
    • Visa: https://www.visa.com
    • Fireflies.ai: https://fireflies.ai
    • Cold Plunge Singapore: https://coldplunge.sg/

    📚 Blogs

    • The Future Will Not Fit into the Containers of the Past (Rishad Tobaccowala): https://rishadtobaccowala.com
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  • 🎙️ #55 Reinvention Playbook: How Generalists Win in the AI Era

    🎙️ #55 Reinvention Playbook: How Generalists Win in the AI Era
    Nov 19 2025
    From airline security shifts in Kyiv to retail entrepreneurship, Malaysian trade diplomacy, Microsoft, Broadcom, and now Cisco ThousandEyes, Elena Lukyanenko has lived five careers in one lifetime - long before she had the language for what it meant to be a generalist.In Episode 55 of The Generalists, Elena joins hosts Michael Smith Jr. and Raz Kotler to unpack how she reinvented herself across industries and continents, how she navigated layoffs twice, and why she believes that generalists thrive in chaotic environments. She explains her framework for “high-level generalism,” the internal work required to prepare for inevitable career shocks, and why identity cannot be built on titles alone.It’s a candid conversation on the realities of layoffs, career pivots, cultural transitions, self-discovery, and what it takes to build a meaningful life across borders. 📖 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow Elena built careers across security, retail, trade, tech, cloud, and AI without a linear planWhy generalists thrive through pattern recognition, adaptability, and skill transferHow to prepare for layoffs before they happen and rebuild identity after job lossThe psychology behind reinvention, momentum, and avoiding the “victim spiral”The surprising story behind launching Graceful Edge and overcoming writing traumaHow dance, strength training, and tea ceremony anchor her mental performance👥 Hosts Michael Smith Jr.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smittysgp/Raz Kotler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/razkotler👤 GuestElena Lukyanenko: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elukyanenko/🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned🚀 Companies & PlatformsCisco ThousandEyes: https://www.thousandeyes.comMicrosoft: https://www.microsoft.comBroadcom: https://www.broadcom.comPTL Group: https://www.ptl-group.comGraceful Edge (Elena’s Substack): https://www.thegracefuledge.comYammer: https://www.yammer.comPerplexity: https://www.perplexity.aiClaude: https://claude.aiGemini: https://ai.google/ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com🎬 MoviesHer (2013): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798709📚 BooksPSI Book (correct “C Book”): https://psi-book.com🧠 Communities & EventsLean In - Women in Tech: https://leanin.org/circles/lean-in-women-in-tech
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    59 m
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