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The Generalists

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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  • Building a Seed Fund in Southeast Asia with Kevin Brockland

    Building a Seed Fund in Southeast Asia with Kevin Brockland
    Jul 9 2025

    Kevin Brockland, CFA, founder & managing partner of Indelible Ventures, sits down with Michael & Raz to map out what it really takes to build—and fund—tech-enabled B2B startups that can scale internationally. From choosing Malaysia as a launchpad to running a lean, AI-driven fund, Kevin shares the operator tactics and investor discipline that turn regional bets into global wins.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • Why Malaysia? Kevin’s contrarian thesis for basing a seed fund there—and the flywheel it unlocks
    • Fundraising mastery: data-room hygiene, crisp narratives, and the art of saying “no”
    • AI for VCs: specific automations Kevin uses to source, screen, and support deals
    • Customer support = revenue: why most founders under-invest and how to fix it
    • Building global-first B2B companies out of Southeast Asia—step-by-step guidance
    • Well-being hacks: Kevin’s mental & physical regimen for sustainable performance
    • One thing he’d tell his 20-year-old self that every emerging manager should hear

    Hosts:

    • Michael Smith Jr.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smittysgp
    • Razko Kotler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/razko282

    Guest:

    Kevin Brockland: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbrockland/

    Resources & Links:

    • Indelible Ventures: https://indelible.vc/
    • Portfolio: https://indelible.vc/portfolio
    • Kinetix Pro: https://www.kinetixpro.ai/
    • K-Link: https://www.klink.cloud/
    • Shoppable Business:https://shoppable.ph/
    • The Next Big Idea podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-big-idea/id1482067226
    • Blinkist (book-summary app): https://www.blinkist.com/
    • Lightspeed Venture Partners “Southeast Asia: Resetting Expectations” report: https://lsvp.com/stories/southeast-asia-resetting-expectations/
    • The Big Bang Theory (TV series): https://www.warnerbros.com/tv/big-bang-theory
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  • Forging the Future | Tiang Lim Foo | Venture Capital Insights

    Forging the Future | Tiang Lim Foo | Venture Capital Insights
    Jun 28 2025
    In this episode of The Generalists Podcast, Michael and Razko sit down with Tiang Lim Foo—Partner at Forge Ventures and long‑time builder in Southeast Asia’s tech scene—to explore:​How the NUS Overseas Colleges program pulled him into Silicon Valley and later into Singapore’s startup ecosystem​Lessons from shipping product at Evernote during the mobile‑productivity boom​Why Forge Ventures backs founders early and builds a community instead of a portfolio​Concrete steps VCs can take to curb founder fraud and short‑termism in 2025’s stressed market​Balancing seed investing with parenting two young “Foolets”​Tiang’s advice to his 20‑year‑old self, fitness routine, and favourite timeless reads—including Poor Charlie’s AlmanackChapters:00:00 Welcome Tiang01:29 Educational Path & Early Career02:10 Silicon Valley Experience06:47 Startup Challenges & Successes08:50 Building Evernote in Asia12:15 Southeast Asia Startup Ecosystem22:20 Venture Capital Insights27:13 Investment Strategy & Portfolio Approach28:07 Balancing Family & Work Life29:06 Parenting Lessons in Business33:57 Role of a Board Partner39:19 Navigating Tough Times in VC42:55 Importance of Long-Term Relationships47:25 Maintaining Health & Fitness49:37 Recommended Reads & Final ThoughtsHosts: Michael Smith Jr.: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/smittysgp/⁠Razko Kotler: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/razko282/ ⁠⁠Guest: Tiang Lim Foo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tianglim/Resources & Links: ​Forge Ventures: https://www.forge.vc​NUS Overseas Colleges: https://enterprise.nus.edu.sg/nus-overseas-colleges​Evernote: https://www.evernote.com​Mito Health: https://mitohealth.com​Qoala: https://qoala.com​Headquarters: https://www.tryheadquarters.com​Vouch: https://www.vouch-technologies.com/en/​Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Charlie Munger: https://a.co/d/0dOXn6C​Stripe Press Collection: https://press.stripe.com/Tiang's Website: https://tianglim.net/
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    51 m
  • Media Innovation in the AI Era | Alan Soon (Splice Media)

    Media Innovation in the AI Era | Alan Soon (Splice Media)
    Jun 19 2025

    In this episode of The Generalists Podcast, hosts Michael Smith Jr. and Razko Kotler welcome Alan Soon, Co-Founder & CEO of Splice Media, to discuss:

    • His journey from radio and TV newsrooms across Asia to roles at CNBC and Yahoo
    • The community-driven success of Splice Beta and its impact on media entrepreneurship
    • Transitioning into a media entrepreneurship coach, Alan explains how AI and live community events are transforming journalistic practice.
    • Navigating mid-life - not a crisis but an opportunity

    Hosts:

    • Michael Smith Jr.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smittysgp/
    • Razko Kotler: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/razko282/ ⁠

    Guest:

    Alan Soon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alansoon/

    Resources & Links:

    • Splice Media: https://splicemedia.com
    • Splice Beta: https://splicemedia.com/beta-2025
    • Splice Nano: https://splicemedia.com/nano
    • Yahoo: https://www.yahoo.com
    • CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com
    • Computerworld: https://www.computerworld.com
    • Do Not Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen: https://a.co/d/eIEK1t2
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