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The Generalists

The Generalists

著者： 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. 出世 就職活動 経済学
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  • The Future of Coding with AI

    The Future of Coding with AI
    2025/07/17

    Sau Sheong Chang—Chief Technology Officer and Deputy Chief Executive of GovTech Singapore, and bestselling author of two Go-language books—drops by to code-switch with Michael & Raz on the future of technical leadership. From writing his first lines of C to shipping SingPass Mobile for five million citizens, Sau Sheong reveals how hands-on coding sharpens executive judgment, why GovTech runs like a startup inside the state, and how AI-augmented teams will rewrite the engineer’s career map over the next five years.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • Why he still writes code as a CTO
    • Data-driven leadership lessons from GovTech, PayPal, & SP Group
    • AI’s impact on software-engineering careers over the next 5 years
    • Building “startup culture” inside government
    • Counter-intuitive takeaways for building products
    • The one thing he’d tell his 20-year-old self


    00:00 Introduction02:00 Writing and Publishing Books on Code02:24 Early Coding Journey and Java Era04:36 Transition to Ruby and Go09:31 Career Path and Opportunities12:43 Leading Engineering and Business Teams20:35 Singapore's Unique Tech Journey31:28 GovTech's Role and Responsibilities31:50 Smart Nation Initiative and Govtech34:15 The Role of AI in Software Engineering38:59 Impact of AI on Various Professions49:33 Advice for Startups and Engineers54:58 Reflections and Personal Insights

    Hosts:

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

    Guest:

    • Sae Sheong Chang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sausheong/

    Resources & Links:

    • GovTech Singapore: https://www.tech.gov.sg
    • SP Group: https://www.spgroup.com.sg
    • Temasek: https://www.temasek.com.sg
    • Yuu Rewards: https://www.yuu.sg
    • Codeium: https://www.codeium.com
    • Revenge of the Tipping Point (Malcolm Gladwell): https://www.amazon.com/Revenge-Tipping-Point-Overstories-Superspreaders/dp/B0D5RFG8KQ/
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  • Building a Seed Fund in Southeast Asia with Kevin Brockland

    Building a Seed Fund in Southeast Asia with Kevin Brockland
    2025/07/09

    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


    00:00 Introducing Kevin and Indelible Ventures04:06 Challenges of Raising a Fund in Malaysia09:31 The Role of AI in Emerging Markets19:18 Importance of Data Rooms for Startups23:44 Why We Invest: Decision-Making Insights30:01 The Importance of Saying No31:12 Tech-Enabled B2B Startups31:56 Understanding Consumer vs. B2B Markets32:58 The Evolution of Tech Ecosystems36:48 Customer Support as a Revenue Generator43:44 Challenges and Opportunities in ASEAN54:25 Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self56:13 Maintaining Physical and Mental Health58:17 Recommended Podcasts and Books

    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
    2025/06/28
    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 分

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