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I make people famous for a living - always have.

Singapore
Joined September 2011
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Women, spycraft & 'permission to marry' slips. A mind blowing read 📚 👌
The chief of MI6 is usually the only member of the spy agency who is permitted to speak in public. Now, Britain’s female Secret Intelligence Service officers have spoken on the record for the first time – to @ftmag – and it's free to read on.ft.com/3uzPww7
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Everyone is scrambling to reverse climate change and the race to net zero is on. #SaaS #platforms like Accacia are expected to play an increasingly important role in reducing carbon emissions in the coming decade. Here’s why we invested in Accacia 💥👇🏽 bcapgroup.com/why-we-investe…
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Why has Asia's #B2B #commerce grown so quickly in the past 5 years? In the second part of our #animation #video series, we dive in and explore what has contributed to this growth. Watch it here 👇🏽
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In the first of our three-part video series, we uncover how #technology can help sustain #B2B #commerce momentum in Asia by driving community selling, new distribution points and financing opportunities. Watch it here 👇🏽
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This week in #Singapore we are thankful to raise a toast to 6 years of investing as a firm together with our limited partners, founders & other VCs 💯 @esaverin @rajganguly_
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"The vibrancy of #SoutheastAsia and the trend of businesses built here having the ability to be market leaders in Asia, U.S. and the emerging world will be a trend that accelerates in this region post pandemic," @esaverin @rajganguly_ @SuperReturn Asia in #Singapore.
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As a winter looms, the most vulnerable face a dire cost of living crisis. Please support James @Depheruk who tirelessly provides free plumbing, heating and food for those most in need across the UK. Heating . Eating . Living . Providing ( HELP ) gofund.me/c2f8f9b9
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I'm raising money for Dr Sam Education Centre, Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka. Click to Donate gofund.me/c1709592
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Why repeal Section 377A now and not in 2012? Here's an article that's objective and thoughtful and goes beyond the headline.sg.news.yahoo.com/comment-po…
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Why are rich countries so dependent on migrant workers? CNBC’s @Nessa_Anwar is joined by @cnbcSri to explain the economic impacts of migrant workers. (via @CNBCi)
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The next six quarters may be the best time to deploy capital in tech, says @rajganguly_ of @BCapitalGroup.
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‘Unprecedented scenes,’ in Colombo, @HarshadeSilvaMP tells me, as ‘thousands upon thousands from all social classes’ join day of action to remove President from office #SriLanka
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#Build. Build businesses, build people, build communities. @tonyfadell's #Build is illuminating on so many levels. tonyfadell.com/
Build, build, build
The ultimate goal for every early-stage founder is to build a product that customers love. But how do you know when you’ve really gotten there, and how do you maintain momentum? General Partner @karenappleton discussed this and more at @CollisionHQ 2022 bit.ly/3yakLyW
I've had the honour of meeting Chandan and spending sometime with her since she joined. A lovely colleague!
In our 'Meet The Team' series, Chandan Deep, VP Strategy & Operations sees her role as making our founders succeed, by being thought partner, advisor, coach, and facilitator as the Asia tech ecosystem matures. bcapgroup.com/meet-the-team-…
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There are a handful of U.S. startups expanding into Asia.
Last week, we got together to discuss how #SaaS companies expand to #Australia and #NewZealand together with our portfolio companies Pendo, Labelbox, MoEngage, Starburst and Highspot. On the agenda was how does SaaS adoption unlock significant value.
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Last week, we gathered as a team for the first time in three years! We had team members from our NY, San Francisco, LA + Singapore offices, as well as our India satellite location, in California for our global team offsite. It was amazing to finally be together in one place.
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