Hosts:

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

Guest:

• Denning Tan https://www.linkedin.com/in/denning-tan-7a26737/

In Episode 8, hosts Michael and Raz sit down with Denning Tan, an experienced entrepreneur and partner at the GenAI Fund, to explore his dynamic career in Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem. Denning recounts his transition from a litigator in Malaysia and China to working with major companies like AWS, 123RF, and Carsome.

Denning dives into the rapid rise of B2B Gen AI startups, how remote work has transformed the region, and the strategic focus of the GenAI Fund, which supports pre-seed and seed-stage startups solving critical industry challenges. He offers his perspective on Malaysia’s startup scene, shedding light on the country’s potential and the evolving nature of its ecosystem, especially in comparison to tech powerhouses like Singapore and Indonesia.

Links:

• Pieter Kemps https://www.linkedin.com/in/pieterkemps/
• Laurence Si https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurencesi/
• GenAI Fund https://genaifund.ai
• 123RF https://www.123rf.com
• AWS (Amazon Web Services) – https://aws.amazon.com
• Carsome https://www.carsome.com
• Peak XV Partners https://www.peakxv.com
• SeedPlus https://seedplus.com
• Yahoo https://www.yahoo.com
• Catcha Group https://www.catcha.com
• Mayfield https://www.mayfield.com
• GSR Ventures https://www.gsrventures.com
• Qunar https://www.qunar.com
• Kleo (Netflix Series) – https://www.netflix.com/title/81234567