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The Generalists

The Generalists

Auteur(s): 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. Gestion et leadership Économie
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  • 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 min
  • 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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    1 h
  • Why Small Business Loans Are Broken (Fintech CEO Reveals Fix)
    Jun 12 2025
    • 75% of small businesses get rejected for loans - but what if the system is rigged? Michel de Rijk, Founder of Kredit Hero, exposes why traditional SME lending is broken and reveals how AI-powered marketplaces are revolutionizing business financing across Asia.In this episode of The Generalists, hosts Michael Smith Jr. and Razko Kotler welcome Michel de Rijk, Founder of Kredit Hero, to discuss:
      • His journey from adtech (iWonder) to building programmatic platforms like Xaxis and leading growth at S4 Capital
      • Co-founding 19Volt’s venture-builder model and launching Kredit Hero, an AI-powered SME lending marketplace in the Philippines
      • How Kredit Hero matches lenders and borrowers digitally—closing Asia’s SME financing gap with speed, transparency, and competitive pricing

    • 00:00 Introduction & Episode Kickoff 00:17 Meeting Michel de Rijk & Singapore Journey 02:21 Building Xaxis & Programmatic Advertising 03:41 Transition to S4 Capital & Global Growth 11:48 Launching 19Volt & Venture Building Model 14:17 Kredit Hero: SME Lending Revolution 32:39 Lender–Borrower Matching & Transparency 34:20 Philippines Launch: Market Impact 35:18 Revenue Model & Competitive Advantage 35:59 Career Reflections & Ecosystem Challenges 50:38 Balancing Work, Life & Physical Wellness Hosts:

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

      Guest:

      • Michel de Rijk: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mderijk/ ⁠


      Resources & Links:

      • The Generalists Podcast: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheGeneralistsPodcast ⁠
      • Kredit Hero: ⁠https://kredithero.com 19Volt: https://www.19volt.com
      • S4 Capital: ⁠https://www.s4capital.com⁠
      • WPP: ⁠https://www.wpp.com/⁠


      #GeneralistsPodcast #SmallBusinessLending #FintechTrends

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    58 min

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