From Lawyer to AI Investor: GenAI Fund Partner Shares Insights

Описание: From Lawyer to AI Investor: Inside GenAI Fund’s Strategy in Southeast Asia

In this episode of The Generalists Podcast, hosts Michael Smith Jr. and Razko Kotler sit down with Denning Tan, Partner at GenAI Fund, to explore the intersection of AI venture capital, startup strategy, and the Southeast Asian tech ecosystem.

Denning shares his unique journey from practicing law to becoming a leading AI investor, offering valuable insights into GenAI adoption trends, B2B vs. B2C AI business models, and the investment strategies powering Southeast Asia’s AI revolution. You’ll hear how remote work has accelerated AI innovation in the region, and why the generalist mindset is essential for success in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape.

You’ll learn:
• How remote work accelerated GenAI adoption in the region
• Why B2B models outpace B2C for AI-driven solutions
• The origin story behind the AWS Supper Club and the GenAI Fund launch

📌 Timestamps
00:00 Introduction & Welcome
00:01:30 From Law to Startups
00:04:00 Southeast Asia Startup Landscape
00:06:00 Remote Work & Gen AI Adoption
00:09:00 Redefining Startups in the Gen AI Era
00:13:00 Qunar & Early Gen AI Insights
00:16:00 AWS Supper Club Founding Story
00:21:00 Gen AI Fund Thesis & Launch
00:26:00 B2B vs B2C in the AI Ecosystem
00:37:00 Power of the Generalist Mindset
00:57:00 Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self
01:00:00 Mental & Physical Wellness Regimen
01:00:42 Current Media Inspirations

🎙️ Hosts:
Michael Smith Jr.:   / smittysgp  
Razko Kotler:   / razko282  

🎧 Guest:
Denning Tan – Partner, GenAI Fund:   / denning-tan-7a26737  

🔗Resources & Links:
Pieter Kemps:   / pieterkemps  
Laurence Si:   / laurencesi  
GenAI Fund: https://genaifund.ai
123RF: https://www.123rf.com
AWS: 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

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