The Godfather of MTV Asia Reveals His NASDAQ Boom & Bust

Описание: in this short, Paul recounts co-founding an internet company, scaling from a small group to a NASDAQ listing, highlighting their journey in international business. They focused on live localization to bring Western media brands to Asia. This involved setting up operations across multiple countries, adapting content for each target market and achieving market expansion.

Scaling Founders in Asia | Paul Meyers on Startup Growth & Founders Circle

What does it really take to scale a startup in Asia? In this episode, we sit down with Paul Meyers, Founder & Head Coach of Asia Founder Coaching and leader of the Founders Circle, a monthly support group for founders across Southeast Asia.

With 30+ years of experience in digital media, telecom, and payments — and as the founder of six Asian startups (three successful exits, including one NASDAQ listing) — Paul brings unmatched insights into startup growth, leadership, and founder mental health.

In this conversation, Paul shares:
How he landed in Singapore and entered the startup scene
His transition from media & tech executive to founder coach
Why mental health and resilience matter for entrepreneurs
A comparison of Bangkok vs. Singapore’s startup ecosystems
What the future of Southeast Asia’s startups looks like

If you’re a founder, entrepreneur, or someone interested in the Asian tech & startup landscape, this episode is packed with value.

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🔗 Links & Resources:
Asia Founder Coaching: ⁠https://www.asiafoundercoaching.com⁠
Founders Circle: ⁠https://www.asiafoundercoaching.com/f...
CNBC Asia (formerly Asia Business News): ⁠https://www.cnbc.com/world/?region=asia⁠
Muru-D Accelerator (Formerly Telstra’s Program): ⁠https://www.telstra.com.au/muru-d⁠
ShopUp: ⁠https://shopup.org/⁠

🔗Books Mentioned:
The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory by Tim Alberta: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Power-...
The Tiger by John Vaillant : ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Tiger-True-Sto...
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Anna-Karenina-...

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