TNGlobal Insider
IoT made simple: 3 big IoT questions answered
IoT bears the potential to improve our lives and make the world a safer place. But what stands behind this technology? Here, I’ll lead you through IoT, how it works, what benefits it offers, and the challenges you need to bear in mind.
October 8, 2021
Community Interview,TNGlobal Insider,Venture Capital,Podcast
Legendary Ventures’ Jayson Kim on investing in SpaceX, transformative tech, and corporate innovation [Podcast Q&A]
There have been lots of winners and losers from the pandemic. Initially, service sectors such as retail, real estate, hospitality, and travel took the initial blows. But I think it’s interesting the hardest hit industries are now at the forefront of innovation given they were facing existential events.
October 7, 2021
TNGlobal Insider,Indonesia,eCommerce
My experience navigating the startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia amid the pandemic
While we are still in the midst of a long-drawn pandemic, I believe startups are still presented with advantages in this season as COVID has kicked off the acceleration of the digital economy, mostly arising from the shift in consumer habits from offline to online.
October 6, 2021
Community Interview,Podcast,TNGlobal Insider,Blockchain / Crypto
VeChain’s Sunny Lu on the future of blockchain in the real world [Podcast Q&A]
"Although there is still heavy focus on regulations and compliance in the blockchain industry, what VeChain is really concerned about is the evolving marketplace in need of maturity. For the majority of enterprise users of public blockchain, they need more upstream and downstream players to build a larger collaborative ecosystem. VeChain aims to play this…
October 6, 2021
TNGlobal Insider,Blockchain / Crypto,FinTech
The future of banking: An open and programmable money infrastructure (part 2 of 3)
As we can see, the old banking world and the new blockchain-based money world are converging towards a common direction: a digitally open and easy programmable money infrastructure.
October 5, 2021
TNGlobal Insider,China,Sustainability,Big Data
What does China’s emissions trading scheme mean for businesses?
Like many other businesses, we see major opportunities in China. Not only is its market size and market value vast, but its commitment to carbon neutrality can make a huge impact on the global fight against climate change. It is inevitable that over time, all businesses operating in China will need to be part of the national solution. Data is the key--it…
October 5, 2021
Community Interview,FoodTech,Podcast,TNGlobal Insider,AgriTech
Luni Libes of Africa Eats on impact investing and building out services to fill in business infrastructure gaps in food & agri [Podcast Q&A]
Africa Eats is a novel investment holding company that takes 27 graduates from the Fledge accelerator and which answers the question of "how do you build out the food/ag supply chain across Africa to end hunger and poverty?" The answer is a mashup of venture capital, business accelerator, and Berkshire Hathaway.
October 1, 2021
TNGlobal Insider,Blockchain / Crypto
Updating a blockchain is forking hard!
If blockchain networks seek to stand the test of time and rebuild today's institutions for a decentralized, democratized world, governance will be a vital part of the mission.
October 1, 2021
Improving the financial literacy of Singapore’s migrant workers
Much of our economy and society is built on the backs of migrant workers. They are equally valuable members of our community and deserve to be treated fairly. The first step to addressing economic and social inequality is to help them improve financial literacy, which will enable them to make more informed choices and open up access to essential financial…
September 30, 2021