The Essence of Investing is an exciting journey into the world of finance and investment in Asia. Host Jonathan Rechtman interviews some of the foremost investors in Asia to dive into captivating stories, insightful strategies, and their hard-earned wisdom. ⭐️ Tune in for an enlightening conversation between host Jonathan Rechtman and our special guest and friend Justin Yang— a podcaster, producer, entrepreneur and investor! ⭐️ With an illustrious 15-year journey navigating the creative and business landscapes in China, our guest brings a fascinating new perspective to "The Essence of Investing." Topics We Dive Into: - Zooming Out- Discover the art of taking a bird's eye view on life. - Skills- Uncover the key skills that can elevate your entrepreneurship and investing. - Rediscovering Dreams- Join the discussion on where our dreams may have gone astray — and how to get that energy back.

The Essence of Investing is an exciting journey into the world of finance and investment in Asia. Host Jonathan Rechtman interviews some of the foremost investors in Asia to dive into captivating stories, insightful strategies, and their hard-earned wisdom. In our 6th episode, we engage in a conversation with Nicole Su, co-founder of Jadehouse Capital. Nicole has over a decade of buy-side experience, and now dedicates herself with helping allocators and fund managers improve capital efficiency, and streamline their fundraising. In this episode, Nicole shares her experience with the secondary market, effective negotiating tactics, and how meditation changed her perspective on life in finance.

The Essence of Investing is an exciting journey into the world of finance and investment in Asia. Host Jonathan Rechtman interviews some of the foremost investors in Asia to dive into captivating stories, insightful strategies, and their hard-earned wisdom. In our 5th episode, we engage in a fascinating conversation with Matilda Ho, the Founder and Managing Director of Bits x Bites. Matilda dives into her remarkable food and career journey - from her discovery of diverse potato varieties while backpacking across South America, to her venture establishing the organic food platform YIMISHIJI, and finally to her founding Bits x Bites, potentially China's first agrifood VC fund. Listen to learn about how Matilda and her team are transforming the Chinese food landscape, introducing better, cleaner, and safer food products to the market.

The Essence of Investing is an exciting journey into the world of finance and investment in Asia. Host Jonathan Rechtman interviews some of the foremost investors in Asia to dive into captivating stories, insightful strategies, and their hard-earned wisdom. In our 4th episode, we sit down with Chee-We Ng, the founder of Oak Seed Ventures, to explore the world of deep tech investing. We discuss the stories and strategies of investing in groundbreaking technologies, and the enduring significance of human intuition amidst the rise of AI. Join us as we uncover the wisdom and strategies essential for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of deep tech investments.

The Essence of Investing is an exciting journey into the world of finance and investment in Asia. Host Jonathan Rechtman interviews some of the foremost investors in Asia to dive into captivating stories, insightful strategies, and their hard-earned wisdom. In our 3rd episode, Charles Wang from TNB Aura, an early-stage venture fund in Southeast Asia, shares the story of the uncommon chemistry that catalyzes his fund, their unique strategy for tracking market trends and pursuing outbound deals, some wise words from his grandfather that continue to motivate and inspire.

The Essence of Investing is an exciting journey into the world of finance and investment in Asia. Host Jonathan Rechtman interviews some of the foremost investors in Asia to dive into captivating stories, insightful strategies, and their hard-earned wisdom. In our 2nd episode, Marshall Yang from Enlight Growth Partners takes us on a wild ride from dating apps and quantum physics to AI-powered venture investing and the illusion of free will. NOTE: The interview was conducted in Mandarin, and we've provided English subtitles for reference. Subtitles were machine-generated; apologies for inaccuracies.

The Essence of Investing is an exciting journey into the world of finance and investment in Asia. Host Jonathan Rechtman interviews some of the foremost investors in Asia to dive into captivating stories, insightful strategies, and their hard-earned wisdom. In our inaugural episode, George Yang, partner at Capital 49, shares his career journey from banking to buyouts to building cross-border start-ups. It's an incredible story you won't want to miss!