In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks to Ted Thetnaungsoe, the founder of BEESCM and OUR Startup Community in Thailand. Ted has made significant strides in the tech industry, developing a cutting-edge supply chain management software and fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem through his creation of the YC Startup School Bangkok Community.
Ted shares his opinion and some wisdom about the ins and outs of the startup scene in Thailand and the importance of having a strong community.
If you are currently based in Thailand and looking for a vibrant community of founders make sure to join Ted's community: ourstartupcommunity.com/
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Important timestamps for this episode:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Getting To Know Ted
8:35 How Ted Started His Community
13:01 What Brought Ted To Bangkok
18:30 Ted's Take on Why The Startup Scene is Lacking in Thailand
24:00 Raising Funds is Easier in THESE Southeast Asian Countries
26:28 Thailand's Startup Bottle Neck
27:41 The Old Startup Accelerator Program in Thailand
30:26 How To Make a Startup in Thailand | True Digital Park Incubator
31:38 Thailand's Effort to Boost Startups
33:54 Startup Cultural Differences Between North America and South East Asia
36:49 These Startups Could Be Successful in Thailand
39:31 Why Thailand Still Uses Legacy Solutions
45:11 AI in Thailand
46:34 What is Needed to Make South East Asia The Next Big Wave
48:46 How to Stay Connected on Tech News in Asia
53:20 Blockchain in Thailand
54:34 Join "OUR" Startup Community
57:36 Outro
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