🎙Hey! Welcome to the first episode of UnderstandingVC on YouTube.
UnderstandingVC (UVC) is a podcast that dives deep into understanding how venture capitalists work.
🎯 In this episode you will learn:
1. According to Amra, should everyone start a business at least once in their career?
2. What is Accelerating Asia? What are 3 services that they offer the startup ecosystem?
3. Why was sustainability always a priority for Accelerating Asia right from the start?
4. Why does Accelerating Asia focus on investing in startups that are between the MVP stage and the product-market fit stage?
5. Is building a venture-backed startup the best way to create impact? What is one other alternative?
6. Why is Amra bullish on Bangladesh and Bangladeshi startups?
‼️ Check out the complete episode: https://www.understandingvc.com/uvc-amra-naidoo-from-accelerating-asia/
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🪴 About:
Amra Naidoo is Co-Founder and General Partner at Accelerating Asia, an award-winning VC, and startup accelerator that scouts and propels the best founders in the region and invests up to US$250k in pre-Series A startups.
For close to a decade, Amra has spearheaded high-impact partnerships and programs, including the award-winning UN Women global social entrepreneurship program, Project Inspire, and was a key contributor to muru-D’s startup selections, including investing in Shop Up.
She's the Southeast Asia Lead for Impact Capital and the Outgoing Curator for the Global Shapers Singapore Hub, a World Economic Forum initiative. She's also the host of the Doing Good Podcast.
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