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Rising Giants
by Max Thornton, Dominic Kalousek
Turn On💡Tune In 📻 Keep Up 🚀Cambodia’s #1 Startup & Innovation Podcast! 150+ guests, 50k+ listeners, 10m+ viewsJoin your hosts Max Thornton and Dom Kalousek, where they talk with the leading startup founders, investors, and creatives in Cambodia and beyond to learn what it means to be a Rising Giant.
Episodes
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Rising Giants N.150 - Dominic Williams MBE, British Ambassador to Cambodia
Dominic Williams is the British Ambassador to Cambodia, having joined the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in 2005. His diplomatic career includes postings in France, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Peru, and Nigeria. He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in...
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Rising Giants N.149 - Thierry Tea, VP, Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC)
Thierry is back for Round 2 on Rising Giants. He is now supporting OCIC across a variety of sectors, including real estate, technology and infrastructure. He is also the Founder of Negocia Capital (VC), PhilJets (Aviation) and Sphere Aero (Aerospace). With a passion for educating the next...
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Rising Giants N.148 - Chhundara Khorn, CEO, KOI Thé
Dara Khorn is a leading F&B industry entrepreneur in Cambodia, having launched market-defining brands such as KOI Thé, TUBE Coffee, Belly Burger, GēGē Kitchen and many more. They focus on addressing the emerging middle class in Cambodia who value great prices, convenience, and customer service....
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Rising Giants N.147 - Shasne Su, Fashion Stylist & Content Creator
Shasne Su is a Cambodia-based fashion stylist, journalist, and content creator. Living in Phnom Penh for over five years, she combines local inspiration with international fashion language. Starting her journey at local market, she developed a unique visual voice that now extends to magazine...
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Rising Giants N.146 - Richard Yim, CEO, Quantum
Richard is the CEO and Chairman of Quantum Engineering and Manufacturing. He is at the forefront of bringing Cambodian-made products to the world, working with leading global manufacturers who are increasingly choosing Cambodia as a key market for exporting high-quality goods, even in a world…
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Rising Giants N.145 - Bill Chea, Co-Founder, Cambodia Blockchain Summit
Bill is the Co-Founder of the Cambodia Blockchain Summit, the first comprehensive blockchain event for the crypto community in Cambodia, which showcases the emerging innovation in Web 3 and how Cambodia is looking to play a key role in this dynamic sector that is transforming the global economy....
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Rising Giants N.144 - Sovannprina Kiet, Co-Founder, KDMV Digital
Na is the Co-Founder of KDMV Digital, one of Cambodia's top marketing firms focused on building iconic video content that resonates with the audiences of tomorrow and sustains long-term brand equity. Welcome back to Rising Giants in 2025! KDMV Digital: https://www.instagram.com/kdmvdigital/…
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Rising Giants N.143 - Sivhuang Lay, Managing Director, Dichi Academy
In this episode of Rising Giants, Sivhuang Lay, Managing Director of Dichi Academy, shares her journey from diverse educational experiences across Cambodia, China, and Europe to her pivotal roles in tech startups in Cambodia. She discusses the importance of innovation, stakeholder management, and...
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Rising Giants N.142 - Sanjay Popli, Co-Founder & CEO, Cryptomind
We are marking Devcon 2024 in Bangkok next week with a very special guest! Sanjay Popli is a pioneering figure in Thailand's cryptocurrency industry, serving as the Group CEO and Co-Founder of Cryptomind Group, the leading Web3 ecosystem builder in the region. Under his leadership, Cryptomind…
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Rising Giants N.141 - Priscilla Kim Ong 'Sela', Content Creator
Today on Rising Giants we have Priscilla Kim Ong, known as 'Sela', she is a Khmer-Krom American content creator who has built a supportive global community around her life in Cambodia. Born and raised in the US, she moved to Cambodia in 2022 to reconnect with her roots and learn Khmer, inspiring...
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Rising Giants N.140 - Vansa Chatikavanij, Partner, Present Ventures
Today on Rising Giants we have Vansa, Partner at Present Ventures, a global investment firm focused on investing in the future of sports, 'Sports 3.0'. Vansa leads strategy and portfolio development at Present Ventures. With over 20 years of experience in building and investing in technology…
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Rising Giants N.139 - Socheata Poum, Founder, Snoopedu
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Socheata, the founder of Snoopedu, as we explore the challenges and achievements of integrating STEM education in Cambodia. She highlights the necessity of a holistic educational approach, the influence of AI, and the...
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Rising Giants N.138 - Ollie Forsyth, Founder, New Economies
Today on Rising Giants, we have the pleasure of hosting a great friend of the show, Ollie Forsyth, Founder of New Economies Newsletter - one of the fastest growing communities covering the latest technology trends shaping our world today. In the episode we explore Ollie's captivating journey from...
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Rising Giants N.137 - Vanna Sann, Managing Director, Dorsu
Today on Rising Giants we have Vanna of Dorsu, Cambodia's most recognised sustainable fashion company. Dorsu was founded on the principles that clothing should be produced in a way that embraces people and causes as little harm to the environment as possible, setting an example within the…
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Rising Giants N.136 - Layheng Phan, Co-Founder, Krubkrong
Today on Rising Giants we have Layheng Phan, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Krubkrong, shares her journey in the media and advertising space in Cambodia, discussing the evolution of digital media, the challenges and opportunities in the market, and how her startup is revolutionizing…
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Rising Giants N.135 - Ye Myat Min, Co-Founder, Better HR & Peek Money
Today on Rising Giants, we have Ye Myat Min, aka Jeff, he is a serial founder, having run four startups: Nexlabs, Better HR, Bluejay Finance and Peek Money. Jeff enjoys taking unconventional routes. A self-taught coder at the age of 12, he dropped out of university and started his first business…
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Rising Giants N.134 - Henry Maw, Founder & Chairman, X Venture Holdings
Welcome back to a new season of Rising Giants! Henry runs X Venture Holdings, they are a Southeast Asia focused venture capital firm that provides growth funding for startups and early-stage companies. He has over 15+ years of experience in the investment management industry; investment strategy...
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Rising Giants N.133 - Dominic Sharpe, Country Director, Liger Leadership Academy
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Dominic Sharpe, Country Director of Liger Academy. Liger Leadership Academy provides a world-class learning experience – empowering students today to become leaders of tomorrow through experiential project-based…
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Rising Giants N.132 - Chef Nak, SAOY 'The Best Cookbook In The World' Gourmand 2023
This week on Rising Giants, Chef Nak, Rotanak Ros, is back for her second podcast with us. She is the pioneer in her field aiming to bring and elevate the vibrant flavors and cultural heritage of Cambodia to the world stage! Her second cookbook, SAOY, Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine, was recently...
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Rising Giants N.131 - Tom O'Sullivan, Director, realestate.com.kh
On this week's episode of Rising Giants, we are joined by the Director of realestate.com.kh. Tom O'Sullivan. Tom recounts his journey of moving to Cambodia in 2013, initially to help start a social enterprise training restaurant. He later ventured into the real estate industry in Phnom Penh,...
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Rising Giants N.130 - Raksa Neth, Content Creator, Fashion Model
On this week’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Raksa Neth. Raksa is one of Cambodia's leading content creators, as well as being a fashion model and digital marketer at Seekers Spirits. She also has recently expanded her career into the Philippines. Raksa focuses on building an...
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Rising Giants N.129 - Sou Sethey, Co-Founder & CEO, Jalat Logistics
On this week’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Sou Sethey, Co-Founder and CEO, Jalat Logistics! Join us as we dive into a riveting conversation with Ti, the CEO and co-founder of Jalat Logistics, who shares his inspiring journey of building a last-mile logistics powerhouse in...
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Rising Giants N.128 - Twwo Jaruthassanakul, Investment Manager and Southeast Asia Lead, Seedstars
In this week's episode, we sit down with Twwo Jaruthassanakul, the Investment Manager and Southeast Asia Lead at Seedstars. Twwo shares his deep insights into the Southeast Asia startup ecosystem, detailing his journey from finance and investment management to venture capital with Seedstars. He...
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Rising Giants N.127 - Alywin Oh, Founder & Lead Trainer, Brighton Academy Asia
On this week’s episode of Rising Giants we have Alywin Oh, the Founder and Lead Trainer at Brighton Academy Asia, where Max leads the conversation discussing his journey from being a pastor in Singapore to starting Brighton Academy Asia in Cambodia. Brighton Academy focuses on developing the...
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Rising Giants N.126 - Lawrence Lennon, MD, CBRE Cambodia
Lawrence of CBRE joins us on Rising Giants this week. Lawrence has had a decade long career in emerging market real estate, with experience in Mongolia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia, asset types ranging from commercial real estate, industrial, hospitality and residential property. Lawrence...
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Rising Giants N.125 - Samir Cherro, Co-Founder & CEO, GoWabi
Samir of GoWabi joins us on Rising Giants this week. GoWabi is the leading B2C and B2B application to find and book health, wellness, fitness and beauty services from over 10,000 providers in Thailand. They also offer a SaaS / CRM tool integrated with POS for optimizing and managing salons, spas,...
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Rising Giants N.124 - Khin Wathann Oo, Lead Program Coordinator, Cnai Accelerator
Welcome to Rising Giants with your hosts Max Thornton and Dominic Kalousek, where we explore the world of innovation and entrepreneurship in Cambodia and Southeaset Asia. On this weeks episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Khin Wathann Oo, Lead Program Coordinator of Cnai Accelerator in...
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Rising Giants N.123 - Vanda Horn, Co-Founder, Solo Landscapes
Welcome to Rising Giants with your hosts Max Thornton and Dominic Kalousek, where we explore the world of innovation and entrepreneurship in Cambodia and Southeaset Asia. On this week's episode we have Vanda Horn. Vanda is the Co-Founder and CEO of Solo Landscapes, an adventure tour operator for...
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Rising Giants N.122 - Lucinda Revell, Co-Founder, Boost Capital
Welcome to Rising Giants with your hosts Max Thornton and Dominic Kalousek, where we explore the world of innovation and entrepreneurship in Cambodia and the Southeaset Asia region. On this week's episode we have Lucinda Revell. Lucinda is the co-founder of Boost Capital, a company dedicated to...
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Rising Giants N.121 - Louis-Alban Batard-Dupre , Co-Founder & CEO, Yindii
Welcome back to Rising Giants with your hosts Max Thornton and Dominic Kalousek, where we explore the world of innovation and entrepreneurship in Cambodia and the Southeaset Asia region. On the episode today we have Louis-Alban Batard-Dupre, Co-Founder & CEO of Yindii. Louis is a seasoned social...
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Rising Giants N.120 - Ee Ling Lim, ED of Market Launch, 500 Global, Co-Founder, Smarter Me
Today on Rising Giants, we're excited to introduce Ee Ling Lim, the Co-Founder of Smarter Me and Executive Director of Market Launch at 500 Global. Ee Ling heads up 500 Global's Market Launch Team, overseeing the development and implementation of startup programs for 500 and its partners all over...
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Rising Giants N.119 - Surasit Sachdev, CEO, Hungry Hub
Today on Rising Giants, we're excited to introduce Surasit Sachdev, the CEO and Co-Founder of Hungry Hub. A born entrepreneur, he has always been a problem solver. For him, trying new food and eating at new restaurants is a hobby. His passion for technology together with the reservation problems…
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Rising Giants N.118 - Richard Armstrong, Venture Partner, TAV
Today on Rising Giants, we're excited to introduce Richard Armstrong, a Venture Partner at TA Ventures in Southeast Asia. His primary role involves scouting for promising ventures within emerging markets, with a keen focus on consumer technology and marketplaces. With five years of hands-on...
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Rising Giants N.117 - Amanda Cua, Founder & CEO, BackScoop
Today on Rising Giants we have Amanda Cua, she is the Founder and CEO of BackScoop, a media startup focused on Southeast Asian startups and tech. It started with their first product, a free daily newsletter that makes it fun and easy to stay informed with everything Southeast Asian business and...
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Rising Giants N.116 - Sophorth Khuon, CEO & Co-Founder, Morakot Technology
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we are with Sophorth Khuon, CEO and Co-Founder of Morakot Technology. Morakot's core specialty is providing cloud-based core banking platforms for microfinance institutions and banks, having achieved market leadership in Cambodia, now expanding across...
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Rising Giants N.115 - Casino Apte, Co-Founder, Gamlytics
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we are with Casino Apte, Co-Founder of Gamlytics. Gamlytics is an esports analytics and management platform, they provide esports teams with tools to streamline daily operations as well as advanced data analytics to improve player performance, optimize...
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Rising Giants N.114 - Sotha Veng, Founder & CEO, PlasGate
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Sotha Veng, Founder & CEO of PlasGate. PlasGate is the largest and first cloud SMS, IP, Voice and OTT gateway in Cambodia authorized by Smart, Cellcard and Metfone. They provide an end to end B2B solution so businesses...
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Rising Giants N.113 - Harprem Doowa, Founder, Eazy Digital
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Harprem Doowa, Founder of Eazy Digital. Eazy builds platforms for insurance companies helping them digitize at affordable prices. Harprem previously Co-Founded and exited various startups including Frank (insurtech),...
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Rising Giants N.112 - Thomas Schings, General Manager, RGX: The First Licensed Digital Asset Exchange in Cambodia
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Thomas Schings, GM of RGX, where he is building the first licensed Digital Asset Exchange in Cambodia. Thomas also spent five years as Head of Research at The Association of Banks in Cambodia, supporting the Cambodian...
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Rising Giants N.111 - Sopheakmonkol Sok, Co-Founder & CEO, Codingate
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Sopheakmonkol Sok, Co-Founder and CEO of Codingate. Codingate is one of the original pioneers in the tech space in Cambodia, having built some of the leading applications in the country and transitioned many leading...
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Rising Giants N.110 - Harrison White, Founder & Editor, Cambodia Investment Review
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Harrison White, Founder & Editor of Cambodia Investment Review and long time partner of RG. CIR is Cambodia’s #1 local news outlet dedicated to Cambodian investment news in the English language, publishing the latest...
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Rising Giants N.109 - Stephen Higgins, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Mekong Strategic Capital
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Stephen Higgins, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Mekong Strategic Capital! Stephen has more than two decades of experience in banking and financial services, communications, leadership, and strategy. At Mekong…
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Rising Giants N.108 - Yulia Khouri, Founder & CEO, Animal Mama, Home of Heroes
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of hosting Yulia Khouri on the show. Yulia is the Founder & CEO of Animal Mama, one of Cambodia's most prominent veterinary hospitals, as well as Home of Heroes, the first retirement home in the world for de-mining dogs. Key Points From...
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Rising Giants N.107 - Gabriele Faja, CEO, Soundskool Music, Producer, Madama Butterfly Opera
On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Gabriele Faja, CEO of Soundskool Music and Producer of Madama Butterfly Opera. Gabi was born in Italy and grew up in a home with parents that were both classical musicians where he grew a passion for music at an early...
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Rising Giants N.106 - Lydet Pidor, Founder, Tech for Kids Academy
We are welcoming Lydet on Rising Giants this week. He is the founder of Tech for Kids Academy, that provides a new learning pathway for students to apply their knowledge in technological innovation, offering short courses in IoT, Coding, Robotics, AI and Entrepreneurship. He is also the President...
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Rising Giants N.105 - Christophe Forsinetti, Founder, OBOR Capital
Join us this week as we have the pleasure of speaking with Christophe Forsinetti, Co-Founder of OBOR Capital and Investment Director of Leap Philanthropy. Christophe has over 18 years of investment experience in emerging markets, and has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in...
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Rising Giants N.104 - Socheat Bin, Co-Founder, Pethyoeung Healthtech, Pymed
This week on Rising Giants we have Socheat, the cofounder of one of Cambodia's leading healthteach companies, Pethyoeung, having recently set up their parent company, Pymed, in Dallas, Texas, USA, now entering a period of focused expansion beyond Cambodia. Pethyoeung is the largest cloud-based...
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Rising Giants N.103 - Vantharith Oum, Sr. Startup Development Specialist, Techo Startup Center
On this episode of Rising Giants, we welcome Senior Startup Development Specialist at Techo Startup Center Vantharith Oum to discuss his experience living and studying in Korea, his early work at Paragon University, and his first startup experience with Watershed Ventures. He shares his plans to...
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Rising Giants N.102 - Jolyda Sou, Managing Director, Prestige Consulting
We are welcoming back Jolyda Sou to Rising Giants. Jolyda is a Fulbright scholar and multidisciplinary professional in financial management and investment (PFM, corporate finance, venture capital, tech startups) plus project management and social advocacy developed through working and traveling…
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Rising Giants N.101 - Rising Giants Reflection with Max & Dom
Kicking off our 101st episode of Rising Giants, Max and Dom get together to reflect on key learnings from the first 100 episodes over the past 3 years of hosting the channel. While many things are covered, we first and foremost want to say thank you to each of the guests who have come on the show...
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Turn On💡Tune In 📻 Keep Up 🚀Cambodia’s #1 Startup & Innovation Podcast! 150+ guests, 50k+ listeners, 10m+ viewsJoin your hosts Max Thornton and Dom Kalousek, where they talk with the leading startup founders, investors, and creatives in Cambodia and beyond to learn what it means to be a Rising Giant.
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