Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
AI Innovations and Space Ventures: Southeast Asia’s Startup Surge
In this episode, we explore the exciting developments from Southeast Asia's startup scene, including Sipjoy's win at Alibaba Cloud's Startup Demo Day with its AI solutions for coffee shops. We also discuss Acceleron Fusion's $15 million funding to advance cold fusion technology, and hear from Motorway's Harry Jones on the journey of co-founding multiple startups. Plus, we highlight Impulse's $150 million funding round to revolutionize in-space logistics. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of technology and entrepreneurship in today's rapidly evolving landscape.
Sources:
https://kr-asia.com/malaysias-sipjoy-takes-top-prize-at-alibaba-cloud-startup-demo-day-with-ai-solutions-for-local-coffee-shops
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/01/acceleron-fusion-has-raised-15m-to-take-another-stab-at-cold-fusion-filing-reveals/
https://techcrunch.com/podcast/motorways-harry-jones-on-why-he-co-founded-five-startups-with-the-same-team/
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/01/impulse-spacecraft-delivery-startup-raises-150-million-led-by-founders-fund.html
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) Malaysia’s Sipjoy takes top prize at Alibaba Cloud Startup Demo Day with AI solutions for local coffee shops
(00:02:59) Exclusive: Acceleron Fusion has raised $15M to take another stab at cold fusion, filing reveals
(00:06:41) Motorway's Harry Jones on why he co-founded five startups with the same team
(00:09:22) Spacecraft delivery startup founded by former SpaceX rocket guru raises $150 million, led by Founders Fund