Monday Mar 03, 2025

Hong Kong’s Tech Boom, India’s AI Revolution, and South Korea’s Startup Struggles

Explore Hong Kong's rise as a tech startup hub, surpassing Shenzhen with a record number of unicorns. Discover Together AI Studio's mission to transform India's AI landscape with significant funding and mentorship. Delve into South Korea's tech startup challenges amid declining venture capital and the exodus of promising companies. Plus, learn about OpenAI's strategic investments shaping the future of AI innovation. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the dynamic shifts in global startup ecosystems and the forces driving technological advancement.

Sources:
https://www.firstpost.com/tech/hong-kong-becomes-new-launchpad-for-tech-startups-hit-a-record-high-in-2024-13868188.html
https://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-news-updates/freshworks-founder-launches-together-ai-studio-to-fuel-indian-ai-startups/
https://www.kedglobal.com/korean-startups/newsView/ked202502280009
https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/01/openais-startup-empire-the-companies-backed-by-its-venture-fund/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) Hong Kong becomes new launchpad for tech startups, hit a record high in 2024
(00:03:48) Freshworks’ Founder Launches Together AI Studio to Fuel Indian AI Startups
(00:07:11) South Korea loses tech startups at rapid clip amid dwindling funding
(00:10:27) OpenAI’s startup empire: The companies backed by its venture fund

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