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The Switzerland of AI - Singapore thoughts! Roundtable #1

The Switzerland of AI - Singapore thoughts! Roundtable #1

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Join us for the first episode from the Generalists Roundtable! Where Alex Dwek, Hiah Goh, Michael Smith Jr., and Raz Kotler talk about tech, AI, startups, pizza, and anything else that comes to mind!

Whether you’re a founder, investor, or curious observer, this roundtable offers raw, unscripted insights on AI, startups, and Southeast Asia’s tech future.

👥 The Table

  • Hian Goh: Co-Founder & Partner, OpenSpace Ventures
  • Alex Dwek: COO, Nas.io
  • Michael Smith Jr.:Oracle Cloud Evangelist & Host, The Generalists Podcast
  • Raz Kotler: Entrepreneur & Host, The Generalists Podcast

🚀 This episode dives deep into:

  • How AI transformed Nas Daily’s video production workflow
  • The signal vs. noise problem in content creation
  • Why storytelling and ideas matter more than AI polish
  • The rise of solopreneurs & “vibe coding” for prototypes, apps, and income streams
  • Comparing Singapore’s risk-averse culture vs. Israeli “no-box” thinking
  • How startups like Prefer Coffee thrive in Singapore’s innovation ecosystem
  • Benchmark Capital’s $75M bet on Manas AI and Singapore’s role as the “Switzerland of AI”
  • Jim Keller & 10storrent: Singapore/Malaysia as a hidden chip design hub
  • The future of usage-based SaaS pricing vs. traditional models
  • Why Singapore & Malaysia could become a global data center hub

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🔗 Links & Resources

  • Pakistani Coal Miner: https://www.instagram.com/pakistanicoalminer/
  • Korean Husband Cooking: https://www.youtube.com/@koreanhusbandcooking
  • OpenSpace Ventures: https://openspace.vc
  • Nas.io: https://nas.io
  • Prefer Coffee: https://prefer.earth
  • Tenstorrent: https://tenstorrent.com
  • Supabase: https://supabase.com
  • ByteDance / TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com
  • Love, Bonito: https://www.lovebonito.com
  • Robert McKee – Story (book): https://mckeestory.com/story-book
  • Jim Keller (engineer): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Keller_(engineer)
  • Lenny’s Podcast (Intercom episode): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/podcast-intercom-ai
  • SuperAI Conference: https://superai.com
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