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When was the last time someone told you that you're wrong? Is the boss always right? On The Straits Times Headstart on Record podcast, Hong Yi Tay asked me what the most interesting challenge of being a young leader? My take: to have an environment where your team is willing to share a different opinion, and even call you out when mistakes are made. Far too often, Asian culture demands submission. If the boss says A, you do A. Combined with the insecurity and hubris of youth, it is no wonder that many young founders and leaders go unchecked, leading to bad (or even fraudulent) behavior Saying "we have a great culture" is easy. Asking oneself - "when was the last time someone told you that you're wrong", and what your response was - that might be more telling Listen to this podcast episode for more The Straits Times: https://lnkd.in/geghp5XY Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gKK3EpbU Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gzuy6wM4 Thanks for the invite Hong Yi Tay and Amirul Karim

"For ESOPs to be effective, employees need to feel genuinely engaged with the company's mission and long-term vision." Eduardo del Giglio, Co-Founder & CEO of Caju shares his perspectives on ESOP - "Even though knowledge of ESOPs has become increasingly widespread in the company, some employees still prefer to receive cash compensation instead. We at Caju invest time and effort to explain ESOPs to our team members, and this approach has been instrumental in helping us retain talent. With ESOPs, employees become more engaged with the company's vision and goals, fostering a strong belief in Caju's potential." On the State of ESOPs in LATAM report, Eduardo says, "This is an instrumental report in helping employees understand how ESOP works and, more importantly, how it can create personal value." Download to read more about what founders are saying at the State of ESOPs in LATAM report at https://lnkd.in/gUcGm89k

"We have a stock option plan that every employee in the company participates in." Christophe Gerlach, Co-Founder & CEO of Comp, explains why he awards ESOPs to everyone in his company - "It’s very important to foster a culture of ownership—less of a “me versus the company” mindset and more of an “I’m part of the company, and I benefit from its success” approach. This encourages everyone to do whatever it takes to make the company successful. It’s a key part of our culture: we want people to feel like owners rather than employees of a large organization where they’re just a cog in the machine." On the State of ESOPs in LATAM report, Christophe says, "Equity isn’t widely understood or practiced outside of the startup ecosystem here. This report is great because it creates awareness among more Brazil employees on the potential value of their stock options." Download to read more about what founders are saying at the State of ESOPs in LATAM report ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gUcGm89k

Proud to launch the “The State of ESOPs in LATAM” report! ✨ Brought to life by the teams at Saison Capital, Credit Saison Brazil, Credit Saison Mexico, Norte Ventures and Caravela Capital, and proudly sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS), this report highlights how Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) are reshaping LATAM’s talent landscape. Here's what you can expect 🔍 : - A comprehensive view of how ESOPS are evolving across LATAM - Insights into how founders are using ESOPs as a strategic tool to attract, engage and retain top talent - Practical guide for investors, founders, and policymakers to align equity strategies with startup growth Whether you're a founder or an investor, this report sheds light on how ESOPs can redefine talent engagement in LATAM. 📥 Don't miss this–download the “The State of ESOPs in LATAM” report now and discover how equity and talent intersects in this vibrant region: https://lnkd.in/gUcGm89k

Congratulations on Habitto's successful Series A fundraise! We've been a proud investor since Day 1 and it's amazing to see how far Samantha and her team have achieved so far. The participation from new investors QED Investors and Scrum Ventures as well as continuing support from DG Daiwa Ventures（DGDV） is a demonstration of Japan's robust Fintech ecosystem and investment opportunities. We look forward to seeing more exciting updates from Habitto and what they're building for the young Japanese consumers!

Saison Capital is excited to partner up with BRI Ventures, D3 Labs and Tiger Research Inc. to publish the first-ever asset tokenization report in Indonesia The report forecasts significant growth in Indonesia’s tokenized asset sector, reaching US$88B in 2030, and that commodities could become the leading tokenized asset class for Southeast Asia’s largest economy. Indonesia is the world’s largest exporter of commodities including palm oil and coal and this, combined with growing technology penetration and the distinctive benefits of tokenization on the blockchain, make it an ideal category to originate tokens. Read the in-depth report at https://projectwira.id

Hola Mexico! Last week, Enterprise Singapore hosted the Mexico Tech Investment Roundtable, in collaboration with the Singapore-Mexico Chamber of Commerce.   The event brought together an exclusive group of family offices, venture capital firms and industry leaders, with the aim of fostering cross-border investment opportunities and partnerships between Singapore and Mexico.   We were privileged to hear from: • H.E. Agustin García-López Loaeza, Ambassador of Mexico to Singapore and Honorary President of the Singapore-Mexico Chamber of Commerce • Hernan Fernandez, Managing Partner of Angel Ventures, who provided insights into Mexico's startup ecosystem • David Ye, CEO of R3D3 Ventures and Chairman of Rong360 Jianpu Technology, who shared his experience in incubating a Mexican unicorn • Qin En Looi, Partner at Saison Capital, who discussed bridging the debt gap in Mexico This investment roundtable offered valuable insights into the Mexico market and its investment landscape. It also allowed attendees to connect with potential partners for cross-border ventures. Thank you to all participants for taking the time to join us.   Gerson Garduño | Glen Liu | Eduardo Ramos | Mario Calderon Clarence Hoe | Josiah Choy | Geraldine Yeow | Zara Karimi | Tai Jia Hui

Muchas gracias Ambassador Agustin García-López Loaeza! Saison Capital, alongside our sister company Credit Saison Mexico, looks forward to continue our investments and partnerships into the Mexico growth story

Join Qin En Looi, our Saison Capital's partner at the exclusive Mexico Tech Investment Roundtable on 7 November! This invite-only event will feature him alongside H.E. Ambassador Agustin García-López Loaeza of the Embassy of Mexico, Clarence Hoe and Josiah Choy from Enterprise Singapore, David Ye of R3D3 Ventures, and Hernan Fernandez Lamadrid from Angel Ventures.   Aimed to foster cross-border #investment opportunities and partnerships between Singapore and Mexico, participants stand to: - Gain insights into the Mexican market and its investment landscape - Learn from successful case studies of investments in Mexico - Connect with potential partners for cross-border ventures - Explore expansion strategies for entering Latin American markets Interested? Apply and RSVP through this link: https://lnkd.in/gi_FGZze

Excited to announce our investment in Zinc, an education counseling and financing, investment, as well as remittance services platform for Indian families. Congrats to Prashanth and the entire Zinc team on this fundraise! If you're interested in finding out more about what Zinc is building, read here: https://lnkd.in/g8TxzGCj