There have been a lot of questions about the trade war between the US and China. Can you trust what you’re hearing in the mainstream news?
In this week’s show, Jay and Kyle give their individual perspectives on how the strained trade relations are affecting business, entrepreneurs, venture capital, and investments in general. They give their outlook for 2019 and beyond, and they remind listeners of the investment opportunity that they’re both bullish on and that cannot be ignored.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
- How the Chinese New Year affects businesses in China
- About changes within private equity and VC now that the trade wars are on
- Why the trade wars might be a good thing for China in the long run
- How the startup scene in China has been affected
- How venture capital on both sides of the pond has adjusted
- Jay’s advice to entrepreneurs during this uncertain time
- About some exciting areas of innovation
- Jay and Kyle’s outlook for 2019
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LINKS FROM TODAY’S EPISODE
- Read the full transcript from the radio show with Kyle
- Episode 68 — Kyle’s first appearance on the Jay Kim Show
- Episode 115 — Kyle’s second appearance on the Jay Kim Show
- Video of the mirror that allows you to “try on” hair colors
- PDF download: The latest E27 report
- PDF download: SEA FinTech startup scene by Ernst&Young
- PDF download: SEA PE&VC activity by Singapore Venture Capital and Private Equity Association
DETAILED SHOW NOTES
- (1:35) Jay and Kyle discuss the impact of the Chinese New Year on business
- (5:11) Why a radio show for this week? To discuss the trade wars
- (7:36) How sentiments and attitudes within private equity and VC have changed as a result of the trade wars, from Jay’s perspective in Hong Kong
- (9:38) How Jay sees the trade wars affecting China in the long run
- (12:23) Kyle asserts that the trade wars have had a ripple effect throughout all sectors
- (14:21) How the startup scene in China has been affected — increased uncertainty and a more local focus
- (15:51) How venture capital, in both China and the US, is adjusting and changing
- (18:49) Jay’s advice to entrepreneurs during this “frothy” and uncertain time
- (20:10) The state of venture capital throughout Asia
- (21:19) From an investor’s standpoint, look for the entrepreneurs who display these qualities
- (24:54) The areas of innovation that most interested Jay
- (26:36) Kyle discusses how the transportation, retail, and AI industries are evolving and where they’re heading
- (33:09) What to expect from Southeast Asia
- (38:36) Jay and Kyle share their outlooks for 2019
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