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In this episode, investors get their questions answered on why Southeast Asia is the best place to be for investing in fintech companies by Quidroom user, Herston Powers.

Herston Power is Managing Partner and Co-founder of 1982 Ventures, Southeast Asia's most active VC funds. 1982 Ventures is the leading seed fund investing in fintech startups in Southeast Asia. 1982 Ventures portfolio includes Southeast Asian Open Banking API Platform Brick - Financial API, Indonesian Personal Finance App PINA Indonesia (YC W22), Indonesia’s first Earned Wage Access platform wagely, Philippines MSME book-keeping app Lista, Vietnam’s leading investment platform Infina (YC S21), Vietnam’s leading “Buy Now, Pay Later” Fundiin, Vietnam’s Rent-to-Own Home Financing app Homebase (YC W21) and Singapore’s automated financial data delivery platform bluesheets.


The fintech space in Southeast Asia is a once in a lifetime opportunity (2:16)
What is 1982 Ventures? (4:07)
It takes an extended network to find the best startups for investment (6:05)
Is it a good idea for investors to use crowdfunding sites to find startups for investment? (9:45)
A small fund like 1982 Venture is a great way for accredited investors to invest in startups (11:40)
A common misconception high-net-worth investors make (13:22)
The digital banks of the future are going to be those built from the ground up (17:55)
The opportunities for inclusivity and social impact in fintech (20:12)
The character traits of top founders (23:59)
The most important countries for investment in the next 20 years (26:38)
How investors can collaborate with VC funds and 1982 Ventures (30:14)
Join Herston's room to gain access to deal activity (32:41)
And much more!


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