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At The Exponential Show, we bring you conversations with startup founders, investors, and thought leaders, delivering insights that help you in your founder journey.

  1. Jul 30

    Laksh Gangwani: In the Business of Trust | Ep #43

    In this episode of The Exponential Show, host Mayank Singh sits down with Laksh Gangwani, Chief Growth Officer at ViewTrade, for a conversation on fintech, capital markets, AI, tokenized stocks, and the future of financial services. Laksh has played an important role in ViewTrade’s growth across APAC and the Middle East, with experience spanning Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Dubai, India IFSC, and other key markets. His work sits at the intersection of capital markets infrastructure, cross-border financial services, and business growth. In this conversation, Laksh shares his journey in fintech, how the industry is evolving, what 24x5 trading and tokenized stocks could mean for capital markets, and how AI is reshaping financial services, careers, and the next generation of wealth decisions. This episode was shot at True Digital Park, Thailand’s most comprehensive landing spot for international businesses and individuals. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction01:20 - Laksh Gangwani’s journey to becoming Chief Growth Officer at ViewTrade03:24 - 24x5 trading and what it means for capital markets07:15 - The questions we should be asking about tokenized stocks12:32 - How real is AI disruption in financial services?18:30 - Is Gen Z at a disadvantage in today’s job market?21:32 - How the next generation may change banking and wealth decisions22:55 - Delivering great outcomes to customers25:58 - ViewTrade in Thailand and the wider APAC region34:09 - One thing Laksh would change in finance today37:30 - The future is bright for finance in the region If you’re interested in fintech, capital markets, AI in financial services, tokenized assets, or the future of banking and wealth, this conversation offers a practical view of where the industry may be heading next. #TheExponentialShow #ViewTrade #Fintech #CapitalMarkets #AI #WealthTech #FinancialServices #ThailandBusiness

    Laksh Gangwani: In the Business of Trust | Ep #43

  2. Jul 27

    Tony Petrilli: Abstracting Complexity in Cross-Border Investing | Ep #42

    In this episode of The Exponential Show, host Mayank Singh sits down with Anthony (Tony) Petrilli, Chairman & CEO of ViewTrade, for a conversation on fintech, investment access, wealth technology, and the future of financial services. Tony brings decades of experience across finance, brokerage, infrastructure, and wealth technology. Through his work at ViewTrade, he has been involved in building technology and market access solutions that support financial institutions, investors, and ecosystem partners around the world. In this conversation, Tony shares his journey through finance, how investment access has evolved, what still needs to change, and how technology, regulation, AI, and market infrastructure are shaping the next phase of investing. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction01:12 - Tony Petrilli’s career journey in finance02:27 - How access to investment opportunities has changed05:33 - ViewTrade’s role in facilitating cross-border trade07:42 - Recognition for Tony & ViewTrade’s achievements11:20 - Balancing technology growth with stakeholder management17:50 - The multi-dimensional role of AI in financial services25:10 - ViewTrade’s work in Thailand & the broader APAC region32:01 - Tony’s approach to client relationships35:14 - What’s on the horizon for ViewTrade and cross-border financial services If you’re interested in fintech, wealth technology, investment access, AI in financial services, or the future of global investing, this conversation offers a grounded perspective from someone who has spent decades building in the space. This episode was shot at True Digital Park - Thailand’s most comprehensive landing spot for international businesses and individuals. #TheExponentialShow #ViewTrade #Fintech #WealthTech #InvestmentAccess #FinancialServices #ThailandBusiness

    Tony Petrilli: Abstracting Complexity in Cross-Border Investing | Ep #42

  3. Jun 28

    Yanni & Leo: Making Thailand Eat Better | Ep #41

    In this episode of The Exponential Show, host Mayank Singh sits down with Yanni and Leo, founders of OLY Snacks, for a conversation on building a better-for-you snack brand in Thailand.OLY is a high-protein cereal snack brand created by two founders with complementary backgrounds: one in food science and one as a fitness enthusiast. Their mission is to make snacking healthier, more enjoyable, and more accessible by combining taste, quality ingredients, and better nutrition.In this conversation, Yanni and Leo share the story behind OLY, how customer preferences are changing, what it takes to compete in a crowded snack market, and why community and collaborations have played an important role in their growth.A special thank you to our episode sponsor, True Digital Park, Thailand’s most comprehensive soft-landing platform for international individuals and companies.True Digital Park brings together workspace, community, and ecosystem support to help businesses and talent launch, grow, and scale in Thailand.What we cover in this episode:00:00 – Introduction02:00 – Origin storyYanni and Leo share their backgrounds, key milestones, and what led them to start OLY Snacks.05:30 – Changing customer preferencesHow consumer needs are evolving, and how OLY’s products are built around better snacking, taste, and nutrition.13:53 – Competing in a crowded marketWhat it takes to build a new snack brand while competing with large incumbents and established players.17:23 – Community and collaborationsWhy partnerships, community, and collaborations have been important in growing awareness and building trust.22:30 – Thailand as a baseThe pros and cons of building a consumer brand from Thailand, and what the local market teaches founders.25:33 – What’s next for OLY SnacksUpcoming goals, milestones, and what Yanni and Leo are working toward next.If you’re interested in food startups, consumer brands, health-focused products, entrepreneurship, or building from Thailand, this episode offers a practical look at what it takes to create a modern snack brand.#TheExponentialShow #OLYSnacks #FoodStartup #ConsumerBrand #ThailandStartup #Entrepreneurship #HealthySnacking #TrueDigitalPark

    Yanni & Leo: Making Thailand Eat Better | Ep #41

  4. May 29

    Kitiya Vongkamjan: Safe Foods from Farm to Fork | Ep #40

    In this episode of The Exponential Show, host Mayank Singh sits down with Kitiya Vongkamjan, Founder and CEO of UniFAHS, for a conversation on food safety, biotech, phage technology, entrepreneurship, and building science-led solutions from Thailand for global markets. Kitiya’s journey spans academia, research, food science, and entrepreneurship. Through UniFAHS, she is working on phage-based innovations that improve food safety and sustainability across the food supply chain, from farms to processing plants and beyond. This conversation explores the transition from academia to entrepreneurship, the opportunity for Thailand to become a stronger biotech and agritech hub, the realities of fundraising in a difficult market, and the lessons Kitiya has learned as a founder and parent. A special thank you to our episode sponsor, True Digital Park, Thailand’s most comprehensive soft-landing platform for international individuals and companies. True Digital Park brings together workspace, community, and ecosystem support to help businesses and talent launch, grow, and scale in Thailand. 00:00 – Introduction 01:39 – Kitiya’s origin storyHer journey from academia to entrepreneurship, and the lessons from research and teaching that shaped how she builds UniFAHS. 04:56 – The problem UniFAHS is solvingHow UniFAHS is using phage technology to improve food safety from farm to fork. 11:19 – Thailand as a biotech hubKitiya’s experience building in Thailand, and the opportunities and challenges for biotech and agritech in the country and region. 18:00 – Raising capital during the funding winterHow UniFAHS raised a seed round in Thailand, and what helped the company secure investor confidence during a difficult fundraising environment. 21:35 – Untapped opportunities in agritechAreas in agriculture and food systems that Kitiya believes remain underserved in Thailand and Southeast Asia. 27:16 – Lessons from parentingHow being a parent has influenced the way Kitiya leads, builds teams, and operates her company. 31:02 – What’s next for UniFAHSUpcoming goals, milestones, and announcements as UniFAHS continues working toward safer and more sustainable food systems. If you’re interested in biotech, agritech, food safety, entrepreneurship, or Thailand’s role in science-led innovation, this episode offers a practical look at what it takes to build deep-tech solutions from the region. #TheExponentialShow #Biotech #Agritech #FoodSafety #PhageTechnology #UniFAHS #ThailandStartup #Entrepreneurship #TrueDigitalPark

    Kitiya Vongkamjan: Safe Foods from Farm to Fork | Ep #40

  5. May 25

    Rashmi Sharma: Full-Spectrum Leadership Development | Ep #39

    In this episode of The Exponential Show, host Mayank Singh sits down with Rashmi Sharma, Founder of Innergy.Club, for a conversation on leadership, human performance, wellness, and how people management is evolving in the age of AI. Rashmi brings years of experience working with leaders and teams across global organizations, helping them navigate change, build resilience, and unlock performance in more human-centered ways. In this conversation, we explore her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the role of leaders in an AI-enabled workplace, the connection between physical and mental health and team performance, and how parenting has shaped the way she thinks about people, growth, and leadership. A special thank you to our episode sponsor, True Digital Park, Thailand’s most comprehensive soft-landing platform for international individuals and companies. True Digital Park brings together workspace, community, and ecosystem support to help businesses and talent launch, grow, and scale in Thailand. What we cover in this episode: 00:00 – Introduction 01:32 – Rashmi’s origin storyKey career milestones, leadership experiences, and the journey that led to starting Innergy.Club. 04:03 – From corporate to entrepreneurshipHow corporate life prepared Rashmi for building her own venture, and the surprises that came with the transition. 09:45 – People in the age of AIHow the role of people, managers, and leaders may evolve as AI tools reshape the workplace. 17:21 – The 3 dimensions of leadershipRashmi explains leadership through cognitive, social, and physiological dimensions. 22:28 – Wellness and performanceThe role physical and mental health play in individual and team performance, and whether leaders are taking it seriously beyond surface-level conversations. 32:37 – Lessons from parentingHow becoming a parent shaped Rashmi’s understanding of people, personalities, and leadership. 38:10 – What’s next for Innergy.ClubNew goals, announcements, and milestones Rashmi is working toward in the near future. If you’re interested in leadership, people management, wellness, AI at work, or building high-performing teams, this episode offers a grounded look at what leadership may need to become next. #TheExponentialShow #Leadership #FutureOfWork #PeopleManagement #AI #Wellness #InnergyClub #TrueDigitalPark

    Rashmi Sharma: Full-Spectrum Leadership Development | Ep #39

  6. May 18

    Alex D. Scheer: Enabling Trust in Autonomous Finance | Ep #38

    In this episode of The Exponential Show, host Mayank Singh sits down with Alex D. Scheer, CEO and Co-Founder of zkMe, during Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok. This conversation explores how trust, privacy, and identity verification are becoming critical as finance moves toward more autonomous systems. Alex shares the journey behind zkMe, the problem the company is solving, and why privacy-preserving identity infrastructure matters for the next generation of financial services. We also discuss the opportunity in Thailand and Southeast Asia, his experience at Money20/20 Asia, and what it meant to win the Startup Pitch Competition at the event. A special thank you to Money20/20 Asia for having Exponential as one of the media representatives during the event. We would also like to thank our partners at Midas PR for making this conversation happen and for their support behind the scenes. What we cover in this episode: 00:00 – Introduction 01:14 – Alex’s origin story His professional journey, early experiences, and what led him into digital identity, privacy, and autonomous finance. 06:42 – The problem zkMe is solving Why trust and identity verification matter in Web3, fintech, and autonomous financial systems. 14:25 – Thailand and Southeast Asia opportunity Why the region is an important market for digital finance, identity infrastructure, and privacy-led innovation. 17:09 – Money20/20 Asia and the Startup Pitch Competition Alex reflects on the experience of presenting at Money20/20 Asia and winning the Startup Pitch Competition. 21:21 – Challenges and lessons as an entrepreneur The realities of building a startup, navigating uncertainty, and the key lessons learned along the way. 23:15 – What’s next for zkMe The major goals, milestones, and areas of focus Alex is working toward in the coming months. If you’re interested in fintech, digital identity, autonomous finance, privacy, Web3 infrastructure, or Southeast Asia’s role in the future of financial innovation, this episode offers a practical look at where the industry may be heading next. #TheExponentialShow #Money2020Asia #Fintech #AutonomousFinance #DigitalIdentity #PrivacyTech #zkMe #StartupPitch #MidasPR

    Alex D. Scheer: Enabling Trust in Autonomous Finance | Ep #38

  7. May 11

    Eric Euwes & Jirat Boomuang: Understanding Composable Banking | Ep #37

    In this episode of The Exponential Show, host Mayank Singh sits down with Eric Euwes, Chief Commercial Officer, and Jirat Boonmung, Head of Solution Engineering, Asia at Akkuro, during Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok. The conversation explores how banking technology is evolving, why composable banking architectures are gaining attention, and how financial institutions can modernize without being locked into rigid legacy systems. Eric and Jirat share their perspectives on the shift from traditional core banking to more flexible, modular systems, the role of AI in banking transformation, and what these changes ultimately mean for both banks and end customers. A special thank you to Money20/20 Asia for having Exponential as one of the media representatives during the event. We would also like to thank our partners at Midas PR for making this conversation happen and for their support behind the scenes. 00:00 – Introduction 01:50 – Origin stories 04:24 – What is composable banking? 10:51 – AI and the future of banking systems 17:10 – What customers gain from better banking architecture 19:39 – What banks gain from composable systems 25:35 – Opportunities and challenges in SEA & Thailand 31:17 – Real-world success stories 38:00 – What’s next for Akkuro If you’re interested in fintech, core banking modernization, AI in financial services, or the future of banking infrastructure in Southeast Asia, this episode offers a practical look at where the industry is heading next. #TheExponentialShow #Money2020Asia #Fintech #ComposableBanking #CoreBanking #BankingTechnology #DigitalBanking #AIinFinance #Akkuro #MidasPR

    Eric Euwes & Jirat Boomuang: Understanding Composable Banking | Ep #37

  8. May 8

    Sarah Megginson: Telling Stories About Numbers | Ep #36

    In this episode of The Exponential Show, host Mayank Singh sits down with Sarah Megginson during Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok for a conversation on personal finance, media, communication, and making money conversations more accessible. Sarah is a personal finance expert, author of 'How to Raise Rich Kids', media spokesperson, and former senior editor across leading Australian finance publications. With over 20 years of experience across property, finance journalism, and consumer money education, she brings a practical and approachable lens to how people think, talk, and learn about money. In this conversation, Sarah shares her journey into media and personal finance, the finance trends she is watching in 2026, regional differences across Southeast Asia, the changing world of media and communication, and the work behind helping parents raise financially confident children. A special thank you to Money20/20 Asia for having Exponential as one of the media representatives during the event. We would also like to thank our partners at Midas PR for making this conversation happen and for their support behind the scenes. Follow Sarah’s personal finance content on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneymargarita/ What we cover in this episode: 00:00 – Introduction 01:09 – Sarah’s origin story Her journey into media, property, finance journalism, and personal finance education. 04:58 – Finance trends to watch in 2026 The key themes Sarah is keeping an eye on across personal finance, money habits, and consumer behavior. 09:59 – Regional differences and Southeast Asia opportunities How personal finance conversations differ across markets and where Sarah sees opportunity and challenges in the region. 23:40 – Media, communications, and technology trends in 2026 How trust, attention, and technology are evolving in the finance media landscape. 32:03 – How to Raise Rich Kids Sarah’s work as an author and why financial education needs to start earlier, at home and in everyday conversations. 37:02 – What’s next for Sarah Upcoming projects, announcements, and areas she is excited to explore. 38:26 – Thinking about personal finance Reflecting on your money-management approach If you’re interested in personal finance, media, money education, parenting, or the future of financial communication, this episode offers a thoughtful and practical conversation with one of the most approachable voices in the space. #TheExponentialShow #Money2020Asia #PersonalFinance #FinancialEducation #MediaTrends #HowToRaiseRichKids #MoneyMargarita #MidasPR #FinanceForFamilies

    Sarah Megginson: Telling Stories About Numbers | Ep #36
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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
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