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  1. Sep 18

    Jennifer Villalobos: The AI Built to Support Menopause Transition | Ep #46

    In this episode of The Exponential Show, host Mayank Singh sits down with Jennifer (Jenn) Villalobos for a conversation on career reinvention, leadership, AI, entrepreneurship, and building with purpose through different stages of life. Jenn’s career has taken an unconventional path, from journalism and storytelling into technology, digital transformation, executive leadership, and entrepreneurship. Along the way, living, working, and raising a family across different countries and cultures has shaped how she thinks about leadership, resilience, and the strengths people carry with them throughout their careers. In this conversation, Jenn shares the experiences behind her “strengths over skills” philosophy, what she is building with ALYA, and how the idea evolved from “Dumb Mirrors” to “Intimate Algorithms.” She also reflects on the transition from senior corporate leadership to becoming an early-stage builder, the realities of creating something from the ground up, and how women can approach new chapters of their careers with greater confidence and intention. The conversation closes with practical advice for the next generation of women leaders and a look at what Jenn is working toward next with ALYA. This episode was shot at True Digital Park, Thailand’s most comprehensive landing spot for international businesses and individuals. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:37 - Jenn’s unconventional journey from journalism to technology 05:42 - Why Jenn believes in strengths over skills 11:52 - Building ALYA: From “Dumb Mirrors” to “Intimate Algorithms” 26:38 - From corporate leadership to becoming an early-stage builder 32:11 - From mother to matriarch: Advice for women entering a new chapter 35:41 - Foundations for the next generation of women leaders 43:03 - What’s next for ALYA If you’re interested in AI, leadership, entrepreneurship, career reinvention, women in leadership, or navigating major transitions with purpose, this conversation offers a thoughtful perspective from someone who has experienced several of those shifts firsthand. #TheExponentialShow #AI #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #WomenInLeadership #FutureOfWork #TrueDigitalPark

    Jennifer Villalobos: The AI Built to Support Menopause Transition | Ep #46

  2. Sep 11

    Ankesh Saxena: The Business Of Understanding People | Ep #45

    In this episode of The Exponential Show, host Mayank Singh sits down with Ankesh Saxena for a conversation on market research, consumer insights, AI, storytelling, community, and how the insights industry is evolving. Ankesh brings over 25 years of experience in understanding people, markets, and decision-making. His work sits at the intersection of research, business, AI, and conversations that help shape better decisions. In this conversation, Ankesh shares his journey in market research, the major shifts he has seen across the industry, how AI tools are changing the way we study audiences, and why storytelling and community continue to matter in making insights more useful. The episode also touches on his work with The Collaborative Canvas and The Leader’s Canvas, his observations on Thailand and Southeast Asia’s market research landscape, and what he is building next. This episode was shot at True Digital Park, Thailand’s most comprehensive landing spot for international businesses and individuals. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 02:25 - Ankesh’s origin story and career milestones in market research 14:08 - How the market research industry is evolving 19:48 - Balancing AI tools with human understanding 27:48 - The role of storytelling and community in shaping better insights 38:03 - Ankesh's experience at the The 2026 Asia Pacific Conference 47:45 - Thailand and Southeast Asia’s market research landscape 52:04 - What’s next for Ankesh If you’re interested in market research, consumer insights, AI, storytelling, or the future of decision-making, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at where the industry is heading next. #TheExponentialShow #MarketResearch #ConsumerInsights #AI #Storytelling #SoutheastAsia #TrueDigitalPark

    Ankesh Saxena: The Business Of Understanding People | Ep #45

  3. Sep 4

    Ashu Bhatia: Adapting Tech to Create Business Value | Ep #44

    In this episode of The Exponential Show, host Mayank Singh sits down with Ashu Bhatia, Global Data & AI Lead at Dexian, for a conversation on technology, value creation, AI, digital transformation, and what it takes to stay relevant in a rapidly changing business landscape.Ashu brings decades of experience across digital technology strategy, transformation, cloud, data, AI, analytics, and advisory. He is also the author of Value Creation, a book that explores how businesses and leaders can think more clearly about creating value through technology.In this conversation, Ashu shares key career lessons, how technology’s role in value creation has evolved, where Thailand and Southeast Asia stand in the AI opportunity, and what enterprises, SMEs, startups, and individuals should do to prepare for the next phase of change.This episode was shot at True Digital Park in Bangkok.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:31 - Ashu Bhatia’s career journey and key milestones04:54 - What technology has taught him about value creation08:01 - How AI is changing the value creation landscape15:11 - Thailand and Southeast Asia’s AI opportunity26:40 - Tech Bytes with Ash: Ashu's content creation journey31:48 - AI preparedness advice for enterprises34:19 - AI preparedness advice for SMEs and startups38:04 - AI preparedness advice for individuals and workforce participantsIf you’re interested in AI, digital transformation, business strategy, technology leadership, or how companies can create value in a changing world, this conversation offers a practical and thoughtful perspective.#TheExponentialShow #AI #DigitalTransformation #ValueCreation #TechnologyLeadership #BusinessStrategy #TrueDigitalPark

    Ashu Bhatia: Adapting Tech to Create Business Value | Ep #44

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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    Exponential
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
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