60 episodes
Empires - An Asian Business Podcast 1 Up Media
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5.0 • 9 Ratings
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If you love Business Wars, you'll love this!
From 1 Up Media, Empires - An Asian Business Podcast is an immersive storytelling that dives deep into the history of the most successful businesses in Asia.
Every Monday, you'll learn the history of its leaders, the decisions that have rippled across the industry, and the factors that allowed them to become the empire's that they are today.
From triumph and victories, to monumental failures - Empires gets you behind the scenes of some of the most successful companies in Asia.
To stay up to date on the podcast on TikTok @Empires_1upmedia
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Vingroup (VN) | My Name is Prosperity | 1/5
Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam.
Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets.
Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsidiary VinFast, a venture full of challenges yet poised to revolutionize the company much like Samsung Electronics transformed Samsung Group.
Episode 1: Vuong’s early entrepreneurial efforts start unexpectedly in Russia and Ukraine, where initial failures left him deeply in debt.
Episode 2: Tracks Vuong's venture into Vietnam with luxury resort chain VinPearl.
Episode 3: Highlights the meteoric rise of Vingroup's real estate sector, becoming the cornerstone of the conglomerate.
Episode 4: Chronicles the bold leap into electronics with VinSmart, a move that proved costly.
Episode 5: Examines VinFast's turbulent rise and steep challenges, as it races to establish itself in the auto industry.
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We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee
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Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses.
Want to meet the team? Follow me here!
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If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:
🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify/ Apple)
📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple)
🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) -
Promotions, Episode Drop | Indonesia Tiktok Ban | BRAVE
Hi Empires fans! Today, we've a very special bonus episode, we're highlighting a fellow podcast that captures the same spirit of Empires: Brave. Hosted by Jeremy Au, a seasoned VC and founder with degrees from Harvard and UC Berkeley, Brave is the go-to podcast for over 20,000 tech enthusiasts across Southeast Asia.
Brave brings together top tech leaders to discuss real stories of success and failure, without any fluff. Don't believe? Here's an episode that provides more context about Indonesia - a perfect way to learn more after the GOTO episodes"
Hope you enjoyed it. Brave Episodes drop every Monday and Thursday, with Mondays focusing on the latest tech news and Thursdays featuring interviews with changemakers. It's a vital resource for anyone in the startup and venture capital space. Find them on the link below -
GOTO (ID) | The Making of
GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP.
Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire.
Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries.
With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annual users, 3 million drivers, and 18 million merchants, peaking at a valuation of $33 billion USD. It churns out $2 billion USD in gross revenue, with a portfolio diversified into on-demand services (57%), e-commerce (36%), and fintech (7%).
Episode 1 unveils Tokopedia's modest start, featuring founder William Tanuwijaya's relentless pursuit of belief.
Episode 2 tracks William's rise as Indonesia's tech godfather, celebrating Tokopedia's groundbreaking $100 million funding.
Episode 3 revisits Gojek's journey, from its lackluster inception under Nadiem Makarim to its game-changing revival.
Episode 4 showcases the strategic dance of Gojek and Tokopedia, warding off tech behemoths vying for control over Indonesia.
Episode 5 captures the monumental merger into GOTO, a powerhouse valued at its zenith at over $33 billion USD.
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We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee
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Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses.
Want to meet the team? Follow me here!
-
If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:
🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify/ Apple)
📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple)
🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) -
GOTO | Go Far, Go Together (ID) | 5/5
GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP.
Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire.
Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries.
With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annual users, 3 million drivers, and 18 million merchants, peaking at a valuation of $33 billion USD. It churns out $2 billion USD in gross revenue, with a portfolio diversified into on-demand services (57%), e-commerce (36%), and fintech (7%).
Episode 1 unveils Tokopedia's modest start, featuring founder William Tanuwijaya's relentless pursuit of belief.
Episode 2 tracks William's rise as Indonesia's tech godfather, celebrating Tokopedia's groundbreaking $100 million funding.
Episode 3 revisits Gojek's journey, from its lackluster inception under Nadiem Makarim to its game-changing revival.
Episode 4 showcases the strategic dance of Gojek and Tokopedia, warding off tech behemoths vying for control over Indonesia.
Episode 5 captures the monumental merger into GOTO, a powerhouse valued at its zenith at over $33 billion USD.
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We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee
-
Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses.
Want to meet the team? Follow me here!
-
If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:
🔪💥"Mass Murders", Decisiosn that led to countless, dead. (On Spotify/ Apple)
📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple)
🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) -
GOTO | My Nakama (ID) | 4/5
GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP.
Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire.
Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries.
With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annual users, 3 million drivers, and 18 million merchants, peaking at a valuation of $33 billion USD. It churns out $2 billion USD in gross revenue, with a portfolio diversified into on-demand services (57%), e-commerce (36%), and fintech (7%).
Episode 1 unveils Tokopedia's modest start, featuring founder William Tanuwijaya's relentless pursuit of belief.
Episode 2 tracks William's rise as Indonesia's tech godfather, celebrating Tokopedia's groundbreaking $100 million funding.
Episode 3 revisits Gojek's journey, from its lackluster inception under Nadiem Makarim to its game-changing revival.
Episode 4 showcases the strategic dance of Gojek and Tokopedia, warding off tech behemoths vying for control over Indonesia.
Episode 5 captures the monumental merger into GOTO, a powerhouse valued at its zenith at over $33 billion USD.
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We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee
-
Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses.
Want to meet the team? Follow me here!
-
If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:
📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple)
🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple) -
GOTO | Go Ojek (ID) | 3/5
GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP.
Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire.
Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries.
With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annual users, 3 million drivers, and 18 million merchants, peaking at a valuation of $33 billion USD. It churns out $2 billion USD in gross revenue, with a portfolio diversified into on-demand services (57%), e-commerce (36%), and fintech (7%).
Episode 1 unveils Tokopedia's modest start, featuring founder William Tanuwijaya's relentless pursuit of belief.
Episode 2 tracks William's rise as Indonesia's tech godfather, celebrating Tokopedia's groundbreaking $100 million funding.
Episode 3 revisits Gojek's journey, from its lackluster inception under Nadiem Makarim to its game-changing revival.
Episode 4 showcases the strategic dance of Gojek and Tokopedia, warding off tech behemoths vying for control over Indonesia.
Episode 5 captures the monumental merger into GOTO, a powerhouse valued at its zenith at over $33 billion USD.
-
We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') Buy Me a Coffee
-
Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our Tiktok where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses.
Want to meet the team? Follow me here!
-
If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:
📝💕 "Post, Love", Essays on Love, Life and Everything in Between. (On Spotify/ Apple)
🔪🩸 "Heinous", A Revive Look at the Most Heinous Crimes in Asia. (On Spotify/ Apple)
Customer Reviews
A GREAT series on Asian business and tech
Empires, this outstanding podcast from 1UpMedia, offers a deep dive into Asian businesses and tech. Their season on Thailand’s CP Group is a must-listen and shows how the past will help build the future business empires of Asia.
This podcast is well-researched, very insightful, and well worth a listen.
Fantastic business history podcast!
I recently binge listened to the series on Sony and the one on Samsung. I hope they do Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC), given how important that company has become in today’s world!
Excellent and informative
The storytelling is excellent and informative, and the series covers world-changing companies that rarely receive due coverage in most business podcasts.