Joan Yao is the Vice President of Investments at Kickstart Ventures Inc., the corporate venture capital arm of Globe Telecom. Prior to Kickstart, she was Investment Manager for Southeast Asia at LGT Venture Philanthropy, a global impact investing firm headquartered in Europe.
Kickstart Ventures manages the Philippines’ largest technology venture capital funds, investing globally in early- to growth-stage tech startups via three funds, including the Ayala Corporation Technology Innovation Venture Fund (“ACTIVE Fund”). Kickstart is a wholly-owned corporate venture capital firm of Globe Telecom, the Philippines’ leading mobile operator.
Topics:
[00:05:29] - Losing a loved one
[00:11:29] - Choosing a Major and College Experience
[00:25:22] - The Link Between Finance and Narrative
[00:34:21] - LGTVP - A Funny Misunderstanding
[00:37:21] - Unusual Job Demands and Youthful Enthusiasm
[00:41:39] - First Investment and Growing Friendship
[00:47:36] - Decision Making Authority and Stereotypes
[00:51:11] - VC and Tech Startups in Asia
[00:58:16] - Investments in Agriculture and HRIS
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