{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67792674d83630b6e3270e16/6a3f453ea3fa9782379f370c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Silicon Valley Playbooks Fail in Emerging Markets with Ivy Russell","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67792674d83630b6e3270e16/1782531340744-9e64effb-90f8-4f33-b8b8-34810f0b30dc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Where will the next generation of billion-dollar startups come from?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, entrepreneur and investor <strong>Ivy Huq Russell</strong> shares how she built Maya, a digital health platform that delivered over 15 million consultations, and why she believes South Asia is becoming one of the world's most exciting regions for innovation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You'll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Why Bangladesh could be the next major startup hub after India</li><li>What founders get wrong when they copy Silicon Valley models</li><li>How Maya built trust in one of the most sensitive industries: healthcare</li><li>What investors really look for in early-stage startups</li><li>Why founders should focus on monetization much earlier</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you're building a company, investing in startups, or curious about emerging markets, this conversation offers practical lessons on creating products that solve real problems and scale.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch now to discover where the next wave of entrepreneurship is taking shape.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:55 Why South Asia Is Growing Fast</p><p>03:04 Why South Asian Founders Stand Out</p><p>04:38 Markets Investors Should Watch</p><p>06:42 Biggest Startup Opportunities</p><p>07:40 How Access to Capital Is Changing</p><p>10:15 What Ivy Looks For in Founders</p><p>11:55 Advice for First Time Founders</p><p>14:29 Why Ivy Started Maya</p><p>18:40 Building Trust in Digital Healthcare</p><p>22:16 Why Copying Silicon Valley Fails</p><p>24:47 What Ivy Would Do Differently</p><p>27:06 nvesting Through a Founder's Eyes</p><p>28:53 Why AI Makes Ivy Optimistic</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Ivy Russel:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivy-huq-russell-417487/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">linkedin.com/in/ivy-huq-russell-417487</a></p><p><br></p><p>What’s Next is a podcast exploring how technology, innovation, and global systems are shaping the future.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Philip Meissner, each episode features conversations with global leaders, builders, and thinkers working at the forefront of change.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔗 Connect with Philip Meissner:</strong></p><p>https://www.philipmeissner.com/</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmeissner/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎧 Listen on:</strong></p><p><strong>Spotify:</strong> https://open.spotify.com/show/1KFVD3ozuUQiQozO381J5C?si=e2eb5967f84648e8</p><p><strong>Apple Podcasts: </strong>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-philip-meissner/id1793306908</p><p><br></p><p><strong>\"What’s Next with Philip Meissner“</strong></p><p>A journey through our future life and work, and the place to discover your next favorite strategy and innovation. With global perspectives and fresh thinking, brought to you by some of the most exciting thinkers, builders, and leaders across the globe. Philip Meissner hosts fantastic guests and speakers, who share their journeys and knowledge in the most authentic and deep-dive style – to guide you through our world of tomorrow. From economy to science, from tech policy to AI in a fast-changing world. Subscribe right now wherever you get your podcast!</p><p><br></p><p>Join our mailing list: www.philipmeissner.com/whatsnext to stay updated on the latest trends</p><p><br></p><p>#SouthAsiaStartups #Entrepreneurship #StartupFounder #VentureCapital #StartupInvesting #BangladeshStartups #IndiaStartups #HealthTech #FinTech #EmergingMarkets #BusinessPodcast #StartupGrowth #Innovation #FounderJourney #AIInnovation</p>","author_name":"Philip Meissner"}