{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Unsensible - The Asian Startup Podcast","title":"Pak-Sun Ting | VoteeAI: If we don't tackle this, capitalism will divide us","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/40befc2d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2696,"description":"Summary\nPak-Sun Ting, founder of Votee, about the challenges and opportunities in AI, particularly for low-resource languages. Pak shares his journey from a stable banking career to entrepreneurship, discussing the importance of partnerships, and understanding the peculiarities of building a startup in Hong Kong. The conversation goes into the significance of localised language models, the fundraising landscape, and the future of technology in bridging cultural divides.\nTakeaways\nVotee aims to revolutionise AI adoption in Asia and Africa.\nThere is a significant digital divide in access to AI tools.\nPak Ting left a comfortable banking job driven by idealism and innovation.\nEntrepreneurs must know when to pivot or quit.\nHong Kong's startup ecosystem faces unique challenges due to high costs.\nLocalised language models are crucial for effective communication.\nPartnerships are essential for startup success in the current landscape.\nThe future of AI holds both opportunities and challenges.\nCultural preservation is a key aspect of Votee's mission.\nSuccess in entrepreneurship is defined by impact and revenue.\nChapters\n00:00 Introduction and Pitch\n01:06 Revolutionizing Enterprise AI Adoption\n03:14 Leaving a Comfortable Job to Become an Entrepreneur\n05:49 The Mindset of Founders and the Notion of Failure\n10:05 Knowing When to Quit or Pivot\n10:50 Startup Landscape in Asia\n16:56 The Importance of Language Models for Low Resource Languages\n20:35 Advantages of Training Language Models for Specific Languages\n24:49 Potential Consolidation in the AI Space\n29:13 Fundraising Success and Revenue Generation\n32:23 Advice for Early Stage Startups\n39:34 The Future Outlook: Innovation and Positive Change\nSubscribe to our YouTube channel for more interviews, investor insights, and pitch deck tips.\nVisit our website to learn more about our work with Asia's leading tech startups.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/8yDfV8xGcwxAw82sfh8ffLent1OyeyTAV2usnezYXWU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kNWFm/NjE4YTk4ZGVjMTcx/MDFkN2I0OGRlMmU0/MTEyMC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}