{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Unsensible - The Asian Startup Podcast","title":"How to get into the most competitive fintech accelerator in Asia","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/fa3375e9\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1602,"description":"Director of Accenture's FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific reveals the top tips to joining this exclusive accelerator that has helped raise $6.6 billion for alumni companies worldwide. Applications close 12 May!\n\nEpisode summary\nOnly 10 spots from 200+ applications. Zero cost, equity-free. Direct access to HSBC, JP Morgan, and UBS.\nIn this episode, Hui Jackson shares her journey from founder (e-commerce startup Souk) to running one of Asia's most prestigious fintech accelerators. She reveals the three critical traits that predict startup success: resilience, clear vision, and ability to pivot.\nLearn exactly what it takes to get accepted, how the 12-week programme works, and why multiple alumni successfully pivoted from B2C to B2B after working directly with tier-1 financial institutions.\n\nKey takeaways\nSuccess traits: Resilience, clear vision, and willingness to pivot\nProgramme structure: 3 months, 3 stages, 3 types of mentors\nSelection tips: Clearly articulate value proposition, show POC with FS clients, demonstrate scaling plan\nInterview day: Expect 20-30 judges, come prepared, attend in person if possible\nCurrent trends: AI, web3, ESG, regulatory tech, and gaps in insurtech\n\nNotable quotes\n\"If you're coming in with the willingness to learn, you can open up a lot of opportunities. If you're coming in with the aim to sell, then you will close off great sharing opportunities.\"\n\"The ability to pivot is very important. Some founders put blinkers on, trying to focus on improving their products, but not looking around what's happening.\"\n\"We literally got direct access to the world's top tier financial institutions meeting their senior partners, senior stakeholders.\"\n\nResources mentioned\nFinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific: https://uns.sb/FILAP\nApplication deadline: 12 May 2025\nProgramme details: Free, equity-free, 12-week accelerator\nGlobal reach: Alumni from 39 countries, nearly 400 companies\n\nAbout the guest\nHui Jackson is Director of the FinTech Innovation Lab...","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}