<a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/aabhaskhanna/">Aabhas Khanna</a>, is General Partner at MyAsiaVC, a venture syndicate and fund with $125M AUM backing 250+ companies, including 5 unicorns. Previously at HSBC and Deloitte, he now invests in pre-seed and seed AI-native startups across enterprise growth, healthcare, fintech, and advanced manufacturing, focusing on obsessive founders tackling overlooked challenges. In this conversation, Aabhas Khanna, a general partner at MyAsia VC, discusses his journey from working in large corporations to venture capital. Aabhas shares insights on evaluating AI startups, the importance of founder quality, and the unique challenges and opportunities in different Asian markets. He emphasizes the need for adaptability in business models, the significance of understanding market dynamics, and the flow of capital in the Asian tech ecosystem. Timestamps 00:00 From Banking to Venture Capital: A Journey Begins 04:49 Navigating the AI Landscape: Signal vs. Noise 11:42 Regional Insights: Building in Hong Kong vs. Silicon Valley 17:31 Market Expansion: Local vs. Global Strategies 22:07 Investment Strategies: Reserves and Follow-On Investments 23:55 Identifying Future Unicorns: The Role of Founders 26:40 Navigating AI Disruption in Startups 28:29 The Role of Investors in Founder Decision-Making 30:56 Defining Good Growth in the AI Era 34:32 Capital Flows in the Asian Tech Ecosystem 38:20 Common Mistakes Founders Make 41:45 Reflections on Venture Capital and Personal Growth Aabhas's Links LDN/ X – <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/aabhaskhanna/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/aabhaskhanna/</a> Website – <a href= "https://www.myasiavc.com/">https://www.myasiavc.com/</a> Sajid interview - <a href= "https://lifeselfmastery.com/2020/05/30/ep-143-sajid-rahman-on-investing-in-emerging-markets/"> https://lifeselfmastery.com/2020/05/30/ep-143-sajid-rahman-on-investing-in-emerging-markets/</a> My Links Podcast: <a href="https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes" rel= "nofollow ugc noopener">https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes</a> Newsletter: <a href= "https://partner-grow.beehiiv.com/subscribe">https://partner-grow.beehiiv.com/subscribe</a> YouTube: <a href="https://lifeselfmastery.com/y" rel= "nofollow ugc noopener"> youtube.com/lifeselfmastery</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/rohitmal" rel= "nofollow ugc noopener">https://twitter.com/rohitmal</a> LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/</a>

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