Off Balance #58

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It’s a cold day in London right now with a flurry of snow to wake us up this morning!

I’m not sure anyone can argue that snow in mid November is a normal state of affairs and it’s quite an interesting situation considering last week’s podcast where I spoke to Afshin Moayed from Razor Capital about the potential for venture in Bangladesh and the impact of climate on the country.

If you are in the UK at the moment, all I can say is wrap up warm, it’s nippy out there!

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In this weeks Off Balance:

🎙️ Afshin Moayed, Partner at Razor Capital on Nothing Ventured
⛈️ The impact and importance of climate tech in Bangladesh

𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, I sat down with Afshin Moayed, a partner at Razor Capital, to explore the exciting landscape of venture capital in emerging markets, specifically focusing on Bangladesh and Southeast Asia.

Afshin shares insights from his extensive experience as a founder and advisor, highlighting the immense opportunities presented by large populations and the unique dynamics of these regions.

We spoke about:

🇧🇩 The potential of Bangladesh as a hidden gem for investment.
⛈️ The looming challenge of climate change, with projections of 40 million climate refugees by mid-century.
📈 The rapid growth of the middle class, with 15 million people joining annually.
💹 Strategies to transition climate victims into contributors to the economy.
🏅 The concept of "low-cost wins" and how value can be derived from unexpected areas.
🛒 The viability of innovative delivery services like 15-minute grocery delivery in different markets.
🤔 Afshin's contrarian belief that acknowledging mistakes is crucial, and that there is no financial gain in always being right.

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