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Today, ASP selected the special episode that Oscar Ramos sat down with venture capitalist and fintech investor Wei Hopeman. After beginning her career in financial services and investment banking, Wei co-founded Arbor Ventures in 2013, the first VC fund specialized in fintech in the Asian ecosystem. She talks to us about the growth of fintech, the benefits of corporate VCs, and how founders and corporate VCs can improve their interactions with each other.
Show notes:
1:28 Intro
2:07 How Wei got into financial services
5:46 Going into investment banking
7:30 The growth of fintech in Asia
9:32 The lack of infrastructure in financial services
12:18 Launching fintech in China
15:18 Benefits of corporate VCs
17:08 Key questions a founder should ask corporate VCs
18:31 Key difference between types of VCs
21:02 Educating corporates in working with startups
23:17 Women in VC
30:16 The future of Arbor Ventures
thanks to our host Oscar Ramos, guest Wei Hopeman, editor David and Geep, organizer Chinaccelerator and sponsor People Squared. Be sure to check out our website at Chinaccelerator Website
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