Today on Rising Giants we have Amanda Cua, she is the Founder and CEO of BackScoop, a media startup focused on Southeast Asian startups and tech. It started with their first product, a free daily newsletter that makes it fun and easy to stay informed with everything Southeast Asian business and startups in minutes.
Launched in late 2021, BackScoop is read by thousands of SEA’s top founders, execs, VCs and startup operators. Born and raised in the Philippines, Amanda is 22 years old and was previously the first employee at Y Combinator-backed edtech Avion School.
Key Points From The Show:
- Zero to One building the n.1 startup newsletter in Southeast Asia
- The growth of the Philippines and regional startup ecosystems
- Learnings from launching One More Scoop podcast in 2023!
BackScoop: https://www.backscoop.com/
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