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Daily Tech News: Airalo, Apple, Nvidia, Tribe, Aspire, Fita
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OpenAI Board Member Spills the Tea on Sam Altman’s Brief Ousting
Ex-OpenAI board member reveals Altman’s lies led to his brief ousting in November.
Altman’s deception and alleged psychological abuse made the board question his leadership.
Altman returned as CEO within a week, prompting Toner’s resignation.
eSIM Disruptor Airalo Hits 10 Million Users
eSIM startup Airalo crosses 10 million users milestone.
Taps into booming $16.3 billion eSIM market by 2027.
Launches B2B platform to distribute eSIMs globally.
Apple Bites into Malaysian Market with Inaugural Store
Apple to open first Malaysian store in Kuala Lumpur.
Part of broader Southeast Asia expansion after China boost.
Plans include Singapore campus, Indonesia academy, Vietnam suppliers.
Rural Warungs, The Key to Revitalizing Indonesia’s Struggling Startups
Indonesian startups struggle to digitalize urban warungs.
Dagangan and Super find success in underserved rural areas.
Unique strategies and generational changes among warung owners may sustain these businesses.
Nvidia and Tribe Accelerate AI Innovation in Southeast Asia
Nvidia and Tribe launch Southeast Asia’s first $3 million AI startup accelerator.
The program offers technical insights, training, and funding to 15 startups.
Global giants like IBM and Google collaborate with AI Singapore.
Aspire Expands Fintech Footprint to Hong Kong
Aspire expands fintech footprint to Hong Kong after profitability milestone.
Move aligns with Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific growth plans.
Aspire cites Hong Kong’s booming digital economy for expansion.
Indonesian Watchdog Probes E-Commerce Giants
Indonesian watchdog investigates Shopee, Lazada for potential antitrust violations.
Shopee accused of favoring own logistics over competitors.
Lazada faces scrutiny over alleged discriminatory business practices.
Fita Flexes Financial Muscle, Achieves EBITDA Profitability
Indonesian health app Fita achieves EBITDA profitability in early 2024.
Telkomsel invests $1.9 million in Fita.
Future plans include collaborations with Indonesia’s social security body.
Ken Leaver’s Two Cents on Offshoring Platforms like SupportShepherd
Guest Author: Ken Leaver
Ken Leaver, a veteran of managing over 200 offshore freelancers, believes offshoring platforms offer little value.
He argues vetting talent through actual work is more effective than recruiting claims.
Leaver sees reducing coordination frictions as the future of offshore team management.
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