Rising Giants N.35 - Jitka Markova, Cambodia Programme Lead, 500 Global

03/11/2021 1h 0min Temporada 1 Episodio 35

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Episode Synopsis

Today on the show we have Jitka Markova, who is one of the key operators in the incubation space in Cambodia, leading 500 Global's incubation efforts in the country. 500 Global is a venture capital firm with more than $1.8 billion in assets under management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. Jitka is part of 500's Ecosystems Team, overseeing ANGKOR 500 programme in Cambodia, building partnerships with governments, enterprises, and other stakeholders in driving innovation and developing startup ecosystems through technology startups capacity building, mentoring and training.
What we dive into:
- Bringing a Silicon Valley style of venture development to Cambodia; the challenges when adapting this model
- Supercharging the next breed of tech startups in Cambodia; ideation incubator, business activation, and global accelerator
- "Did you do your best"; Jitka's most important advice to be self-motivated and accountable to your own standards

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