The Exponential Show

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The Exponential Show is a business podcast hosted by Exponential, with 43 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #43

  Laksh Gangwani: In the Business of Trust | Ep #43

  Jul 29, 202640 minS1

  In this episode of The Exponential Show , host Mayank Singh sits down with Laksh Gangwani , Chief Growth Officer at ViewTrade , for a conversation on fintech, capital markets, AI, tokenized stocks, and the future of financial services. Laksh has played an important role in ViewTrade’s growth across APAC and the Middle East, with experience spanning Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Dubai, India IFSC, and other key markets. His work sits at the intersection of capital markets infrastructure, cross-border financial services, and business growth. In this conversation, Laksh shares his journey in fintech, how the industry is evolving, what 24x5 trading and tokenized stocks could mean for capital markets, and how AI is reshaping financial services, careers, and the next generation of wealth decisions. This episode was shot at True Digital Park, Thailand’s most comprehensive landing spot for international businesses and individuals. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:20 - Laksh Gangwani’s journey to becoming Chief Growth Officer at ViewTrade 03:24 - 24x5 trading and what it means for capital markets 07:15 - The questions we should be asking about tokenized stocks 12:32 - How real is AI disruption in financial services? 18:30 - Is Gen Z at a disadvantage in today’s job market? 21:32 - How the next generation may change banking and wealth decisions 22:55 - Delivering great outcomes to customers 25:58 - ViewTrade in Thailand and the wider APAC region 34:09 - One thing Laksh would change in finance today 37:30 - The future is bright for finance in the region If you’re interested in fintech, capital markets, AI in financial services, tokenized assets, or the future of banking and wealth, this conversation offers a practical view of where the industry may be heading next. #TheExponentialShow #ViewTrade #Fintech #CapitalMarkets #AI #WealthTech #FinancialServices #ThailandBusiness

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  Episode #42

  Tony Petrilli: Abstracting Complexity in Cross-Border Investing | Ep #42

  Jul 26, 202641 minS1

  In this episode of The Exponential Show , host Mayank Singh sits down with Anthony (Tony) Petrilli , Chairman & CEO of ViewTrade , for a conversation on fintech, investment access, wealth technology, and the future of financial services. Tony brings decades of experience across finance, brokerage, infrastructure, and wealth technology. Through his work at ViewTrade, he has been involved in building technology and market access solutions that support financial institutions, investors, and ecosystem partners around the world. In this conversation, Tony shares his journey through finance, how investment access has evolved, what still needs to change, and how technology, regulation, AI, and market infrastructure are shaping the next phase of investing. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - Tony Petrilli’s career journey in finance 02:27 - How access to investment opportunities has changed 05:33 - ViewTrade’s role in facilitating cross-border trade 07:42 - Recognition for Tony & ViewTrade’s achievements 11:20 - Balancing technology growth with stakeholder management 17:50 - The multi-dimensional role of AI in financial services 25:10 - ViewTrade’s work in Thailand & the broader APAC region 32:01 - Tony’s approach to client relationships 35:14 - What’s on the horizon for ViewTrade and cross-border financial services If you’re interested in fintech, wealth technology, investment access, AI in financial services, or the future of global investing, this conversation offers a grounded perspective from someone who has spent decades building in the space. This episode was shot at True Digital Park - Thailand’s most comprehensive landing spot for international businesses and individuals. #TheExponentialShow #ViewTrade #Fintech #WealthTech #InvestmentAccess #FinancialServices #ThailandBusiness

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  Episode #41

  Yanni & Leo: Making Thailand Eat Better | Ep #41

  Jun 28, 202630 minS1

  In this episode of The Exponential Show, host Mayank Singh sits down with Yanni and Leo, founders of OLY Snacks, for a conversation on building a better-for-you snack brand in Thailand.OLY is a high-protein cereal snack brand created by two founders with complementary backgrounds: one in food science and one as a fitness enthusiast. Their mission is to make snacking healthier, more enjoyable, and more accessible by combining taste, quality ingredients, and better nutrition.In this conversation, Yanni and Leo share the story behind OLY, how customer preferences are changing, what it takes to compete in a crowded snack market, and why community and collaborations have played an important role in their growth.A special thank you to our episode sponsor, True Digital Park, Thailand’s most comprehensive soft-landing platform for international individuals and companies.True Digital Park brings together workspace, community, and ecosystem support to help businesses and talent launch, grow, and scale in Thailand.What we cover in this episode:00:00 – Introduction02:00 – Origin storyYanni and Leo share their backgrounds, key milestones, and what led them to start OLY Snacks.05:30 – Changing customer preferencesHow consumer needs are evolving, and how OLY’s products are built around better snacking, taste, and nutrition.13:53 – Competing in a crowded marketWhat it takes to build a new snack brand while competing with large incumbents and established players.17:23 – Community and collaborationsWhy partnerships, community, and collaborations have been important in growing awareness and building trust.22:30 – Thailand as a baseThe pros and cons of building a consumer brand from Thailand, and what the local market teaches founders.25:33 – What’s next for OLY SnacksUpcoming goals, milestones, and what Yanni and Leo are working toward next.If you’re interested in food startups, consumer brands, health-focused products, entrepreneurship, or building from Thailand, this episode offers a practical look at what it takes to create a modern snack brand.#TheExponentialShow #OLYSnacks #FoodStartup #ConsumerBrand #ThailandStartup #Entrepreneurship #HealthySnacking #TrueDigitalPark

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  Episode #40

  Kitiya Vongkamjan: Safe Foods from Farm to Fork | Ep #40

  May 29, 202637 minS1

  In this episode of The Exponential Show , host Mayank Singh sits down with Kitiya Vongkamjan , Founder and CEO of UniFAHS , for a conversation on food safety, biotech, phage technology, entrepreneurship, and building science-led solutions from Thailand for global markets. Kitiya’s journey spans academia, research, food science, and entrepreneurship. Through UniFAHS, she is working on phage-based innovations that improve food safety and sustainability across the food supply chain, from farms to processing plants and beyond. This conversation explores the transition from academia to entrepreneurship, the opportunity for Thailand to become a stronger biotech and agritech hub, the realities of fundraising in a difficult market, and the lessons Kitiya has learned as a founder and parent. A special thank you to our episode sponsor, True Digital Park , Thailand’s most comprehensive soft-landing platform for international individuals and companies. True Digital Park brings together workspace, community, and ecosystem support to help businesses and talent launch, grow, and scale in Thailand. 00:00 – Introduction 01:39 – Kitiya’s origin story Her journey from academia to entrepreneurship, and the lessons from research and teaching that shaped how she builds UniFAHS. 04:56 – The problem UniFAHS is solving How UniFAHS is using phage technology to improve food safety from farm to fork. 11:19 – Thailand as a biotech hub Kitiya’s experience building in Thailand, and the opportunities and challenges for biotech and agritech in the country and region. 18:00 – Raising capital during the funding winter How UniFAHS raised a seed round in Thailand, and what helped the company secure investor confidence during a difficult fundraising environment. 21:35 – Untapped opportunities in agritech Areas in agriculture and food systems that Kitiya believes remain underserved in Thailand and Southeast Asia. 27:16 – Lessons from parenting How being a parent has influenced the way Kitiya leads, builds teams, and operates her company. 31:02 – What’s next for UniFAHS Upcoming goals, milestones, and announcements as UniFAHS continues working toward safer and more sustainable food systems. If you’re interested in biotech, agritech, food safety, entrepreneurship, or Thailand’s role in science-led innovation, this episode offers a practical look at what it takes to build deep-tech solutions from the region. #TheExponentialShow #Biotech #Agritech #FoodSafety #PhageTechnology #UniFAHS #ThailandStartup #Entrepreneurship #TrueDigitalPark

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  Episode #34

  Rashmi Sharma: Full-Spectrum Leadership Development | Ep #39

  May 24, 202645 minS1

  In this episode of The Exponential Show , host Mayank Singh sits down with Rashmi Sharma , Founder of Innergy.Club , for a conversation on leadership, human performance, wellness, and how people management is evolving in the age of AI. Rashmi brings years of experience working with leaders and teams across global organizations, helping them navigate change, build resilience, and unlock performance in more human-centered ways. In this conversation, we explore her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the role of leaders in an AI-enabled workplace, the connection between physical and mental health and team performance, and how parenting has shaped the way she thinks about people, growth, and leadership. A special thank you to our episode sponsor, True Digital Park , Thailand’s most comprehensive soft-landing platform for international individuals and companies. True Digital Park brings together workspace, community, and ecosystem support to help businesses and talent launch, grow, and scale in Thailand. What we cover in this episode: 00:00 – Introduction 01:32 – Rashmi’s origin story Key career milestones, leadership experiences, and the journey that led to starting Innergy.Club. 04:03 – From corporate to entrepreneurship How corporate life prepared Rashmi for building her own venture, and the surprises that came with the transition. 09:45 – People in the age of AI How the role of people, managers, and leaders may evolve as AI tools reshape the workplace. 17:21 – The 3 dimensions of leadership Rashmi explains leadership through cognitive, social, and physiological dimensions. 22:28 – Wellness and performance The role physical and mental health play in individual and team performance, and whether leaders are taking it seriously beyond surface-level conversations. 32:37 – Lessons from parenting How becoming a parent shaped Rashmi’s understanding of people, personalities, and leadership. 38:10 – What’s next for Innergy.Club New goals, announcements, and milestones Rashmi is working toward in the near future. If you’re interested in leadership, people management, wellness, AI at work, or building high-performing teams, this episode offers a grounded look at what leadership may need to become next. #TheExponentialShow #Leadership #FutureOfWork #PeopleManagement #AI #Wellness #InnergyClub #TrueDigitalPark

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