AN OPERATING NOTEBOOK
I build in Asia-Pacific, then write down what it taught me.
For three years I ran Pudgy Penguins APAC and invested in companies like Halogen Capital across the region. Now I build the next thing in public, and publish my journey and lessons here.
THOUGHTS
one idea, most daysThe CEOs of Intel and Broadcom Are Malaysian. The CEOs of Binance and TikTok Are Singaporean
NEWTwo countries, two completely different kinds of world-class. And it was never a competition…
The Most Underrated Founders on Earth Are Malaysian
NEWYou already use their products. You just don't know they're ours
Here's What Western Founders Keep Getting Wrong About Asia
NEWYou can't arbitrage trust
Everyone Thinks They Have a Moat
NEWWe're all on the same treadmill, and we've all told ourselves the same comforting story.
I’m the Worst at the Thing I’m Best At
JULY 19, 2026There’s a message in my inbox from three weeks ago. Someone I like, asking for something sma…
The Road Nobody Charges For
JULY 15, 2026The most important thing India built in the last decade isn’t a company. It’s a road, and th…
Crypto spent a decade hunting for a killer app
JULY 8, 2026It already shipped one, and the industry barely wants to admit it.
The Advantage of Being Late
JUNE 30, 2026The most valuable thing about building in Southeast Asia right now is that you’re late.
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One idea, most days, by email. No roundup, no funnel.
What’s this about? Pick one and I’ll point you to the right door.
You’re bringing a brand into APAC and keep mistaking translation for distribution.