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ASCENT podcast is your in-depth look at the fastest-growing Asian businesses. We deliver exclusive, deep-dive research into the strategies, struggles, and secrets to success of Asia's top market leaders and tech companies. Whether you're an investor, founder, or just curious, this is your backstage pass to the business revolution happening in Asia and beyond.
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S2E3 CATL
How did a kid from a small mountain village in Fujian end up building the company that powers one in every three electric vehicles on the planet? This episode explores the rise of CATL (aka the “TSMC…
S2E2 Nestlé, Starbucks, and Yunnan Coffee
Imagine you're a French missionary in the 1800s, trekking through the mountains of southwest China. You plant some coffee seeds — partly out of habit, partly out of hope.You probably never imagined…
S2E1 Manus AI
This episode explores the playbook behind the meteoric rise of Manus AI, the startup that redefined the "AI agent" landscape and secured a historic acquisition by Meta for over $2 billion.In just…
S1E8 Holiday Special
What a year it's been! To all our amazing listeners, thank you for joining us on this wild ride through 2025. Ever wonder who else is tuning into ASCENT with you? Or what company totally blew Linda…
S1E7 ANTA (The Owner of Arc'teryx)
When you think of the biggest names in sportswear, who comes to mind? Nike, right? The undisputed king. And Adidas, the eternal number two. For decades, that’s been the story. A two-horse race.But…
S1E6 Game Science (Creator of Black Myth: Wukong)
This episode dives into the inspiring journey of Game Science, the Chinese studio that defied industry giants with their global hit, Black Myth: Wukong. Discover how disillusioned Tencent veterans…
S1E5 Pop Mart (Maker of Labubu)
Step into the world of Pop Mart (泡泡玛特)—the Chinese collectible toy giant that turned “ugly-cute” designer figures into an international sensation. In this episode, we reveal founder Wang Ning’s…
S1E4 Xiaomi EV
Today we are covering a company that built its name on viral smart phones and a "magic touch" for creating every kind of smart home appliance imaginable. We're, of course, talking about Xiaomi.This…
S1E3 Red Bull
Today, we dive into the fascinating story of a global powerhouse that, on the surface, appears distinctly Western, yet boasts surprising Asian roots.This isn't just a company that sells a drink; it…
S1E2 DeepSeek (and before it became DeepSeek)
DeepSeek is the Chinese large language model (LLM) that stunned the AI world with its low training costs and open-weight approach. This episode dives into the extraordinary founder story of Liang…
S1E1 Insta360
Insta360 is the world's fastest-growing action camera brand, dominating the 360 camera market with its software innovation and Invisible Selfie Stick technology. This episode of ASCENT unpacks the…
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ASCENT has published 11 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Business, Technology.
ASCENT is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 1h 48m.
