Jenny Lee on fundraising

49 unicorns and counting: Jenny Lee shares how sci-fi powers her magic. She quit her job as a jet engineer for a gamble on venture capital. It paid off big-time. How to stay ahead of the future and why an immigrant mindset is key to success How do you know if your vision of the future is a billion-dollar idea? And how to get others to back you? Muhammed Mekki sits down with Granite Asia’s Jenny Lee to hear how one of Asia’s leading VCs turns those visions into reality – one step at a time. She tells how her early years upgrading fighter jets helped her navigate gaming, and how suspending disbelief led to the fountain of youth and improving diets with 3D-printed vegetable-enhanced pasta. Oh, and there’s wild Russian bears. #moneymoves #graniteasia #venturecapital --- Money Moves is a deep dive into the minds of the most successful and influential entrepreneurs in frontier markets, shaping the conversation around money and innovation. Each week, entrepreneur and academic Muhammed Mekki brings you exclusive insights from the sharpest minds in business, tech and investing in high-potential markets. From crypto and AI to startups and global giants, Mekki and his guests deliver the ideas and tools you need to seize opportunities and grow your wealth. Subscribe to join the conversation that is shaping the future of emerging markets 👉    / @moniify   --- 00:00 Intro   00:51 Wild Russian bears and understanding your risk profile 04:32 Sci-Fi and realizing an imagined future, step by step 07:00 Jet fighter flight simulators to gaming investor 11:00 Gut feeling and founders with passion 11:55  TikTok and the evolution of content 15:12 US-China tensions may allow more startups, more innovation, choice 18:36 Middle East, Southeast Asia: connecting smaller markets 22:36 From Singapore to the world: Choosing Cornell for the snow... 24:24 And to China as growth explodes 25:53 What to look for in founders; the importance of leadership skills 28:22 Flying cars 29:57 Airbnb: the big misses and how to prevent them 34:30 The fountain of youth; 3D-printed pasta and other investments 38:43 Starting a business in an era of scarce funding 41:44 How to raise $2.5 billion over Zoom 44:42 How to approach investment: becoming an expert in something you love 47:46 What’s driving Asia’s tech innovation 52:45 Quickfire Round --- Welcome to MONIIFY: the media brand for the next generation of ambitious dreamers, fearless thinkers, and unstoppable changemakers. Our purpose is simple: empowering you to gain knowledge, build wealth and achieve financial freedom on your terms. We’re not just about reporting the news. We’re about helping you make the most of new opportunities, to navigate markets, to build businesses and make smart career choices. We will help you take control of your financial future – no matter where you are. Join us for expert interviews, quick explainers, and masterclasses on the topics shaping the future of money and markets. Subscribe to start building the life you want! 👉   / @moniify   What is MONIIFY? Your go-to space for business, tech, and finance updates in emerging markets. Stories, insights and everything you need to know about crypto, AI, DeFi, and more, delivered right to where you're already scrolling. https://moniify.com --- Discover More From MONIIFY Dive Deep With Money Moves Interviews 👉    • Dive Deep With Money Moves Interviews   MONIIFY Daily: Your daily dose of the latest in tech & crypto👉   • Playlist   Every Page From MONIIFY Playbook👉    • Every Page From MONIIFY Playbook   Gulfonomics: The Region's Next Chapter👉   • Gulfonomics: The Region's Next Chapter   --- Follow us on other social platforms: Linkedin:   / moniifybusiness   Instagram:   / moniifybusiness   TikTok:   / moniifybusiness   X: https://www.x.com/MoniifyBusiness Facebook:   / moniifybusiness   Moniify Website: https://www.moniify.com