Best Max Thornton Podcasts (2025)

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Rising Giants N.150 - Dominic Williams MBE, British Ambassador to Cambodia 48:58

16d ago48:58

48:58

Dominic Williams is the British Ambassador to Cambodia, having joined the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in 2005. His diplomatic career includes postings in France, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Peru, and Nigeria. He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2011 for his contributions during the Sri Lankan confl…

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Rising Giants N.149 - Thierry Tea, VP, Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) 1:15:44

1M ago1:15:44

1:15:44

Thierry is back for Round 2 on Rising Giants. He is now supporting OCIC across a variety of sectors, including real estate, technology and infrastructure. He is also the Founder of Negocia Capital (VC), PhilJets (Aviation) and Sphere Aero (Aerospace). With a passion for educating the next generation, he sits on the Board at Camtech University and D…

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Rising Giants N.148 - Chhundara Khorn, CEO, KOI Thé 1:02:34

2M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Dara Khorn is a leading F&B industry entrepreneur in Cambodia, having launched market-defining brands such as KOI Thé, TUBE Coffee, Belly Burger, GēGē Kitchen and many more. They focus on addressing the emerging middle class in Cambodia who value great prices, convenience, and customer service. Dara: https://www.instagram.com/darasamkhan/ Follow RG…

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Rising Giants N.147 - Shasne Su, Fashion Stylist & Content Creator 56:54

2M ago56:54

56:54

Shasne Su is a Cambodia-based fashion stylist, journalist, and content creator. Living in Phnom Penh for over five years, she combines local inspiration with international fashion language. Starting her journey at local market, she developed a unique visual voice that now extends to magazine features, editorial styling, and digital storytelling. He…

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5 Tips to Help You Prioritize Your Workouts 10:20

3M ago10:20

10:20

The Get Better At Life Podcast is a shorter style podcast hosted by Darren Thornton. He is the owner of Defy Functional Fitness, former Commando and all round health and fitness addict. Listen in, get some nuggets of info and then TAKE ACTION to implement them into your life. Follow Darren Follow Defy Functional Fitness…

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Rising Giants N.146 - Richard Yim, CEO, Quantum 51:15

3M ago51:15

51:15

Richard is the CEO and Chairman of Quantum Engineering and Manufacturing. He is at the forefront of bringing Cambodian-made products to the world, working with leading global manufacturers who are increasingly choosing Cambodia as a key market for exporting high-quality goods, even in a world that is going through a tariff paradigm shift. Richard: …

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Rising Giants N.145 - Bill Chea, Co-Founder, Cambodia Blockchain Summit 48:03

3M ago48:03

48:03

Bill is the Co-Founder of the Cambodia Blockchain Summit, the first comprehensive blockchain event for the crypto community in Cambodia, which showcases the emerging innovation in Web 3 and how Cambodia is looking to play a key role in this dynamic sector that is transforming the global economy. Cambodia Blockchain Summit: https://www.bookme.plus/t…

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Rising Giants N.144 - Sovannprina Kiet, Co-Founder, KDMV Digital 57:52

4M ago57:52

57:52

Na is the Co-Founder of KDMV Digital, one of Cambodia's top marketing firms focused on building iconic video content that resonates with the audiences of tomorrow and sustains long-term brand equity. Welcome back to Rising Giants in 2025! KDMV Digital: https://www.instagram.com/kdmvdigital/ Follow RG on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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4x4x48 Challenge 13:10

4M ago13:10

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The Get Better At Life Podcast is a shorter style podcast hosted by Darren Thornton. He is the owner of Defy Functional Fitness, former Commando and all round health and fitness addict. Listen in, get some nuggets of info and then TAKE ACTION to implement them into your life. Follow Darren Follow Defy Functional Fitness…

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Max Lifts & The Benefits 17:42

5M ago17:42

17:42

The Get Better At Life Podcast is a shorter style podcast hosted by Darren Thornton. He is the owner of Defy Functional Fitness, former Commando and all round health and fitness addict. Listen in, get some nuggets of info and then TAKE ACTION to implement them into your life. Follow Darren Follow Defy Functional Fitness…

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Bucks for Burpees - A Misogi? 13:19

7M ago13:19

13:19

The Get Better At Life Podcast is a shorter style podcast hosted by Darren Thornton. He is the owner of Defy Functional Fitness, former Commando and all round health and fitness addict. Listen in, get some nuggets of info and then TAKE ACTION to implement them into your life. Follow Darren Follow Defy Functional Fitness…

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Never Zero 8:24

7M ago8:24

8:24

The Get Better At Life Podcast is a shorter style podcast hosted by Darren Thornton. He is the owner of Defy Functional Fitness, former Commando and all round health and fitness addict. Listen in, get some nuggets of info and then TAKE ACTION to implement them into your life. Follow Darren Follow Defy Functional Fitness…

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Rising Giants N.143 - Sivhuang Lay, Managing Director, Dichi Academy 50:27

7M ago50:27

50:27

In this episode of Rising Giants, Sivhuang Lay, Managing Director of Dichi Academy, shares her journey from diverse educational experiences across Cambodia, China, and Europe to her pivotal roles in tech startups in Cambodia. She discusses the importance of innovation, stakeholder management, and the impact of COVID-19 on the growth of businesses l…

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Why Community Matters in Fitness 12:28

8M ago12:28

12:28

The Get Better At Life Podcast is a shorter style podcast hosted by Darren Thornton. He is the owner of Defy Functional Fitness, former Commando and all round health and fitness addict. Listen in, get some nuggets of info and then TAKE ACTION to implement them into your life. Follow Darren Follow Defy Functional Fitness…

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Rising Giants N.142 - Sanjay Popli, Co-Founder & CEO, Cryptomind 54:16

8M ago54:16

54:16

We are marking Devcon 2024 in Bangkok next week with a very special guest! Sanjay Popli is a pioneering figure in Thailand's cryptocurrency industry, serving as the Group CEO and Co-Founder of Cryptomind Group, the leading Web3 ecosystem builder in the region. Under his leadership, Cryptomind Group has launched successful ventures, including Thaila…

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Rising Giants N.141 - Priscilla Kim Ong 'Sela', Content Creator 57:00

8M ago57:00

57:00

Today on Rising Giants we have Priscilla Kim Ong, known as 'Sela', she is a Khmer-Krom American content creator who has built a supportive global community around her life in Cambodia. Born and raised in the US, she moved to Cambodia in 2022 to reconnect with her roots and learn Khmer, inspiring diaspora communities to reconnect with their own cult…

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Rising Giants N.140 - Vansa Chatikavanij, Partner, Present Ventures 56:00

8M ago56:00

56:00

Today on Rising Giants we have Vansa, Partner at Present Ventures, a global investment firm focused on investing in the future of sports, 'Sports 3.0'. Vansa leads strategy and portfolio development at Present Ventures. With over 20 years of experience in building and investing in technology across fintech, digital assets, and sports, combined with…

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Rising Giants N.139 - Socheata Poum, Founder, Snoopedu 50:27

9M ago50:27

50:27

On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Socheata, the founder of Snoopedu, as we explore the challenges and achievements of integrating STEM education in Cambodia. She highlights the necessity of a holistic educational approach, the influence of AI, and the shift towards student-centric learning. Socheata under…

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Medicine 3.0 11:54

9M ago11:54

11:54

The Get Better At Life Podcast is a shorter style podcast hosted by Darren Thornton. He is the owner of Defy Functional Fitness, former Commando and all round health and fitness addict. Listen in, get some nuggets of info and then TAKE ACTION to implement them into your life. Follow Darren Follow Defy Functional Fitness…

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Rising Giants N.138 - Ollie Forsyth, Founder, New Economies 51:59

9M ago51:59

51:59

Today on Rising Giants, we have the pleasure of hosting a great friend of the show, Ollie Forsyth, Founder of New Economies Newsletter - one of the fastest growing communities covering the latest technology trends shaping our world today. In the episode we explore Ollie's captivating journey from an young and ambitious entrepreneur to a venture cap…

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Rising Giants N.137 - Vanna Sann, Managing Director, Dorsu 59:47

9M ago59:47

59:47

Today on Rising Giants we have Vanna of Dorsu, Cambodia's most recognised sustainable fashion company. Dorsu was founded on the principles that clothing should be produced in a way that embraces people and causes as little harm to the environment as possible, setting an example within the Cambodian and global garment industry. Vanna is refugee-born…

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Rising Giants N.136 - Layheng Phan, Co-Founder, Krubkrong 48:28

9M ago48:28

48:28

Today on Rising Giants we have Layheng Phan, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Krubkrong, shares her journey in the media and advertising space in Cambodia, discussing the evolution of digital media, the challenges and opportunities in the market, and how her startup is revolutionizing retail through cloud technology. She emphasizes the import…

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Rising Giants N.135 - Ye Myat Min, Co-Founder, Better HR & Peek Money 59:33

10M ago59:33

59:33

Today on Rising Giants, we have Ye Myat Min, aka Jeff, he is a serial founder, having run four startups: Nexlabs, Better HR, Bluejay Finance and Peek Money. Jeff enjoys taking unconventional routes. A self-taught coder at the age of 12, he dropped out of university and started his first business at 21. He scaled Better HR to be a market leader in H…

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Rising Giants N.134 - Henry Maw, Founder & Chairman, X Venture Holdings 46:32

10M ago46:32

46:32

Welcome back to a new season of Rising Giants! Henry runs X Venture Holdings, they are a Southeast Asia focused venture capital firm that provides growth funding for startups and early-stage companies. He has over 15+ years of experience in the investment management industry; investment strategy for large conglomerates in Myanmar, Big 4 senior cons…

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Create A Fitness Surplus 15:53

10M ago15:53

15:53

The Get Better At Life Podcast is a shorter style podcast hosted by Darren Thornton. He is the owner of Defy Functional Fitness, former Commando and all round health and fitness addict. Listen in, get some nuggets of info and then TAKE ACTION to implement them into your life. Join the Group to get the Workouts Follow Darren Follow Defy Functional F…

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Rising Giants N.133 - Dominic Sharpe, Country Director, Liger Leadership Academy 50:54

12M ago50:54

50:54

On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Dominic Sharpe, Country Director of Liger Academy. Liger Leadership Academy provides a world-class learning experience – empowering students today to become leaders of tomorrow through experiential project-based learning to develop students' understanding of real-life cha…

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Training While On Vacation 10:49

12M ago10:49

10:49

The Get Better At Life Podcast is a shorter style podcast hosted by Darren Thornton. He is the owner of Defy Functional Fitness, former Commando and all round health and fitness addict. Listen in, get some nuggets of info and then TAKE ACTION to implement them into your life. Join the Group to get the Workouts Follow Darren Follow Defy Functional F…

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Rising Giants N.132 - Chef Nak, SAOY 'The Best Cookbook In The World' Gourmand 2023 1:13:11

12M ago1:13:11

1:13:11

This week on Rising Giants, Chef Nak, Rotanak Ros, is back for her second podcast with us. She is the pioneer in her field aiming to bring and elevate the vibrant flavors and cultural heritage of Cambodia to the world stage! Her second cookbook, SAOY, Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine, was recently named 'The Best Cookbook In The World' by the prestigio…

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Rising Giants N.131 - Tom O'Sullivan, Director, realestate.com.kh 57:13

1y ago57:13

57:13

On this week's episode of Rising Giants, we are joined by the Director of realestate.com.kh. Tom O'Sullivan. Tom recounts his journey of moving to Cambodia in 2013, initially to help start a social enterprise training restaurant. He later ventured into the real estate industry in Phnom Penh, joining a group that started their first real estate port…

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Rising Giants N.130 - Raksa Neth, Content Creator, Fashion Model 47:51

1y ago47:51

47:51

On this week’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Raksa Neth. Raksa is one of Cambodia's leading content creators, as well as being a fashion model and digital marketer at Seekers Spirits. She also has recently expanded her career into the Philippines. Raksa focuses on building an authentic brand by keeping as many of the core functions…

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Rising Giants N.129 - Sou Sethey, Co-Founder & CEO, Jalat Logistics 48:27

1y ago48:27

48:27

On this week’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Sou Sethey, Co-Founder and CEO, Jalat Logistics! Join us as we dive into a riveting conversation with Ti, the CEO and co-founder of Jalat Logistics, who shares his inspiring journey of building a last-mile logistics powerhouse in Cambodia. In the episode, Ti discusses how his UK experien…

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Rising Giants N.128 - Twwo Jaruthassanakul, Investment Manager and Southeast Asia Lead, Seedstars 36:27

1y ago36:27

36:27

In this week's episode, we sit down with Twwo Jaruthassanakul, the Investment Manager and Southeast Asia Lead at Seedstars. Twwo shares his deep insights into the Southeast Asia startup ecosystem, detailing his journey from finance and investment management to venture capital with Seedstars. He delves into the company's current investment strategy,…

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Rising Giants N.127 - Alywin Oh, Founder & Lead Trainer, Brighton Academy Asia 45:37

1y ago45:37

45:37

On this week’s episode of Rising Giants we have Alywin Oh, the Founder and Lead Trainer at Brighton Academy Asia, where Max leads the conversation discussing his journey from being a pastor in Singapore to starting Brighton Academy Asia in Cambodia. Brighton Academy focuses on developing the leadership and communication skills of young people in un…

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Rising Giants N.126 - Lawrence Lennon, MD, CBRE Cambodia 50:57

1y ago50:57

50:57

Lawrence of CBRE joins us on Rising Giants this week. Lawrence has had a decade long career in emerging market real estate, with experience in Mongolia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia, asset types ranging from commercial real estate, industrial, hospitality and residential property. Lawrence currently oversees CBRE in Cambodia. CBRE are one of the l…

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Rising Giants N.125 - Samir Cherro, Co-Founder & CEO, GoWabi 40:08

1y ago40:08

40:08

Samir of GoWabi joins us on Rising Giants this week. GoWabi is the leading B2C and B2B application to find and book health, wellness, fitness and beauty services from over 10,000 providers in Thailand. They also offer a SaaS / CRM tool integrated with POS for optimizing and managing salons, spas, clinics or studios. Samir previously worked with Roc…

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Rising Giants N.124 - Khin Wathann Oo, Lead Program Coordinator, Cnai Accelerator 49:34

1y ago49:34

49:34

Welcome to Rising Giants with your hosts Max Thornton and Dominic Kalousek, where we explore the world of innovation and entrepreneurship in Cambodia and Southeaset Asia. On this weeks episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Khin Wathann Oo, Lead Program Coordinator of Cnai Accelerator in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Cnai Accelerator is Cambodia's l…

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Rising Giants N.123 - Vanda Horn, Co-Founder, Solo Landscapes 53:09

1y ago53:09

53:09

Welcome to Rising Giants with your hosts Max Thornton and Dominic Kalousek, where we explore the world of innovation and entrepreneurship in Cambodia and Southeaset Asia. On this week's episode we have Vanda Horn. Vanda is the Co-Founder and CEO of Solo Landscapes, an adventure tour operator for explorers and nature lovers who share the same desire…

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Rising Giants N.122 - Lucinda Revell, Co-Founder, Boost Capital 45:28

1y ago45:28

45:28

Welcome to Rising Giants with your hosts Max Thornton and Dominic Kalousek, where we explore the world of innovation and entrepreneurship in Cambodia and the Southeaset Asia region. On this week's episode we have Lucinda Revell. Lucinda is the co-founder of Boost Capital, a company dedicated to leveraging innovative technology to broaden access to …

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Rising Giants N.121 - Louis-Alban Batard-Dupre , Co-Founder & CEO, Yindii 1:05:01

1y ago1:05:01

1:05:01

Welcome back to Rising Giants with your hosts Max Thornton and Dominic Kalousek, where we explore the world of innovation and entrepreneurship in Cambodia and the Southeaset Asia region. On the episode today we have Louis-Alban Batard-Dupre, Co-Founder & CEO of Yindii. Louis is a seasoned social entrepreneur and sustainability expert with over a de…

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Rising Giants N.120 - Ee Ling Lim, ED of Market Launch, 500 Global, Co-Founder, Smarter Me 40:31

1y ago40:31

40:31

Today on Rising Giants, we're excited to introduce Ee Ling Lim, the Co-Founder of Smarter Me and Executive Director of Market Launch at 500 Global. Ee Ling heads up 500 Global's Market Launch Team, overseeing the development and implementation of startup programs for 500 and its partners all over the world, from Egypt and Canada, to Japan and Taiwa…

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Rising Giants N.119 - Surasit Sachdev, CEO, Hungry Hub 1:05:25

1+ y ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Today on Rising Giants, we're excited to introduce Surasit Sachdev, the CEO and Co-Founder of Hungry Hub. A born entrepreneur, he has always been a problem solver. For him, trying new food and eating at new restaurants is a hobby. His passion for technology together with the reservation problems he experienced led him to the creation of Hungry Hub.…

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Rising Giants N.118 - Richard Armstrong, Venture Partner, TAV 53:58

1+ y ago53:58

53:58

Today on Rising Giants, we're excited to introduce Richard Armstrong, a Venture Partner at TA Ventures in Southeast Asia. His primary role involves scouting for promising ventures within emerging markets, with a keen focus on consumer technology and marketplaces. With five years of hands-on experience in startups and venture capital, Richard brings…

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Eat Ingredients 14:40

1+ y ago14:40

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The Get Better At Life Podcast is a shorter style podcast hosted by Darren Thornton. He is the owner of Defy Functional Fitness, former Commando and all round health and fitness addict. Listen in, get some nuggets of info and then TAKE ACTION to implement them into your life. Get the 5 Ingredient PDF Follow Darren Follow Defy Functional Fitness Che…

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Why I Don't Like the CrossFit Open 16:14

1+ y ago16:14

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The Get Better At Life Podcast is a shorter style podcast hosted by Darren Thornton. He is the owner of Defy Functional Fitness, former Commando and all round health and fitness addict. Listen in, get some nuggets of info and then TAKE ACTION to implement them into your life. Follow Darren Follow Defy Functional Fitness Check out our blogs…

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Rising Giants N.117 - Amanda Cua, Founder & CEO, BackScoop 49:37

1+ y ago49:37

49:37

Today on Rising Giants we have Amanda Cua, she is the Founder and CEO of BackScoop, a media startup focused on Southeast Asian startups and tech. It started with their first product, a free daily newsletter that makes it fun and easy to stay informed with everything Southeast Asian business and startups in minutes. Launched in late 2021, BackScoop …

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Tip to be More Consistent 14:25

1+ y ago14:25

14:25

The Get Better At Life Podcast is a shorter style podcast hosted by Darren Thornton. He is the owner of Defy Functional Fitness, former Commando and all round health and fitness addict. Listen in, get some nuggets of info and then TAKE ACTION to implement them into your life. Follow Darren Follow Defy Functional Fitness Check out our blogs…

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Rising Giants N.116 - Sophorth Khuon, CEO & Co-Founder, Morakot Technology 54:29

1+ y ago54:29

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On this week's episode of Rising Giants we are with Sophorth Khuon, CEO and Co-Founder of Morakot Technology. Morakot's core specialty is providing cloud-based core banking platforms for microfinance institutions and banks, having achieved market leadership in Cambodia, now expanding across Southeast Asia. They also recently launched Mora BNPL, Cam…

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Fitness Wearables 15:31

1+ y ago15:31

15:31

The Get Better At Life Podcast is a shorter style podcast hosted by Darren Thornton. He is the owner of Defy Functional Fitness, former Commando and all round health and fitness addict. Listen in, get some nuggets of info and then TAKE ACTION to implement them into your life. Follow Darren Follow Defy Functional Fitness Check out our blogs…

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Rising Giants N.115 - Casino Apte, Co-Founder, Gamlytics 48:45

1+ y ago48:45

48:45

On this week's episode of Rising Giants we are with Casino Apte, Co-Founder of Gamlytics. Gamlytics is an esports analytics and management platform, they provide esports teams with tools to streamline daily operations as well as advanced data analytics to improve player performance, optimize strategy, and sharpen team composition. Key Points From T…

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Rising Giants N.114 - Sotha Veng, Founder & CEO, PlasGate 53:41

1+ y ago53:41

53:41

On this week's episode of Rising Giants we have the pleasure of speaking with Sotha Veng, Founder & CEO of PlasGate. PlasGate is the largest and first cloud SMS, IP, Voice and OTT gateway in Cambodia authorized by Smart, Cellcard and Metfone. They provide an end to end B2B solution so businesses can set new communication standards with customers. K…

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