EPISODE INTRODUCTION

Jeremy Au is the COO of Lucence, a cancer diagnostics company that analyzes circulating tumor DNA from blood samples to help cancer patients find effective precision therapies. He is also the host of the Brave Podcast, a platform focusing on the Southeast  Asian startup ecosystem through interviews with founders, venture capitalists and industry leaders. Jeremy shares his diverse career journey, including his education at UC Berkeley and his consulting experience at Bain & Company, which shaped his entrepreneurial spirit and led him to start his own consulting firm. He discusses the challenges and successes of launching CozyKin in Boston, his transition into venture capital at Monk’s Hill, and the creation of the Venture Scout Program. Finally, he reflects on the growth and influence of the Brave Podcast within the Southeast Asian startup community.

Episode Timeline: 

[00:02:01] -  Introducing Jeremy Au of Brave Podcast

[00:02:46] -  Jeremy’s Hustle: COO of Lucence

[00:03:25] -  Jeremy’s Background and Career Path

[00:04:46] -  Growing Up and Early Influences

[00:08:24] -  Experience at UC Berkeley 

[00:12:00] -  Consulting Skills and Insights from Bain & Company

[00:18:07] -  Starting Own Consulting Firm

[00:23:15] -  First Break: Transition to CozyKin

[00:25:27] -  Creating a Startup in Boston

[00:30:02] -  Journey to Venture Capital at Monk's Hill

[00:35:14] -  Venture Scout Program Overview

[00:40:46] -  Launching the Brave Podcast

[00:41:18] -  Podcasting Journey and Growth

"People want to be there, people are hardworking, and you know, the funny part is that if you think about it, you know, everybody is kind of a nerd, right?"

Links: 

LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/jeremyau 

Website:  https://www.bravesea.com/

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