Ep 322 - The Hustle Behind Hyperparameter
EPISODE INTRODUCTION
Kendrick Geluz Kho is the Founder & General Partner of Hyperparameter, an early-stage VC firm driving AI innovation in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and finance. He previously founded Fourth Realm, where he invested in groundbreaking companies like SpaceX and Stripe, and served as Partner at Global Founders Capital, backing renowned startups such as Deel and Brex. Kendrick shares insights on founding Hyperparameter, its mission to merge Silicon Valley technology with opportunities in the Philippines, and how he balances innovation with cultural and market relevance. With a unique vision, he is transforming industries by introducing advanced technology to underserved markets, driven by his Filipino heritage and passion for global impact.
Episode Timeline:
[00:02:09] - Kendrick Kho’s background and achievements.
[00:03:06] - Hyperparameter: mission to bridge Silicon Valley tech to the Philippines
[00:06:30] - Introducing Silicon Valley-level technology to the Philippines.
[00:10:14] - Early AI experiences and the acquisition of his AI chatbot company
[00:15:47] - Early hustles, skills acquired in high school (web development, design)
[00:20:56] - Balancing multiple degrees and learning life skills
[00:28:48] - Building relationships in West Africa’s Filipino community
[00:38:36] - Joining Global Founders Capital (GFC) to lead tech investments.
[00:48:15] - GFC’s aggressive approach to venture capital, building intuition for deal flow
[00:53:45] - Reflections on the bull market of 2021 versus the bear market post-2022
[01:03:36] - The dynamic of balancing honesty with persuasion when pitching LPs
[01:07:51] -Mission to bridge Silicon Valley’s innovation to the Philippines
"My hustle is how can I bring what I experience here, what I encounter from the technology standpoint, and bring it to the Philippines... the state-of-the-art technology, they're not thinking of the Philippines first. They're thinking of the United States and then, okay, maybe Japan, France, Germany, Korea, whatever else. They don't think the Philippines. So I'm trying to change that thinking and trying to make it easy for their next step to be the Philippines."
- Kendrick Geluz Kho
Links:
Website: https://hyperparameter.beehiiv.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendrickgeluzkho/
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