EP 288 – Pang Xue Kai – Untukmu – We Want to Create a Story in a Gift

by Michael Waitze | Aug 2, 2023

The Asia Tech Podcast digs deep into a conversation with ⁠Pang Xue Kai,⁠ a co-Founder at ⁠Untukmu⁠ as he shares the genesis of his decision to leave his robust ⁠business⁠ in the crypto industry and pursue a new venture focused on gifting.

Some of the topics that Kai covered:

How the accelerating development in the AI space drove his decision to start a new company
The idea that AI and Crypto will eventually intersect
The cultural importance of gifting
The core AI systems being developed at Untukmu can be used in multiple industries
How AI can be used to create real personalization
Why storytelling matters for Untukmu

Some other titles we considered for this episode, but ultimately rejected:

AI and Crypto Will Cross Paths
How to Turn a Want Into a Need
Unveiling the Power of AI in the Gifting Industry
AI Will Not Replace You, It Will Enhance You
The Eureka Moment in Gifting

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