Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the business landscape in Southeast Asia, opening up new opportunities and transforming traditional models. As AI technologies continue to advance, the region’s startups find themselves in a unique position to leverage these innovations.
In light of this, e27‘s flagship conference, Echelon X, hosted a fireside chat titled ‘How AI will Transform Business Models from Transactional to Relational and Why Southeast Asia Startups are Well-Positioned to Take Advantage of This’. The session took a retrospective look at the growth of AI and investing in Southeast Asia.
Moderated by Mohan Belani, Co-Founder and CEO of e27, and featuring Peng Ong, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Monk’s Hill Ventures, the discussion highlighted key milestones, trends, and insights that have shaped the region’s landscape over the past few decades. From early developments in AI research to the emergence of innovative startups and the expansion of a vibrant investment ecosystem, the conversation explored factors that have contributed to the region’s transformation into a budding hub for AI innovation and investment.
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