Jun 18, 202549 minS1
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...
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Rising Giants
Hosted by Max Thornton, Dominic Kalousek · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Turn On💡Tune In 📻 Keep Up 🚀Cambodia’s #1 Startup & Innovation Podcast! 150+ guests, 50k+ listeners, 10m+ viewsJoin your hosts Max Thornton and Dom Kalousek, where they talk with the leading startup founders, investors, and creatives in Cambodia and beyond to learn what it means to be a Rising Giant.
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What is Rising Giants about?
Turn On💡Tune In 📻 Keep Up 🚀Cambodia’s Startup & Innovation Podcast! 150+ guests, 50k+ listeners, 10m+ viewsJoin your hosts Max Thornton and Dom Kalousek, where they talk with the leading startup founders, investors, and creatives in Cambodia and beyond to learn what it means to be a Rising Giant.
Who hosts Rising Giants?
Rising Giants is hosted by Max Thornton, Dominic Kalousek. The show has published 150 episodes to date.
What has Rising Giants covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Rising Giants N.150 - Dominic Williams MBE, British Ambassador to Cambodia" (18 June 2025, 49 minutes), "Rising Giants N.149 - Thierry Tea, VP, Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC)" (29 May 2025, 76 minutes), and "Rising Giants N.148 - Chhundara Khorn, CEO, KOI Thé" (15 May 2025, 63 minutes).
How often does Rising Giants publish?
Rising Giants publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 150 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Rising Giants?
Booking probability for Rising Giants is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Rising Giants requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Rising Giants's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Rising Giants?
The strongest fits for Rising Giants are Business & Management Consulting and Photography, Polling & Other Services. Rising Giants has a business audience and around 8,500 subscribers on YouTube.
About the host
Max Thornton, Dominic Kalousek hosts Rising Giants, a business podcast with 150 episodes published.
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May 29, 20251h 16mS1Thierry 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...
May 15, 20251h 3mS1Dara 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...
Apr 24, 202557 minS1Shasne 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...
Episode #146
Rising Giants N.146 - Richard Yim, CEO, Quantum
Apr 11, 202551 minS1Richard 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...
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Mar 28, 202548 minS1Bill 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...
Mar 19, 202558 minS1Na 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...
Nov 21, 202450 minS1In 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...
Nov 8, 202454 minS1We 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...
Oct 31, 202457 minS1Today 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...
Oct 24, 202456 minS1Today 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...
Oct 17, 202450 minS1On 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...
Oct 9, 202452 minS1Today 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...
Oct 4, 20241 hourS1Today 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...
Sep 25, 202448 minS1Today 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...
Sep 19, 20241 hourS1Today 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...
Sep 11, 202447 minS1Welcome 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+...
Jul 19, 202451 minS1On 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...
Jul 5, 20241h 13mS1This 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...
Jun 27, 202457 minS1On 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...
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