Why Silicon Valley Playbooks Fail in Emerging Markets with Ivy Russell

Where will the next generation of billion-dollar startups come from?

In this episode, entrepreneur and investor Ivy Huq Russell shares how she built Maya, a digital health platform that delivered over 15 million consultations, and why she believes South Asia is becoming one of the world's most exciting regions for innovation.

You'll learn:

Why Bangladesh could be the next major startup hub after India
What founders get wrong when they copy Silicon Valley models
How Maya built trust in one of the most sensitive industries: healthcare
What investors really look for in early-stage startups
Why founders should focus on monetization much earlier

Whether you're building a company, investing in startups, or curious about emerging markets, this conversation offers practical lessons on creating products that solve real problems and scale.

Watch now to discover where the next wave of entrepreneurship is taking shape.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:55 Why South Asia Is Growing Fast

03:04 Why South Asian Founders Stand Out

04:38 Markets Investors Should Watch

06:42 Biggest Startup Opportunities

07:40 How Access to Capital Is Changing

10:15 What Ivy Looks For in Founders

11:55 Advice for First Time Founders

14:29 Why Ivy Started Maya

18:40 Building Trust in Digital Healthcare

22:16 Why Copying Silicon Valley Fails

24:47 What Ivy Would Do Differently

27:06 nvesting Through a Founder's Eyes

28:53 Why AI Makes Ivy Optimistic

Connect with Ivy Russel:

linkedin.com/in/ivy-huq-russell-417487

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