Puiyan Leung is a Partner at Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India, a leading early-stage firm in Southeast Asia. Before Vertex, she was Director of Investments and Operations at Singtel Innov8.

👋🏼 How would you explain your job to someone outside tech?

We back rockstar founders building awesome startups on their way to becoming global champions.

🧐 What's something about you or your job that would surprise us?

It's not like Shark Tank!

🏆 What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far?

Switching from being a corporate operator to being a VC. With an open mind, there is something new to be learned every single day.

🔍 What's a startup trend or space you're watching this year?

Sustainability and climate solutions are becoming more mainstream.

💼 What advice would you give someone starting out in your industry?

Be open to any challenges thrown at you, and always stay humble.

🗣 What's one thing you can keep talking about for hours?

My little ones!

🎥 What's your favorite movie/TV show?

Depends on when you ask me!

🍨 What's your go-to ice cream flavor?

Dark chocolate