This newsletter comes from Akshay, a VC with SIG (Susquehanna International Group) investing in high growth startups in Southeast Asia.
Prelude: Quick Trip to the History Textbook
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The history of globalization often begins with the Silk Roads. However, these trade routes, while lucrative for the participants, comprised a small fraction of the behemoth eco…