Episode 3: Charles Wong @ TNB Aura
In our 3rd episode, Charles Wong from TNB Aura, an early-stage venture fund in Southeast Asia, shares the story of the uncommon chemistry that catalyzes his fund, their unique strategy for tracking market trends and pursuing outbound deals, some wise words from his grandfather that continue to motivate and inspire.
Charles Wong is co-founder and managing partner at TNB Aura, a thesis-led, high-conviction venture capital firm building the future of Southeast Asia. With a background in fund management, VC, and PE investments, Charles leads TNB Aura’s venture capital efforts in Southeast Asia.
Before TNB Aura, Charles founded Capital Associates, advising mid-market VC funds in Southeast Asia, and worked as a management consultant at Booz & Company, specializing in corporate strategy and M&A. He also served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Groupon in Shanghai.
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