Peeling back the layers of Vizzio CEO’s claims

More: Antler injects capital into 37 early-stage startups. [Read from your browser]( Daily Newsletter Welcome to Tech in Asia's free Daily Newsletter! Get full access to our subscribers-only Daily Newsletter and other insightful analysis on the big and messy topics of Asia’s tech and startup community by [registering here](.  --------------------------------------------------------------- IN FOCUS In today's newsletter, we spotlight: - [More inconsistencies]( in Vizzio CEO’s story - A blockchain-powered privacy firm from Vietnam that’s bagged seed money - Other newsy highlights such as Antler’s capital injection into 37 early-stage startups --------------------------------------------------------------- Hello {NAME} I’m a big fan of crime and mystery stories. A common theme among them is how all it takes is for one thing to be out of place for the whole house of cards to come crashing down. The dog not barking, a throwaway remark from a neighbor, a piece of furniture positioned at an odd angle - that one little detail is often the catalyst for a deeper investigation, leading to the great reveal at the end. This notion of one thing being out of place setting off a whole chain of events seems applicable to Jon Lee, founder of AI startup Vizzio Technologies. Earlier, he [admitted to Tech in Asia in a meeting]( that he lied about having a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. Since then, more cracks have appeared in his story. -- Stefanie  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [More cracks appear in Vizzio CEO’s claims]( After Vizzio founder's fake Ph.D., Tech in Asia unearths more inconsistencies involving patent claims, plagiarized videos, and customer lists. --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [Antler injects $5.1m into 37 pre-seed startups in SEA]( The startups operate across 19 different industries, including AI, SaaS, fintech, and healthcare. [Ascend Vietnam Ventures, AppWorks bet on blockchain-based privacy firm]( BlokID provides blockchain-powered security services focused on digital advertising. ---------------------------------------------------------------  VISUAL STORY OF THE DAY [Weekly funding: BharatPe leads with $100m deal]( Keep track of all the startup investment activities in Asia through our weekly funding list. ---------------------------------------------------------------  EVENTS HAPPENING You can also check out a curated list of trending tech events [over here](. - [Saigon Summit 2024: Charting Vietnam’s Tech Future on May 30]( Connect with over 700 regional tech talents at Saigon Summit 2024, Tech in Asia’s largest-ever event in Vietnam. The summit offers an unparalleled fusion of cultural immersion, expert learning, and bespoke networking opportunities, all aimed at nurturing the undeniable potential of Southeast Asia’s next tech hotspot. Grab your tickets before February 25 to save a whopping 60% with our [early bird special!]( ---------------------------------------------------------------  CONFERENCE LINEUP Check out Tech in Asia’s other signature events lineup for 2024 [here](. - [Product Development Conference (June 2024)]( Gain insights from industry leaders, explore current trends, and learn best practices at our Product Development Conference in mid-2024. Sign up as early as now to get special rates for this two-day event in Jakarta. - [Tech in Asia Conference Kuala Lumpur 2024 (July 2024)]( For the first time ever, Tech in Asia Conference is coming to Kuala Lumpur! Join us in July as tech enthusiasts and industry experts across Southeast Asia get together for the region’s largest tech gathering. ---------------------------------------------------------------  WHO'S HIRING You can post a job [here]( or search for jobs [here](. - [Lead Generation Officer]( at Koltiva Jakarta, Indonesia - [Head of Sales]( at Little Joy Indonesia Jakarta, Indonesia - [Treasury Staff]( at Pasifik Satelit Nusantara Jakarta, Indonesia - [Business Development]( at SEO Copilot Pte. LTD. Yogyakarta, Indonesia - [Data Strategic Collection Analyst]( at Scout.inc Jakarta, Indonesia - [Finance and Accounting Admin]( at Cakap Yogyakarta, Indonesia [ADVERTISE]( | [SUBSCRIBE]( P.S. Don't miss out on the biggest tech news and analysis. Add newsletter@techinasia.com to your address book, contacts, or safe sender list. Or simply move us into your inbox. Tech in Asia thanks our partners for supporting our newsletters. Sponsorship has no influence on editorial content. Too many emails? Switch to a different frequency or get new content through our [preference center]( or [unsubscribe](. You can also break our hearts and remove yourself from all Tech in Asia emails over [here](  ---------------------------------------------------------------  Copyright © 2024 Tech in Asia, All rights reserved. 63 Robinson Road, Singapore 068894