STARTUP OF THE DAY
asiabits loves careers like this:
University in Hangzhou and California, then a startup in Singapore.
The problem: Southeast Asia is a linguistic jungle — countless dialects, mixed languages like Singlish or Manglish, and shifting levels of politeness.
👉🏻 That’s exactly where WIZ.AI stepped in. Instead of going for the easy markets, they chose the hardest one — and built a lead because of it.
Double challenge: Automation is simple in chat windows but incredibly difficult over the phone.
So how’s it going?
The voices adapt: gentle in healthcare, more direct in banking. They handle Singlish, Manglish, Mandarin, and English — along with pauses, interruptions, and unclear pronunciation.
Today, they manage millions of calls every month.
💡 Lesson learned: Don’t just grab the low-hanging fruit. Go where no one else dares to. You might get burned — or you might build a billion-dollar company.
The China Survival Guide for Western Businesses
Entity setup, WeChat strategy, hiring your first local team. 12+ years on the ground in Shanghai.
