Going Global from APAC [Antler <> Open AI]

​Antler is hosting an in-person session with founders, operators, and friends of the ecosystem to unpack what it actually takes to scale globally from APAC.

What We Will Cover
- GTM decisions that matter most when scaling from APAC
- Common pitfalls teams encounter when expanding across Asia
- How early pricing and ICP choices shape long-term growth
- What global-ready GTM foundations look like at pre-seed and seed

This session is designed to be practical, candid, and grounded in real operator experience.

Who Should Attend
- Pre-seed to Seed founders
- CFOs and Heads of Growth, Sales, or Revenue
- Leaders expanding, or planning to expand, across Asia
- Operators and ecosystem partners working closely with early-stage teams
- Teams rethinking customer acquisition, pricing, and GTM execution

Session Rundown
5:30 PM Registration and networking
6:00 PM Welcome and context
6:15 PM Fireside chat
6:55 PM Open Q&A
7:00 PM Networking

Speakers
Hiro Kiga Partner, SEA & Japan at Antler
🔗 /hirokiga
Hiro is an ex-founder turned VC, bringing operator-level GTM and scaling experience across Southeast Asia and Japan.
Thomas Jeng Head of Startups, APAC at OpenAI
🔗 /thomasjeng
Thomas partners with founders across APAC building AI-native companies, advising on GTM strategy, product adoption, and scaling globally from day one.

Notes
- Open to founders, operators, and friends of the Antler ecosystem
- In-person session with networking after
- Capacity is limited and early registration is encouraged