Riding Unicorns: Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | Technology
Riding Unicorns is the go-to podcast for anyone interested in venture capital and high-growth startups. Hosted by VCs James Pringle and Hector Mason, the show explores what it takes to build and back successful tech unicorns.
Each episode features candid conversations with top founders, operators, and investors—unpacking the strategies, challenges, and insights behind scaling category-defining companies. From fundraising and product-market fit to hiring, growth, and beyond, no topic is off-limits. Whether you're a founder, VC, angel investor, or just curious about the world of startups, you’ll find valuable takeaways in every episode.
Riding Unicorns: Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | Technology
Tim Chong, Co-Founder & CEO @ Yonder
Tim Chong is the Co-Founder and CEO of Yonder, a modern lifestyle rewards credit card designed for young city adventurers.
Tim shares his journey from growing up in Australia and a career in consulting to working at ClearScore and ultimately founding Yonder. We delve into the evolution of the Yonder product and brand, from solving credit challenges for expats to becoming a lifestyle companion for urban explorers.
In this episode, we explore:
- The pivotal insights that shaped Yonder’s unique proposition and its focus on restaurant and travel rewards
- Lessons on customer discovery, why it’s crucial for founders, and how to execute it effectively
- Building a high-frequency, habit-forming product that becomes a primary card for users
- The importance of organisational design, culture, and language in scaling startups
- Insights into raising funding through challenging market conditions and the importance of patience in building a generational company
Tim also reflects on his role as a first-time founder, the art of adapting as a CEO, and why building great companies takes time, vision, and conviction.
Whether you’re a founder, operator, or just curious about building products and brands, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration. 🎙️
