Grab Reports First Profitable Quarter, Europe’s Innovation Challenges, Latin American AI Startups Revolutionize Farming

Grab achieves its first-ever profitable quarter, signaling the potential of startups in Southeast Asia. Europe lags behind in innovation and start-ups, raising concerns about its competitiveness. Latin American AI startups transform farming with data-driven solutions. Plus, Chamber for Commerce and Industries Kashmir showcases 46 women-led startups, highlighting the spirit of innovation and empowerment in the region.

Sources:
https://fortune.com/asia/2024/04/27/grab-coo-alex-hungate-first-profitable-quarter-tremendous-upside-southeast-asia/
https://thepienews.com/news/europe-lagging-behind-innovation-start-ups/
https://japantoday.com/category/features/environment/'harvesting-data'-latin-american-ai-startups-transform-farming
https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chamber-for-commerce-and-industries-kashmir-gives-platform-to-46-women-led-startups-to-show-their-talent-715788

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) Grab's COO thinks there's 'tremendous upside' in fast-growing Southeast Asia after the startup recently reported its first-ever profitable quarter
(00:02:51) Europe “lagging behind” in innovation and start-ups
(00:06:19) 'Harvesting data': Latin American AI startups transform farming
(00:08:59) Chamber for Commerce and Industries Kashmir gives platform to 46 women-led startups to show their talent