March 2022: What does a greener good life look like?

News from Clarity, Dialpad, GoTo, Joro, and Xendit; our interview with Daniel Aldana Cohen

What We Are Reading

• Douglas Atkin, Global Head of Community at Airbnb, on the culting of brands: "How do cults generate such famously intense attachment? How do the few cult brands that exist create strong commitment? Are the dynamics of attraction essentially the same?" 

Portfolio News 

• Clarity partnered with the Monterey Bay Air Resources District.

• Dialpad was named in Fast Company’s 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2022.

• GoTo announced its IPO on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.

• Joro launched in Canada.

• Xendit was named in CB Insights' Retail Tech 100 ranking.

Amasia News 

• We interviewed our old friend Daniel Aldana Cohen, professor of sociology at UC Berkeley, and discussed inclusive climate solutions and the green "Good Life."

• John spoke to e27 about strengthening the ecosystem for climate innovation in Southeast Asia.

• Ramanan wrote about Iain M. Banks and world simulations.

Useful links:

• The Amasia website for an overview of our firm, our team, and our portfolio.

• The Amasia blog for essays on the VC business, our portfolio, and our impact.

• The In Our Hands podcast with theorists and practitioners in climate science and behavior change (with full transcripts if you prefer text).

• The Futureverse podcast with authors of climate-related fiction (with full transcripts if you prefer text).

• Ramanan’s blog for personal essays.