Backed by 500 Global, AI startup Awatar Innovations is on a mission to build the next generation of agentic chatbots. But what does it really take to build a deep tech company in Malaysia's burgeoning but challenging AI landscape?

The co-founding trio. Premesh Chandran, Eshwaren M, and Razlan Rizal, join us to share their story. They discuss their unique team dynamic, their strategy of using free consumer tools like Sakura AI as marketing for their deeper B2B enterprise solutions, and their plan to raise a $500k seed round to fuel their growth.

We discuss:

• The vision to build agentic AI chatbots for businesses.

• The unique challenges of building an AI startup in Malaysia (high costs, education gap).

• Their product strategy: using free tools like Sakura AI to drive B2B leads.

• Their business model, from free entry-level bots to full enterprise solutions.

• Their plan to raise a $500k seed round for team and market expansion.

For aspiring AI founders and investors, this is an inside look at the journey and strategy of an early-stage Malaysian tech venture.