Meet The Technology That Can Keep Durians and More Truly Fresh All Year Round [TBS 54]

Meet The Technology That Can Keep Durians and More Truly Fresh All Year Round [TBS 54]

From The Financial Coconut Podcast by The Financial Coconut

March 24, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

The episode explores how technology can keep seasonal food fresh year-round, featuring an interview with entrepreneur Christopher Quek about his startup Spike Durian.

Can technology make seasonal food available all year round without losing its freshness? We sit down with Christopher Quek, VC, entrepreneur, and founder of Spike Durian, to explore how a simple obsession with durian led to an unexpected startup opportunity. After two decades investing in startups , Christopher decided to jump back into the arena. What followed was a fascinating journey into food technology, AI-assisted freezing methods, and building a new kind of durian business. From finding suppliers in Malaysia to launching the company in just three months , this episode dives deep into the entrepreneurial mindset behind spotting opportunities others overlook. But the conversation goes far beyond durian. We explore: What investors really look for in startups The challenges of commercializing new technology How founders test product-market fit The surprising customer segment that embraced this idea And why Southeast Asia might be the next big growth story for entrepreneurs If you're a startup founder, SME owner, investor, or just curious about how businesses are built , this episode is packed with insights. --- 🎧 The Financial Coconut: Your weekly source for empowering…

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