Herston Powers: 1982 Ventures

The Investor With Joel Palathinkal · Sep 8, 2025 · 1h 4m

Southeast Asia is one of the most explosive fintech markets on the planet, but what does it really take to win there? We go on the ground with Herston Powers, Managing Partner and Co-founder of 1982 Ventures, an early-stage firm dedicated to funding the next wave of financial innovation.

Herston pulls back the curtain on the unique opportunities and challenges of building a fintech startup in a region defined by its diversity, its mobile-first population, and its rapid economic growth. He shares his hands-on approach to venture capital, from sourcing the most promising deals to providing the…