
Shiyan Koh
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Hustle Fund; experienced operator and investor
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Chef's knife? Or Kiwi peeler?
April 29, 2025A blog post by Shiyan Koh comparing general-purpose tools (chef's knife) to specific-purpose tools (kiwi peeler) as an analogy for AI applications, startup ideas, and education, emphasizing the need for versatile and adaptable tools in a high-uncertainty world.
How much reality should you give a child?
October 1, 2024A blog post by Shiyan Koh reflecting on parenting and encouraging children to develop compelling skills and observe what engages an audience, rather than expecting automatic praise, drawing parallels to performance and audience engagement.
A year of podcasting
January 1, 2024A blog post by Shiyan Koh reflecting on her first year of co-hosting a weekly tech podcast, sharing insights on consistency, audience perception, and the importance of topic mix and chemistry in broadcasting.
Investing in The Right Hustle: How Koh Shiyan Is Tapping into SEA’s Potential
January 15, 2021An article where Shiyan Koh discusses her journey from building NerdWallet in Silicon Valley to becoming an early-stage investor in Southeast Asia, highlighting her belief in the region's founders and the role of Hustle Fund in supporting nascent startup ecosystems.
What makes a fund stand out? Shiyan Koh breaks it down
An article authored by Shiyan Koh on the Hustle Fund blog, detailing criteria for evaluating venture capital funds, including sourcing, deal-winning capabilities, post-investment support, team dynamics, economics, and future plans. It reflects her philosophy on investment strategies and fund management.
Lessons from growing Nerdwallet from seed to Series A
A Hustle Fund blog post attributed to Shiyan Koh, sharing her six key takeaways from her experience at NerdWallet, including embracing an experimental mindset, understanding customer segments, tailoring go-to-market strategies, building balanced teams, measuring progress with data, and achieving milestones for future funding rounds.
Hobbies
Enjoys playing Padel. shiyankoh+1
Actively involved in her children's upbringing, including managing screen time. shiyankoh+1
Enjoys hunting for the best bak chor mee (a Singaporean noodle dish). hustlefund
Notes
Jan 8, 2026
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