Hi, I'm Thye Yeow Bok - Head of Startup Ecosystem, Southeast Asia and South Asia at Google
I thrive on building vibrant tech ecosystems and empowering founders. My passion is nurturing talent and fostering innovation, especially within startups and machine learning. I love connecting people and ideas to drive meaningful growth across Southeast Asia.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Founded the Google Machine Learning Bootcamp program, nurturing global tech talent.
Leads Google's startup ecosystem efforts across Southeast Asia.
Can help others by providing strategic guidance for startup growth and developer community building.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Developer
Began career with decades of software development across finance, digital advertising, and telecommunications.
✦ Software Development
✦ Cross-Industry
Evangelist & Consultant
Transitioned to developer evangelism at Microsoft, then served as an Advertising Consultant at Google.
✦ Developer Relations
✦ Digital Advertising
Ecosystem Leadership
Advanced into leadership roles at Google, heading Developer Relations in Thailand and Malaysia, then Singapore.
✦ Leadership
✦ Regional Strategy
Startup Ecosystem Head
Currently leads Google's Startup Ecosystem in Southeast Asia, fostering growth and talent.
✦ Startup Ecosystem
✦ Global Impact
✦ Machine Learning
💪🏻 Superpowers
Startup Ecosystem Architect
Driving growth and innovation for startups across Southeast Asia.
✦ Head of Startup Ecosystem for Google in SEA.
✦ Oversees Google for Startups Accelerator and Partners programs.
✦ Cultivates developer and startup communities in Singapore.
Talent Development Pioneer
Nurturing the next generation of tech leaders through innovative programs.
✦ Founded Google Machine Learning Bootcamp.
✦ Cross-trains ML tech talent globally.
✦ Passionate about developing future tech professionals.
Developer Relations Strategist
Building bridges between technology and its creators.
✦ Leads Developer Relations for startup ecosystem in SEA.
✦ Creates inclusive spaces for developers to learn and connect.
✦ Leverages deep software development background.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with innovators shaping the future of technology in Southeast Asia.
✦ Discovering emerging startups and potential collaborators.
✦ Exploring partnerships to amplify developer and startup success.
I can help with
✦ Provide guidance on scaling tech startups within the Southeast Asian market.
✦ Connect founders with relevant Google resources and programs.
✦ Share insights on building strong developer communities and talent pipelines.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying novel technologies or business models to feature in Google programs.
✦ Connecting with venture capitalists and potential investors in the region.
✦ Finding experts in niche AI/ML fields for collaboration.