The Modularization of Real-Time Communication – with Agora.io CEO Tony Zhao

The Harbinger - China Tech & VC Podcast

These days it’s getting increasingly easy for people to build full featured products and companies. Why? Well, fundamental features are becoming modularized and can be readily incorporated into existing software. That way, companies can focus on developing their core capabilities while out-sourcing other requirements to 3rd party providers. For example, use Strikingly to build your own website within an hour, activate payments with Stripe, and host everything on AWS. Or in the case of most mobile apps, incorporate Agora’s SDK or API suite to active voice and video calls over a public internet. Today we have joining us Tony Zhao, who is the founder and CEO of Agora.io. Agora's SDKs enable mobile and web users to make high definition voice & video calls, share screens, whiteboard, and use data channels to exchange files. Tony helps us understand: what are major trends in the global VoIP market and what are key success factors? Who are top competitors in this space and how do they differentiate? Why is Agora rolling out a virtual lens SDK on top of its classic VoIP offerings? Why does Agora have extensive operations in both Silicon Valley and China? What are examples of Chinese innovation, especially around video based social engagement and networking? Link to write-up here: https://www.theharbingerchina.com/blog/the-modularization-of-real-time-communication-with-agora-io-ceo-tony-zhao