Over the years, I’ve met solo founders from all walks of life, nationalities, and verticals. They all had one thing in common: wearing every hat to make their startup move an inch one day at a time.
They often operate in survival mode, where priorities are anything but branding. Because on...
Global early-stage venture firm Antler has recently announced a significant funding initiative in Southeast Asia, committing a total of $7.4 million to accelerate regional startups. Of this, $2.8 million is earmarked specifically for AI-focused ventures, signaling growing confidence in...
Malaysia-based fintech startup CashKu has secured $2.4 million in a Pre-Series A round led by Spiral Ventures, with participation from institutional investors and industry angels.
The fresh funding will be used to accelerate product development, expand its advisory services, and strengthen...
People often discuss startup success, and these conversations are frequently led by topics such as product-market fit, venture capital investments, growth-hacking marketing, and even strategic planning.
But forget about the buzzwords for a minute here. There’s a quiet, underrated skill that...
Vietnam’s startup ecosystem has reached a significant milestone, attracting over $3.2 billion in venture capital funding and giving rise to six unicorns. Once seen as an emerging player in Southeast Asia, Vietnam has now positioned itself among the region’s top startup destinations.
Investors...
Singapore-based Firebolt AI has raised $5 million in seed funding, with participation from a group of regional investors. The company develops AI-driven automation solutions designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) improve efficiency, streamline processes, and cut costs....
Content marketing has always been a hot topic. Even before social media, it has been the silent growth engine behind some of the most successful brands we know today. It has been proven that content marketing boosts brand credibility, increases organic traffic, and can reduce the burn rate of...
Good old-fashioned networking became underrated. I prefer to shake hands and meet people at real events, instead of virtual meeting rooms. The newer generation of founders is less inclined to attend networking events because they imagine crowded events, fast-talking extroverts, and endless...
Leadership coaching is sometimes misunderstood in the startup world. Whenever I discuss this topic, the majority of early-stage founders reject the idea of spending money and resources on a leadership or business coach. The most common reason isn’t the cost, but rather the belief that they’re a...
A while back, I had an intriguing conversation with a seasoned entrepreneur. We were discussing how we both strive to minimize the obstacles that hinder our decision-making process.
It’s a given that every decision you make when you’re running a business can influence the next series of...
