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Navigating the Post-Pandemic Landscape: Opportunities for Startups

The world has witnessed unprecedented challenges and disruptions over the past year, as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe. Startups, in particular, had to adapt quickly to survive and thrive in this new environment. As we gradually emerge from the pandemic, a new landscape awaits us, brimming with opportunities

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Forging a Path to Success: Nurturing Trust and Collaboration in Founder-VC Relationships

In the world of startups, the relationship between the founder and the venture capitalist is crucial for success. A strong, collaborative partnership between the two can help navigate the challenges of building a company from the ground up. But how can founders and VCs cultivate the trust and collaboration necessary

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Here's How Founder Relationships Matter More Than You Think

As a startup founder, getting caught up in the day-to-day challenges of building a business is easy. You're focused on product development, fundraising, hiring, and growth. But amidst all of this hustle, it's important not to overlook one of the most critical components of startup success:

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A Guide to Seed Fundraising: How to Secure Your First Investment

As a startup founder, one of your biggest challenges is securing funding to turn your vision into a reality. Seed funding can be a great way to get started, but knowing how to go about it is not always easy. In this guide, we'll walk you through the

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Growth Is the Result of a Great Product, Not the Precursor

As a startup founder, you may have heard the phrase "growth is the precursor to success." While it's true that growth is crucial for any business to succeed, it's important to remember that growth should never be the end goal. In fact, the real

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The 90/10 Concept: How to Focus on What Really Matters in Your Startup

As a startup founder, navigating the endless to-do list of building a successful business can be overwhelming. With so many tasks and priorities vying for your attention, it's easy to lose sight of what really matters. That's where the 90/10 concept comes in. By focusing

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Most Common Early-Stage Startup Mistakes

As a venture capital firm, we see many early-stage tech startups make the same mistakes over and over again. While these mistakes may seem small, they can significantly impact a startup's success. In this article, we'll discuss the most common early-stage tech startup mistakes and provide

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Unicorns vs. Zebras: Why Startups Should Consider a Different Approach

Startups are often told to aim for unicorn status, but the focus on rapid growth and massive valuations can come at a cost. Zebras, on the other hand, prioritize sustainability and community impact. Learn why the zebra approach may be the better choice for your startup

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Positive Work Culture: Why It Matters and How to Build It

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business world, companies are increasingly realizing the importance of creating a positive work culture. A positive work culture not only attracts and retains top talent but also boosts employee morale, productivity, and ultimately the company’s bottom line. In this blog post, we’ll

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Pivoting with Purpose: A Unique Approach to Failing Fast

ivoting with purpose means recognizing when your current strategy isn’t working and making a deliberate and intentional change in direction. This can be a difficult decision for founders to make, as it often involves admitting that their original vision may not have been the right one.

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The Collapse of SVB: The Most Prominent Lenders in the Startup Ecosystem

On March 10, 2023, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), arguably one of the most prominent lenders in the start-up ecosystem, collapsed. The root of its demise goes back several years. In 2022, 18% of deposits—about $31.1 billion—came from international clients. SVB’s collapse has had a knock-on effects

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Mastering the Art of Pivoting for Startup Founder

As a startup founder, you know that the road to success is never a straight line. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, your original idea or business model may not work out as planned. But how can you turn a setback into an opportunity? The answer is pivoting The process of

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Telling Your Startup's Story: A Must-Have Skill for Branding Success

As a startup founder, you know that having a great product or service isn't enough to succeed in today's competitive market. To really stand out, you need to create a compelling narrative that resonates with potential investors and customers alike. In other words, you need to

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Pitching Your Startup to Venture Capital

As a founder, one of the biggest challenges you will face is raising capital for your startup. While there are many funding options available, pitching your startup to venture capitalists (VCs) can be one of the most effective ways to secure the funding you need. However, the pitching process can

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Selecting the Right Investor for Your Startup

As a founder, securing investment for your startup can be one of the most significant steps towards achieving your business goals. However, choosing the right investor is equally important. The right investor can provide more than just funding - they can also bring expertise, connections, and a valuable network to

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The Importance of Business Model Innovation for Startups

As the startup ecosystem continues to evolve and mature, it is becoming increasingly clear that success is not just about having a great product or service. Startups that are able to innovate their business models are much more likely to succeed and thrive over the long term. In this post,

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Top 10 Venture Capital in Indonesia

With so many options out there, it can be difficult for founders to know which VC firms are the best fit for their business. That's why we've compiled a list of the top 10 VC firms in Indonesia.

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Secrets to Startup Success: 10 Tips for Early-Stage Founders

As an early-stage founder, the path to success can be filled with challenges and uncertainties. However, with the right tips and tricks, you can navigate the startup landscape with greater ease and increase your chances of success. In this blog post, we'll share 10 essential tips for early-stage

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Four Essential Metrics for Your Startups

In today's fast-paced business world, tracking and measuring key metrics is essential to stay ahead of the competition. Understanding how your business is performing and where to focus your efforts is crucial to making informed decisions and driving growth. Whether you're a startup just getting off

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The Importance of Customer Discovery in Early-Stage Startups

Starting a new business is an exciting and challenging journey. However, it is important to remember that a great idea alone is not enough to guarantee success. One of the most important steps in the early stages of startup development is conducting customer discovery. What is customer discovery? Customer discovery

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The Business Models of Emerging Cleantech Startups

Given the numerous positive indicators for cleantech investment in recent years, it is clear that this industry will continue to experience growth and success in the following year Between 2020 and February 2022, $1 billion was allocated across 23 deals, of which 70% was invested in Singapore-based targets and 21%

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The Looming Year for Cleantech Investment

As the global community continues to focus on finding sustainable solutions to the pressing environmental challenges of our time, the trend of cleantech investment is becoming more and more prevalent. In recent years, we have seen a significant increase in the number of investors who are looking to put their

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Emerging Tech & Business Trends That Will Shape 2023

As we welcome 2023, it's important to take a moment to reflect on the emerging tech and business trends that will shape the coming year. From cleantech to the continued opportunity for housing solutions, the next 12 months are sure to bring a host of exciting developments. In

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What is ESG Investing and Why is it Matter Now?

ESG is increasingly being used to assess the alignment of a company's strategies and objectives with initiatives to promote an orderly low-carbon transition. As an increasing number of institutional investors and funds adopt diverse ESG approaches, questions arise. What is ESG? ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance.

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Vietnam Women's Day 2022

On October 20th this year, Vietnam marks the 92nd anniversary of its own version of Women's Day - Vietnam Women's Day. While significant advances have been made since then, female equality and empowerment remain some of the biggest challenges faced by women in Vietnam today. Vietnam&