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5 Mistakes We Made While Growing A Startup In Southeast Asia

YoungUpstarts

In March 2016, Rosanne Hortensius left the Netherlands to launch online couponing platform Saleduck in Southeast Asia. People place value on different things here in Southeast Asia so it’s always a good idea to determine what drives them. Giving the wrong company perks and benefits.

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Welcoming the Newest Partner to Upfront Ventures

Both Sides of the Table

Today is amongst the proudest days I’ve had at Upfront Ventures — getting the chance to announce that Kevin Zhang has been promoted to Partner. We are sparring partners, not “deciders.” Watching him develop over the past 4.5 years at Upfront has been both a pleasure and also has taught me a lot about venture capital.

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Technology, Innovation, and Modern War – Class 17 – Organizational Design – Safi Bahcall

Steve Blank

But it wasn’t the tank as a technology, by itself, that allowed Nazi Germany to take over Western Europe in a matter of weeks. has long relied on military assets pre-positioned in the Asia Pacific to serve as a deterrent and first line of response. The right types of capabilities/platforms to pre-position in the Asia-Pacific.

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Challenges and Opportunities for Europe’s Metaverse Market

ReadWriteStart

However, despite the hype surrounding the concept, Europe still faces significant challenges if it wants to establish a strong presence in the Metaverse. This article will explore the current state of the Metaverse in Europe and examine the obstacles it needs to overcome to achieve its potential.

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[Review] The Rise Of The New East

YoungUpstarts

In a sweeping expose on the dynamic forces shaping the “New East”, Ben Simpfendorfer’s “ The Rise of the New East: Business Strategies for Success in a World of Increasing Complexity ” provides an in-depth view of how the economic resurgence of Asia and the Middle East are changing global markets.

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5 Ways Venture Capital Is Shaking Up The Tech Startup Landscape In Asia

YoungUpstarts

by Marek Danyluk, managing partner at Space Executive. With venture capitalists around the world shifting their focus to Asia, here are 5 ways the surge in venture capital fundraising is shaking up the startup landscape in the region. The more capital a startup has, the easier it is to get off the ground and ramp up growth.

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Q2 2019 Summary: Portfolio News and Activities

Version One Ventures

Series A round , alongside Unlock Ventures Partners and Maveron. This provides a seamless customer handoff from Ada’s AI-powered chatbot to live chat platform partners including Zendesk, SalesForce, and Nuance. Welcome to the V1 family! Dolly is focused on delivering big and bulky items.

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