We Talk About Tech & Startups
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Mastering the Art of Pitching Your Startup: Lessons from Y Combinator
Pitching a startup to potential investors is widely regarded as one of the most challenging tasks for any founder. The recent conclusion of another successful Demo Day at Y Combinator, where over 200 companies were guided in refining their pitches, underscores the universal dread yet critical importance of this process in a startup’s journey. This…
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Starting a Tech Startup: Insights from Y Combinator
Starting a tech startup is a challenging yet rewarding endeavor, and understanding the essentials can make the difference between success and failure. Y Combinator recently shared invaluable insights on this topic, shedding light on key aspects such as team composition, idea generation, market analysis, MVP development, and more. Here are the crucial takeaways: The Basics…
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Unpacking Investor Expectations in the Thai Startup Ecosystem
At a recent Startup Grind event moderated by Tobias Endress, we had the privilege of participating in a fireside chat with Thomas Hundt, the Director of Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos for Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI). His extensive experience with the regional startup ecosystem and consultations with European investors provided invaluable insights into what foreign investors…
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Demystifying Angel Investing in Thailand
Insights from Industry Leaders The allure of angel investing lies in its potential to drive innovation and foster the growth of promising startups. We had the opportunity to attend an illuminating panel discussion titled “Unleash Your Inner Startup Investor: Demystifying Angel Investing in Thailand”, organized and hosted by Paul Meyers, Head Coach and Founder of…
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Are SAFE and KISS Contracts Possible in Thailand? New Legal Perspectives on Convertible Agreements
Navigating convertible instruments for startup funding can be challenging, with SAFE, KISS, and CARE each offering unique advantages depending on a company’s growth stage and regulatory setting. SAFE agreements provide a quick, flexible way to raise early-stage capital without setting a valuation, while KISS adds more structure with options for both equity and debt features.…
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Exploring Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Insights from the GCEC New Frontier Bangkok Summit 2024
On June 21, 2024, I had the privilege of attending the GCEC New Frontier Bangkok Summit, specifically the panel discussion titled “Comparing Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Silicon Valley: Entrepreneurial Ecosystems.” Held at the CSII Digital Auditorium, the event featured an impressive lineup of experts who shared their insights into the unique characteristics and challenges…
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The Underestimated Pillars of Software Project Management: Communication and Risk Management
In the intricate world of software project management, a disproportionate emphasis is often placed on the technical facets of development, overshadowing equally critical elements like communication and risk management. This imbalance can precipitate increased costs, delayed timelines, and reduced project efficiency. This article delves into why these components are frequently neglected and how their integration…
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10 points to remember to get your one point across.
Learn how these 10 best practices can help you become an outstanding achiever when you are communicating to your peers. The corporate world is full of meetings where you have to inform, persuade, and solicit your peers in order to get more time, more resources, more money. And whether you’re updating your leadership on the…
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Project Communications: a Failsafe Method to Constantly Deliver Effective Messages
All things are created twice; first mentally then physically. The key to creativity is to begin with the end in mind, with a vision and a blueprint of the desired result. Stephen Covey Although we tend to perceive that “communication just happens” in most cases, miscommunication is one of the major cause of failure in…