My Favourites
2 Hackathons in 2 Weekends? Takeaways from a crazy but worthwhile experience
I made the impulsive decision to sign up for 2 hackathons within 2 weekends. Thrown into the deep end in my rookie hackathon, I was faced with a steep learning curve of crafting problem statements and go-to-market strategies
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While mentally draining, it was a great learning experience. The failures and learnings gleaned from my debut hackathon set me up for success in the second, enabling my team to clinch third place.
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A glimpse into how struggles represent the best learning opportunities.
Charting Your Path: A Chat With Gilian Of Collabtive
In celebration of International Women's Day, I spoke to Gilian Lim of Collabtive to learn about the trials and tribulations of her journey as a female entrepreneur.
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In this refreshingly honest interview, she also shared the regrets in her journey building up the company and why resilience is an underrated trait among founders.
A must-read piece that debunks the myth that companies are overnight successes.
Why Exits Should Be Led By Startup Founders
I had the privilege to speak to David Gowdey, Managing Partner at Jungle Ventures to learn more about the exit landscape within Southeast Asia.
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Besides sharing the importance of founder-led exits, he also dished out the notable traits observed across the best entrepreneurs.
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An insightful sharing into the regional venture capital ecosystem.
