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MENA

The Lowdown on the MENA Tech Ecosystem

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By Philip Bahoshy Maturity and a mindset shift are transforming the region’s startup ecosystem It has been fascinating being part of and tracking the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup ecosystem over the last four years. As we move into the new decade, the landscape has changed at such an accelerated pace that it’s […]

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By Philip Bahoshy Maturity and a mindset shift are transforming the region’s startup ecosystem It has been fascinating being part of and tracking the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup ecosystem over the last four years. As we move into the new decade, the landscape has changed at such an accelerated pace that it’s

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Success

Redefining Success for a Better World

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Redefining success for a more sustainable future   By Lina Bodestad   The social responsibility of business is to increase its profits.” Those ten words were both the sentiment and the very title of a famous New York Times article by economist Milton Friedman in 1970. As history goes, Friedman would later be awarded the

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Redefining success for a more sustainable future   By Lina Bodestad   The social responsibility of business is to increase its profits.” Those ten words were both the sentiment and the very title of a famous New York Times article by economist Milton Friedman in 1970. As history goes, Friedman would later be awarded the

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Korean Startup

An Introduction to the Korean Startup Ecosystem

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By Steve Cervantez A thriving startup hub that’s coming into its own Korea’s startup ecosystem is showing the world that it is no longer solely a conglomerated economy, where a few global luminaries dominate the scene. The country has 11 unicorns and counting, ranking fifth globally behind the U.S., China, the United Kingdom, and India.

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By Steve Cervantez A thriving startup hub that’s coming into its own Korea’s startup ecosystem is showing the world that it is no longer solely a conglomerated economy, where a few global luminaries dominate the scene. The country has 11 unicorns and counting, ranking fifth globally behind the U.S., China, the United Kingdom, and India.

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social media roi

How to Measure Social Media ROI

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By James Saward-Anderson   One of the most common reservations that are heard when speaking to marketing managers at B2B (business-to-business) companies or business leaders looking to target clients on social media comes from a lack of understanding over how to quantify success.   This problem can quickly be resolved when you remember the People,

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By James Saward-Anderson   One of the most common reservations that are heard when speaking to marketing managers at B2B (business-to-business) companies or business leaders looking to target clients on social media comes from a lack of understanding over how to quantify success.   This problem can quickly be resolved when you remember the People,

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regional stop

Korea: The first regional stop for Singaporean Startups

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By Joshua Lin   With many countries loosening their Covid-19 restrictions, the timing is perfect for startups that are ready to look beyond our borders. As a Singapore-based startup fresh off a 9-month incubation program, we were on the radar of VCs, but not enough for them to commit to investing with us, as we

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By Joshua Lin   With many countries loosening their Covid-19 restrictions, the timing is perfect for startups that are ready to look beyond our borders. As a Singapore-based startup fresh off a 9-month incubation program, we were on the radar of VCs, but not enough for them to commit to investing with us, as we

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innovation

A New Perspective on Innovation

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By YeeLing Chang Focusing on the product and community is the route to innovation success We see a ton of coverage these days about tech startups, often neglecting to discuss other new businesses that have been established in recent years. These businesses may not be selling a product or service with groundbreaking technology that changes

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By YeeLing Chang Focusing on the product and community is the route to innovation success We see a ton of coverage these days about tech startups, often neglecting to discuss other new businesses that have been established in recent years. These businesses may not be selling a product or service with groundbreaking technology that changes

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personal brand

Building a Strong Personal Brand on LinkedIn

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By Steve Bruce   Your personal brand matters more than ever in the digital age. After all, what people think of your brand is what they’ll likely say about you when you’re not in the room.   Even in today’s ultra-connected world, a great business relationship is based on personal relationships. Your clients much prefer

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By Steve Bruce   Your personal brand matters more than ever in the digital age. After all, what people think of your brand is what they’ll likely say about you when you’re not in the room.   Even in today’s ultra-connected world, a great business relationship is based on personal relationships. Your clients much prefer

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co-founder

A Three-Step Guide to Finding the Right Co-Founder

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By Benjamin Wong We often see friends set out to found businesses together. But what if the idea comes first, and you need someone to support you as you bring your startup to life?  Finding a reliable co-founder took me a long time. I needed someone who could help me propel my business forward; more

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By Benjamin Wong We often see friends set out to found businesses together. But what if the idea comes first, and you need someone to support you as you bring your startup to life?  Finding a reliable co-founder took me a long time. I needed someone who could help me propel my business forward; more

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ecommerce platform

Choosing the Right Ecommerce Platform for Your Store

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By Plato Wai   Now more than ever, anything that is done offline can be done faster and more efficiently online–be it completing a course or finding a pair of limited edition sneakers.   Against this backdrop, companies are scrambling to build an online presence. Whether you already have an offline store and getting online

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By Plato Wai   Now more than ever, anything that is done offline can be done faster and more efficiently online–be it completing a course or finding a pair of limited edition sneakers.   Against this backdrop, companies are scrambling to build an online presence. Whether you already have an offline store and getting online

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press release

The Basics of Writing a Press Release

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By Louisa Lau Knowing how to write a solid press release for your startup is the first step to effective media pitching. A press release is a formal and official announcement regarding something new or significant about your business. It should contain sufficient information, so journalists can understand your brand and consider publishing stories about

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By Louisa Lau Knowing how to write a solid press release for your startup is the first step to effective media pitching. A press release is a formal and official announcement regarding something new or significant about your business. It should contain sufficient information, so journalists can understand your brand and consider publishing stories about

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How to Approach Corporate-Startup Partnerships

How to Approach Corporate-Startup Partnerships

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Getting your solutions adopted by corporates Sun-dried startups, hung on the corporate procurement vine.  Despite the best efforts of many, procurement has all too often been the result of attempts to foster corporate-startup partnerships. But why is it still the case when ‘digital transformation’ returns 555 million results on Google?  It’s clear that customers are

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Getting your solutions adopted by corporates Sun-dried startups, hung on the corporate procurement vine.  Despite the best efforts of many, procurement has all too often been the result of attempts to foster corporate-startup partnerships. But why is it still the case when ‘digital transformation’ returns 555 million results on Google?  It’s clear that customers are

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emoji

Should Your Startup Use Emojis as a Customer Communication Tool?

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By Kimmy Wa Chan and Shirley Xueni Li  Useful tips on how emojis can help and hinder your customer relations Customer service is a critical part of startup success, but it often falls by the wayside when founders are bogged down by other tasks. When communicating with customers, setting the right tone from the outset

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By Kimmy Wa Chan and Shirley Xueni Li  Useful tips on how emojis can help and hinder your customer relations Customer service is a critical part of startup success, but it often falls by the wayside when founders are bogged down by other tasks. When communicating with customers, setting the right tone from the outset

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female entrepreneurs

Female Entrepreneurs Offer a New Perspective on Competition

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By Shazia Khan Competition doesn’t always have to be cutthroat–sometimes, it can be collaborative A couple of months ago, I was asked to give a keynote speech on how to build a startup in a difficult emerging market successfully. While I carefully outlined the questions that we asked to embed ourselves in the market, claw

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By Shazia Khan Competition doesn’t always have to be cutthroat–sometimes, it can be collaborative A couple of months ago, I was asked to give a keynote speech on how to build a startup in a difficult emerging market successfully. While I carefully outlined the questions that we asked to embed ourselves in the market, claw

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photography industry

The Future of the Photography Industry

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By Evgeny Tchebotarev Here’s what it means for you At the end of 1999, with snow falling outside an apartment located in a quiet part of Moscow, a 14-year-old boy was patiently waiting in front of a boxy, beige monitor–the unblinking eye of the Photoshop 5.5 splash screen staring back at him. That boy was

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By Evgeny Tchebotarev Here’s what it means for you At the end of 1999, with snow falling outside an apartment located in a quiet part of Moscow, a 14-year-old boy was patiently waiting in front of a boxy, beige monitor–the unblinking eye of the Photoshop 5.5 splash screen staring back at him. That boy was

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liberal arts

Why You Should Hire a Liberal Arts Major

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By Sho Dewan The best talent you’re not hiring Historically, Liberal Arts majors have had a bad reputation when it comes to their appeal in the job market. While unfair, this generalization has trickled into the way many recruiters hire, especially for tech companies. Which candidate do you think a startup would prefer for a

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By Sho Dewan The best talent you’re not hiring Historically, Liberal Arts majors have had a bad reputation when it comes to their appeal in the job market. While unfair, this generalization has trickled into the way many recruiters hire, especially for tech companies. Which candidate do you think a startup would prefer for a

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startup

The Best Way to Grow Your Startup

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By Stephen Moore Focus on what you’re doing and not on what the world is doing The availability of online content in the modern age has led us to become obsessed with what everyone else is doing and achieving in their lives–and to destructive effect. Teenagers are spending up to nine hours a day consuming

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By Stephen Moore Focus on what you’re doing and not on what the world is doing The availability of online content in the modern age has led us to become obsessed with what everyone else is doing and achieving in their lives–and to destructive effect. Teenagers are spending up to nine hours a day consuming

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