An important questions, can Singapore be a Global Web hub? The verdict: No. Reasons:
* The talent pool in Singapore is too small
* Funding is too easy and focused on locals
* Startups need to start local and go global ( Singapore is too small!)
Some predictions:
* Emerging markets will begin exporting
* Follow the money, especially as users are crossing borders
* International partners may grow in importance
This talk definitely gives new perspective to local startups on how they should be operating and what market they will be able to succeed in. Singapore is a good place to startup, but running a business? Lets look global. - articles were taken from e27 Blog since they're really having a bunch of complete articles on their blog :)
I'll just add up some stuff here :
* This is a feed of the best startup news - http://twitter.com/StartupDigest - http://thestartupdigest.com/
* Office Space - interesting movie which plot summary can be viewed here
Product Management 101 – What Makes a Product Manager Tick
Michael Smith helped marked a point when to hire a product manager, it's when there is ROI (Return on Investment) on the product.
How NOT to Fail-Vinod Nair, Catapult Ventures - focus on sms marketing
Some advise here:
* Figuring out how to monetize your business while building a product
* Start early (not having ext. funding keeps the pressure to make early profit)
* Be lean & mean
* Get Traffic
* Build relationship
* GTFO & Sell! - get relationship with customers
and remember to keep it simple.
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