Why “Getting rid of the middlemen” startups often fail
Disintermediation has always been a common startup idea, but what exactly are you trying to replace?
Africa the next China – Is it an overstatement?
What is China to you?
It really depends on what you define China today as, to have a basis of comparison for the future Africa...
Superteams for marketing – how to create your own?
We've always been asked by investors and entrepreneurs - if we knew any good marketers for them to hire. More often than not, we...
Translating the success of personal finance apps to SEA
Mint has achieved dominance in the North American markets. Can a similar model be replicated in SEA?
Carousell still the toughest kid on the block (for now)
Carousell’s recent funding round proves that investors still have faith in it. On the other hand, Facebook’s slow progress in launching and popularizing its...
How would jobs look like in 20 years?
There’s no doubt that robotics and automation will be increasingly adopted due to continuous emphasis on speed, accuracy, quality and lower costs.
Brainstorming – How to do it more efficiently and effectively?
What is brainstorming?
Brainstorming - A group activity undertaken in an attempt to come up with innovative solutions. For most, it is about receiving a...
Many digital marketing agencies out there – what should I do?
Startups are typically fast-movers, with very demanding timelines. For example, a campaign idea may surface today, only to be launched the next day.
Startups are all about mitigating risks, not taking them
What is risk?
Most would define it as the probability that anything other than the desired outcome would occur. Risk revolves around 2 factors; probability...
How to save your ass from the FinTech competition?
With people saying FinTech is disrupting banking, what does that actually mean? Who and how are tech/non-tech companies changing the landscape of financial services? Story from a banking veteran.
