Just as when you run a marathon, you will experience different stages along the route, and each of them represents a different challenge for you as a leader.It’s a great time to be an entrepreneur. The cloud gives you access to an amazing array of tools and resources, enabling you to bring a great idea to the marketplace in very little time and reach potential customers around the world. No matter your industry, you have the opportunity to use your energy, enthusiasm and confidence to create a competitive and, perhaps, wildly successful company.Perhaps the most daunting, and difficult to recognize, is the early shift from startup to SMB. It’s a stage where some of the leadership characteristics that were great assets at first have become liabilities. Making the transition may mean shifting your leadership style, of course without sacrificing your ideals and brand, or even assuming a different role while bringing on others who can provide long-term leadership for the … [Read more...] about The founder’s identity crisis: When your startup becomes an SMB
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Startup competition calls for Vietnamese talent from around the globe
December 4, 2017 | 03:32 pm GMT+7 Opening: 05:30 pm, Tue 19 Dec 2017 UP Co-working Space, VPBank 89 Láng Hạ, Đống Đa A global entrepreneuership competition to solve economic challenges for Vietnam and the world. 18 competitors have made it into the semi-finals of VietChallenge, the first startup competition for Vietnamese innovators based all over the world. The semi-finalists will be participating in a one-to-one mentorship program and working with industry leaders from U.S. companies, organizations and universities. More than 200 applications from 17 countries across the world were received by the organizers for this year's competition. The regional rounds will take place in Hanoi on December 19 at [email protected] (89 Lang Ha) and in HCMC on December 22 at Up Co-working Space (268 Ly Thuong Kiet, Ward 14). Following the regional rounds, the top 6 teams will advance to the Vietnam National Round in Hanoi on … [Read more...] about Startup competition calls for Vietnamese talent from around the globe
First worldwide startup competition sparks up entrepreneurship spirit
Recently, the scholarship platform partook in Venture Development Centre, an organisation providing assistance and guidelines for entrepreneurs and startups based in University of Massachusetts in Boston, the US.After the successful 2017 entrepreneurial competition, VietChallenge will partner up with the Association of Vietnamese Students and Professionals in the US, with the sole intention of jumpstarting the next annual startup contest.In early 2018, six finalists who were hand-picked from the heavily competitive semi-finals held in Vietnam and the US will enter the final round of the scholarship hunt, with support from the Vietnamese Students Association at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).Jean Pham, chief operating officer (COO) of VietChallenge, said the next Alibaba could be on the pending list for the next season of the competition.Addressing potential future candidates, Mai Phan Zymaris, founder of VietChallenge, noted, “There were nearly 180 contestants in … [Read more...] about First worldwide startup competition sparks up entrepreneurship spirit
Avnet accelerates growth of Asia-Pacific tech startup community
Frederick Fu, Avnet’s Asia Pacific president, had the privilege to be one of the judges to evaluate innovative pitches by 100 startups in a 60-second elevator ride up the International Commerce Centre, hosted by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP). At the Angel x Angel Conference, Frederick was joined by a venture capitalist and financial investor to share insights and advice on the necessary support and the critical fundaments for early stage tech companies to overcome their challenges and grow into successful businesses. Frederick Fu said, “The startup community is not afraid to reinvent the wheel to bring in a new wave of innovation and trends. But they are often challenged by a lack of resources and financial support in getting their products to market. At Avnet, we have invested resources for makers to develop a connected ecosystem to help startups become the next unicorn. Avnet has a large customer base of startups, which we have guided and … [Read more...] about Avnet accelerates growth of Asia-Pacific tech startup community
Avnet accelerates growth of tech startup community in Asia Pacific
Frederick Fu, Avnet’s Asia Pacific president, had the privilege to be one of the judges to evaluate innovative pitches by 100 startups in a 60-second elevator ride up the International Commerce Centre, hosted by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP).At the Angel x Angel Conference, Frederick was joined by a venture capitalist and financial investor to share insights and advice on the support needed, and the critical fundaments for early stage tech companies to overcome their challenges and grow these startups into successful businesses.The Internet of Things (IoT) is a hot topic in the technology industry and startups. Avnet presented its LPWAN capabilities at this event, including Sigfox, LoRa, and NB-IoT among others. Avnet’s ecosystem provides solutions that connect technology from components to devices, services and platforms.Frederick Fu said, “The startup community is not afraid to reinvent the wheel to bring in a new wave of innovation … [Read more...] about Avnet accelerates growth of tech startup community in Asia Pacific