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A close look at Singapore’s thriving startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

Toni Eliasz is the program manager of the Disruptive Technologies for Development Program (DT4D) that supports the innovation and adoption of technology-driven solutions in World Bank Group operations. A glimpse into Singapore’s current startup ecosystem. So, how did Singapore’s startup ecosystem come to be?

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Navigating Singapore’s Startup Ecosystem: Top 5 Funding Initiatives Unveiled

AsiaTechDaily

Grant Details: Startup SG Tech operates as a competitive grant program, offering financial support to tech startups aiming to expedite the development of their proprietary solutions and establish scalable business models.

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Time to grab your pass to TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco

TechCrunch

Prepare yourself for the triumphant return of TechCrunch Disrupt — live and in person — to San Francisco on October 18-20 at Moscone West! . We can’t wait to welcome you and more than 10,000 other attendees to our flagship event — the epicenter of the startup ecosystem. . Here’s what’s new at Disrupt this year.

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Foreign investors have a bigger role to play in growing Latin America’s startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

Investors should bring a local strategy that makes them an asset to Latin America’s startup ecosystem. Only disrupt when it adds value. The idea is for foreign investors to strike a balance locally while creating disruptions when it helps startups look outward rather than attempting to overhaul steady, positive internal growth.

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Why “The Culture of Failure” is Imperative to Startup Communities

Both Sides of the Table

46:00 Do you believe that most of the disruption over the last few years has some from Elon Musk and Sebastian Thrun? 1:10:00 Niche services and when they have a place in the startup ecosystem. 41:00 Do you think that sometimes the businesses that come out of YC are not fully baked?

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B2B Fintech Drives Market Disruption in Mexico

Andreessen Horowitz

The future of B2B fintech in Mexico In the words of Arturo Herrera Gutiérrez, Mexico’s former Finance Minister: “Fintech is not only about financial inclusion; it’s about creating a new financial ecosystem that can propel Mexico’s economic future.”

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Here’s a peek at what’s happening on day one at Disrupt

TechCrunch

Welcome to the first day of TechCrunch Disrupt ! Yeah, baby, we are ready to jump right into a jam-packed day dedicated to the growth and success of the entire early-stage startup ecosystem. You’ll find all the day’s programs, stage location and times listed in the Disrupt agenda and in the event app. Investor Reception.