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The Achilles Heel of Startup Ecosystems

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Across the world, various economic development organizations, government agencies, and non-profits are putting in admirable and well-intentioned efforts to develop startup ecosystems. This is exactly the wrong way to think about the economic opportunity presented by innovation.

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A close look at Singapore’s thriving startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

In addition, Toni works on several digital-economy-related initiatives that support the scaling of digital businesses, stimulate startup ecosystems and accelerate the digital transformation of key industries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Middle East. A glimpse into Singapore’s current startup ecosystem.

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Malaysia’s Mosti Prioritizes Tech Innovation and Startup Ecosystem in its Annual Budget

AsiaTechDaily

The forthcoming Budget 2024, scheduled for presentation in Parliament on October 13, holds several critical priorities for Malaysia. Among these priorities is enhancing the startup ecosystem, marked by a desire for increased funding to nurture emerging entrepreneurs. million electric vehicles (EVs) on Malaysian roads by 2040.

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What minority founders must consider before entering the venture-backed startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

With venture investors committing to funding Black and minority founders, alongside the growing availability of government-backed proposals, such as New Jersey allocating $10 million to a seed fund for Black and Latinx startups , can we expect to see fundamental change? How many ethnicities are present in the executive ranks?

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beSUCCESS Media spotlights the vibrant Korean startup ecosystem at BEYOND Expo in Macau

AsiaTechDaily

At the BEYOND Expo, beSUCCESS Media presented the company’s efforts to support Korean startups at the Korea Tech Reception, a gathering of leading media and tech companies from Asia and worldwide. beSUCCESS Media site AsiaTechDaily.com brings news regarding the Asian startup ecosystem and technology and innovation in Asian companies.

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Bark Tank and the Spirit of D.C.: The Future of Entrepreneurship in our Nation’s Capital

Revolution

Watching these entrepreneurs present their ideas, its impossible not to feel inspirednot just by their creativity, but by their commitment to solving meaningful problems. startup ecosystem. To the entrepreneurs who presented this year: thank you for inspiring all of us. will only become a more formidable innovation hub.

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Malaysia’s Economy Minister Outlines Government’s Vision for Startup Ecosystem Reforms

AsiaTechDaily

Register The Malaysian Economy Minister, Rafizi Ramli, has announced that the government plans to reform the country’s startup ecosystem. A proposal outlining these reforms will be presented to the Digital Economy Council by the end of July.