Business exploration mission to Singapore
9 - 13 June 2014
Introduction
Founder’s Week is a week-long program for overseas companies to explore business opportunities in Southeast Asia. Our program consists of participating in local events and targeted meetups where companies get to pitch to investors, customers or partners based in Singapore and other parts of Southeast Asia. Please see our itinerary below for details.
Founder’s Week is a week-long program for overseas companies to explore business opportunities in Southeast Asia. Our program consists of participating in local events and targeted meetups where companies get to pitch to investors, customers or partners based in Singapore and other parts of Southeast Asia. Please see our itinerary below for details.
Application Process
Ideally, companies should always do some homework in order to maximize their trip. Hence, under our program and services, we work with overseas companies one month in advance to identify the business partners or investors they want to meet and do business with.
We normally start with an initial Skype call to companies to get a better understanding of what they do. Then we will conduct a review of the company’s business before the matching can effectively begin. Once a qualified match is made, they will be invited to our event to meet with the companies. For example, if a travel startup wants to meet with hotels, we will arrange for hotel representatives.
Download program here.
Ideally, companies should always do some homework in order to maximize their trip. Hence, under our program and services, we work with overseas companies one month in advance to identify the business partners or investors they want to meet and do business with.
We normally start with an initial Skype call to companies to get a better understanding of what they do. Then we will conduct a review of the company’s business before the matching can effectively begin. Once a qualified match is made, they will be invited to our event to meet with the companies. For example, if a travel startup wants to meet with hotels, we will arrange for hotel representatives.
Download program here.
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Program Hightlights
Echelon Conference 2014, 10-11 June (http://e27.co/echelon/)
Echelon 2014 is one of the region’s largest tech and business event held over two days in Singapore to celebrate Southeast Asia’s emerging technology industry. It features 60 of the region’s most promising startups, renowned global and regional speakers on Internet and Digital businesses. Organized annually since 2010, Echelon has evolved to become the embodiment of Southeast Asia’s emerging technology industry and connects the region’s best entrepreneurs, investors, organizations and technology and business leaders at one phenomenal event with one clear take away, to drive Asia’s tech industry forwards.
Six A Pitch, 12 June
Watch awesome startups from Asia pitch to seasoned early stage investors hungry for the next big idea! Startups have 6 minutes and 6 slides to pitch. A demo can be arranged if requested. Investors will also be on stage to share their investment focus and what they think is the next big thing!
Walkabout Singapore, 13 June (http://www.walkabout.sg/)
Walkabout Singapore is a city-wide open house event for technology startups. Check out the spaces, see how the companies work, and meet the people behind the innovative companies of Singapore.
The goal is simple: to put Singapore's vibrant tech scene on the map and to inspire each other and the growing generation of entrepreneurs. Walkabout is open to everyone - you don't have to be a developer or a designer to enjoy the unique environments behind Singapore's biggest tech companies.
Program Fee
$350 SGD
Fee includes:
- Six A Pitch event on 12 June: 6 minutes pitch and an exhibition table
- Workshops on 9 June
- Transport for 9, 10, 11, 12 June
Not included:
1. Echelon tickets
2. Your own air tickets
3. Dinner/entry at Asia Startups Group Meeting (9 June)
4. Accommodation
Accommodation
We recommend YMCA Orchard $162.43 SGD per night (Twinsharing room). See below for details.
(Nearest MRT Stations: Dhoby Ghaut, Bras Basah)
*Booking can be done through us because we do it for other companies as well.
Take Action
Please write to [email protected] if you are keen to participate. We will send you a business matching form to be completed so we can better evaluate your needs and provide the right advice.
Accommodation
Nestled in the heart of Singapore’s famed shopping district, YMCA International House on Orchard Road offers a charming haven from the busy city streets while having the convenience of the celebrated Orchard Road right at our doorstep. The nearest MRT stations are Bras Basah and Dhoby Ghaut.
Website: http://www.ymca.org.sg/ Address: YMCA of Singapore, 1 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238824 Map: https://www.google.com.sg/maps/@1.297649,103.848116,17z
Trip Advisor rating: http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Hotel_Review-g294265-d310344-Reviews-YMCA_One_Orchard-Singapore.html
Echelon Conference 2014, 10-11 June (http://e27.co/echelon/)
Echelon 2014 is one of the region’s largest tech and business event held over two days in Singapore to celebrate Southeast Asia’s emerging technology industry. It features 60 of the region’s most promising startups, renowned global and regional speakers on Internet and Digital businesses. Organized annually since 2010, Echelon has evolved to become the embodiment of Southeast Asia’s emerging technology industry and connects the region’s best entrepreneurs, investors, organizations and technology and business leaders at one phenomenal event with one clear take away, to drive Asia’s tech industry forwards.
Six A Pitch, 12 June
Watch awesome startups from Asia pitch to seasoned early stage investors hungry for the next big idea! Startups have 6 minutes and 6 slides to pitch. A demo can be arranged if requested. Investors will also be on stage to share their investment focus and what they think is the next big thing!
Walkabout Singapore, 13 June (http://www.walkabout.sg/)
Walkabout Singapore is a city-wide open house event for technology startups. Check out the spaces, see how the companies work, and meet the people behind the innovative companies of Singapore.
The goal is simple: to put Singapore's vibrant tech scene on the map and to inspire each other and the growing generation of entrepreneurs. Walkabout is open to everyone - you don't have to be a developer or a designer to enjoy the unique environments behind Singapore's biggest tech companies.
Program Fee
$350 SGD
Fee includes:
- Six A Pitch event on 12 June: 6 minutes pitch and an exhibition table
- Workshops on 9 June
- Transport for 9, 10, 11, 12 June
Not included:
1. Echelon tickets
2. Your own air tickets
3. Dinner/entry at Asia Startups Group Meeting (9 June)
4. Accommodation
Accommodation
We recommend YMCA Orchard $162.43 SGD per night (Twinsharing room). See below for details.
(Nearest MRT Stations: Dhoby Ghaut, Bras Basah)
*Booking can be done through us because we do it for other companies as well.
Take Action
Please write to [email protected] if you are keen to participate. We will send you a business matching form to be completed so we can better evaluate your needs and provide the right advice.
Accommodation
Nestled in the heart of Singapore’s famed shopping district, YMCA International House on Orchard Road offers a charming haven from the busy city streets while having the convenience of the celebrated Orchard Road right at our doorstep. The nearest MRT stations are Bras Basah and Dhoby Ghaut.
Website: http://www.ymca.org.sg/ Address: YMCA of Singapore, 1 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238824 Map: https://www.google.com.sg/maps/@1.297649,103.848116,17z
Trip Advisor rating: http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Hotel_Review-g294265-d310344-Reviews-YMCA_One_Orchard-Singapore.html
