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🚀 Korean Start-ups from the Awesome Ventures Program at BLOCK71! 🌏 We hosted elevator pitches from Korean start-ups in Fashion Tech, Media Tech, and SaaS looking to expand into SEA. Neelesh Bhatia - our experienced CEO and serial entrepreneur with 30+ years of expertise shared invaluable feedback on growth-hacking strategies, building trust, and raising capital Thanks to all the startups for an inspiring session! 🙌 #BLOCK71Singapore #startupevents #StartupPitching #KoreanStartups

🌍 Brazilian Start-ups Pitching Clinic at BLOCK71! 🚀 Start-ups from AI, AgriTech, and BioTech industries pitched their ventures and received valuable feedback from Neelesh Bhatia, an experienced CEO and Senior Associate Director at NUS Enterprise. Huge thanks to everyone for sharing your innovative ideas! #BLOCK71Singapore #startupevents #StartupPitching #BrazilStartups

Don’t let burnout break you. 🙅‍♂️❗ Benjamin C.K. Tee encourages founders to openly discuss their emotions to navigate challenges more effectively. Long-term success hinges on managing pressure wisely and proactively addressing potential sources of stress. 💆🏻‍♀️🌱 Founders, make mental health check-ins a regular part of your routine and keep communication lines open with your team and stakeholders. It’s okay to slow down so you can go further. 💡 Watch this podcast episode! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gPYSWEtc #BLOCK71 #mvptoMVP #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Founders

🔥 Flashback: Discover the Future of AI Startups with Steven Drost! 🔥 Yesterday, we had an exclusive fireside chat with Steven Drost, CEO of CodeBase UK, where he shared insights on how AI is reshaping the startup landscape. 🚀 From AI-driven innovation to expanding into the UK and Europe, Steven’s talk offered invaluable advice for founders looking to scale in these rapidly growing tech hubs. 🌍 Key Takeaways: 🤖 AI is transforming businesses through agentic AI, data-driven projections, and software replacement. 💼 The UK stands out for its B2B, Business to Government, and Business to Developer advantages. 🇬🇧 What’s life like working in the UK? Steven touched on work-life balance, diversity & inclusion, and the challenges of Scotland’s talent vs. investment gap. 💡 Different types of VCs: From ex-founders who get the startup grind to European VCs focused on finance and wealthy individual investors. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and special thanks to Steven Drost for an inspiring session and to Caleb for moderating! #BLOCK71Singapore #startupevents #FiresideChat #UKStartups #Entrepreneurship #TechInnovation

🎉 Flashback: NUS Student Innovation Carnival! 🎉 On 16 Oct, UTown came alive with creativity and innovation as student founders from NUS Enterprise showcased their groundbreaking start-ups! 🚀 From exciting product demos to a thrilling pitching competition, the energy was electric as crowds explored the innovative ideas shaping the future. 🌟 Highlights: ✨ Start-up showcases by talented founders: We learned about cutting-edge projects from NUS Enterprise, NUS departments, and student clubs! 🎤 Pitching competition filled with impressive ideas: We saw standout innovations across various industries, from AI-driven solutions for e-commerce and global supply chain innovation, to mental health awareness through AR and AI tools for digital marketing. 🔍 A fun scavenger hunt: Connecting students with start-ups, with surprising prizes for the fastest players, luckiest participants, and more! A huge thank you to everyone who visited and supported these emerging ventures! 🙌 #NUSEnterprise #StudentInnovation #StartupShowcase #PitchingCompetition

Disagreements in your team can benefit startup growth. 💪 Jeremy Au 区汉辉 highlights that the best founders navigate team disagreements effectively. These discussions, though challenging, often reveal the right path to success for your startup. Embrace the debate! 💯🚀🎯 Watch our podcast episodes! ➡️ https://bit.ly/45gI8aj #BLOCK71 #mvptoMVP #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Founders

Founders, do you need to hit $1M ARR before Series A? 🤔 Puiyan LEUNG discusses why reaching $1M ARR is more than just a target—it's a testament to having a robust customer base and a refined Go-To-Market strategy. This milestone highlights your growth journey and enhances your attractiveness to investors. 🌟🚀 Watch our podcast episodes! ➡️ https://bit.ly/45gI8aj #BLOCK71 #mvptoMVP #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Founders

It was our great pleasure to welcome a visit from Qatar yesterday. Let's take a glimpse at it! #BLOCK71Singapore #QatarVisit #GlobalConnections

Exciting times at BLOCK71 as we welcome the Keidanren visit! 🚀✨ #BLOCK71 #KeidanrenVisit #Networking #TechCommunity #GlobalConnections

ChangGoo's South Esat Asia Immersion Trip at BLOCK71! Yesterday, we were honored to host a visit from talented Korean startups in the ChangGoo Program. They joined an insightful sharing session with Kim Mok Chan, founder of Flexii, and explored BLOCK71's vibrant startup ecosystem. #BLOCK71Singapore #startupevents #StartupCollaboration

Recap our Japan Entrepreneurial Night! NUS Enterprise and BLOCK71 startups connected with Japanese professionals and MBA students for potential partnerships. During the event, we shared our Japan focus and heard from 5 NUS-affiliated startups sharing their outstanding innovations. #BLOCK71Singapore #InternationalCollaborations #japanmarket #startupevents

Connect, collaborate, conquer! 🌏 Recap our successful event with Hong Kong Science and Technology Park where we explored the intricacies of the Hong Kong market and learned about exciting new startups. #BLOCK71Singapore #hongkongmarkets #startupevents

Connect with the future of Asia! Our recent visit from the Asia Business Model Challenge 2024 featured startups from Japan and Korea. Watch the reel for highlights of their insightful presentations and networking session. #BLOCK71Singapore #InternationalCollaborations #AsiaConnect #startupevents

Missed our Legal Clinic? Catch the highlights of Sunil Rai's insightful discussion on early-stage funding and sharing on reaching a term sheet, as well as understanding the implications of your choices. #BLOCK71Singapore #legaladvices #startuptips #termsheet #investmentstrategy

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Exciting times at Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) @ one-north over the past two days! At BLOCK71 Singapore, in collaboration with NUS Enterprise and JTC Corporation, we were delighted to be part of SWITCH @ one-north. Together with our ecosystem builders, PIER71™ and ICE71, we opened our doors for the Innovative Lab Crawl. Some of our startups also showcased their solutions as part of the Experiential Showcase. 🚀 💡 But that's not all. Participants gained valuable insights during the thought-provoking panel discussion on "What does it take to raise early-stage funding in 2024?" moderated by Hui Hong Seow, Associate Director, Ecosystem Development, NUS Enterprise. Shao-Ning Huang 黄小寧, Chief Angel & Partner, AngelCentral Pte Ltd, Joyce Ng, iGlobe Partners, and Kenneth Lou, Co-founder & CEO, Mito Health joined in, delving into the nuanced approaches required for startup founders to secure funding in uncertain economic times. #NUSEnterprise #Block71Community #SWITCH2023 #LabCrawl #Startups #Panel #Innovation #Entrepreneurship