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When Third is First

thebarefootvc

Resource scarcity leads to innovation — as those of us who have lived and worked in the developing world are acutely aware. In most of these countries, credit cards and traditional banking systems have not yet taken hold, making mobile money the only alternative to carrying cash (often in dangerous cities) and expending time to deliver cash.

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[Asia] Music Streaming Service Spotify Launches In Singapore And Malaysia

YoungUpstarts

If you’re not aware, Spotify started as a tiny little startup in Stockholm, Sweden in 2008. month allows music to be downloaded on any device including mobile handsets and/or tablet devices at enhanced audio quality. In the News Asia digital music Malaysia music distribution music streaming online music Singapore Spotify'

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How Mobile Technology Changed Casinos

The Startup Magazine

Mobile technology, in particular, has made the casino business much more pronounced by bringing the niche to a much wider market segment. However, mobile technology has popularised the industry by making gaming platforms accessible to many, while retaining the adventurous and enjoyment factors.

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Strategy Roundtable For Entrepreneurs: Microsoft's $100K India Startup Challenge Grant

ReadWriteStart

At today's session, first up, Ramkumar RS from Chennai, India, presented Mango DVM , an innovative solution to turn vendors of illegal, grey market music to legal distributors using a combination of mobile apps and media server technology. Next week, the 1M/1M roundtable will focus on entrepreneurs in East Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

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Consider Emerging Markets for Your Global Expansion

Transformify

A country that is in the process of moving from a developing to a developed stage is considered an emerging economy or market. But today, these nations with rapid economic development have a growing impact on the world economy and are responsible for driving more than 50% of world economic growth.

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East meets West: Why Chinese app developers are targeting US smartphone owners

The Next Web

For mobile app developers, the impressive figures are enticing. After all, it’s all about reach for mobile apps. In this aspect, China’s huge market seems ripe for the taking — and which firms are better-placed to do so than homegrown startups, especially app developers looking to conquer the mobile market?

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When Third is First

thebarefootvc

Resource scarcity leads to innovation — as those of us who have lived and worked in the developing world are acutely aware. In most of these countries, credit cards and traditional banking systems have not yet taken hold, making mobile money the only alternative to carrying cash (often in dangerous cities) and expending time to deliver cash.

Africa 40