YoungUpstarts

JULY 14, 2011

Organized by Bristol-based events company Six Degrees , this two-day conference and exhibition dedicated to all things social and digital media will take place in Singapore on 1st and 2nd September this year. Social Media World Forum (SMWF) Asia is back for its third edition! Check out the full agenda here.

Asia 188

Asia Social Media Singapore Media 188

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 5, 2012

Yongfook, as he is better known in Singapore’s tech entrepreneurship circle (we first wrote about him in 2009 ), is an avid cook and the former director for Japan-based online recipe network Cookpad in charge of its international business. “The man is an eating machine!” ” Going Local. . The second was Opinioneated.”

Singapore 200

Singapore Aggregator Technical Review Database 200

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2011

But those same words could easily be applied to the Singapore-based technology entrepreneurs present at Techventure 2011. Singapore Innovation. Just a bit of background – the high-tech start-up scene in Singapore is said to be growing healthily in recent years. Plans for more Singapore-based technology incubators.

Singapore 198

Singapore Technical Review Technology Incubator 198

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Marketers in the Asia Pacific region are upbeat and optimistic about the future of digital marketing, but many confess they still struggle or aren’t confident enough to push forward with digital marketing initiatives especially with budget and talent constraints. Singapore – A Bright Spot For Digital Marketing.

Singapore 176

Singapore Asia Marketing India 176

YoungUpstarts

MAY 12, 2013

With the proliferation of blog shops and rise of online shopping in Singapore – and in Asia – the casual observer might be forgiven for thinking the brick and mortar shops will go the way of the Dodo. These trends have implications for Singapore as they expand into the region and internationally. That’s not the case.

Singapore 173

Singapore Asia China Technical Review 173

YoungUpstarts

JULY 15, 2011

Organized by the Singapore infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF) , the SiTF Awards 2011 – which seeks to recognize innovative infocomm technology applications or solutions developed in Singapore – has announced its finalists for the awards competition. In the Interactive Ideas category.

Singapore 193

Singapore Asia Technical Review Widget 193

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

That’s also why Singapore-based IT retail chain Newstead Technologies launched a second Digital Style outlet less than six months after its first in IT haven Funan DigitaLife Mall last September. “Consumer behavior is ever changing and retailers have to constantly review their business to ensure relevancy.”

Singapore 178

Singapore Technical Review Mobile Technology 178

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 24, 2013

You’re unlikely to have heard of Singapore-based creative agency Imaginary Friends Studios – unless you’re in the fields of film, games or animation. When we first started, there wasn’t any other digital art studio existed in Singapore and we had no role model to follow.

Singapore 228

Singapore San Diego DC Design 228

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

One of the latest in Singapore to try is Household.sg ( www.household.sg ), an online supermarket with a focus on household essentials and groceries. Lee, 23, is still a student in the National University of Singapore (NUS) where he studies computing. Europe and China, it wasn’t quite so in Singapore. “ Household.sg

Singapore 230

Singapore Distribution China Bootstrapping 230

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2014

The answer, according to Dick Stroud and Kim Walker in “ Marketing to the Ageing Consumer: The Secrets to Building an Age-Friendly Business “, is to embrace age-friendly approaches. With greater longevity and lower fertility rates across the globe, we will see more older and fewer younger people over the next few decades.

Technical Review 157

Technical Review Software Review Marketing Japan 157

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Singapore has a thriving economy, particularly when it comes to international business, so there are plenty of different paths to get rich in Singapore. Singapore’s size alone and its lack of arable land has already helped shape its society and the job opportunities within its borders.

Singapore 100

Singapore South Korea Technical Review Finance 100

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 30, 2018

Most investors from different parts of the world look at Singapore as a great location to open a business startup or open a foreign branch. If you are planning to start a business in Singapore, all you need to know is that it has a conducive business environment. Singapore is not left behind when it comes to embracing e-commerce.

Singapore 100

Singapore Asia Technical Review Government 100

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 4, 2020

Awards celebrated 15 winners who are industry leaders in skills development in Singapore. This accentuates the need for talents in the hospitality industry to harness the power of digital marketing and artificial intelligence (AI) technology, in preparation for the Hospitality 4.0

Singapore 165

Singapore Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Myanmar 165

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

In Singapore, online and mobile shopping is set to enter a new phase. According to a new PayPal survey conducted by market research agency GfK to measure the changing ways that consumers shop and pay, Singaporeans are planning to do at least half of their holiday shopping electronically this year. Mobile Commerce On The Rise.

Singapore 182

Singapore Mobile Software Review Asia 182

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

But 3D technology hasn’t been widely adopted for business applications aside from a few large scale once-off marketing gimmicks, mainly due to cost issues. Feature Story 3D technology business applications Epson projection technology projectors Singapore'

Singapore 150

Singapore Technical Review Software Review Technology 150

Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

Israel, Singapore and now China are the three countries that have successfully put that theory into practice. Innofund is designed to bridge early stage technology companies that have innovative technology and good market potential but are too early for commercial funding (banks or VCs.)

Programming 287

Programming Technical Review SBIR China 287

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Thinking Aloud application development enterprise applications enterprise mobility mobile strategy Nuno Pereira OutSystems'

Mobile 262

Mobile Singapore Australia Application Development 262

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 11, 2012

“Many (merchants) are beginning to see this group buying model as one of the risk-free marketing channels with no upfront costs,” says All Deals Asia founder Yiping Goh ( we also interviewed her in mid 2010 when All Deals Asia first launched). All Deals Asia took around three months to develop the application in-house.

Asia 190

Asia Malaysia Indonesia Aggregator 190

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

For Pebble Steel’s launch in Singapore, Leader Radio Technologies bundled an exclusive custom made silicone strap (along with a pouch) together with the first 500 units. I doubt if my usage is far heavier than the next regular guy, but 3 days – for a smartwatch – is still decent compared to many of its competitors.

Technical Review 202

Technical Review Singapore Technology Video 202

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

Be agile and adapt to changing market needs – your customer’s needs are not static and they will continue to evolve. You need to remain at the forefront of such developments to avoid being commoditized or being made irrelevant. - As this happens, don’t just keep up with the competition, but be nimble and respond as an industry pacesetter.

Malaysia 206

Malaysia Indonesia Singapore Thailand 206

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

During the recent launch of Blackberry 7 OS in Singapore, Research In Motion (RIM) executives had shared that Southeast Asia was a potential hotbed of application developers with whom they were keen to work with. During the launch of Blackberry 7, RIM executives mentioned that Southeast Asia is a key market for developing applications.

Developer 207

Developer Asia Thailand Singapore 207

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2012

Singapore’s average household income has risen to S$2,925 per month in 2011, according to global services information company Experian. Experian Mosaic Singapore also provides a demographic breakdown of the Singaporean consumer, into 30 unique segments and nine groups that share similar demographic and socioeconomic traits.

Singapore 259

Singapore Asia Distribution Matching 259

YoungUpstarts

MAY 1, 2013

LinkedIn first established an office here in Singapore back in 2011. Singapore is the fourth market in Southeast Asia to surpass the 1-million mark, after Malaysia (1+ million), Indonesia (1.5+ Singapore is the fourth market in Southeast Asia to surpass the 1-million mark, after Malaysia (1+ million), Indonesia (1.5+

Singapore 254

Singapore Asia Malaysia Indonesia 254

YoungUpstarts

JULY 1, 2012

This is why there are so many Ultrabooks in the market these days. “Similar to the introduction of Intel Centrino nearly a decade ago, this is a time of revolutionary change in personal computing,” said Collin Tan, Intel ‘s country manager for Singapore.

Mobile 207

Mobile Technical Review Singapore Forecast 207

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Written by marketing consultant Mark Schaefer , the book traces the origins of “citizen influence” on the social web, delves deeply into the world of Klout , and provides tips on how one can navigate this new digital landscape. Increasingly, influencers matter more and more in the world of marketing.

Technical Review 160

Technical Review Singapore Algorithm Social Media 160

The Next Web

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

is a venture capitalist investing in Silicon Valley and Singapore. It may surprise you to learn that the technology itself takes a back seat to market demand. Some examples include: Organize a local market research campaign (best for services that involve connecting businesses with customers). Eddy Lee, Ph.D,

Web 160

Web Silicon Valley Salary Demand 160

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 20, 2013

Singapore’s taxi industry has been the subject of many recently introduced services looking to disrupt that sector. “The ease-of-use and safety aspects made it an instant favorite among commuters in Malaysia and the Philippines with one GrabTaxi cab being booked every five seconds in those markets.

Singapore 259

Singapore Malaysia Philippines Thailand 259

YoungUpstarts

JULY 26, 2012

But a new Singapore hardware startup, AFTERSHOCK PC , believes it can compete in this market with its range of custom laptops wholly dedicated for gaming. AFTERSHOCK declines to reveal sales or revenue targets, with Marcus saying that as a brand new concept they’re really looking to gauge acceptance in the local market.

Singapore 232

Singapore Marketing Asia Startup 232

Steve Blank

JANUARY 4, 2011

They’ve been thinking hard and smart about the lessons to be learned not only from Silicon Valley, but with only 16 million people, they are also looking for lessons from other small innovation clusters such as Israel, Singapore and Finland. As a result, societal pressures favor people who avoid risky ventures.

Silicon Valley 335

Silicon Valley Chile South America Venture Capital 335

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 14, 2017

Marketing products into international markets is not a simple task”, says Julio Oliveto, founder of Livre, an innovative wheelchair-tricycle company in Brazil. Parallel to this, social media has grown as well, allowing businesses from anywhere in the world to market to anyone,” he says. Attracting Overseas Customers.

Global 145

Global Small Business Asia Singapore 145

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 21, 2013

Here, one should build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for early adopters , roll it out in the market and measure outcomes via innovation accounting , learn what works (and what doesn’t), and determine if one should stick to one’s hypothesis or switch course, ie pivot or persevere.

Lean 193

Lean Technical Review North America Startup 193

ReadWriteStart

APRIL 5, 2023

The last few months have been an unprecedented time for entrepreneurs and startup founders on the market. Tech scale-up has been a massive driver for the local startup ecosystem, and non-VC or angel investing is also a growing market here. The country boasts one of the largest economies in the world and in Latin America.

South Africa 136

South Africa New York City San Francisco Silicon Valley 136

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 2, 2013

Many marketers also agree, but for a totally different reason – eight out of ten Singapore-based marketers surveyed in a recent study say that mobile will be one of the most important tools to engage with customers in the next two to three years.

Singapore 209

Singapore Mobile SMS Marketing 209

Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

Israel, Singapore and now China are the three countries that have successfully put that theory into practice. Innofund is designed to bridge early stage technology companies that have innovative technology and good market potential but are too early for commercial funding (banks or VCs.)

Programming 179

Programming Technical Review SBIR China 179

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 28, 2015

If you are a small business owner with limited budget then this should be your go to medium for marketing your product or service. While the numerous online marketing methods offer are wide spread of options today, simple Pay-Per-Click Ads on search engines can deliver the best bang for your buck. Do It Yourself. A Google Account.

Small Business 100

Small Business Marketing Campaign PPC 100

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 9, 2013

Social media marketing is probably the most heavily written management topic on the planet. Providing a methodical framework covering strategy, organisation, execution and measurement, the book provides a step by step process to managing the social media marketing function. An example is seen below: Courtesy of DragonSearch Marketing.

Technical Review 159

Technical Review Social Media SEM SCRUM 159

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 15, 2013

Print media in Singapore is not quite spiraling towards doom like its counterparts elsewhere in the world, not with its state-backed media still clinging on to its dominance in the country’s media landscape. Denise: Print in Singapore is subject to the constraints of censorship. Starting your own gig is always extremely tough.

Singapore 246

Singapore Advertising Mobile Media 246