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Speed-Dating with a Venture Capitalist

Venture capitalist Bob Chua only needs ten 10 minutes to size up the potential of an entrepreneur and gauge whether he or she can walk the talk. This type of pitching – otherwise known as speed-dating for venture capital – may leave the average novice quaking in his shoes, although but Chua recalls that he [...]

Seek Exposure, Don’t Wait For It, Entrepreneurs Told

Be bold, be proud and shout about your ideas – that’s the way to capture the attention of a venture capitalist. This was TechCrunch editor Dr Serkan Toto’s advice for entrepreneurs at the recent two-day MSC Malaysia InnoTech – OpenWebAsia South East Asia 2010 Summit, which ended today in Kuala Lumpur. The event was a [...]