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The Sharing Economy speaks up: “I Was ‘Sharing’ ...

A story about the Sharing Economy in her own voice. In first person.

The Sharing Economy speaks up: “I Was ‘Sharing’ Before It Was Cool.”

6 Malaysian Startups From Startup NEXT by The Co.

6 Malaysian Startups From Startup NEXT by The Co.

Startup Next is a five-week pre-accelerator program that is run by The Co. Kuala Lumpur. The Co. brings the community together by giving them opportunities to make meaningful connections, whether by their co-working spaces, or by holding events that add value to the ecosystem and wider community.

6 Commonly Overlooked Risks Malaysian Entrepreneurs Take—And Regret It Later

6 Commonly Overlooked Risks Malaysian Entrepreneurs Take—And Regret It Later

We can’t deny that entrepreneurship is a growing trend, especially here in Malaysia. In an average week, you might meet at least one person that’s either some sort of an entrepreneur or someone that’s about to quit their boring 9-to-5 job (seems like everyone wants to be their own boss) to pursue their dream of becoming the next Malaysian Richard Branson.

5 Inspiring Real-Life Lessons To Learn From YouTube Sensation JinnyboyTV

5 Inspiring Real-Life Lessons To Learn From YouTube Sensation JinnyboyTV

Jinnyboy aka Jin Lim is no longer a stranger to us in the Malaysian YouTube scene. Most of us have seen his comedic videos on his YouTube channel JinnyboyTV which he co-founded with his partner Reuben Kang. They both started the YouTube channel in 2012. To-date, JinnyboyTV boasts of over 563,000 subscribers and has garnered more than 74 million views.

5 Entrepreneurial Lessons To Learn From Facebook Co-Founder Eduardo Saverin

5 Entrepreneurial Lessons To Learn From Facebook Co-Founder Eduardo Saverin

Most of us know him as the co-founder of Facebook; the man who, in 2011, renounced his US citizenship to move to Singapore. And thanks to the film The Social Network — which Eduardo Saverin himself considers to be “Hollywood fantasy” — we also know a bit more about his exit from the social media giant (albeit a more dramatic version).

So You Want To Be An Entrepreneur? Start Here.

So You Want To Be An Entrepreneur? Start Here.

You have a gut feeling that something is wrong, what you hear is too good to be true and maybe there is not really a future for you in the company. Unlike your early years, when the Sociopaths from management try to sweet talk about how essential you are to the team, somehow this time you can feel the hollowness of their words.

These 15 “Male-aysian” Entrepreneurs Are The Hotshots of 2015 In The Startup Scene

These 15 “Male-aysian” Entrepreneurs Are The Hotshots of 2015 In The Startup Scene

For those who go off the beaten path and choose to start something of their own, they are most certainly taking a calculated risk to becoming their own boss. These men chose to do away with the norm and opted for the path of entrepreneurship instead.

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Here’s 5 Platforms For You To Build Your Own App—Since We’re Not All Coding Geniuses

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Here’s 5 Platforms For You To Build Your Own App—Since We’re Not All Coding Geniuses

Given that we live in a world that’s influenced constantly by smartphones and mobile apps, we can’t deny that we often do come up with cool app ideas. We often come up with ideas that, if we actually pursued, could change the world that we live in; but seldom do we pursue them for various reasons.