Singapore StartupDigest – December 5, 2011

6/12/2011

Below is an archived version of the Singapore StartupDigest Events List – a weekly curated listing of the best tech startup events in Singapore. If you would like to get next week’s digest on Monday, sign up here.

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For newcomers: Singapore StartupDigest is a curated events list created by entrepreneurs that is focused on the needs and interests of startups in Singapore. Do drop me a note at gwen@thestartupdigest.com if you have any feedback, questions, or ideas.

Singapore StartupDigest is curated by:
Gwendolyn Regina Tan – Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief, SGEntrepreneurs

 

 

What’s Going on in the Singapore Startup Community

The Singapore Venture Workshop with Martin Lear, Anuj Khanna Sohum, and William Klippgen
When: Tuesday, 6th December 2011, 530pm-10pm
Where: National University of Singapore – University Hall Auditorium
A stellar line-up of speakers and topics:

Martin Lear, BioLynx Technologies on “Funding a Biotech start-up in Singapore” / Anuj Khanna Sohum, Affle Group on “How to raise several Million dollars for a mobile media company” ; William Klippgen, BAF Spectrum on “What investors look at when making investment decisions.”

 

House of Genius: An evening of creative problem solving
When: Wednesday, 7th December 2011, 6:39pm to 8:52pm (yes, time is accurate!)
Where: Amazon Web Services, 23 Church Street, Unit #10-01 Capital Square

Held in Singapore for the first time, the goal of House of Genius is to assemble brilliant, diverse groups of people to focus their collective creativity and experience to explore, discuss and solve important problems.

 

Legally IT: Preparation for Mediation of IT Disputes
When: Wednesday, 7th December 2011, 4pm-6pm
Where: Maxwell Chambers, Anderson Room, 32 Maxwell Road, Singapore 069115

The title says it all. Fight!

 

Luncheon panel discussion on Legal Issues in Starting a Business in the United States
When: Wednesday, 7th December 2011, 11am-2pm
Where: Gilmour Room, Singapore Cricket Club, A Connaught Drive, Singapore, 179681

Brought to you by TiE Singapore and the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Alumni Association of Singapore (IIFTAS), issues on basic legal, tax and regulatory structure, employment, social welfare and pension, Licensing/permits, limiting liability, role of insurance, with regards to establishing a company or business in the United States will be discussed.

 

Web Wednesday with Ken Mandel
When: Wednesday, 7th December 2011, 630pm-9pm
Where: The Beer Market, 3B River Valley Road, Singapore 179021

Over the past 18 years in Asia, Ken has run the regional offices of some of the biggest digital names in the industry: XM Asia, Ogilvy, and Yahoo!. This Web Wednesday, he will speak on “Life after Advertising & Publishing,” Venture Incubating, and why he chose Buddy Media as his next big regional gig.

 

Blackberry Developer Conference Asia
When: Wednesday to Thursday, 7th-8th December 2011, 9am-7pm
Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, 7 Raffles Ave

Originally held in Bangkok, the Blackberry DevCon was shifted to Singapore because of the floods. Also, all attendees will receive a free Playbook! (There’s still the event fee…)

 

INSEAD Global Entrepreneurship Forum
When: Friday, 9th December 2011, 9am-130pm (GEF) and 230pm-7pm (BVC)
Where: INSEAD Asia Campus, Singapore Claude & Tuulikki Janssen Auditorium, 1 Ayer Rajah Avenue, Singapore 138676

This runs twice a year and is a highlight for INSEAD’s venture design and incubation initiatives, bringing together the INSEAD community and guests to discuss creating value through entrepreneurship. This time, the theme is: “Science-Based Entrepreneurship: How to Ignite this Engine of Economic Prosperity.”

 

 

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Singapore StartupDigest – November 15, 2011

15/11/2011

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Singapore StartupDigest is curated by:
Gwendolyn Regina Tan – Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief, SGEntrepreneurs
 
 

What’s Going on in the Singapore Startup Community

Acid Test for Technology Entrepreneurs

When: Wednesday, 16th November 2011, 9am-1230pmWhere: Plug-In@Blk 71, 71 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #02-18, Singapore 139951

Henry Wong, venture partner at Garage Tech Ventures will share his experiences and insights from the point of view of a VC in Silicon Valley.

 

Startup Asia: Top strategies for cashing in Asia’s Innovation Boom

When: Wednesday, 16th November 2011, 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Where: Blk 71 Ayer Rajah Crescent #02-18, Singapore 139951

Meet a panel who will share their thoughts on the winning strategies of a new generation of entrepreneurs who no longer look to Facebook, Amazon and eBay for cues but are crafting their own business models, going global, and scoring IPOs on Wall Street. The panel includes Koh Soo Boon of iGlobe Partners, Wong Kok Cheong of Sparky Animation, Darius Cheung of tencube (acquired by McAfee).

 

Web Wednesday

When: Wednesday, 16th November 2011, 7pm-930pm

Where: THE BEER MARKET, 3B River Valley Road, Singapore 179021

Meet Ranji David of Interactive Advertising Bureau-Singapore as she speaks about advertizing spend online especially vis-à-vis the IAB Online Revenue Report 2011.

 

Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation Luncheon

When: Thursday, 17th November 2011, 12pm-130pm

Where: Plug-In@Blk71, Blk 71 Ayer Rajah Crescent #02-18, S (139951)

Your opportunity to cozy up with Jojo Flores, co-founder of Plug and Play Tech Center in the US; and Eddie Chau, co-founder of Brandtology (acquired by Media Monitors).

 

TEDxKRP

When: Thursday, 17th November 2011, 630pm-9pm

Where: Shaw Foundation Alumni House Auditorium, 11 Kent Ridge Drive

Organized by the the Grameen Creative Lab @ NUS, TEDxKRP brings speakers to talk about creating social impact through businesses.

 

Introduction to Mozilla’s WebFWD Accelerator

When: Thursday, 17th November 2011, 7pm-9pm

Where: Plug-in, Blk 71, 71 Ayer Rajah Crescent

Meet Diane Bisgeier, Program Manager of WebWFD as she takes you through Mozilla’s Innovation Accelerator: a program which supports Open Source projects by offering mentorship from industry experts, access to the Mozilla global network, infrastructure and other world-class resources.

 

Closing the Entrepreneurial Gap

When: Friday, 18th November 2011, 4-8pm

Where: Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, NUS University Town

Made up of two parts: a live telecast from a panel in Beijing, and a local panel here in Singapore. This event features industry leaders from the Chinese tech scene.

 

Gamification SG Meetup

When: Friday, 18th November 2011, 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: Singapore Polytechnic InnoVillage, 500 Dover Road Singapore 139651, InnoVillage Inv B 24

Location-based gamification? Social+game mechanics? Discuss.

 

GovCamp Singapore

When: Friday, 18th November 2011, 3pm till late

Where: The Rock Auditorium, Suntec City

Following in the spirit of BarCamp, GovCampSG is for governments and other public institutions to share social and tech solutions to turn them into Gov 2.0. It is also to promote active citizenry among the people to participate and take an active role in society. The theme for this GovCampSG is “Connecting people, data, and ideas”, revolving around 2 main topics – “Engagement” and “Open Data.”

 

 

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Singapore StartupDigest – November 8, 2011

8/11/2011

Below is an archived version of the Singapore StartupDigest Events List – a weekly curated listing of the best tech startup events in Singapore. If you would like to get next week’s digest on Monday, sign up here.

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For newcomers: Singapore StartupDigest is a curated events list created by entrepreneurs that is focused on the needs and interests of startups in Singapore.Do drop me a note at gwen@thestartupdigest.com if you have any feedback, questions, or ideas.
Singapore StartupDigest is curated by:
Gwendolyn Regina Tan – Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief, SGEntrepreneurs

 

What’s Going on in the Singapore Startup Community

 

Entrepreneurs Unplugged 2011

When: Tuesday, 8th November 2011, 630pm-830pmWhere: Hon Sui Sen Auditorium, NUS Business School, 1, Business Link, Singapore 117592

Several entrepreneurs behind diverse creative firms share their experiences on getting out of comfort zones and how to decide on whether an idea is feasible.

 

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2011 Opening Ceremony

When: Tuesday, 8th November 2011, 9am-1130am

Where: The Grand Cathay, Level 6, 2 Handy Road, Singapore 229233

The opening ceremony of this yearly global week celebrating entrepreneurship! Also stay for the panel discussion on “Realizing my Big Idea.”

 

WMware: Inaugural Women in IT Forum

When: Wednesday, 9th November 2011, 230pm – 5pm

Where: Equinox, Level 70 Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore

A panel of women in IT, to share their thoughts and views on salient issues like the perceived role and function of women in IT today and the way forward for women and the industry as a whole.

 

Business of Design Forum: Design for Business Growth

When: Thursday, 10th November 2011, 10am-1pm

Where: Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Level 3, Heliconia Room 3401

Several design thought leaders will share on how enterprises can use design strategically for business growth.

 

Networking with Japanese Start-Ups

When: Thursday, 10th November 2011, 10am-2pm

Where: Blk 71, 71 Ayer Rajah Crescent #02-18, Singapore

Singapore-based start-ups that are keen to establish partnerships, strengthen connections, and expand their reach into the Japanese market, should attend this event.

 

Chillin’ With Google: pre-DevFest drinks

When: Thursday 10th November, 7-9pm

Where: Sauce Bar (8 Raffles Avenue, Esplanade Mall #01-10)

As a lead up to Google DevFest this Saturday in Singapore, there will bepre-DevFest drinks! There will be some finger food and drinks (thanks Google!). Come to mingle with the speakers and fellow developers! Limited to 50 people only.

 

Google DevFest Singapore

When: Saturday, 12th November 2011, 9am-5pm

Where: Grand Hyatt, 10 Scotts Road, Singapore 22821

A full day of Google goodness. Google DevFests are a great opportunity to learn more about Google technologies and developer products. This DevFest, there will be quite a few US-based Google peeps here in Singapore to answer your questions.

 

Rainmakers 2011: To Product/Market Fit and Beyond

When: Saturday, 12th November 2011, 930am-130pm

Where: NUS University Hall Auditorium, Lee Kong Chian Wing, Level 2, 21 Lower Kent Ridge Road

While our friends in Silicon Valley do their little panel discussion, here in Singapore, we’ll see them via a live telecast. Meet virtually: Frank Chen of Andreessen Horowtiz, Sharon Vosmek of Astia, Manu Kumar of K9 Ventures, Pascal Finette of WebFWD Mozilla, and Josh Elman of Greylock Partners. After, hear from a local panel consisting of: James Chan of Neoteny Labs, Jeffery Paine of Founder Institute, Hian Goh of Asian Food Channel, and Hong Ting Wong of 2359 Media.

 

 

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Singapore StartupDigest – October 17, 2011

18/10/2011

Below is an archived version of the Singapore StartupDigest Events List – a weekly curated listing of the best tech startup events in Singapore. If you would like to get next week’s digest on Monday, sign up here.

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For newcomers: Singapore StartupDigest is a curated events list created by entrepreneurs that is focused on the needs and interests of startups in Singapore. Do drop me a note at gwen@thestartupdigest.com if you have any feedback, questions, or ideas.

Singapore StartupDigest is curated by:
Gwendolyn Regina Tan – Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief, SGEntrepreneurs
 

What’s Going on in the Singapore Startup Community

Web In Travel Conference and Bootcamp 2011When: Monday to Wednesday, 17th-19th October 2011

Where: Suntec Conference Hall, Ballroom 2

The conference for the travel industry.

Angel’s Gate Launch

When: Wednesday, 19th October 2011, 2pm onwards

Where: MDA F11 Screening Room, 3 Fusionopolis Way, Level 11, Symbiosis, Singapore 138633

Get ready for Singapore’s own reality show where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch to investors. Think Dragon’s Den.

Web Wednesday

When: Wednesday, 19th October 2011, 630pm-9pm

Where: The Pump Room, Clarke Quay, 177a River Valley Road, Singapore 179021

Don Anderson of CNNGo will speak on “Building a Successful Social Travel Brand.” Based on his experience in CNNGo, he will provide an overview of CNNGo’s operations and content strategy.

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Singapore StartupDigest – September 6, 2011

6/09/2011

Below is an archived version of the Singapore StartupDigest Events List – a weekly curated listing of the best tech startup events in Singapore. If you would like to get next week’s digest on Monday, sign up here.

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For newcomers: Singapore StartupDigest is a curated events list created by entrepreneurs that is focused on the needs and interests of startups in Singapore.Do drop me a note at gwen@thestartupdigest.com if you have any feedback, questions, or ideas.

Singapore StartupDigest is curated by:
Gwendolyn Regina Tan – Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief, SGEntrepreneurs
 
 

What’s Going on in the Singapore Startup Community
 

Go Measure with Google AnalyticsWhen: Tuesday, 6th Septemeber 2011, 130pm-630pm

Where: Pan Pacific Singapore, Ballroom 1 & 2

Having data is one thing. Analyzing it to figure out ways to increase value for your startup is another. Go for this if you want to learn tips on how to use Google Analytics better.

Campaign Spotlight Technology

When: Thursday, 8th September 2011, 830am-530pm

Where: Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221

This one-day conference will bring together speakers from big tech firms like Microsoft, Lenovo, Dell and others to talk about shifting trends in Asia tech, consumer technology marketing and more. Probably useful for startups whose clients or potential partners include these firms.

Barcamp Singapore 7

When: Saturday, 10 September 2011, 930am-6pm

Where: iJam@Blk 71, Block 71 Ayer Rajah Crescent

The next round of random presentations by random people will happen this Saturday. Join!

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Singapore StartupDigest – August 29, 2011

29/08/2011

Below is an archived version of the Singapore StartupDigest Events List – a weekly curated listing of the best tech startup events in Singapore. If you would like to get next week’s digest on Monday, sign up here.

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For newcomers: Singapore StartupDigest is a curated events list created by entrepreneurs that is focused on the needs and interests of startups in Singapore.Do drop me a note at gwen@thestartupdigest.com if you have any feedback, questions, or ideas.
 
Singapore StartupDigest is curated by:
Gwendolyn Regina Tan – Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief, SGEntrepreneurs
 
 
What’s Going on in the Singapore Startup Community

 

Founders Drink with Qlubbr and Gastro Couture
When: Wednesday, August 31, 7pm-9pm
Where: Amazon Web Services, Capital Square, 23 Church Street, #10-01, 049481 Singapore

This session will focus on social media with a specific look at user acquisition via social media especially with two startup case studies.

TEDxCQ with Michael Smith and Zaki Mahomed

When: Wednesday, 31st August 2011

Where: The Forbidden City, 3A River Valley Road, Singapore

This TEDx event will be held in the middle of one of Singapore’s hottest nightlife hubs, and will also feature a few entrepreneurs and others in the tech startup space.

Apps World Asia 2011

When: Thursday, 1st Sept until Friday, 2nd Sept 2011

Where: Suntec, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore

This apps-focused conference will look into typical countries like China, Japan, India and Indonesia, but more importantly also try to cover “unsung heroes” like Nepal, Maldives and Bhutan.

Social Media World Forum Asia 2011

When: Thursday, 1st Sept until Friday, 2nd Sept 2011

Where: Suntec, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore

Yet another round of the Asia leg of this global conference! Look forward to coverage and talks on social media, marketing online, mobile, etc. And oh, I will also be chairing the social media hub on the morning of the second day. If you’re there, say hi!

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Singapore StartupDigest – August 22, 2011

23/08/2011

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For newcomers: Singapore StartupDigest is a curated events list created by entrepreneurs that is focused on the needs and interests of startups in Singapore. 

Do drop me a note at gwen@thestartupdigest.com if you have any feedback, questions, or ideas.

Singapore StartupDigest is curated by:
Gwendolyn Regina Tan – Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief, SGEntrepreneurs

 

 

What’s Going on in the Singapore Startup Community

Let’s Do Lunch with Jeffrey Paine

When: Tueday 23rd August, 1130am
Where: The Franklin, Singapore Science Park 1, #02-12/25 

Jeff is the founder of Battle Ventures and Founder Institute Singapore. FI Singapore has just graduated its latest batch of students. Jeff is one of the key people to know in the Singapore startup scene, so please go!

Business Angel Network Southeast Asia (BANSEA) pitching and networking lunch
When: Thursday 25th August, 11am-130pm
Where: THE PINES, Ballroom II at Basement, 30 Stevens Road, Singapore 257840

Great opportunity to network with angels and investors. At the same time, watch four companies pitch: Twtbuck (performance-based social media advertising and crowdsourcing platform), MyRideBuddy (carpooling), Forever Young Studio (they have a new game), SkeeG-Online (educational social networking encyclopedia).

 

 

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Singapore StartupDigest – July 11, 2011

11/07/2011

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Do drop me a note at gwen@thestartupdigest.com if you have any feedback, questions, or ideas.

Singapore StartupDigest is curated by:
Gwendolyn Regina Tan – Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief, SGEntrepreneurs

 

What’s Going on in the Singapore Startup Community

BANSEA Network @ Lunch: Female Power Pitches
When: Friday 15th July, 1030am-130pm
Where: THE PINES, Ballroom II at Basement, 30 Stevens Road, Singapore 257840

Join in this lunch to network with angel investors and VCs of the Business Angel Network (Southeast Asia), as well watch three pitches – by three female entrepreneurs.

 

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Singapore StartupDigest – July 4, 2011

5/07/2011

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Do drop me a note at gwen@thestartupdigest.com if you have any feedback, questions, or ideas.

Singapore StartupDigest is curated by:
Gwendolyn Regina Tan – Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief, SGEntrepreneurs

 

What’s Going on in the Singapore Startup Community

Media Relations in the Digital Age Conference
When: Monday-Tuesday, 4-5th July 2011
Where: Sheraton Tower, Singapore

This conference will be useful for companies looking to share and find out more about how others are using online media to manage their brands. This would also be a good place for relevant startups to find potential clients!

Lean Startup Breakfast Singapore
When: Friday, 8th July 2011, 10am-11am
Where: Pacific Coffee @Red Dot Museum, 28 Maxwell Road, Singapore 069120

The Lean Startup movement is officially in Singapore! At least, there’s a formalized meetup happening this coming Friday. Sorry I wouldn’t be able to join as I’ll be in New York.

 

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Singapore StartupDigest – May 16, 2011

17/05/2011

Below is an archived version of the Singapore StartupDigest Events List – a weekly curated listing of the best tech startup events in Singapore. If you would like to get next week’s digest on Monday, sign up here.

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For newcomers: Singapore StartupDigest is a curated events list created by entrepreneurs that is focused on the needs and interests of startups in Singapore.

Do drop me a note at gwen@thestartupdigest.com if you have any feedback, questions, or ideas.

Singapore StartupDigest is curated by:
Gwendolyn Regina Tan – Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief, SGEntrepreneurs

 

What’s Going on in the Singapore Startup Community

Web Wednesday
When: Wednesday 18th May 2011, 630pm-9pm
Where: TAKE at Studio M Hotel, 3 Nanson Road, Singapore

This month Web Wednesday continues to look at the world from the perspective of the Brands. Lenovo will be coming in to chat about their new global brand proposition and how it goes beyond messaging with their intent of bringing this to life by setting up the world’s first digital hub in Singapore.

SVCA presents: Minority Shareholders’ Rights and Remedies
When: Thursday 19th May 2011, 745am-930am
Where: Singapore Cricket Club, Gilmour Room, Connaught Drive, Singapore 179681

The Singapore Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SVCA) is organising a breakfast seminar helmed by Mr. Eddee Ng, Partner, Tan Kok Quan Partnership. Eddee will be speaking on minority shareholders’ rights and remedies.

 

Top Upcoming Events

23 May – Startup Roots

 

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