ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship)’s Post

We recently concluded ‘Insights into Powering Growth in the Digital Economy’ with SGX Group on 8 April 2024! Check out our interview below with one of our speakers, Julian Foo, General Manager, Financial Services at ShopBack who shares more about ShopBack and how it plans to power its growth. Thank you, Julian, for sharing your insights! #ShopBack #ACEsg #SGX #startups #digitaleconomy

Happy Labour Day from ACE.SG! 🎉   Today, we celebrate the hard work and innovation of all startup founders, investors, IHLs, government agencies, corporates and partners who drive our Singapore startup ecosystem forward. 🚀   Your dedication fuels progress, and we're proud to champion the ecosystem building efforts every step of the way!   #LabourDay #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #ACEsg 🌟

Startups, Growth Beyond Borders is happening next Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 5-8PM! Get ready to deep dive into international markets like Germany, Latin America, South Korea and the UK! Hear from Start2 Group (Germany), Latin American Chamber of Commerce, Singapore (Latin America), d·camp (South Korea) and Collaborative Working Solutions and Department for Business and Trade of the British High Commission (UK). There will be alcohol and finger food to get your conversations started! 🍺🍕 Be sure to sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gvFvq2Q4 [Please note that signing up via the external link above is required.] See you there! 😊 #ICYMI #startupevents #startups #founders #goglobal #ACEsg 

ACE.SG just wrapped another ACEpiration, this time with MOE Key Personnel from the South 4 Cluster Interest Group, in collaboration with Pollinate Incubator startups! 📢 Shoutout to GREEN SPROUTZ SINGAPORE, First Principles Education, Ransack and mercenaries.ai! During the session, our CEO, Patrick Lim shared all about ACE.SG's youth entrepreneurship initiatives, emphasising our commitment to fostering entrepreneurial spirit from primary schools to universities and beyond. We also took the group for a tour around Launchpad, where we delved into the rich history of the startup ecosystem and the collaborative efforts among the ecosystem players in driving its growth. Exciting news: ACE.SG is extending its learning journey programmes to schools, offering students an immersive experience in the local startup ecosystem. Keen to learn more? Reach out to us at youthentrepreneurship@ace.sg! Pollinate Incubator | JIA SHING LIEW | TK Koh | Lin Wenting | Patrick Lim | Ying Ting Goh #ACEsg #Startups #ACEyouthentrepreneurship

Our April edition for The Voice for Startups is now out! 🎉 Dive into the article below as we entangle skill and luck in entrepreneurship as well as how "good" looks like for a VC. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to gain more insights on the startup ecosystem! Visit our website to discover more about what ACE.SG does for the startup ecosystem: https://ace.sg/ #entrepreneurship #startup #newsletter #ACEsg

It was an engaging and insightful time in our recent ACEpiration with UBI Business School! 🌟 🚀 Anthony Chow from CEO and Co-Founder of igloo shared his startup's journey and expansion strategies, revealing an amazing growth trajectory for his team and business. There were insightful exchanges on team growth and business development. 🚀 Serene Lim, Co-Founder and CEO of vibefam also shared her startup’s impressive growth trajectory, despite being a young founder. As a women entrepreneur, she also shed light on the challenges and milestones of fundraising and team management.  In line with the delegation's objectives to learn about business management and growth, this ACEpiration programme aimed to bridge the Latin American and Asian markets and bring founders and business leaders together for invaluable networking and knowledge exchange.  We brought the delegation to explore Launchpad, delving into exciting testbeds and the vibrant history of the startup ecosystem. 🤝 We're always open for collaboration and partnerships to foster youth entrepreneurship! Drop us an enquiry at youthentrepreneurship@ace.sg Kevin Neo | Ying Ting Goh #ACEpiration #startups #founders #ACEyouthentrepreneurship 

🚀Hello LinkedIn Community! Supporting the next generation of innovators is crucial. Which of the below do you think is the most important in fostering youth entrepreneurship? For others, please comment below! #ACEyouthentrepreneurship #youthentrepreneur #startups #entrepreneurship #ACEsg

In this week’s ACEing Leadership, we got the opportunity to interview Co-Founder and CEO of Empauwer | AI for Neurodiversity, Farida Charania! We asked for her advice to aspiring founders, and she encourages them to remain steadfast in their vision but flexible in their approach. Farida highlights that the startup landscape is ever evolving, emphasising that adaptability is paramount for both survival and success. She also mentions to “surround yourself with a capable team who shares your passion and commitment, and be ready to pivot your strategies as the market evolves.” Discover the full interview below! Zelia Leong | Charleen Phor | Evangeline Leong | Linda Nguyen Schindler | Vivian Lee | Yan Ting Kek #entrepreneurship #startups #founder #womenentrepreneurs #ACEsg

🚀Innovation is challenging, especially when you are making the leap from the big chasm between early adopters and mainstream users. Estonia, with a population that is digitally savvy and highly accustomed to the digital economy, might just be a good starting point for you to venture deeper and further into Europe. As part of our Tallinn, Estonia Startup Business Mission from 20 – 24 May 2024, attend Latitude59 (Lat59), Estonia’s flagship startup and tech conference and connect with key Estonian ecosystem players for business opportunities. Read on below to find out more! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gbZVH9rQ EnterpriseSG - Europe #Estonia #EstoniaMarket #EuropeMarket #startups 

It was an exciting evening with startup founders at Entrepreneurship on the Rocks on 18 April 2024! 👏 We were privileged to hear from Kenneth Li Jun Hui, Founder of Morph Brand and Swanz Brand , who shared his journey of bootstrapping from $0 to $250,000 for B2C businesses.   Startup founders gathered insights from Kenneth’s Kickstarter experience, and his sharing of practical tips on crafting compelling campaigns, setting achievable funding goals, and fostering a supportive community of backers. Huge thank you to Kat Neo and Geraldine Lau from NTUitive and UOB for their unwavering support! Patrick Lim | Jerrick Tee | Jia Le Low | Kevin Neo | Alan Yuen | Yin Zhang | Gretel Chee | Ying Ting Goh #bootstrapping #startups #founders #ACEsg