Upcoming events in Singapore for start-ups, SMEs and entrepreneurs
Singapore has such a dynamic ecosystem that sometimes the number of events offered can be overwhelming. Here at FirstCOUNSEL, we're going to help you out by putting together a curated list of upcoming events in Singapore for start-ups, SMEs and entrepreneurs: Sep 28 - Startup Weekend Singapore Mega 2018 (*SCAPE) $26.88-103.75 Oct 1 - DrinkEntrepreneurs x 1880 (1880) $0+ Oct 2 - Health Tech Startups - How to Make It Work Globally (BASH) Free Oct 4 - HR: The Universal Challenge
Singapore startups get help finding partners with Startup SG Network online platform
"STARTUPS, incubators and accelerators, and investors can now find and connect with one another through an online portal called the Startup SG Network, the latest addition to Singapore's Startup SG initiatives, Enterprise Singapore announced on Monday. Launched at the Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology (Switch), the national platform allows local players across more than 30 technology sectors to profile themselves and seek partnerships and deal flows. Using the websi
CEO/Founder Azmul Haque in Silicon Valley to talk about Opportunities in Int'l ICOs
FirstCOUNSEL CEO/Founder and Collyer Law LLC Managing Director Azmul Haque spoke in front of a full house eager to listen to "Opportunities in International ICOs" at Mindrome Coworking Space in the heart of Silicon Valley. Speaking with Roger Royse of Roger Royse Law Firm, the audience learned about blockchain, the countries which offer ICO regulatory guidance and the countries in which ICOs are banned, whether tokens are securities, enforcement actions, tax considerations, c
CEO/Founder Azmul Haque speaking in San Francisco about Int'l ICO Strategies
FirstCOUNSEL CEO/Founder Azmul Haque is in Silicon Valley, and will be speaking in San Francisco on Tuesday 18 September about International ICO Strategies. Last year saw the rise of the initial coin offering (ICO) as an alternative to VC funding, which allows companies to raise millions without giving up equity. Due to the US legal, tax and regulatory risk, most ICOs take place offshore and many countries are emerging as leaders in the space. At the talk, they will examine t
FirstCOUNSEL at 1st Day of SWITCH 2018 (SG Week of Innovation and Technology)
FirstCOUNSEL was there today at the kick off of SWITCH 2018 (Singapore Week of Innovation & TeCHnology). SWITCH is a platform concept that brings together partners from around the world in the technology, innovation and enterprise ecosystem in a series of complementary tech events. SWITCH features exhibitions, conferences, workshops and activities revolving around topics such as open innovation, technology transfer, tech entrepreneurship, venture funding, and talent developme
ClassPass co-founder visits Singapore and shares valuable advice for entrepreneurs
This week Payal Kadakia, co-founder of ClassPass (the subscription-based service that lets users find and book fitness classes online) was in Singapore, and FirstCOUNSEL COO Linda Schindler was there at the intimate fireside chat held at Facebook. ClassPass recently raised US$85 million in Series D financing led by Temasek (bringing the total to US$255 million), and Payal has been on both Forbes’ Women Entrepreneurs to Watch list and Fortune Magazine’s 40 under 40. On product
10 Things you should know about the Singapore startup landscape
"With Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology (SWITCH) just around the corner, there is a significant interest directed at Singapore these days. Of course, there has always been interest in Singapore’s tech and startup scene, especially when the city-state became the only Southeast Asian country to rank in Startup Genome’s Top 20 Startup Ecosystems in World report in 2015. But if you’re only just discovering Singapore’s tech and startup scene, here’s ten things you should
Startup Programmes & Grants - ACE Public Briefing tomorrow
Are you interested in learning more about the programmes and grants available through the Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE)? There will be a free sharing session tomorrow so you can learn about what ACE brings to the startup community in terms of programmes and grants. Topics shared: ACE programmes and facilities Startup SG grants: focusing on Startup SG Founder and Startup SG Talent (Startup Talent Programme) One-month structured mentoring programme: BACECAMP Caree
IMDA open innovation challenge offers $400,000 in prizes
Calling all creative problem solvers - Would you like a shot at $400,000 in prizes for the first ever IMDA open innovation challenge? IMDA (the Info-communications Media Development Authority) is a statutory board of the Singapore government, under the Ministry of Communications and Information. They are looking for new ideas on their Open Innovation Platform (a virtual crowd-sourcing platform) in their 1st Innovation Call, from enterprises large and small, who can see their
HSBC Singapore rolls out accelerator programme for SMEs
"HSBC Singapore has launched an exclusive full suite of banking services and tailored solutions to select small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to a statement. Operating on a per invitation basis, Pioneer is expected to provide tailored business solutions, flexibility, support and expertise for SMEs who are not able to access banking services often afforded to large multinational firms. 'Pioneer is essentially HSBC’s accelerator programme for promising and ambitious
