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A list by MDec, SME Corp and etc will show a large list of companies with boring data, It doesn't give you a snapshot of who are the ones to take note. Further more it is not easily accessible.
On the other hand, if the list of companies was more meaningful, i.e. with detailed filters such as 'Target Market' 'type of products' , 'growth rates', 'Market potential' , even things like 'Is it a disruptive model?' , 'Founder Skill sets' and etc. It will create a platform whereby
a) People who have certain skill sets can partner up with startups better
b) Local media can do better research and locate them easily.
c) For government agencies to keep track and analyse these companies
I think this list / database will be very interesting and I would spend lots of time checking them out.
Just me 2 cents.
On the other hand, if the list of companies was more meaningful, i.e. with detailed filters such as 'Target Market' 'type of products' , 'growth rates', 'Market potential' , even things like 'Is it a disruptive model?' , 'Founder Skill sets' and etc. It will create a platform whereby
a) People who have certain skill sets can partner up with startups better
b) Local media can do better research and locate them easily.
c) For government agencies to keep track and analyse these companies
I think this list / database will be very interesting and I would spend lots of time checking them out.
Just me 2 cents.
Based on Malik's comments, my take is that the 'government road block' applies mostly to businesses in the growth and maturity stages. Unfortunately this is more apparent if your growth strategy is focused locally, which is inevitable for some businesses, e.g. BFM. (my fav radio station by the way)
Having said that, If my startup is a global product and has gained traction in Malaysia and has also won international awards, the growth in Malaysia would be the last thing I worry about. If the product is good enough for the world stage, I would focus on global expansion and never look back. There will be no short of funding especially if you have won awards in the US.
To be honest, for me as a tech entrepreneur, this issue is the last thing I worry about as I truly believe the support from the government for startups is fairly good. I attended a startup event that led to the opening of the Magic building and I, who have been in the tech industry for 6 years felt it was a great event. This never would've happened if government support wasn't there.
I do see where some of your comments are coming from, but to bring politics in, it is as if we are asking Magic or Cheryl to solve corruption in Malaysia, which I would love to see them do but unfortunately it aint happening.
Maybe the route for this discussion would be:
1) What types of businesses, tech startups maybe affected by these so called Governement Road blocks? I.e. Mobile apps that may interfere with regulation, government processes, radio stations, etc?
Having said that, If my startup is a global product and has gained traction in Malaysia and has also won international awards, the growth in Malaysia would be the last thing I worry about. If the product is good enough for the world stage, I would focus on global expansion and never look back. There will be no short of funding especially if you have won awards in the US.
To be honest, for me as a tech entrepreneur, this issue is the last thing I worry about as I truly believe the support from the government for startups is fairly good. I attended a startup event that led to the opening of the Magic building and I, who have been in the tech industry for 6 years felt it was a great event. This never would've happened if government support wasn't there.
I do see where some of your comments are coming from, but to bring politics in, it is as if we are asking Magic or Cheryl to solve corruption in Malaysia, which I would love to see them do but unfortunately it aint happening.
Maybe the route for this discussion would be:
1) What types of businesses, tech startups maybe affected by these so called Governement Road blocks? I.e. Mobile apps that may interfere with regulation, government processes, radio stations, etc?
I think you mean in the information age, we need software engineers / programmers to thrive, definitely not phase 2 of an the industrial revolution.
Nevertheless, I agree that the events are currently 90:10 or 80:20 on ratio of idea owners to coders. Not a healthy mix. Probably Cheryl should address that.
Nevertheless, I agree that the events are currently 90:10 or 80:20 on ratio of idea owners to coders. Not a healthy mix. Probably Cheryl should address that.
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At the bottom, they list out in each industry, who the global and local market leaders are. I never knew about Delima HOme, and that they were one of the main local players in the Home furnishing industry. Now I know and I may buy from them.