Startup Businesses

Please click this link to the conference: https://meet.google.com/wpu-mxwj-qqu This is an online event - please RSVP only if you really face business challenges and wanted to attend to solve problems. This is because we want to focus our energy to help people who really need. We have many successful cases in helping SMEs through video conference or call. And would like to help you in the same way. Video conference style: 1. Open for everyone 2. Show respect to all participants 3. Prepare any management question related to your business to ask 4. 3 most challenges you like to ask 5. Share your plan 6. 60 min session Goal: "To impact your business within 60 min" Possible outcome: Help you to understand your business/ challenges/ issues better with: - Clarity, goals, and validity checks - Identify risks and opportunities. - evaluate situations and plans - prioritization for better decision and productivities - share some strategies Who should attend? Directors, CEOs, CFOs, business persons, head of departments, entrepreneurs.

Explore, Discuss and See how you can be connected to the vast opportunities available in the strategic China-Asean Special Economic Zone, earmarked to become the 'largest trading city in the world'.

Join us for a fun and exciting session! RSVP if u are coming. Whatsapp 93366835 for any enquiry or if u are coming. Don't pop up unannounced. Game will only start with 4 px minimum. Located at the Pickleball Ang Mo Kio courts, our group welcomes players aged 25 and above who are passionate about both pickleball and discussing the latest happenings in Singapore, business, investing and anything under the sun. Come prepared to enjoy some friendly and serious competition on the courts, and forge meaningful friendship with fellow Pickle-chus! Reserve your slots now. All u need to bring is yourself, pickle paddle, hydration for yourself, a towel to dry yourself, comfortable shoes and attire and you're good to go. For first time members, a one time only $4 admin fee is payable for provided equipment (net) and expensive silent balls. That's all. Subsequently it will be $1 a month just to cover cost of setup etc.

**Why we’re here?** Give serious AI-native founders in Singapore an edge so they keep moving from *building* to *delivering.* **Who it’s for?** * Actively building *(pre-MVP, post-launch, late-stage)* * Want’s likeminded peers and structured problem-solving * Interested in at-least weekly cadence * Open to committing if the value is real *** ## **How the day plays out?** **10am — Doors open** As we say in Singapore, OTOT. **12.30pm — Lunch & Social** BYOF. Meet your peers. Build real relationships over food. **2:30pm — The Work Room** From founder topics that broaden your awareness, to real-time problem-solving. This is where you build your founder muscle and keep moving **5pm — “Next move”** We roundup & wrap here. *** ## **The Work Room** > We bring a veteran. > You come with something real: what you’ve done, what changed, what’s stuck. > This is *your* time to focus on being a founder, leader, business owner. Not just tech, not just AI, but running a business. > It could be: Pipelines. Product. Marketing. > Segments. Users. Traction. Flywheels. > Budgets. Teams. Funding. Pricing > Contracts. Taxes. Regulation… > Bring a problem, leave with a decision/direction/solution that’s yours. Follow-up next week. > **Weekly Founder Topic** > *20-30 mins, talk or learning* > Short session on a real founder topic, drawn from the room, or brought by someone who’s lived through it. > **Founder Cases** > *2-3 cases, up to 45 mins each* > Facilitated and collaborative problem-solving with your peers in the room. **This week's session will focus on: Testing what's real.** ​This will be an ongoing series for tuning your business engine: * ​Part 1: "Seeing your engine" (completed) * ​Part 2: "Testing What's Real" (completed) * ​Part 3: Strengthening the signals * ​Part 3a: customers (completed) * ​Part 3b: Scope (this week) * ​Part 3c: Economics * ​Part 3d: Repeatibility ​It will be facilitated by: Matthew Hillier Founder & Principal Navigator, The Third Way * ​*Angel Review Committee (ARC) Member, AngelCentral* * ​*Former EVP Product & Platform Innovation, CloudPay \~18 years across Product, SaaS, and global teams.*

Exploring Entrepreneurial Projects in Singapore and also in the China-Asean Economic Agency business in Guangxi, China. Explore the various channels of starting, operating and growing a thriving business in fast-growing industries. Explore opportunities to overcome the pressing challenges that Singapore faces: fastest ageing population, declining productivity, sky-rocketing costs, super competitive environment and ever growing number of foreign talents entering the already very tight economic spaces.....and many more. Complaining about these challenges will not help at all. Let's explore viable options and avenues opened to the average individuals to overcome these social-economic pressures.

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**About the Event** The global architecture around us, work, money, and nations, are being reimagined for a hyper digital borderless world. \*\*\*REGISTER [HERE](https://luma.com/j78i1hau)\*\*\* ​This is a joint event between [e-America](https://e-america.org/), [Aspire](https://aspireapp.com/), and [Mamba Partners](https://www.mambapartners.com/). ​We are bringing together a small group of founders, builders and investors in Singapore for a casual evening of community building. ​The theme of the event is that the core systems we rely on, how we work, how we earn, and how we belong, are starting to change. ​Across Asia, startups are increasingly being built across multiple markets from day one. Talent is fluid across cities like Singapore, Bangalore, and Hong Kong. Capital is global. And new forms of coordination are beginning to emerge alongside these shifts. ​We will spend a bit of time exploring these ideas, then keep things open and social. **Format** ​Short and casual panel Short Q&A Networking, light snacks and drinks **Speakers** ​-[James Sun](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamessun1/), Founder of [Mamba Partners](https://www.mambapartners.com/) -[Vikram Bharati](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikrambharati/), Co-Founder of [e-America](https://e-america.org/) -[Alyssa Ng Misialek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssanicoleng/), Head of [Aspire for Startups](https://aspireapp.com/) **What We’ll Explore** ​-**Work:** New models of earning, participation, and ownership -**Money:** Global banking, money movement, and what breaks -**e-Nations:** Digital citizenship, borderless nations, and new forms of belonging **Who Should Come** ​Startup founders building or thinking globally, especially those operating across Asia, curious about where work, money, and e-nations are heading. Location \*\*\*REGISTER [HERE](https://luma.com/j78i1hau)\*\*\*

Ready to level up your pitch, meet fellow founders, and actually enjoy networking? 😉 Pitch, Play & Partner is a structured, hands‑on meetup for early-stage founders and small business owners in Singapore who want real conversations, real feedback, and real connections. No boring speeches. No hard sales. No awkward standing-around. Just focused activities, practical practice, and friendly people who *get* what you’re trying to build. 💡🤝 *** ### 💥 What this event is about Whether you’re: * Launching a new business, * In your first few years of operation, or * Growing a side hustle into something bigger… This meetup is your space to: * 🔊 Sharpen how you talk about your business * 🧪 Test ideas and messages in a safe environment * 🤝 Meet potential collaborators, referrers, and friends * 💬 Swap stories about wins, struggles, and “what do I do next?” moments Come as you are. You don’t need a perfect pitch – that’s what we’re here to practice. ### 📍 Venue Details The meetup will take place in a **quiet bar downtown.** Supporting the bar for providing the venue by buying at least a drink (even a mocktail!) is encouraged. 📌 **Exact venue details will be communicated to confirmed attendees closer to the event date.** We’ll choose locations that are central, accessible by MRT, and comfortable for interactive activities. ### 🎯 Who should join? * Early-stage founders 🧑‍💻 * Small business owners 🛍️ * Solopreneurs & side hustlers 🌙 * Anyone building something new and serious about growing it If you’re tired of stiff, transactional networking and want something **lively, practical, and genuine**, this event is for you. ### ✅ What to bring * A simple 1–2 sentence intro about your business * One challenge or question you’d love input on * Openness to meet new people and participate ✨ ### 🗓 Event Flow (Approx. 90 Minutes) 1️⃣ Warm Welcome & Agenda (10–15 mins) 2️⃣ Guided Rotating Intros (10–15 mins) 3️⃣ Challenge Circles: Real Talk, Real Help (20–25 mins) 4️⃣ Help Exchange, Partner & Opportunity Time (10–15 mins) 5️⃣ Open Networking & Wind Down (30 mins)

Join us for an exclusive session designed to help business owners and leaders navigate business growth, efficiency, and AI transformation.

**NTU Alumni Club / VIbe@6** **2 Handy Rd, #06-10 The Cathay, Singapore 229233** Meeting Investment: S$70 (Refreshments included) **To register, use the form in the URL** https://bniorigins.sg/visitor-registration/ • What we'll do The Purpose Let's network and connect businesses using a well-structured and efficient format. We meet to network and also learn new skills. It's not just about exchanging contact information, but we also share experiences and other business contacts to help each other grow. **A Guide for New Visitors** • BE ON TIME Our meeting starts at 8.00am sharp and ends at 9.30am. Please come at 7:45am for the networking session. • FARM & COLLABORATE We gather together not to hunt business deals from one another but rather to explore means and opportunities to build our businesses through referrals and collaborations together. We appreciate that you don't push your business to our members and other visitors. • PREPARE A 15-SECOND INTRODUCTION Don't worry, despite sitting through numerous meetings, some of us are still as nervous as you. Just share a little about yourself, what you do, and how you can collaborate with the people present. 15 seconds go by really quickly anyway. • STAY FOR OPEN NETWORKING Don't be in a hurry to rush off after 9.30am. Many of our members and visitors stay for open networking well after the meeting, so do stay on and mingle with us for another 30 minutes to an hour. • MOST IMPORTANTLY, COME WITH AN OPEN MIND What makes BNI unique and efficient is the system and structure in place for business owners like us. Come with an open mind and understand why we are willing to sign up for the chapter and meet every week at 7.45am.

Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-singapore-online-tickets-1975080088713?aff=meetup QUESTIONS ? Pls Reach out to; Rose - +971528033410 ( WhatsApp Only)

**\*Subject: Join Me at the Next BNI Chapter Meeting!\*** Hi, I hope this message finds you well. I would like to extend a special invitation to you to join me at our upcoming BNI Chapter meeting. It's an event I'm excited about, and I believe you'll find it both valuable and enjoyable. BNI (Business Network International) has been a game-changer for my business, helping me connect with like-minded professionals, expand my network, and generate quality referrals. I believe that you, too, could benefit from being a part of our dynamic BNI Chapter. At the meeting, you'll have the opportunity to: * Network with fellow professionals from various industries. * Share information about your business and what types of referrals you are seeking. * Learn more about the power of referral marketing and how it can boost your business. * Discover the success stories of other BNI members. This meeting is a great chance for you to see firsthand BNI's incredible potential and how it can help you grow your business. I will be there to introduce you to fellow members and guide you through the process. Date: 9 May 2024 Time:7.30 am to 10.00 am Fee: $58 Venue: Chui Huay Lim Club 190 Keng Lee Road #04-01 Singapore 308409 Dress Code: Business Attire If you can make it, please RSVP by 8 May at 4.00 pm so we can ensure your spot at the meeting. [https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/9-may-24-bni-synergy-weekly-networking-meeting-tickets-885471006617?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/9-may-24-bni-synergy-weekly-networking-meeting-tickets-885471006617?aff=oddtdtcreator) I genuinely believe that your presence at this meeting can significantly impact your business and professional network. If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to let me know. I'm looking forward to seeing you at the BNI Chapter meeting and introducing you to this fantastic group of business professionals. Together, we can take our businesses to new heights. Best regards, P/S: For more information about BNI, click here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTLWbaIKJuw&t=5s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTLWbaIKJuw&t=5s) To find out more about BNI Synergy, click here [www.bnisynergy.sg](http://www.bnisynergy.sg) If you have any questions, please feel free to WhatsApp me at 98394575 or Email soononn@kashacademy.com

Looking to grow your network, meet like-minded entrepreneurs, or simply unwind with people who get the hustle? Join us for a relaxed evening of our regularly scheduled 3rd Thursdays **business networking in a casual setting**. Drop in, grab some food and drink, and start a conversation. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is for anyone who values authentic connections over formalities. We can’t wait to meet you, see you there! **Why Attend?** * **Casual, No-Pressure Environment**: No formal speeches or sales pitches—just genuine conversations with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners. * **Expand Your Network**: Connect with people who understand the challenges and rewards of building a business. Whether you’re looking for collaborations, advice, or just good company, you’ll find it here. * **Share Ideas & Insights**: Got a business challenge or a new idea? Bounce it off others who’ve been there and can offer fresh perspectives. * **Tap into Regional Opportunities**: Our network extends to affiliated chapters in Malaysia, Myanmar, and Taiwan, giving you access to connections across Southeast Asia. * **No-grift Authenticity:** This event has been running since 2002 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, network with confidence! **Who Should Attend** * Entrepreneurs * Aspiring founders * Freelancers * Investors **Ground Rules** * **Buy your own drink and food:** While there is no entrance fee to attend, it is compulsory for you to buy something from the venue that is hosting us. No ifs or buts. If you are allergic to any and all food and drinks on the menu, buy anything off the menu and gift it to another person. If you already ate or drank before coming, buy a drink and put it in front of you as you will get thirsty during networking. * **No hard selling:** You are free to network and mingle, however you are not free to force others or the organizers to make the other attendees to sit through your pitch. * **Have basic decency and manners:** All kinds of people attends our networking sessions. You may not agree with many of them but that does not give you the right to name-call, insult or harass them because of that.

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – Resource Presentation** **What You Really Need to Know from an HR Professional** **Presented by Donna Giarratana** **Wednesday\, May 27 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun** Join us for a practical and insightful resource presentation designed to help small business owners navigate one of the most critical — and often overlooked — areas of growth: **Human Resources**. *** ## **About the Session** As your business grows, so do the complexities of managing people, processes, and compliance. Many entrepreneurs wait too long to think about HR — and by the time they do, they’re already reacting instead of planning. In this session, **Donna Giarratana** will break down what small business owners *really* need to know about HR — in a way that is clear, actionable, and relevant to your stage of growth. This conversation is designed to help you move from uncertainty to confidence when it comes to building and managing your team. *** ## **What You’ll Learn** * When it’s the right time to hire * How to set your business up for success before bringing on employees * Why HR matters — even for small businesses * Common pitfalls and how to avoid them * The foundational HR knowledge every business owner should have *** ## **Who Should Attend** * Entrepreneurs preparing to hire their first employee * Small business owners currently managing a team * Founders looking to strengthen operations and compliance * Anyone who wants to build a business with a strong, scalable foundation *** ## **Why Attend?** * Gain clarity on one of the most important aspects of business growth * Learn how to avoid costly mistakes before they happen * Ask questions and get real-world insight from an HR professional * Walk away with practical knowledge you can apply immediately *** ## **About 1 Million Cups** 1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through presentations and discussion. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Join us on **May 27** for coffee, connection, and a conversation that will help you build your business the right way from the inside out. We look forward to seeing you there.

Join Nova Subto Meetup Up for an exclusive Business Strategy Roundtable where entrepreneurs and business professionals can network and discuss strategies for mastering entrepreneurship. This event will provide a platform for small business owners to connect, share insights, and learn from each other's experiences. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this meetup is designed to foster growth and development in the business community. Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level. ***IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BRING YOUR DEAL PLEASE FILL OUT THIS*** [https://surl.li/vtgoma](https://surl.li/vtgoma)

Network with an average of 60+ business professionals, all attendees get an opportunity to give a 30 second elevator pitch, enjoy a light breakfast, 10 minute educational presentation on topics that change weekly, and enjoy networking before and after the meet up.

**ProductTank NoVA is back!** After a brief hiatus, we are relaunching the chapter with a format that cuts out the fluff and gets straight to the reality of building. Every product feed is flooded with AI hype right now, but what does it actually look like on the ground? Instead of a polished keynote, we are hosting **0 to 1 with AI: Real Product Talks**—a "Show & Tell" featuring 3–4 lightning talks focused on the intersection of AI and product. The framing for the talks is simple: *"Here is what I'm building, and here is what I'm stuck on."* We want to look at the messy, 0-to-1 reality of integrating AI into your workflows and products. *(Want to share what you are working on? Reach out! The bar is low-pressure, just 10–12 minutes to talk about a real AI problem you are trying to solve.)* **Agenda:** * **5:30 PM - 6:00 PM:** Doors open, networking, & name tags * **6:00 PM - 6:10 PM:** Welcome + Chapter Relaunch Intro * **6:10 PM - 7:30 PM:** Lightning Talks (Three 12-min talks + 5 mins Q&A each, with a 5-min stretch break) * **7:30 PM - 8:00 PM:** Open networking * **8:00 PM:** Soft close **Location & Logistics:** Herndon Fortnightly Library (Extended Hours Meeting Room) 768 Center St, Herndon, VA 20170 * **Parking:** We'll meet at the library, located just behind the Herndon Municipal Center. There is plenty of free public parking available around the municipal center. * **Metro & Bus:** Take the Silver Line to Herndon Metro Station, then connect via Fairfax Connector Route 921 or 950 to Historic Downtown Herndon. * **Driving (via VA-267/Dulles Toll Rd):** Take Exit 10 North (Centreville Rd, which becomes Elden St). Turn left onto Station St or Lynn St. * **Driving (via VA-286/Fairfax Co Pkwy):** Take the Elden St West exit. Turn right onto Lynn St. Looking forward to seeing everyone again and getting back to building!

We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)

Please join us every week for power networking! Our Chapter Passed $1,666,736 USD in the past 12 months! BNI members, on average, increase their business 20% the first year. Our chapter is a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other. Come for our meeting -- stay for the referrals!!! We have open categories for individuals who will bring enthusiasm and integrity to our meeting. Just one person per professional specialty is allowed in each chapter. Visit a meeting to find out more and lock out your competition! Register Here: https://bninovanorth.com/va-nova-north-bni-mclean-business-connection--n136/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=16988

**🐺🤝🇺🇸💼Team Network’s Asburn Growth Hub** **Weekly Professional Business Networking In-Person** **Thursdays \| 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM \| In\-Person \- Silver Diner\, Ashburn\, VA** **Start your Thursday morning with energy, momentum, and meaningful professional connections.** **A monthly dynamic multi-team professional networking In-person meeting is designed to help serious professionals build relationships, exchange introductions, and grow their businesses.** **At Team Network, we believe that business grows through relationships built on Know–Like–Trust. Our meetings are structured, engaging, and focused on helping members become the answer when someone asks: “Do you know a great professional who can help with this?”** **These meetings bring together entrepreneurs, professionals, and business leaders who understand that:** **• If you have time to breathe, you have time to network** **• Quantity has a quality of its own** **• Consistent weekly engagement creates powerful referral relationships** **During the meeting you will experience:** **✅ Structured professional introductions** **✅ Referral opportunities and warm introductions** **✅ Insight from high-level professionals across industries** **✅ Accountability and business development momentum** **✅ A welcoming but serious environment for professionals who want to grow** **Our multi-team format increases the energy and opportunity in the room by bringing together members from multiple Team Network teams—creating more connections, more introductions, and more opportunity for everyone involved.** **👥 Visitors Welcome** **Professionals who are not yet members of Team Network are invited to attend up to two meetings as a guest. After that, those who wish to continue are encouraged to apply for membership and claim their professional seat.** **Team Network is designed for professionals seeking a long-term marketing and business development cornerstone for their business.** **Make this the year you Join the Team and Run with a Pack! 🐺🤝🇺🇸💪** **Thursdays \| 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM \| In\-Person** **Team Network’s Asburn Growth Hub** **Bring your energy, bring your introductions, and come ready to grow.**