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Who is Bhavish Aggarwal? A Man Behind India's First AI Unicorn and Its Own Version of Uber, Tesla

Named Krutrim, this startup was founded in April 2023 and received over 50 million dollars in investment within a year. In December 2023, it garnered attention by unveiling "Ola Krutrim". Bhavish Aggarwal, one of the co-founders of Krutrim, is also the co-founder and CEO of Ola Cabs, a leading mobility app in India. Currently, Bhavish Aggarwal's primary focus is actually on Ola Electric, a new venture that manufactures and sells electric two-wheelers.

Jinny Kim

Business Insight

April 3, 2024

This India startup aims to deliver healthy meal from home-chef to your door : Here’s how they did

Praba Santhanakrishnan, Co-founder and CEO of Cookr, states that three factors(speed, price, quality of healthy diet) can be achieved in balance. You might be able to get a healthy home-cooked meal with an online payment and a motorcycle delivery within a day or so. How are they planning to become a game changer for India’s food problem? Asia Tomorrow met Praba and listened to his journey from Silicon Valley to India’s promising D2C platform.

Jinny Kim

Business Insight

April 1, 2024

Why tech startups should focus on the Japanese market now : Advice from Cross-border Expert

In the future, how many more cross-border startups will be established and grow in the Japanese market? What should startups from overseas, including Korea, consider when entering Japan? Asia Tomorrow caught up with Ryeoil Kim to learn more about venture investment in Korea and Japan, his focus on helping startups enter the market, and his insights on the characteristics of the Japanese market and new businesses overseas.

Jinny Kim

How to Start a Business

March 29, 2024

Japan Startup Trends 2024: Here's Why Global Companies Should Expand in the Japanese Market

I think the change in Japan compared to 2023 was that there were more recruitment, investment market, global expansion, research sector, and startups (including re-startups) as the Japanese startup industry became more active. This made me recognize that there will be further changes in 2024, and I should take advantage of this trend.

ZIPANG

Market Trend

March 28, 2024

The Philippine Venture Capital Landscape: An Emerging Powerhouse in Southeast Asia

Revealed on Wednesday, March 20, the Philippine Venture Capital Report 2024, a collaborative endeavor between Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Foxmont Capital Partners, underscores this remarkable trend. As the Philippines cements its position as a dynamic player in the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem, this analysis reveals key trends and opportunities shaping its venture capital landscape.

Asia Tomorrow Original

Business Insight

March 27, 2024

Is it time to consider Philippines as an emerging center of startup innovation in Asia? Here’s the reasons

As a cross-border expert, Kotaro Adachi, founder and CEO of TechShake, has emphasized that there are opportunities to expand the business in the SEA market including the Philippines for both international entrepreneurs and startup founders in the Philippines.

Jinny Kim

Market Trend

March 25, 2024

Increasing English Proficiency in Japanese Business: A Global Perspective [Entry to Japan 3]

The number of "foreign-affiliated" companies in Japan is increasing. There is also a trend of employees moving to foreign-affiliated companies, which offer higher salaries compared to Japanese companies. Global companies need to conduct business with people from various nationalities. Naturally, English is required to communicate with team members from different countries.

Kyumin Na

How to Start a Business

March 22, 2024

Don't miss this : 3 things startups often overlook when starting a business in Japan

Do you now have a better understanding of the steps involved in establishing a Japanese corporation? There are actually some "pitfalls" here and there. In this article, we will summarize the points you should pay attention to.

Starsia

Business Insight

March 20, 2024

Expanding to Southeast Asia : 3 Reasons why you fails in SEA market

Of course, the reason I'm writing about this today isn't to share pessimistic opinions or spread fear, like "don't go there" or "you're doomed if you go there". I think Asian startups should go global, and they should definitely keep the Southeast Asian market in mind. But there are many reasons why overseas founders or foreign founders fail in Southeast Asia. I'm going to cover just three of them.

Seok (Luu) Lyu

How to Start a Business

March 19, 2024

Singapore startup with baby retail : Case of KeaBabies from bootstrapping to $58m in revenue

Derived from the phrase "pulling yourself up by your bootstraps", bootstrapping has the advantage of minimizing the risks of dependency, control, and other disputes that can arise when raising money from outside investors, while allowing the founder to run the business independently and in line with his or her original vision. Take KeaBabies, for example, which has generated $20 million in sales in four years with just $23,000 in personal investment.

Asia Tomorrow Original

How to Start a Business

March 18, 2024

Tips for startups entering the Japanese market : How to establish a corporation in Japan

As well as the needs in Japan, many global startups may consider establishing a Japanese corporation in order to make a full-fledged entry into the Japanese market. In this article, we will explain the "practicalities" and "points to note" of setting up a corporation in Japan.

Starsia

Market Trend

March 15, 2024

Why Korean startup founders should start a business in Japan now

In this series of articles, we will summarize the current state of the Japanese market, practicalities of establishing a local subsidiary in Japan. For Korean startups considering expanding into the Japanese market, we will also cover matters that will be necessary after the startup has entered the Japanese market.

Starsia

How to Start a Business

March 13, 2024

South Korean startup founder met his Bangladeshi employees for the first time after an 18-hour flight

After an 18-hour flight, a Korean startup founder met his Bangladeshi employees for the first time. It was a challenge for the founder, who had been doing everything from hiring, team building to running the business remotely. What did he see and learn during his three-day trip from South Korea to Bangladesh?

Dongsub Lukas Shin

Business Insight

March 11, 2024

How a 10-year tech startup is using AI, blockchain to solve a global climate crisis

Carbon credit trading is an emerging market, aligned with the climate crisis and ESG trends. However, it is not very accessible for individuals to participate in carbon trading. Phantom Yun, the founder of Sovereign Wallet and CO2 Network, set out to solve this problem. The startup is building a platform that allows individuals to trade carbon credits on a small scale using a blockchain that provides identity verification.

Jinny Kim

Market Trend

March 8, 2024

This tech startup in Singapore won the first prize in Tech in Asia for pitching about ESG SaaS business

Handprint, a Singaporean Tech startup which is focusing on ESG SaaS subscription service, won the 1st prize in Tech in Asia conference. Who is Handprint, and what point lead it to the winning startup?

Asia Tomorrow Original

Business Insight

March 6, 2024

Why this Bangladeshi founder built a mental care app for young generation

How is Relaxy solving the mental health problem in Bangladesh through its mobile app? What inspired her to start a business with such a service, and how is she expanding the business globally? Asia Tomorrow caught up with Jahnnobi Rahman to learn more about Relaxy's founding story and plans for the future.

Jinny Kim

Market Trend

March 4, 2024

Japanese social media trends in 2024 : How to understand the different digital dominance in Japan?

Home to 123.3 million people, Japan stands as one of the most advanced economies in the world and the first industrialized country in Asia. With its robust digital infrastructure, the country supports a thriving internet economy. Explore the dynamic world of social media in Japan, and uncover unique trends, preferences, and habits of Japanese social media users.

Standard Insights

Business Insight

March 1, 2024

How tech startup in South Korea expands its business into Japan, Europe with paper furniture?

What is paper furniture? What does selling paper furniture look like? How to expand this business to a global market is uncharted territory. That's why the challenge PaperPop founder Daehee Park is taking on is so unique and meaningful.

Jinny Kim

Business Insight

February 29, 2024

Here's how this woman founder in India has fought to bring 1.6 million girls back to school

Established in 2007, nonprofit Educate Girls is focused on addressing this gap and mobilizing communities for girls’ education in India’s rural areas. The organization’s Founder and Board Member, Safeena Husain shared what motivated her to start Educate Girls, her journey to piloting the first Development Impact Bond (DIB) in education, and the far-reaching impact of innovative models like hers.

CAPS

How to Start a Business

February 28, 2024

If you're considering to startup a business in Japan, this community is a must to visit

When overseas startups enter Japan, "networking with locals" is a common concern for both major corporations and startups alike. I visited Venture Cafe Tokyo, an organization run by CIC Tokyo, which aims to be the first home for startups expanding. While talking with Ryusuke Komura, Director of Venture Cafe Tokyo, he explained how the organization helps global startups network and share knowledge when setting up business in Japan.

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Who is Bhavish Aggarwal? A Man Behind India's First AI Unicorn and Its Own Version of Uber, Tesla

This India startup aims to deliver healthy meal from home-chef to your door : Here’s how they did

Why tech startups should focus on the Japanese market now : Advice from Cross-border Expert

Japan Startup Trends 2024: Here's Why Global Companies Should Expand in the Japanese Market

The Philippine Venture Capital Landscape: An Emerging Powerhouse in Southeast Asia

Is it time to consider Philippines as an emerging center of startup innovation in Asia? Here’s the reasons

Increasing English Proficiency in Japanese Business: A Global Perspective [Entry to Japan 3]

Don't miss this : 3 things startups often overlook when starting a business in Japan

Expanding to Southeast Asia : 3 Reasons why you fails in SEA market

Singapore startup with baby retail : Case of KeaBabies from bootstrapping to $58m in revenue

Tips for startups entering the Japanese market : How to establish a corporation in Japan

Why Korean startup founders should start a business in Japan now

South Korean startup founder met his Bangladeshi employees for the first time after an 18-hour flight

How a 10-year tech startup is using AI, blockchain to solve a global climate crisis

This tech startup in Singapore won the first prize in Tech in Asia for pitching about ESG SaaS business

Why this Bangladeshi founder built a mental care app for young generation

Japanese social media trends in 2024 : How to understand the different digital dominance in Japan?

How tech startup in South Korea expands its business into Japan, Europe with paper furniture?

Here's how this woman founder in India has fought to bring 1.6 million girls back to school

If you're considering to startup a business in Japan, this community is a must to visit

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