Welcome to Asia Startup Network

Asia

Startup

Network

Welcome to ASN!

The Asia Startup Network is a free network for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs (900 and growing!) to navigate the Southeast Asia startup ecosystem through providing useful content and contacts.

The aim is to be the largest non profit network of startup founders, operators, partners and investors across Southeast Asia, bringing everyone together to share wisdom, fundraising advice, experience, network and give back to charity.

We run our community on slack and telegram and organise regular curated in-person/ virtual events and programs (Join us!).

We also invite seasoned entrepreneurs investors, ecosystem partners to share valuable insights with entrepreneurs through panels and fireside chats and provide networking opportunities for entrepreneurs to find their cofounder, next investor, mentor, partner or customer.

We are all about supercharging founders' growth journey.

To join our network of 2,700 passionate folks, simply start by subscribing to our newsletter.

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We launched our podcast - Rising up!

We're thrilled to share this launch episode of our "Rising Up" podcast, where we seek to unravel the captivating journeys of individuals who've navigated the ups and downs of the startup world. 🌟We hope to inspire aspiring (folks exploring entrepreneurship) and existing entrepreneurs.

In our first episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Azran Osman-Rani, the CEO and co-founder of Naluri - Employee Health & Wellness, a pioneering digital health startup addressing mental health and chronic diseases. Azran's career is nothing short of extraordinary – he's served as the CEO of AirAsia X and iflix Malaysia, held leadership roles at Astro, Bursa Malaysia, and McKinsey & Company, and even chronicled his leadership challenges, failures, and the art of overcoming adversity in his book, '30 Days and 30 Years.' 📚

But Azran's story doesn't stop there. He's also an Ironman triathlete, showcasing his resilience and determination in all aspects of life. 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

In this insightful episode, we delve into Azran's incredible career transitions and learnings, including one of the most significant failures he faced during his career. 🤔

Key highlights include:
✨ A glimpse into the younger Azran and whether he had a clear career path from an early age
✨ The intriguing choice of a career in business, despite holding an engineering degree
✨ The power of networks and proven track records in attracting meaningful career opportunities
✨ Azran's most impactful career setback and the lessons learned
✨ An inspiring journey into Azran's Ironman triathlete pursuits

Don't miss this eye-opening conversation. Tune in now to the "Rising Up" podcast on your favorite platform, and let's keep rising up together! 🎧💪

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Awards

Technode Community Builder Award

How ASN got started

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Makan For Hope Festival

In 2020, we organised a large scale series of 30 virtual roundtables led by leading investors such as Vertex Ventures, Monk's Hill and Openspace Ventures and seasoned entrepreneurs such as co-founders of Carousell, PropertyGuru and Shopback to raise over $200,000 (with $1 for $1 matching from Tote Board) for Fei Yue Community Services, a large charity based in Singapore.

Mentor for hope

Mid 2020, we organised a charity fundraising and startup mentoring campaign that raised $43,000 for Beyond Social Services and Willing Hearts Soup Kitchen to support individuals and families in Singapore affected by COVID-19. Over 250 startup founders benefited from the 520 mentoring hours provided by 250 venture capitalists, family offices, angel investors and corporate professionals across Asia.

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