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From Investor to Owner-Operator: How Hao Acquired a Waterproofing Business Through ETA
For many professionals, the dream of entrepreneurship feels distant — risky, uncertain, and filled with unknowns. For Hao, entrepreneurship became real not by starting from scratch, but by acquiring an existing SME. A participant of the Asia Startup Network’s Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) masterclass, Hao successfully acquired a waterproofing business that has been operating for over two decades. Her journey offers a candid look into what it really takes to buy,
elisetanyeeling
4 days ago4 min read


Community is a Must-have, not a nice to have
Community Is Not a Nice-to-Have. It’s a Growth Engine. In today’s crowded, noisy world, the brands, founders and institutions that stand out aren’t shouting louder — they’re building communities . At Asia Startup Network, we’ve spent the last five years doing exactly that:bringing together founders, investors, mentors and ecosystem builders across Asia — not just for events, but for real relationships . From hosting over 100 events , nurturing 4,000+ community members , facil
elisetanyeeling
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Press release: Asia Startup Network Partners with Excelerate.sg to Launch 3-Day Hawkerpreneur Workshop, Fusing Heritage with Tech Innovation
This press release is also on The Business Times https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/new-workshops-help-aspiring-hawkers-find-winn...
elisetanyeeling
Aug 19, 20252 min read


The $2B Case for Buying, Not Building: Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Explained
Reflecting on our partner Gen Capital Partners' recent LinkedIn post and The Business Times article -Why Entrepreneurship Through...
elisetanyeeling
Aug 12, 20252 min read


CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Get ready for F&B Bootcamp
Here's the transcript from our CNA938 interview. We thank your friend JC Soh for helping us with this and Ee Chien Chua for inspiring...
elisetanyeeling
Aug 2, 202511 min read


Inside Our Sold-Out F&B Prefounder Catalyst Workshop
Thinking of launching your own café, restaurant, or cloud kitchen? You’re not alone. The F&B industry in Singapore continues to attract...
elisetanyeeling
Aug 2, 20253 min read
Asia Startup Network Launches Singapore’s First-of-Its-Kind F&B Bootcamp for Working Professionals Looking to Start or Acquire a Food Business
SINGAPORE – 15 July 2025 – Asia Startup Network (ASN) has launched a pioneering F&B edition of its Prefounder Catalyst Bootcamp — a...
elisetanyeeling
Jul 15, 20253 min read


Exploring a Smarter Path to Entrepreneurship: Reflections from Our Recent Prefounder Bootcamp
Join our next bootcamp on Entrepreneurship through Acquisition on 16 and 23 August at lu.ma/asn-eta3 !
elisetanyeeling
May 14, 20253 min read


Founder Stories: Aparna Bhatnagar Saxena and her Values, Passion and Purpose
Aparna Bhatnagar Saxena is an unapologetic feminist, a vegan, an environmentalist, and a student for life. She is the founder of AHANA Lifestyle, a platform that aims to enable eco focused and ethical businesses across the Global South, and CEO of TORAJAMELO.

Andrew
Apr 15, 20255 min read


Learning #11: A R.E.C.I.P.E. for Effective Prompting
By strategically crafting our AI prompts with R.E.C.I.P.E., we can effectively summon our own virtual CTO or CFO at a fraction of the cost.

Andrew
Mar 24, 20255 min read


Founder Stories: Bingyang Seng and his Values, Passion, and Purpose
The founder of Life First Advisory and a wealth manager has a deep passion for helping people achieve the things that matter to them.

Andrew
Mar 18, 20254 min read


Learning #10: The Modern CFO AI Playbook
In the age of AI, CFOs must be agile, strategic, and forward-thinking.

Andrew
Mar 14, 20253 min read


Founder Stories: Vivian Eng and her Values, Passion, and Purpose
Vivian is an accomplished coach educator with over 15 years of experience in sports coaching for kids, youth, and adults.

Andrew
Mar 3, 20255 min read


Founder Stories: Timothy Ho and his Values, Passion and Purpose
Timothy Ho is the Co-founder and Managing Editor of DollarsAndSense (D&S), a leading finance publication based in Singapore.

Andrew
Feb 17, 20254 min read
Are You considering Entrepreneurship as a Career option?
Are you at career crossroads and want more control over your life? Do you wish to run a business but don't know whether if...
elisetanyeeling
Feb 4, 20252 min read


Strategic Partnership with Peaky Travel - Travel for less
We’re excited to announce our new Partnership with Peakah Prime by Peaky Travel! Designed for #Solopreneurs, investors, vcs and...
elisetanyeeling
Feb 4, 20251 min read


Founder Stories: Shilpa Nath and her Values, Passion and Purpose
Why is Failure important?
Failure is an inherent part of life...The key lies in learning.

Andrew
Jan 28, 20255 min read


Founder Stories: Elise Tan and her Values, Passion and Purpose
Giving back is a central theme at Asia Startup Network, a vibrant community of >3,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and partners.

Andrew
Jan 28, 20253 min read


7 Questions to ask yourself before starting your own business (or side hustle)
7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Business Starting a business is an exciting journey, but it’s also fraught with challenges....
elisetanyeeling
Nov 27, 20242 min read


The Power of Community in Startup Growth
The Power of Community in Startup Growth

Andrew
May 18, 20244 min read
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