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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
Feb 44 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
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