How Nick D’Aloisio made his $30 Million

Nick D'Aloisio

What’s he doing with $30 million? As Nick D’Aloisio says, “I can’t even buy a car because I don’t have a licence yet.” So he’s going to buy a new bag. Why? “Mine is broken; it’s old and the strap’s not working.” Recently, Yahoo bought 17 year old Nick D’Aloisio’s iPhone app, Summly, for $30 [...]

10 Biggest Franchise Business Industries (Trends in the USA for 2010) for Asian Entrepreneurs

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The most successful franchises are often looked and hunted upon by savvy entrepreneurs overseas, in order to be brought back to their respective local markets. Trends and research done in the United States, among its 100 million strong consumer markets on booming franchise industries and sectors would offer insights into Asian entrepreneurs who are quick [...]

ConcreteJungle #35 : Fru-T-Pop

Fru T Pop makes ice popsicles from fresh fruits, with no added sugar, water or flavoring. Infused with loads of passion for quality goodness and love for the people that enjoys their treats. Giselda shared with me her story of start up.

The intense journey of a Woman Entrepreneur: Ping’s Fu – Inc. Entrepreneur of the Year

Ping Fu

If you’re having a hard day, read Woman Entrepreneur Ping Fu’s story. She has had an intense journey from Chinese Exile to Inc Entrepreneur of the Year. She sold her 3D Printing Company, Geomagic, and has now been thrown into new headwinds.

Thriving Business in Malaysia

business in malaysia

Doing Business in Malaysia is neither an easy feat nor a difficult ordeal as it is rich in natural resources, bi-lateral ties with neighboring countries and great business leaders. Malaysia ranks 18th in the upper-income economy from a survey in 2012 and World Economic Forum competitiveness ranking of 21st. Thanks to plenty of business resources [...]

3 Success Strategies of Sir Richard Branson

Sir Richard Branson and His Success

Iconic to entrepreneurs and business owners from across the world, Sir Richard Branson has not only been a successful entrepreneur with inspiring success stories to share. But rather, he has also come a long way through many business ventures which may not have worked out throughout the years. For an entrepreneur who embraces Risk and [...]

Entrepreneurs and Startups in Malaysia to Benefit from new Silicon Valley’s BootstrapLabs Launch

BootstrapLabs Accelerator Programme for Malaysia Entrepreneurs

Silicon Valley-based BootstrapLabs, and Malaysia-based MAD Incubator today announce the formation of BootstrapAccelerator Asia. This will form the first Southeast Asia-focused Tech Startup Accelerator with a Silicon Valley Fast Track™ for promising Startups in Malaysia, with opportunities to gain access to incubation opportunities, funding and networking for business growth.

An Ad That Shows A Secret Messages To Kids

lenticular ads for child abuse

Recently in Gizmodo, they highlighted an very innovative ad that can show two messages. 1 for adults and 1 for children. This ad is targeted to those kids who are suffering from child abuse and shows a hidden message from the adults. This is done by the same technology used by some 3D TV and [...]