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  • In this episode of the Startup Climb podcast, we speak to Srikanth Katikala, co-founder and CEO of Just Dabao, to learn more about building a food marketplace in Singapore, and how Just Dabao connects customers to eateries with unsold food at a great price.

    Disclaimer:Any views or opinions expressed by the guest are solely their own and do not represent the views or opinions of the host or the podcast. This podcast is not an endorsement of any product or service provided by the guest. It is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. For professional advice, please consult a qualified professional.

    Timestamps:

    (00:00:40) Introduction to Just Dabao

    (00:02:04) Introduction to the concept of Shiok bags

    (00:05:40) Dealing with the random nature of Shiok bags

    (00:08:05) Journey to build a food marketplace

    (00:13:20) Expanding beyond unsold food

    (00:14:55) Rationale behind building an app for Just Dabao

    (00:21:05) Monetisation model of Just Dabao

    (00:22:55) How to find the sweet spot for pricing?

    (00:25:10) Overcoming obstacles in the Just Dabao journey

    (00:29:05) Outreach channels for Just Dabao

    (00:33:45) Thought process behind joining an accelerator

    (00:36:15) Reflecting on the Just Dabao journey thus far

    (00:39:11) Advice for startup founders

    (00:42:10) Future of Just Dabao

    Just Dabao:

    https://justdabao.com/

  • In this episode of the Startup Climb podcast, we speak to Solomon Poon, co-founder of DrinkAid, to go behind the scenes at a direct-to-consumer supplement start-up trying to reduce the common side-effects of alcohol consumption.

    Disclaimer:Any views or opinions expressed by the guest are solely their own and do not represent the views or opinions of the host or the podcast. This podcast is not an endorsement of any product or service provided by the guest. It is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. For professional advice, please consult a qualified professional.

    Time Stamps:

    (0:00:50) Background of DrinkAid

    (0:03:10) Sharing on the R&D process

    (0:05:45) Understanding distribution?

    (0:10:00) What is the health supplement category?

    (0:12:10) How did you build traction for the product?

    (0:14:00) Thought process behind demand generation

    (0:16:54) Using events as a marketing tool

    (0:18:10) Discussion on venture funding

    (0:21:35) Discussion on market selection

    (0:24:50) Managing overseas expansion

    (0:27:00) Advice and resources

    (0:28:40) What's in store for DrinkAid in the coming year?

    DrinkAid:

    https://drinkaid.co/

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  • In this episode of the Startup Climb podcast, we speak to Wui Ngiap Foo, CEO and co-founder of Ethlas, to learn more about the future of gaming with the introduction of Web3. We explore how Ethlas built a community, the interesting developments in the Web3 space, and more on this episode.

    Disclaimer:Any views or opinions expressed by the guest are solely their own and do not represent the views or opinions of the host or the podcast. This podcast is not an endorsement of any product or service provided by the guest. It is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. For professional advice, please consult a qualified professional.

    Time Stamps:

    (0:00:37) Introduction to Ethlas

    (0:04:24) How did you discover Web3?

    (0:10:25) How to differentiate in a competitive Web3 landscape?

    (0:14:20) Ethlas's monetisation model?

    (0:17:40) How did Ethlas gain traction and build a community?

    (0:21:40) How to attract talent?

    (0:24:20) How to attract other businesses to use the Ethlas platform?

    (0:26:10) Book recommendation and advice

    (0:29:29) What's in store for Ethlas in the coming months?

    Ethlas:

    https://ethlas.com/

  • In this episode, we have Raimie Tang, CEO of date ideas. dateideas is a unique date experiences marketplace for couples that aims to redefine dates and empower relationships. In this episode, we talked about building traction for an app, some of the challenges that he faced and how he found his co-founder.

    Find dateideas here:

    https://www.dateideas.io/

    Disclaimer:

    Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

    Timestamps:

    (0:40) Introduction to dateideas

    (1:25) Inspiration behind starting dateideas?

    (2:35) How do you differentiate yourself from other experience booking platforms?

    (4:38) How do you determine the need for an app and how do you build traction?

    (8:30) How do you build traction outside of your telegram channel?

    (10:52) How did you adjust to the COVID restrictions?

    (15:40) Was there any challenge that blindsided you?

    (20:00) When was the moment where you knew dateideas was going to be a full time project after graduation?

    (22:57) Highlights?

    (23:36) Lowlights?

    (31:31) One resource that you found helpful?

    (33:36) One advice to your past self?

  • In this episode, we have Evan, co-founder and CEO of Quest. Quest is an on-demand services marketplace where users can seek help from others for timely, cost-competitive services and simultaneously offer their services through the app. In this episode, we speak about gaining traction and more!

    Find Quest here:

    https://quest-inc.co/

    Disclaimer:

    Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

    Timestamps:

    (0:45) Introduction to Quest

    (2:10) How do you differ from Carousell?

    (8:30) Do you feel that there is still a need for an app?

    (12:00) How do you move users from telegram to the app?

    (15:45) How do you gain traction for your app?

    (23:02) How do you juggle between your different commitments?

    (27:41) What was one highlight in your start-up journey?

    (31:35) Connections from the incubator?

    (34:00) Resources?

    (37:09) What is one piece of advice you will give to your past self?

    (38:33) Where to find Quest?

    Connect with us:

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  • In this week’s episode of the Startup Climb podcast, we have Laksh. Laksh founded Bulkeffect in 2011 and currently is the founder of SoEngJoy - a social initiative on a mission to enable 100 thousand students, professionals, and entrepreneurs to be the best version of themselves. In this podcast, he will share more about being an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, how to scale a business from scratch and his most memorable start-up experience. 

    Disclaimer:

    Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

    Timestamps:

    (1:00) Introduction to Laksh’s start-up journey

    (2:00) What inspired you to hop into entrepreneurship?

    (4:50) Early problems that you face?

    (8:00) Actionable steps to build rapport with big companies?

    (10:40) How do you scale a business?

    (14:00) How to grow sales with limited resources?

    (17:09) What is the biggest difference between an intrapreneur and entrepreneur?

    (20:02) What is the lowest point in your startup journey?

    (22:50) Highest point in your startup journey?

    (33:09) Resources for an aspiring entrepreneur?

    (35:20) What is one advice you will give to your past self?

    Connect with us:

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  • In this week’s episode of the Startup Climb podcast, we speak with Toby, co-founder and COO of Stayr. Stayr is a property startup that aims to build a digital ecosystem for space providers in Southeast Asia. We speak about making business defensible, fundraising and more!

    Where to find Stayr:

    https://getstayr.com/

    Disclaimer:

    Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

    Timestamps:

    (0:50) Introduction to Stayr

    (3:52) Who is your ideal target audience?

    (5:45) How do you make your business defensible?

    (11:23) How do you incentivise hotels to onboard onto your platform?

    (16:58) How do you decide how much to raise?

    (18:55) What was your biggest challenge thus far?

    (24:00) What is the end goal of Stayr?

    (25:54) Resource recommendation?

    (30:00) What is one advice you will give to your past self?

    Connect with us:

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  • In this episode, we speak to Daniel, co-founder of BestTop. BestTop is a career consulting firm that aims to serve students and junior professionals by offering customised career advice. We chat about growing a network, expanding into new cities and more!

    Disclaimer:

    Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

    Timestamps:

    (0:43) What is BestTop?

    (1:55) What inspired you to start BestTop in the first place?

    (4:20) What was the point where you chose to do this full time?

    (5:50) When did you make your first hire and how do you identify a good hire?

    (8:33) How do you grow your network?

    (11:10) How do you stand out against your competitors?

    (14:09) Why will a business look for a career consulting service?

    (18:28) How do you choose which city to expand into?

    (20:55) Lowest point thus far in your journey?

    (23:14) Highest point thus far in your journey?

    (24:31) Resources for building a startup?

    (26:16) One advice for your past self?

    Connect with us:

    [email protected]

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startupclimb/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupclimbpodcast/

  • Ever wondered how to start a podcast? Do you want to start your side hustle to chase your dreams? In this episode of Startup Climb, find out how Grehg started the 1 Foot In podcast while working full time as a Consumer and Market Knowledge Manager at Procter & Gamble, in order to help fresh graduates and young executives attain their dream jobs.

    Listen to the 1 Foot In podcast here:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4v5kvIbMDIAA8YhuTdL5B5?si=lm9YV50QSv2dkU4Lph0_Tg

    Disclaimer:

    Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

    Timestamps: 

    0:45 Introduction to 1 Foot In podcast

    1:24 What inspired you to start the podcast?

    4:35 Why is it called 1 Foot In?

    6:20 How does your podcast differ from the standard career advice?

    9:10 How do you juggle between your full time work and your side hustle?

    11:17 What was the experience of launching your own podcast from scratch like?

    12:10 What do you hope to achieve from the podcast?

    15:44 How are you planning to monetise your podcast?

    17:20 How do you network to get guests on your podcast?

    20:04 How do you manage potential guest expectations that might arise?

    21:18 What is your highest point thus far?

    24:37 Lowest point thus far?

    27:13 Advice for people looking to start a side hustle?

    32:03 One piece of advice for fresh graduates to attain their dream jobs?

    35:07 One piece of advice to your past self?

    38:20 Where to find the 1 Foot In podcast?

    Connect with us:

    [email protected]

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startupclimb/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupclimbpodcast/

  • In this episode of Startup Climb, we speak to Marjorie, co-founder and managing director, DIFY. DIFY is an integrated marketing agency seeking to drive impactful and lasting two-sided communications for brands worldwide.

    Disclaimer:

    Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

    Timestamps:
    0:40 Introduction to DIFY

    2:55 What does it take to specialise in blockchain versus just being a generalist?

    5:35 Is there a danger/drawback to specialising in blockchain?

    8:04 As a young founder, was your age an issue when you speak with external stakeholders?

    10:10 What was the experience like clinching your first big client?

    12:34 What are some of the costs of running an agency?

    15:08 Challenges that an agency face?

    17:00 When was the point where you decided to start hiring employees and what was the function?

    18:42 Was there a risk to hiring a whole team right from the start?

    20:10 How do you ensure long term client retention?

    21:50 Lowest point/ Greatest challenge thus far?

    24:48 Highest point thus far at DIFY?

    26:38 What is one resource that helped you in your journey as a founder?

    28:53 One advice to your past self?

    Connect with us:

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupclimbpodcast/

  • In this episode of Startup Climb, we have a conversation with Robert Rajeswaran, Co-Founder, Boxaroo. Boxaroo is a startup that aims to make it convenient for brands to customize, order and distribute merchandise, company swag and corporate gifts within minutes.

    You can find Boxaroo here:

    https://boxaroo.co/

    Disclaimer:

    Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

    Timestamps:

    0:40 Introduction to Boxaroo

    2:33 How do you curate the items?

    4:35 How did you clinch your first big-name client?

    6:55 Challenges when you first start Boxaroo?

    8:40 Why did you choose to be involved in the design process?

    10:45 How big is the team at the moment?

    11:30 How do you manage a global team?

    12:15 Were there any challenges with managing a global team?

    13:30 Highlight of startup journey at Boxaroo?

    14:42 Lowest points thus far?

    16:24 Is the startup funded?

    18:17 Have you explored any accelerators?

    19:10 One advice for your past self?

    Connect with us:

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupclimbpodcast/

  • In the third episode of Startup Climb, the season with a conversation with Bryan Se To, Founder of Calibrate. Calibrate is an online platform for users to find and book wellness experts such as Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Sports Massage Therapists, TCM etc for pain relief solutions.

    Disclaimer:

    Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

    Timestamps:

    0:30 Introduction

    1:02 Why did you choose to go into the startup scene?

    1:35 How do you curate the chiropractors on your platform?

    2:10 How do you help users to “skip the queue”?

    3:30 How did you reach your MVP?

    7:07 How did you acquire your first customer?

    8:54 How do you identify a good hire?

    11:40 How do you quickly determine if a person has a growth mindset?

    13:43 Were there any memorable challenges thus far?

    15:08 What was your lowest point thus far running Calibrate?

    17:35 Highest point thus far in Calibrate?

    19:30 Why did you pick SMU as the accelerator to go for?

    20:55 When to jump full-time into a startup?

    22:55 Future roadmap for Calibrate?

    24:05 One advice for your past self?

    Connect with us:

    [email protected]

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startupclimb/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupclimbpodcast/

  • In this episode of Startup Climb, we have Jie Lun Ong, Director of Ventures APAC for Plug and Play Tech Center. In his role, he heads up the regional ventures team, based in Singapore, sourcing for startups and making investments in the region.

    Disclaimer:

    Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

    Timestamps:

    0:45 Introduction

    3:22 Why did you choose to go into the startup scene?

    6:02 What is the biggest contributing factor to the success of a startup?

    7:20 How do you identify factors that lead to success in a founder?

    9:30 Do you feel anything has changed since COVID happen?

    11:00 What makes a startup investible?

    12:16 Is profitability important at the point of investment?

    13:27 What are the major differences in startups in the region?

    16:47 Is it more difficult for startups to expand in the region?

    18:21 What is one thing that you learnt thus far?

    21:07 What is your greatest accomplishment thus far?

    22:38 Any resources that you will recommend to startup founders?

    24:00 What is one advice that you will give to your past self?

    Connect with us:

    [email protected]

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startupclimb/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupclimbpodcast/

  • In the third season of Startup Climb, we kickstart the season with a conversation with Sang Shin, Director of Digital Innovation at Temasek. Sang was the co-founder of the startup Been, the world’s first mobile app that enabled users to monetize and take control of their personal data and privacy, blocking personal data collection from apps.

    Disclaimer:

    Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice. This episode was recorded on 25 November 2020.

    Timestamps:

    0:45 Introduction

    5:09 Biggest difference between the startup ecosystem in California and Singapore?

    7:10 Do you feel that the Southeast Asia startup ecosystem is similar to Silicon Valley?

    8:50 Is it more difficult to do business in SEA vis a vis the states?

    10:14 What should an aspiring entrepreneur in Singapore think about before starting their own startup?

    12:55 What inspired you to start your startup?

    14:41 Were there any hesitation before you dive into your startup?

    18:30 Key traits you observe among successful founders?

    21:25 What is one advice you will give to your past self?

    22:35 Book recommendation for budding entrepreneurs?

    Connect with us:

    [email protected]

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startupclimb/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupclimbpodcast/

  • In this episode of Startup Climb, we talk to Hans, Founder, and CEO, FAB9. FAB9 is a Makerspace based in Melbourne. They provide tools, technology, and training for anyone interested in making. Join us as we discussed starting a business in Australia, the impact of COVID on the Makerspace business and more.

    You can find out more about FAB9 here:

    https://www.fab9.com.au/

    Disclaimer:

    Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

    Timestamps:

    0:43 Introduction to FAB9

    3:30 Capacity at FAB9

    4:45 How big is your team at the moment?

    6:10 What are the qualities that you look for in your core team?

    8:05 How did you get the idea of starting a Makerspace?

    9:31 How did you choose a location?

    12:40 The cost of doing business in Australia?

    14:33 Is the start-up self-funded?

    15:52 How did you choose to allocate your resources?

    17:20 Was it difficult to do marketing for FAB9?

    19:05 The start-up landscape in Melbourne?

    22:18 How will a startup grow in Australia?

    25:42 Has it been difficult to pivot due to COVID?

    35:52 New product offering for FAB9?

    37:02 Do you see yourself expanding to other cities in Australia?

    39:31 Is it difficult to expand beyond Melbourne?

    45:00 What is one advice that you will give to your past self?

    Connect with us:

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    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startupclimb/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupclimbpodcast/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZhb7TW07ORyW3wLROEvo0A

  • On this week's episode of the Startup Climb podcast, we have Jasper Yap, co-founder, and CTO of Eezee. Eezee is a Singapore based B2B marketplace that aims to make B2B procurement Eezee. Jasper is also recognized on the Forbes 30 under 30 2020 list. On the podcast, we talked about scaling a B2B solution, the difference before and after funding, and more.

    You can find out more about Eezee here:

    https://eezee.sg/

    Disclaimer:

    Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

    Timestamps:

    00:45 Introduction to Eezee

    3:13 How did you get the idea to start Eezee?

    4:32 How do you scale a B2B solution?

    5:28 How far into starting Eezee before you make your first hire?

    6:32 How do you manage your resources?

    8:16 When you first start, did you ever set a timeline/runway for yourself?

    10:03 What was the biggest difference before and after funding?

    12:06 How do you raise funds?

    16:42 What was your biggest struggle thus far?

    22L44 What was your biggest accomplishment thus far?

    26:45 What is one advice that you will give to your past self?

    Connect with us:

    [email protected]

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startupclimb/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupclimbpodcast/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZhb7TW07ORyW3wLROEvo0A

  • In this episode of Startup Climb, we have Jared Sim, co-founder, StockPal. Stockpal is a news site that aims to bring the Asian angle ti ASX-listed small and mid-cap companies. In this podcast, we talked about how to gain exposure for a startup, how to identify your target demographic, and more.

    You can find out more about StockPal here:

    https://stockpal.asia/

    Disclaimer:

    Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

    Timestamps:

    0:48 Introduction to StockPal

    1:21 How did you conceptualize the idea of starting StockPal?

    2:53 How did you gain exposure for StockPal?

    4:45 What was your journey to why you start StockPal?

    6:13 How do you identify your target demographic?

    8:50 Is it difficult to run an Australian focussed business from Singapore?

    10:47 What are the best practices that you do when you launch a product like StockPal?

    13:34 How do you identify your competitors?

    14:53 How do you determine if the market has space for you?

    16:16 How do you attract attention in the saturated media space?

    17:38 What do you feel is your greatest achievement?

    19:34 What is your greatest struggle thus far?

    20:42 If you could give 1 piece of advice to your past self, what will it be and why?

    Connect with us:

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    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZhb7TW07ORyW3wLROEvo0A

  • In this episode, we have Joshua Chin, CEO, and Co-founder of Chronos agency. Chronos agency is a data-driven email marketing agency that aims to provide email marketing services and consultancy for online retailers. We speak about email marketing, sacrifices made to chase the entrepreneur dream, and more.

    You can find out more about Chronos Agency here:

    https://chronos.agency/

    Disclaimer:

    This episode was recorded on 1 July 2020

    Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

    Timestamps:

    0:42 Introduction to Chronos Agency

    1:45 Why did you choose to go into email marketing?

    3:59 How did you even get the idea to start this in the first place?

    10:14 Was there ever a time when you are worried that the friendship might be affected due to differences in business opinions?

    14:59 Imposter syndrome?

    16:59 Did you imposter syndrome affect your pitch?

    19:47 Did you feel that this thick skin was developed through your experiences?

    25:10 What is your biggest success at Chronos thus far?

    29:01 What do you feel are the most important characteristics that an entrepreneur needs to have?

    30:00 What is one advice that you will give to your past self?

    32:26 What is one sacrifice that you made to chase your dreams?

    Connect with us:

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    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startupclimb/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupclimbpodcast/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZhb7TW07ORyW3wLROEvo0A

  • In this week's episode of Startup Climb, we have Paddy Tan, Co-Founder of Blackstorm Consulting to share more about the common pitfalls of startups. Blackstorm Consulting is a regional growth consulting firm that specializes in innovative scaling and technology deployment strategy in Southeast Asia.

    You can find out more about Blackstorm Consulting here:

    http://blackstormco.asia/

    Disclaimer:

    Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

    Timestamps:

    0:50 Introduction to Blackstorm Consulting

    4:55 Different cultural norms in neighboring countries vis a vis Singapore?

    10:43 Why did you focus on small and medium enterprises?

    14:02 Why did you focus on structuring and restructuring?

    18:44 Why did you choose to go into fixing problems/consulting?

    23:35 How did you get your first client?

    28:13 How do you measure success?

    32:53 How do you pivot your solution?

    37:40 What are some of the common problems that start-ups might face at the start?

    50:18 How do you grow your network when you first start?

    54:45 What was the greatest struggle that you have faced thus far at Blackstorm?

    01:02:19 What was your biggest achievement thus far at Blackstorm?

    01:06:03 What is one advice that you will give to your past self?

    Connect with us:

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    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startupclimb/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupclimbpodcast/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZhb7TW07ORyW3wLROEvo0A

  • On this episode of Startup Climb, we find out more about doing business overseas with GQ, co-founder & CEO of LTVplus. LTVplus is a customer service outsourcing start-up for e-commerce businesses. In this episode, find out how to run a remote business, the growth mindset, and more.

    You can find out more about LTVplus here:

    https://www.ltvplus.com/

    Disclaimer:

    Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

    Timestamps:

    0:45 Introduction to LTVplus

    1:21 How big is your team at the moment?

    1:53 Why did you make the decision to go remote?

    4:04 Why did you choose to live in Kiev?

    5:46 How did you get the idea to start?

    8:10 How do you cope with the different business cultures around the world?

    10:11 What is the biggest difference between doing business in Singapore and overseas?

    14:38 What were the qualities that you look for in your hire when hiring remotely?

    16:47 How do you find the growth mindset?

    20:55 What is one book that you would recommend to entrepreneurs?

    24:07 How do you allocate the resources when you first start?

    27:50 Pandemic's impact on the business?

    29:46 New opportunities?

    32:30 Why did you choose to jump into entrepreneurship?

    36:22 What was your biggest struggle thus far?

    39:09 What was your biggest accomplishment?

    40:55 What is one advice that you will give to your past self?

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