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🚀 Missed Out on Our Last Events? Don't Let It Happen Again! From exclusive pitch nights and hands-on workshops to insightful panel discussions and networking sessions with top VCs and industry leaders, our events are at the heart of the startup ecosystem! 🌟 Our recent events have been oversubscribed and buzzing with energy. Whether you're looking to gain insider knowledge, connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, or get your startup in front of investors, we've got you covered. 🎉✨ Don't let FOMO get you! Be the first to know and secure your spot at our next big event. 👇Sign up for our newsletter today! 👇 https://bit.ly/LI2NL

🚀 Building a startup is a journey filled with challenges, but the secret to success is simple: resilience. 💪 Tiago Costa Alves, CEO & Co-Founder of The Librarian shares a powerful reminder for all entrepreneurs: setbacks and rejections are inevitable, but they don’t define your path. What matters is the ability to bounce back, keep moving forward, and stay focused on that one win that makes it all worth it. 🌟 For more startup insights and stories, sign up for our global newsletter! ✉️ https://bit.ly/LI2NL #BLOCK71Global #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship #FounderInsights

Founders, ever feel like you're doing it all? 🙋♂️ Benjamin C.K. Tee and Vishnu Saran, Founder of Invigilo Safety AI, discuss why it's crucial for founders to recognize their unique skill sets and avoid overloading themselves. 🙌🏽 Effective leadership means leveraging your team's strengths and empowering others to drive your startup forward. It's the key to preventing burnout and scaling with success! 💯🚀🎯 Watch this podcast episode! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gPYSWEtc #BLOCK71Global #mvptoMVP #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Founders

✨ 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞𝟳𝟭! ✨ As we wrap up another incredible year, we’d like to take a moment to thank you for being part of our journey. From nurturing startups to creating opportunities for innovation, 2024 has been a year of growth, collaboration, and impact across our global network 🎉 But we’re just getting started! We hope you are ready for 2025 as we’ve got lots of exciting things coming your way 🚀 🔗 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 with us on 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 if you haven't. 📰 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 for exclusive insights within our startup ecosystem, entrepreneurs and founders: ➡️https://bit.ly/LI2NL #HappyHolidays #BLOCK71Global #merrychristmas

💡 What does it really take to build a successful startup? 💡 Swee Kiat Lim, Founder of Pebblely, reveals that the path to success was anything but smooth. By turning failures into opportunities and tackling countless challenges, the Pebblely team showed that resilience is the ultimate key to success. 🚀 Join the BLOCK71 community for more inspiring stories, valuable insights, and opportunities to connect with like-minded founders. Sign up today! ✉️ https://bit.ly/LI2NL #BLOCK71Global #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship #FounderInsights

Scaling a startup brings both excitement and new challenges. As your company grows, the roles and skills needed to keep pushing forward also evolve. 🌱 Hugh MASON dives into the complexities of scaling, from shifting responsibilities to team members to managing the challenges of growth. The journey from a small, close-knit team to a larger organization requires careful thought and adaptation. 🚀 Watch this podcast episode! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g6xSuzMJ #BLOCK71Global #mvptoMVP #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Founders

Exciting news! Recently, Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Ishikawa visited BLOCK71! During the visit, we had the opportunity to share insights about the activities of NUS Enterprise and BLOCK71 Global. Following this, we held a roundtable discussion with Japanese professionals actively contributing to Singapore's vibrant startup ecosystem. Junichi Eto Hiroshi Imaizumi Yutaka Oba Kotaro Hayashi Hiroki Hada Akira Hirakawa Shohei Michael Maekawa It was a fantastic exchange of ideas and perspectives, showcasing the dynamic collaboration between Japan and Singapore in the world of innovation and entrepreneurship! #Innovation #Startups #BLOCK71Global #Singapore #Japan

Launching a startup fresh out of school is no easy feat, especially when you are stepping into uncharted territory. 🌟 Phang Wei Jun and Francis Lee, Co-Founders of Lalia Learn (Lingosnap), took on the challenge headfirst, navigating the steep learning curve of running a business without prior corporate experience. How did they do it? By adapting, learning, and tackling each hurdle one step at a time, all while keeping their business afloat. 🧠💪 Looking for more inspiring stories and startup insights? Sign up for our global newsletter! ✉️ https://bit.ly/LI2NL #BLOCK71Global #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship #FounderInsights

🌟 Shape the Future at the SG-VN Youth Innovation Summit! 🌟 Join changemakers and leaders from Singapore and Vietnam for an evening of inspiration and connection. 📅 Date: Friday, 13 December 2024 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (VNT) 📍 Venue: The Sentry P, Ho Chi Minh City 🎤 What’s Happening? Panel Discussion: "Empowering Youths: Building Stronger Portfolios for Future Careers" Elevator Pitches: Over 15 youth-led startups sharing innovative ideas. Fireside Chats: Futures Thinking and Opportunities for Innovative Vietnamese Youth at NUS, by NUS Enterprise Senior Associate Director. Networking: Connect with over 80 youths, VCs, founders, and industry experts. 💡 Why Attend? Youths: Discover opportunities and gain career-building insights. Professionals: Meet future leaders and explore ways to empower the next generation. 📌 Limited spots! Register now: https://lu.ma/10f3aywb Let’s create an impact together! 🌍✨ #innovation #impact #future #career

🎉 A Festive Celebration with the BLOCK71 Community! 🎄 Last week, we wrapped up the year with our BLOCK71 Year-End Bash Christmas Party, and what an incredible evening it was! From networking over cookies and drinks by the moonbeam co. to the inspiring startup pitches from graduates of our BLOCK71 Programme and Secret Santa exchanges, the event was filled with camaraderie, innovation, and holiday cheer!   The evening kicked off with opening remarks by Professor Benjamin C.K. Tee (Vice President for Ecosystem Building, NUS Enterprise), who reflected on the community’s achievements and the global impact that BLOCK71 created in 2024. We also heard from startups incubated through our BLOCK71 Pathways Accelerator, as they shared their progress and milestones on their entrepreneurial journeys over the 2 months (vibefam Invigilo Safety AI Vilota MADCash GoTechUp).   ✨ A special highlight of the evening was our Startup Awards, where our community voted and recognized the remarkable contributions and milestones of incubated startups in our ecosystem. Congratulations to our 2024 winners:  🏆 Most Potential Unicorn Award: Invigilo Safety AI  🏆 Best Networker Award: Curated Culture  🏆 Rising Star Award: Stick 'Em 🏆 Community Contributor Award: the moonbeam co. 🏆 Best Pivot Award: Perkpal These startups exemplify the spirit of innovation and resilience that makes BLOCK71 a thriving hub for entrepreneurs. What’s Next? Let’s Stay Connected in 2025! 👉 For Corporates and Ecosystem Players: Connect with us to explore collaboration opportunities and become part of our global innovation network. 👉 For Startups: Ready to scale your ideas with us? Join our BLOCK71 ecosystem or apply for our 2025 programs to take your startup to the next level. Check out here: https://lnkd.in/grMPB3uW  📬 Stay in the Loop: Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest updates on BLOCK71’s events, programs, and milestones in 2025.  🔗 https://bit.ly/LI2NL  🙏 Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening memorable. Whether you’re a startup founder, corporate partner, or an ecosystem player, your presence and contributions are what fuel BLOCK71’s success! Here’s to an even more impactful and innovative 2025. Let’s build the future together! 🚀 Wui-Liang Heng Siti Nurain Binte Abdul Hamid Lee Yvonne Jit Singh Claire Keung Felicia Yong Yee Yeong Siti Aishah Zahari Judson Teo Lisa Lucas David Rena Tang #BLOCK71 #BLOCK71StartupAwards2024 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #EcosystemBuilding