Category: Beyond

Traditionally, many businesses have operated at a distance from political and global issues. In many sectors, there’s a belief that staying neutral or avoiding controversial matters helps maintain focus on financial returns. However, the world has changed. Political divides, environmental crises, and social inequities are now so deeply intertwined with global economies that it’s becoming […]

We often hear how important it is to evaluate a startup’s team before deciding to invest. However, the importance of a strong team is sometimes underestimated as it often sounds like a cliché. When it comes to the success of a startup, the strength of the founding and executive teams is one of the most […]

Success is defined differently for everyone. For a doctoral student, it might be completing a PhD. For a professional chef, it could be creating the best dish. For entrepreneurs, it might mean developing a thriving startup, and for venture capitalists, success could be achieving a profitable exit and making impactful investments. Success, however, is not […]

In some parts of the world, entrepreneurship is a way of supporting oneself in the absence of an established labor market. In the countries that experienced the industrial revolution, the entrepreneurial spirit was awakened and companies were created and secured jobs for the general population. In developing countries that did not experience the industrial revolution, […]

Many investors agree that Southeast Asia is a fascinating region to invest. The region continues to attract a substantial influx of Foreign Direct Investment, with figures on a steady increase. The manufacturing industry has always been one of the cornerstones of Southeast Asia’s expanding economy. With the escalation of the trade war between the US […]

How to measure a company’s success? With countless business metrics available, it can be a challenge to figure out which ones are worth tracking. The good news is that it does not make sense to measure all available metrics. Depending on our business goals, we should track the metrics that are truly relevant to our […]

In the current context, where financing dynamics are no longer what they were in 2021-2022, the premise of a successful business is no longer solely reliant on securing extensive VC funding. Today, a solid business thesis revolves around effective bootstrapping, optimizing working capital and prioritizing profitability over rapid growth at all costs. Metrics In the […]