Growth Islands

Ecosystem Enablers with Ripple

Join Brooks Entwistle, Managing Director (APAC), Ripple for an incisive conversation on the quiet evolution of talent and enabler networks in the region. Discover how curiosity, trust and a great craft coffee scene have established Singapore’s attractiveness as a place for entrepreneurs, investors, technical leaders and partners to mingle and create what’s next. Keen for more? Check out the Growth Islands microsite for full episodes, transcripts and business resources to support your own "Growth Islands" journey in Southeast Asia.  [https://go.gov.sg/growthislandshub] Ready to expand your business to Singapore and Southeast Asia? Schedule a consultation with the Singapore EDB today, and get the connections, resources and support you need to scale across the region. [https://go.gov.sg/growthislandsconsultation]

Navigating Regulations with Shiok Meats

Hear from Sandhya Sriram, Group CEO and Co-Founder, Shiok Meats, on her journey in founding the first cell-based crustacean company globally, and how Singapore’s progressive regulatory environment has helped her team build a greener and tastier future for the planet. Keen for more? Check out the Growth Islands microsite for full episodes, transcripts and business resources to support your own "Growth Islands" journey in Southeast Asia. [https://go.gov.sg/growthislandshub] Keen to set up your operations in Singapore? This guide will help you get your operations up and running in the shortest possible time. Download the Setting Up in Singapore guide today. [https://go.gov.sg/growthislandssetup]

The Fundraising Journey with Carsome

Juliet Zhu, Group President and CFO, Carsome, takes us through her story as a female founder who led the fundraising for Carsome, the Southeast Asian used car e-commerce platform valued at $1.7 billion. Hear more about the four key stages of fundraising, and how to tap on the right investors and partners in Singapore and Southeast Asia for an effective regional expansion. Keen for more? Check out the Growth Islands microsite for full episodes, transcripts and business resources to support your own "Growth Islands" journey in Southeast Asia. [https://go.gov.sg/growthislandshub] Thinking of expanding in Asia? Whether you are a fast-growing startup or a big tech player, you will find yourself in good company in Singapore. Download the Singapore EDB's one-stop guide to Singapore's Technology Ecosystem today. [https://go.gov.sg/growthislandstechguide]

Regional Expansion with Doctor Anywhere

Lim Wai Mun, CEO, Doctor Anywhere takes us through the anatomy of a successful regional expansion. Learn about how localising customer needs and company teams helped Doctor Anywhere to expand credibly across diverse markets. Discover how choosing the right partners and funnel strategy enabled the team to drive an effective customer acquisition approach, and ultimately build a credible model for the future of healthcare in the region. Keen for more? Check out the Growth Islands microsite for full episodes, transcripts and business resources to support your own "Growth Islands" journey in Southeast Asia. [https://go.gov.sg/growthislandshub] Looking to Southeast Asia for new business opportunities? This guide is your starting point for entering the region’s diverse and fast-growing markets. Download today. [https://go.gov.sg/growthislandssea]