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I have been writing about Malaysian politics for more than a decade. I have talked to countless politicians, even the ones who are not yet in office. I predicted Syed Saddiq’s jump into politics when everyone around me said he was “not the type”, only for them to come back to me in shock that he became a politician. This anecdote is not to brag — I’m just sharing to demonstrate how keenly I observe Malaysian politics since I haven’t shared much about it here in recent years. The point here is that in all my years of observing and writing on politics in Malaysia, I must say that Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership style is a rare find. Look at the post below 👇🏼— look at his focus. Who’s the focus? Who’s he talking to? That’s right — he’s talking to people like me and you. He’s not talking to corporate. He’s not talking to elites. He’s talking to “ordinary” people, whom he made clear is the group of people that he thinks highly of. This year is Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s 25th anniversary, and they are well aware that they are currently an unpopular party when the leadership mentioned it at yesterday’s convention. This awareness is what makes them strategic thinkers. Whatever policies they come up with, this leadership style alone is enough to attract followers, for as long as they stay in authenticity and integrity of their values. I will be around the #KL20 Summit over the next two days. If you’re planning to be there, come say hi!

Last week in Mokra Gora at the Vivaldi Forum I got the opportunity to tell my Serbia story and talk through the capital opportunities not just in Serbia but the Southeast Europe (SEE) region as a whole when it comes to investing into technology and innovation. The timing was great because I finally hit 'publish' on my comparative study between the innovation ecosystems of Singapore and Serbia and was able to talk about some of the findings during my session on stage. I'm excited to be sharing the study and hope it helps to stir dialogue and interest in the region, and opportunities to build bridges and collaborations with other ecosystems globally. Thank you to everyone who took the time to read the drafts and provide your valuable feedback, especially Mark Kleyner at Dream VC. Some of facts I shared about the SEE ecosystem (sourced through Dealroom.co): • Since 2012 startups in SEE have grown 49.9x in combined enterprise value vs their CEE (9.1x) and European (12.1x) counterparts • It has produced 9 unicorns, with potentially 11 more on the way • SEE-born startups are creating value at the fastest pace it ever has (learning how to build viable businesses better and faster) Some organizations mentioned in my study: Swiss EP - Swiss Entrepreneurship Program Inicijativa „Digitalna Srbija“ ICT Hub Innovation Fund in Serbia South Central Ventures Katapult Akcelerator SGInnovate BLOCK71 Singapore A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) USAID #see #serbia #singapore #westernbalkans #asean #emergingmarkets #innovationecosystems #startupecosystem #startups #startupsupport #developingcountries #venturecapital #venture #vc #vcfunding #governmentinnovation #governmenttechnology #partnerships #techecosystem

🚀 #Startups are the engine of digital transformation and innovation, and building thriving startup ecosystems is one of E-DISC's core activities. ✔ 💡 Dr Giulia Ajmone Marsan, Head of Startup and Inclusion represented ERIA: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia at the Web Summit Rio and Startup20 Meetings under #G20 Brazil. The discussion encompasses the global agenda of #inclusive and #green #innovation, even further on #ESG (Environmental-Social-Governance). ✅ This is a continuous effort after a series of support on active engagement with G20 Indonesia and Startup20 India. The E-DISC will continue to support G20 processes related to entrepreneurship and innovation to connect startup ecosystems from Asia, East Asia, and globally. 📑 Read further here: https://lnkd.in/gWGA9t4A Associação Brasileira de Startups Ingrid Barth Paulo Nussenzveig Poyni Bhatt Chris Haley Fernando Jardim Lina Maulidina Sabrina Kentaro Machii

By attracting these disruptors into our ecosystem, Malaysia is gearing up the value chain and demonstrating our ability to compete with the very best

500 Global is expanding its presence in Latin America

Unleash the Power of Social Impact: Stop Impact Washing, Start Creating Real Value Are you ready to go beyond buzzwords and truly embed social value into your business? The pressure is on for businesses to demonstrate their positive impact. But with terms like "impact washing" thrown around, how can you ensure your efforts are genuine and measurable? This is where the #SocialValueApproach of Social Value International comes in. It's a framework that helps you not only create social value but also quantify it using SROI (Social Return on Investment). Here's how it works: Identify your impact: Define the social issues your business can address. Measure & Track: Use tools like the #SocialValueApproach to track your social impact. Value Your Impact: Assign a monetary value to the social change you're creating through #SROI. By attending our #SocialValueandSROIforImpactManagementandMeasurement workshop, you'll learn: The #SocialValueApproach in action – Gain practical insights real life case studies from me. Crafting a robust impact measurement strategy – Go beyond just talking about impact, but measuring and communicating it effectively. Calculating #SROI with confidence – Learn how to translate your social impact into a compelling financial narrative. Stop #impactwashing and start creating a real #socialimpact that strengthens your brand and attracts purpose-driven customers. Register for Social Value Malaysia accredited workshop in May Join today! https://lnkd.in/gRzTvKq4 #socialimpact #socialvalue #SROI #impactmeasurement #workshop #sustainability #corporateresponsibility

Building Bridges Between Macau, China, and the Portuguese-Speaking World 🌉🌍 The 929 Challenge is a standout startup competition in Macau, focused on forging connections between China and Portuguese-speaking countries through sustainability-oriented business ventures. 💡 Through a 2-week intensive bootcamp, the program empowers teams to define, validate, and develop their sustainable business models using the Lean Startup methodology. Past winners showcase the program's success, with Portuguese startups dominating the 2023 edition. 🏆🌍 By encouraging solutions that address the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, the 929 Challenge is driving innovative ideas with lasting impact. It's positioning Macau as a hub that bridges China and the Lusophone world. 🌉🇨🇳🇵🇹 The Pier 25 Innovation and Acceleration Program is also accelerating tourism startups in Macau, providing mentorship and resources to thrive in the Greater Bay Area. 🏨🌇 #Macau #Startups #Innovation #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #ChinaPortugal #GBA #929Challenge https://lnkd.in/gkRbMifF ========================================= 🚀Join MSC Startup eco-system Mentorship Program 2024!! 🌐Link: https://lnkd.in/gbQUDCJP Application Deadline Jun25, 2024 Where you will have the chance to learn social media marketing, Marketing Technology or event organising in-depth! From basic training to on-the-job experience, you and your newfound friends will be equipped with the necessary knowledge taught by industry professionals 🚀

For companies that have been considering entering the SE Asian market, we'll be going over some of the best practices and challenges of Market Entry into Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. Join us for an informative discussion and get some great insights! #SEAsia #Singapore #MarketEntry #Thailand #Indonesia #MarketExpansion

🔊 FINALIST PROFILE: BRAVERY I don't know about you, but we felt like Shared Value Initiative Hong Kong and Impact Square might be genetically related if such a thing was possible. Founded in 2010 in South Korea, Impact Square is nominated for its pioneering work in promoting and implementing the concept of "Impact Business" - creating shared value between business and society. Despite initial doubts and skepticism from both society and the business sector, ISQ persevered in its mission to prove that businesses can contribute to creating social value while simultaneously benefiting themselves. ISQ has worked with Korean conglomerates, such as Samsung, SK, Hyundai, LG, Lotte, and POSCO, providing consulting services on creating shared value (CSV) and adjusting existing businesses or launching new ones to generate positive social impacts. The organisation has also collaborated with the government to mobilise resources and foster partnerships between large companies and SMEs under the theme of CSV. Additionally, ISQ has promoted impact measurement practices in Korea, despite initial criticism for quantifying the value of social good. The organisation has accumulated more than 250 cases of impact measurement and has cooperated with the government to adopt a systemised social value measurement framework aligned with global standards. ISQ continues to expand its efforts to address urgent and massive social problems in Southeast Asia and local cities in Korea, working to mobilise resources and technology to support local entrepreneurs in solving these challenges. Our judges say: "It is never easy to convince a seemingly thriving business system to change, but this is exactly what ISQ is doing, and we love the accelerator model approach it has taken." Wishing the Impact Square team all the best at our Awards Night on 9 May. With thanks to our judging panel and our partner Shared Value Project. Karen Seymour #sharedvalue #systemchange #purposedrivenbusiness

For the attention of social enterprises and impact investors in Asia, #SocialValueMalaysia is conducting a workshop in May on Social Returns of Investment #SROI. Please register for the training to become accredited SROI practitioners and advocates of impact accounting. #socialvalue #socialimpact #accountingforimpact