PinnedChristopher QuekChinese Family Offices in Singapore and their motivationsDo we really understand them?Apr 13, 2023Apr 13, 2023
Christopher QuekinElevate: Strategies for the Next-Gen Southeast Asian StartupsRelationships are the blood of business in Asia. Use them wisely.Some years ago, a close university friend was urgently seeking a management role in finance. She requested that I introduce her to my…May 2May 2
Christopher QuekCommon misconceptions about impact investing by family officesImpact investing is a relatively new concept in Southeast Asia when compared to Europe or North America. Due to this, there are limited…Jul 18, 2023Jul 18, 2023
Christopher QuekinElevate: Strategies for the Next-Gen Southeast Asian StartupsWhy startups should consider independent directorsBuilding a startup is a complex process that requires careful consideration and decision-making. Typically, the company’s founders serve as…Jun 13, 2023Jun 13, 2023
Christopher QuekThe unlikely yet dependent factors of EV Growth in South-East AsiaAccording to an article by the Economist, 40% of the world’s car vehicle population will be Electric Vehicles (EVs) by 2030. There is much…May 31, 2023May 31, 2023
Christopher QuekWhy funding deep technologies in Singapore must continue despite challengesDeep tech Shiok Meats founder Dr Sandhya Sriram recently wrote in a LinkedIn post detailing the current situation of her lab-grown cell…May 14, 2023May 14, 2023
Christopher QuekPACTs are still hits and misses in SEA due to cultural normsTRIVE, an early-stage impact investing venture capitalist in South-east Asia, recently completed a grueling 16-week accelerator course with…Apr 19, 2023Apr 19, 2023
Christopher QuekThird party data providers are important, but not necessarily complete“After reviewing your case from the data provided by LexisNexis, we are classifying you as a Politically Exposed Person (PEP) by…Feb 9, 20231Feb 9, 20231
Christopher QuekThese signs mean it’s time to let go of your startup (but moving on is never easy)“Hey John, it is good seeing you on social media and how your company X has progressed thus far these few months,” I said encouragingly…Feb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023
Christopher QuekNeed an angel to back your early stage startup? Here are 6 such typesAs a tech startup entrepreneur, funding is always on the back of one’s mind in order to grow the startup and build traction. I usually do…Jan 26, 20231Jan 26, 20231
