To support youth entrepreneurs in their journey, EDGE has collated a list of useful resources for young founder. This site is best viewed on a desktop.
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For those new to the startup ecosystem
News about the startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia: E27 | krASIA | Tech in Asia
For Founders
Books?
1) Startup Communities by Brad Feld – (summary)
2) The Organic Entrepreneur Economy by Seth Meinzen, & Steve Meinzen –
3) Startup Guide Singapore by Startup Guide –
4) The Founder’s Dilemmas: Anticipating and Avoiding the Pitfalls That Can Sink a Startup by Noam Wasserman
5) Will It Fly? How to Know if Your New Business Idea Has Wings … Before You Take the Leap by Thomas K. McKnight
6) Rich Dad’s Before You Quit Your Job: 10 Real-Life Lessons Every Entrepreneur Should Know about Building a Million-Dollar Business
by Robert T. Kiyosaki
Free Online Courses?
Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies on Coursera – roles of different actors in a startup ecosystem/ how entrepreneurs engaged with resources made available to them through various programs and intermediary organizations
Articles/Websites
1) Harvard Business Review
https://hbr.org/search?search_type=search-all&term=startup
2) Entrepreneur (Asia Pacific)
Tools?
FAQs
how do I find an IT expert and a Designer to join my team?
What are some good platforms to get on to get more involved in the local scene.
Grants/investments etc
–https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/financial-assistance/grants#for-startups
For Angel Investors
How angels evaluate their opportunities – https://medium.com/@maartenhemmes/how-angels-evaluate-their-opportunities-e8d4e79ad72e
