Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Korea, Japan — each has a different buyer, different sales cycle, different distribution logic, different regulatory environment. Most startups land in Singapore, run out of ideas for what to do next, and stall. We've navigated all of them.
Singapore is where you land. Indonesia, Malaysia, India — those are the scale markets. We help you sequence the right path.
In APAC, distribution is relationship-based. We make the introductions that take years to build yourself.
Data residency, payment rails, language, enterprise buying cycles — each market has its own rules. We know them.
Which APAC market first? We assess based on your product, competitive advantage, and speed-to-revenue potential.
Local ICP, adapted messaging, channel strategy, and regulatory considerations for the specific market.
Warm introductions, partnership sourcing, and hands-on customer acquisition support in-market.
18+ years as a venture builder, operator, and founder across 11 markets. Co-built and scaled ventures from validation through exit — as a founder, operator, and venture builder directly in the work. Worked directly with 100+ entrepreneurs and innovation teams across APAC.
Today, he works independently with founders and through programs like National GRIP, BLOCK71, Plug and Play, and ATUM Ventures.