What 10 leaders can tell you about starting up in Singapore

Take a sneak peek into the minds of some top VC investors and successful startup founders.

Singapore Business Review recently held a luncheon briefing following the success of the 20 hottest startups to watch in 2014 list published on Feb-Mar issue.

The briefing, which took place at Intercontinental Singapore on April 16, was attended by over 120 guests mostly startups founders, lawyers, investors, and venture capitalists.

It was a meaningful half-day event with discussions focused on four main topics including interesting trends in Singapore startup scene, funding issues, winning strategies for startups and the future of e-commerce.

Here are some key takeaways from distinguished speakers: 

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