Startup Climb

In this episode of the Startup Climb podcast, we speak to Srikanth Katikala, co-founder and CEO of Just Dabao, to learn more about building a food marketplace in Singapore, and how Just Dabao connects customers to eateries with unsold food at a great price.

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Timestamps:

(00:00:40) Introduction to Just Dabao

(00:02:04) Introduction to the concept of Shiok bags

(00:05:40) Dealing with the random nature of Shiok bags

(00:08:05) Journey to build a food marketplace

(00:13:20) Expanding beyond unsold food

(00:14:55) Rationale behind building an app for Just Dabao

(00:21:05) Monetisation model of Just Dabao

(00:22:55) How to find the sweet spot for pricing?

(00:25:10) Overcoming obstacles in the Just Dabao journey

(00:29:05) Outreach channels for Just Dabao

(00:33:45) Thought process behind joining an accelerator

(00:36:15) Reflecting on the Just Dabao journey thus far

(00:39:11) Advice for startup founders

(00:42:10) Future of Just Dabao

Just Dabao:

https://justdabao.com/

In this episode of the Startup Climb podcast, we speak to Solomon Poon, co-founder of DrinkAid, to go behind the scenes at a direct-to-consumer supplement start-up trying to reduce the common side-effects of alcohol consumption.

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Time Stamps:

(0:00:50) Background of DrinkAid

(0:03:10) Sharing on the R&D process

(0:05:45) Understanding distribution?

(0:10:00) What is the health supplement category?

(0:12:10) How did you build traction for the product?

(0:14:00) Thought process behind demand generation

(0:16:54) Using events as a marketing tool

(0:18:10) Discussion on venture funding

(0:21:35) Discussion on market selection

(0:24:50) Managing overseas expansion

(0:27:00) Advice and resources

(0:28:40) What's in store for DrinkAid in the coming year?

DrinkAid:

https://drinkaid.co/

In this episode of the Startup Climb podcast, we speak to Wui Ngiap Foo, CEO and co-founder of Ethlas, to learn more about the future of gaming with the introduction of Web3. We explore how Ethlas built a community, the interesting developments in the Web3 space, and more on this episode.

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Time Stamps:

(0:00:37) Introduction to Ethlas

(0:04:24) How did you discover Web3?

(0:10:25) How to differentiate in a competitive Web3 landscape?

(0:14:20) Ethlas's monetisation model?

(0:17:40) How did Ethlas gain traction and build a community?

(0:21:40) How to attract talent?

(0:24:20) How to attract other businesses to use the Ethlas platform?

(0:26:10) Book recommendation and advice

(0:29:29) What's in store for Ethlas in the coming months?

Ethlas:

https://ethlas.com/

In this episode, we have Raimie Tang, CEO of date ideas. dateideas is a unique date experiences marketplace for couples that aims to redefine dates and empower relationships. In this episode, we talked about building traction for an app, some of the challenges that he faced and how he found his co-founder.

Find dateideas here:

https://www.dateideas.io/

Disclaimer:

Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

Timestamps:

(0:40) Introduction to dateideas

(1:25) Inspiration behind starting dateideas?

(2:35) How do you differentiate yourself from other experience booking platforms?

(4:38) How do you determine the need for an app and how do you build traction?

(8:30) How do you build traction outside of your telegram channel?

(10:52) How did you adjust to the COVID restrictions?

(15:40) Was there any challenge that blindsided you?

(20:00) When was the moment where you knew dateideas was going to be a full time project after graduation?

(22:57) Highlights?

(23:36) Lowlights?

(31:31) One resource that you found helpful?

(33:36) One advice to your past self?

In this episode, we have Evan, co-founder and CEO of Quest. Quest is an on-demand services marketplace where users can seek help from others for timely, cost-competitive services and simultaneously offer their services through the app. In this episode, we speak about gaining traction and more!

Find Quest here:

https://quest-inc.co/

Disclaimer:

Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

Timestamps:

(0:45) Introduction to Quest

(2:10) How do you differ from Carousell?

(8:30) Do you feel that there is still a need for an app?

(12:00) How do you move users from telegram to the app?

(15:45) How do you gain traction for your app?

(23:02) How do you juggle between your different commitments?

(27:41) What was one highlight in your start-up journey?

(31:35) Connections from the incubator?

(34:00) Resources?

(37:09) What is one piece of advice you will give to your past self?

(38:33) Where to find Quest?

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In this week’s episode of the Startup Climb podcast, we have Laksh. Laksh founded Bulkeffect in 2011 and currently is the founder of SoEngJoy - a social initiative on a mission to enable 100 thousand students, professionals, and entrepreneurs to be the best version of themselves. In this podcast, he will share more about being an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, how to scale a business from scratch and his most memorable start-up experience. 

Disclaimer:

Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

Timestamps:

(1:00) Introduction to Laksh’s start-up journey

(2:00) What inspired you to hop into entrepreneurship?

(4:50) Early problems that you face?

(8:00) Actionable steps to build rapport with big companies?

(10:40) How do you scale a business?

(14:00) How to grow sales with limited resources?

(17:09) What is the biggest difference between an intrapreneur and entrepreneur?

(20:02) What is the lowest point in your startup journey?

(22:50) Highest point in your startup journey?

(33:09) Resources for an aspiring entrepreneur?

(35:20) What is one advice you will give to your past self?

Connect with us:

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In this week’s episode of the Startup Climb podcast, we speak with Toby, co-founder and COO of Stayr. Stayr is a property startup that aims to build a digital ecosystem for space providers in Southeast Asia. We speak about making business defensible, fundraising and more!

Where to find Stayr:

https://getstayr.com/

Disclaimer:

Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

Timestamps:

(0:50) Introduction to Stayr

(3:52) Who is your ideal target audience?

(5:45) How do you make your business defensible?

(11:23) How do you incentivise hotels to onboard onto your platform?

(16:58) How do you decide how much to raise?

(18:55) What was your biggest challenge thus far?

(24:00) What is the end goal of Stayr?

(25:54) Resource recommendation?

(30:00) What is one advice you will give to your past self?

Connect with us:

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In this episode, we speak to Daniel, co-founder of BestTop. BestTop is a career consulting firm that aims to serve students and junior professionals by offering customised career advice. We chat about growing a network, expanding into new cities and more!

Disclaimer:

Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

Timestamps:

(0:43) What is BestTop?

(1:55) What inspired you to start BestTop in the first place?

(4:20) What was the point where you chose to do this full time?

(5:50) When did you make your first hire and how do you identify a good hire?

(8:33) How do you grow your network?

(11:10) How do you stand out against your competitors?

(14:09) Why will a business look for a career consulting service?

(18:28) How do you choose which city to expand into?

(20:55) Lowest point thus far in your journey?

(23:14) Highest point thus far in your journey?

(24:31) Resources for building a startup?

(26:16) One advice for your past self?

Connect with us:

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Ever wondered how to start a podcast? Do you want to start your side hustle to chase your dreams? In this episode of Startup Climb, find out how Grehg started the 1 Foot In podcast while working full time as a Consumer and Market Knowledge Manager at Procter & Gamble, in order to help fresh graduates and young executives attain their dream jobs.

Listen to the 1 Foot In podcast here:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4v5kvIbMDIAA8YhuTdL5B5?si=lm9YV50QSv2dkU4Lph0_Tg

Disclaimer:

Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

Timestamps: 

0:45 Introduction to 1 Foot In podcast

1:24 What inspired you to start the podcast?

4:35 Why is it called 1 Foot In?

6:20 How does your podcast differ from the standard career advice?

9:10 How do you juggle between your full time work and your side hustle?

11:17 What was the experience of launching your own podcast from scratch like?

12:10 What do you hope to achieve from the podcast?

15:44 How are you planning to monetise your podcast?

17:20 How do you network to get guests on your podcast?

20:04 How do you manage potential guest expectations that might arise?

21:18 What is your highest point thus far?

24:37 Lowest point thus far?

27:13 Advice for people looking to start a side hustle?

32:03 One piece of advice for fresh graduates to attain their dream jobs?

35:07 One piece of advice to your past self?

38:20 Where to find the 1 Foot In podcast?

Connect with us:

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In this episode of Startup Climb, we speak to Marjorie, co-founder and managing director, DIFY. DIFY is an integrated marketing agency seeking to drive impactful and lasting two-sided communications for brands worldwide.

Disclaimer:

Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.

Timestamps:

2:55 What does it take to specialise in blockchain versus just being a generalist?

5:35 Is there a danger/drawback to specialising in blockchain?

8:04 As a young founder, was your age an issue when you speak with external stakeholders?

10:10 What was the experience like clinching your first big client?

12:34 What are some of the costs of running an agency?

15:08 Challenges that an agency face?

17:00 When was the point where you decided to start hiring employees and what was the function?

18:42 Was there a risk to hiring a whole team right from the start?

20:10 How do you ensure long term client retention?

21:50 Lowest point/ Greatest challenge thus far?

24:48 Highest point thus far at DIFY?

26:38 What is one resource that helped you in your journey as a founder?

28:53 One advice to your past self?

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