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New Zealand’s startup ecosystem poised to grow more ‘tall poppies’

TechCrunch

culture and an economy based on raw materials, Aotearoa hasn’t stood out to investors in the Asia-Pacific region, especially not when they could set their sights on larger markets in China and Southeast Asia. According to Crunchbase, money raised by New Zealand startups increased 30%, from around $1 billion to $1.3

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Why “The Culture of Failure” is Imperative to Startup Communities

Both Sides of the Table

I recently wrote about the 12 tips to building successful startup communities. After a recent discussion I had with Steve Blank it made me remember that I had left off one of the most critical factors – a culture of failure. I lived in London from 1997-2005 and for 6 of those years ran my startup based out of London.

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A look at Sweden’s startup scene as Techstars drops Stockholm program

TechCrunch

As the global venture capital market contracts following a historic investing boom, the downturn impacts each startup market differently. While we’ve given the United States’ startup ecosystem most of our attention lately , it’s time to broaden our perspective. The Exchange explores startups, markets and money.

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Japan to Update Startup Visa Policy, Supports Foreign Talent

AsiaTechDaily

Register Japan is taking proactive steps to simplify regulations for foreign individuals seeking startup visas, to foster its startup ecosystem. According to the report , the Ministry of Economy recently introduced guidelines outlining support measures to strengthen startups in Japan.

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Startup Communities – Where to Find Them and How to Get Involved

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

While entrepreneurs can be found everywhere, some startup ecosystems are thriving more than others. Building a startup community, or startup ecosystem, is no easy task and requires a lot of intentional work. What is a startup community? Entrepreneurs are not the only players in the ecosystem.

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Korea’s biggest startup event COMEUP 2022 calling for promising startups to be ‘COMEUP Stars’

AsiaTechDaily

Register Korea Startup Forum (KSF) is calling for startups from all around the world to join COMEUP Stars at COMEUP 2022. COMEUP Stars are promising startups that are bound to lead the global startup ecosystem and are hand-picked annually by professional judges consisting of well-known VCs and founders.

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Karakalpakstan Empowers Startups and Entrepreneurs with $200 Million Soft Loan Initiative and Youth Center

AsiaTechDaily

The city unveiled its plans to support local startups and nurture entrepreneurship with a series of new initiatives under the guidance of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Spanning an expansive 100-hectare area, this center will encompass a range of facilities designed to foster innovation and support startups.