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🚀 We're Back with Episode 14 of Our Weekly Series, IGNITE INTERVIEW 🚀 Join us as we delve deep into the vibrant heart of Malaysia's startup ecosystem, bringing you face-to-face with the emerging leaders shaping our tomorrow. Every week, we feature in-depth conversations with the nation’s most innovative pre-seed and seed-stage founders, savvy operators, and visionary venture capitalists. 🌟 🔍 This Week's Spotlight: Heaster Andrea Hilary, Founder & CEO of MessengerCo In this exciting episode, we're thrilled to introduce Heaster Andrea Hilary, a resilient entrepreneur from Sabah who’s revolutionizing procurement with AI-powered solutions through MessengerCo. Heaster’s journey from a straight-A student to a successful business owner is one of grit, hustle, and smart financial moves, having built a rental business and acquired investment properties even before graduating. Snapshot: Thoughts on the Malaysian Startup Ecosystem? 🚀 “The Malaysian startup scene is growing fast, and it’s encouraging to see Sabahan and Sarawakian startups finally getting more support.” Favourite Startup? “MessengerCo, of course!” Best Book/Article on Startups? “Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara.” Something Fun? “Tom yam bakut from Tuaran, Sabah!” 🔍 Dive deeper to explore Heaster’s inspiring entrepreneurial journey, how she’s scaling MessengerCo, and her thoughts on the future of Malaysia’s startup ecosystem. 🌐 Don’t miss out on this exclusive interview and many more to come. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, an investor seeking the next big thing, or simply intrigued by the startup world, these stories are bound to inspire and enlighten. 🔔 Follow Us to stay updated on the latest interviews and take a deep dive into the journeys of Malaysia's brightest pre-seed and seed-stage founders, savvy operators, and visionary venture capitalists. #IgniteAsia #IgniteInterview #MalaysiaStartups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StartupJourney #FounderStories #TuneInWeekly

🚀 What a ride at #StartupWorldCupMalaysia2024! 🚀 Last week’s event was truly inspiring, and we couldn’t be prouder to have been a part of it. Our VP, Jake Thui, had the privilege of serving as one of the judges, and the level of innovation and creativity on display was absolutely incredible. The competition was tough with so many groundbreaking ideas, but Midwest Composites led by Sethu Raaj M. came out on top, and we couldn’t be more excited for them! 🎉 They’ll be representing Malaysia in San Francisco this October at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale, and we’re all cheering them on to bring home the win! 💪🏆 We’re thrilled to see Malaysia’s startup ecosystem growing stronger each year, with more bold ideas and passionate founders stepping up to the plate. It’s a true testament to the talent and drive we have here in the country. Watching these startups push boundaries gives us so much hope for the future of innovation and entrepreneurship in Malaysia. A huge shoutout to all the other amazing finalists—Pandai MengajiOnline.com, VIDANEX, Braintree Technologies, Faradays Energy Sdn Bhd, Scancer AI, Ejen2u, Reclimate, MessengerCo —your energy and ideas were incredible, and it was clear to everyone in the room that the future is bright for all of you. 🚀 We can’t wait to see how far your ventures will go! Events like these not only showcase the strength of our startup community but also reinforce the importance of collaboration, mentorship, and support. We’re grateful to Growth Charger - Startup Accelerator and Incubator and Pegasus Tech Ventures for organizing such a fantastic event. The energy was contagious, and the networking opportunities were invaluable. Thank you to all the judges, partners, and mentors who came together to make this event so impactful. As the startup scene in Malaysia continues to thrive, we at IGNITE Asia are proud to be part of this exciting journey. Let’s keep pushing forward, nurturing innovation, and helping to build the future of entrepreneurship in our region. 🚀 Best of luck to Midwest Composites as they represent Malaysia on the global stage—we’ll be rooting for you all the way! 🎉 #IGNITEAsia #StartupWorldCup #MalaysiaStartups #Innovation #VentureCapital #ProudOfMalaysia #Entrepreneurship

The top 10 finalists for Startup World Cup (Malaysia) 2024 pitched their tremendous ideas to 8 esteemed judges yesterday at Asia School of Business (ASB), Kuala Lumpur. The event was hosted by Growth Charger - Startup Accelerator and Incubator with Cradle Fund as the Title Partner. Congratulations to the crowned winner Midwest Composites will pitch at the Startup World Cup in Silicon Valley this October organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures. The event kicked off with opening remarks by Mohd Iskandar Shafi’i, Director at Growth Charger - Startup Accelerator and Incubator, followed by a speech from Startup World Cup Ambassador Yonathan Vincent Xavier, an Investor at Pegasus Tech Ventures. It then featured a keynote address by Norman Vanhaecke, Group CEO of Cradle Fund, the Title Partner. The top 10 finalists then proceeded with their pitching session. During the pitches, Lester Leong, Country Manager at Cloud Mile Inc., also delivered a keynote speech. A massive thank you to our honorable judges for their invaluable insights: 1. Cradle Fund - Juliana Jan, Senior Vice President 2. Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) - Fadzli Hisham Mohd Aini, Head of Funding Facilitation 3. The Hive Southeast Asia - Watson Tan, Principal Investments 4. Sunway iLabs - Karen Lau, Chief Operations Officer 5. Ignite Asia - Jake Thui, Vice President, Investment 6. Artem Ventures - Zhen Hui Low, Managing Partner 7. Iris Capital Partners Malaysia - Kenny Lee, Assistant Vice President 8. MRANTI - Syazwani Ismail, General Manager The TOP 10 pitched yesterday was Pandai, Braintree Technologies, VIDANEX, FARADAYS ENERGY SDN BHD , Midwest Composites, Ejen2u, Reclimate, MessengerCo, Scancer AI, and MengajiOnline.com Thank you to all who came for the Finals, especially to all our partners, we are grateful for all your support! #swc2024 #swcmalaysia #swcmalaysia2024 #swcgrowthcharger

Yesterday, #MessengerCo had the honor of pitching at the Startup World Cup Malaysia 2024, competing alongside nine other amazing and #innovative startups. We’re incredibly proud of our journey and grateful for the opportunity to share our vision on such a prestigious stage. 🙌 Thank you to Growth Charger - Startup Accelerator and Incubator and Startup World Cup for making this event a possibility! The event was made even more memorable with great food, and we truly appreciated how Growth Charger brought together startups, VCs, and government organizations under one roof, strengthening the #ecosystem and creating an invaluable #opportunity for #networking and #collaboration. 🇲🇾 #Congratulations to the other incredible finalists Pandai, Braintree Technologies, VIDANEX, FARADAYS ENERGY SDN BHD, Ejen2u, Reclimate, Scancer AI, and MengajiOnline.com for their amazing pitches and inspiring #innovation. It was an honor to stand alongside such talented startups! 🚀 A huge congratulations to Midwest Composites on their well-deserved win! 🏆 We’re excited to see them represent Malaysia on the global stage in San Francisco and know they’ll make us all proud. 🌏 This experience has only fueled our #passion and #determination. Thank you to our amazing team, our supporters, and Startup World Cup for this incredible opportunity. The journey continues! 💪 #StartupWorldCup #SWCMalaysia2024 #GrowthCharger #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #KeepGoing #ProudlyMalaysian #TechStartup #GlobalAmbitions

Here’s to the dreams we’ve achieved and the ones still ahead ✨ #HappyMerdeka from all of us at MessengerCo! 🇲🇾❣️

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Take a look at the 30 teams shortlisted for the Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad BizSmart Challenge Accelerator Edition. We will see all of you bright and early on Monday morning! Can't wait to dive deep into the businesses and see how we can help them grow further. Advance Lightning Surge Fire Sdn Bhd Aenon Solutions Sdn Bhd Asia Farms Network Sdn Bhd Bioloop Sdn Bhd Carching Dearie Malaysia Enterprise Diri Technologies Sdn Bhd EXECC Connection Sdn Bhd Flybear Sdn Bhd Foodabox Dot Com Sdn Bhd Fubizo Group Sdn Bhd IWealth Global F&B Sdn Bhd Kejap Food Sdn Bhd Mesra Rehat Sdn Bhd Messengerco Gift Sdn Bhd Mindhive Sdn Bhd Mintygreen Healthcare Group Sejolly PLT Sin Boon Kee (M) Sdn Bhd Sugirl Group Sdn Bhd The Brandmark Global Sdn Bhd Track Twenty Two Sdn Bhd Ventamin Sdn Bhd Volt Motorsports Sdn Bhd Xin Seng Fatt Industries Sdn Bhd Zoey Food Supply Sdn Bhd Biz Milla Catering (M) Sdn Bhd Gula Cakery Sdn Bhd JS Home Living Sdn Bhd WIT Ventures Sdn Bhd

From humble beginnings, spreading joy locally to shipping to 17 countries to date with tech #innovation! Watch this to see MessengerCo's growth 🌟🌐 #messengerco #corporategifts #startup #originstory #gifting #SmartGifting

Introducing the TOP 10 for Startup World Cup Malaysia 2024! 🚀 The 10 startups will pitch their ideas on finals to a panel of esteemed judges and only one will win the golden ticket to Silicon Valley! 🌟 Congratulations to these incredible startups for making it to the final! 1. Pandai 2. Braintree Technologies 3. VIDANEX 4. FARADAYS ENERGY SDN BHD 5. Midwest Composites 6. Ejen2u 7. Reclimate 8. MessengerCo 9. Scancer AI 10. MengajiOnline.com RSVP now before 4 September 2024 by clicking the pinned post in our profile - Don't miss this chance to witness the future of innovation unfold! 🚀 Lead Partner Growth Charger - Startup Accelerator and Incubator Title Partner Cradle Fund MYStartup Strategic Partner Cyberview Sdn Bhd Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Ecosystem Partner WORQ Cloud Mile Inc. Supporting Partner Invest Selangor Berhad | Artem Ventures | Ignite Asia | KMP | Iris Capital Partners Malaysia | The Hive Southeast Asia | Curine Ventures | Gobi Partners | Sunway iLabs | Ficus Capital | Antler | TRIVE | Endeavor Malaysia | IMU University | Indelible Ventures | JomHack | NTT NTT Startup Challenge | Nestspace #SWC2024 #SWCMALAYSIA #SWCGrowthCharger

A passion for connection and a love for gifting—this is where MessengerCo's story began. 🎁✨ #messengerco #corporategifts #startup #originstory #gifting