​Join Hsu Ken, Managing Partner at Iterative, in conversation with Pranav Ashok, Product Lead at Iterative, as they discuss 5 key insights every aspiring startup founder needs to know.

​Drawing from his extensive experience working with 100+ startups in Southeast Asia and his own 20-year journey as a founder, Hsu Ken will reveal the 5 key insights that can make or break your startup journey.

​If you're asking yourself questions like....

• ​Mistakes: What are common mistakes first-time founders make, and how can they be avoided?

• ​Focus: What should founders prioritise during the initial stages of building a startup?

• ​Type: Is there a type of person who should not start a startup?

​Join this event to get the answers you're looking for, and more!

​What to Expect:

• ​Insider Insights: Learn from founders who have navigated the highs and lows of the startup world.

• ​Actionable Tips: Get practical advice you can implement immediately.

• ​Real-World Examples: Hear compelling success stories and lessons learned.

• ​Q&A Session: Have your questions answered by an expert.

​Who Should Attend:

• ​Aspiring Entrepreneurs: A must-attend event if you're considering launching your first startup.

• ​Students and Recent Graduates: Gain insider insights if you're exploring the startup world or considering entrepreneurship.

• ​Tech Professionals: Join if you're curious about the startup ecosystem or considering a transition into entrepreneurship.

• ​Anyone Curious About Startups: Broaden your perspective on the startup journey, whether you're a business professional, corporate leader, or simply curious.

​Format

​For the first 20 minutes, Hsu Ken will share his 3 key insights in a conversation moderated by Pranav Ashok, Product Lead at Iterative. The remaining time will be for audience Q&A.

​Speakers

​​​Hsu Ken Ooi is a Managing Partner at Iterative. He was previously the Chief Product Officer of Workmate, an on-demand blue-collar staffing platform in Southeast Asia. In 2014, he was VP of Product at Weave (YCS14). In 2009, he started Decide.com an early machine-learning company that predicted the future price of consumer goods. It was acquired by eBay in 2013.

Pranav Ashok is an ex-founder passionate about building products. In 2016, he founded Mapped, a boutique search firm focused on hiring for high-growth startups, PE & VC firms. In 2021, he founded Allo Spaces, a B2B prop-tech marketplace for hybrid companies across Asia Pacific. He has a B.Engg in Computer Science from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

​​​​About Iterative

​​​​​​Iterative is a YC-style accelerator focused exclusively on Southeast Asia. Iterative invests up to US500K in a batch of startups twice a year. The investment includes 3-months of targeted growth and fundraising support, which culminates in a Demo Day to a network of 400+ investors.

​​​​​​Iterative is now accepting applications for our Winter 2025 program. No fees, an upfront investment of USD $150,000 or $500,000 upon admission, and 3 months of targeted support from experts and visiting partners. Learn more here.

​​​​​​Since Iterative started in March 2020, we have raised $65M across two funds, invested in 100+ companies, 200+ founders and the total value of Iterative companies is now worth $1.2 billion.

​​​​About Iterative Startup Academy

​​Iterative was founded in 2020 for founders, by founders. Our mission is to increase the GDP of Southeast Asia through entrepreneurship. To make this happen, we need to (1) make entrepreneurship more accessible to more people and (2) give founders the tools and support to be successful.

​​As part of this mission, Startup Academy hosts free events, programs and courses on everything you need to know to be a successful founder.

​​​​About BLOCK71

​BLOCK71 is one of Asia’s leading startup ecosystems. An initiative under National University of Singapore, we nurture startups by matching founders with corporate partners, VCs and the University’s intellectual property for further research. With 9 centers around the world, BLOCK71 offers startups a truly global access to funding and partnerships to accelerate their growth.