Startup Mistakes To Avoid In 2025
FGV, Wow Summit, and The Hive are hosting the Circles, a new 'by invitation only' network event for founders in Asia. Our purpose is to share insights, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and foster maker communities across Asia.
Agenda:
Fireside chat "Startup mistakes to avoid in 2025"
Breakout sessions
Networking
Derek Chim (Guest)
Derek Chim is the Head of Incubation and Acceleration Programmes, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC). He is responsible for leading Hong’ Kong’s largest Innovation & Technology Startups programmes, dedicated to providing various growth support for aspiring entrepreneurs and founders seeking business expansion, while jointly promoting the development of innovation and technology in Hong Kong.
Derek Chim graduated from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Throughout his 20 years of professional experience, he has served at McKinsey & Company, Microsoft, and has founded several Startups in the embedded systems, AI, and cloud computing domains. He possesses rich experiences in serving digital transformation & innovation programs for corporates, leading product & business development, as well as driving growth & execution in both traditional enterprises and Startups.
Jeffrey Broer (Guest)
Jeffrey Broer is a seasoned entrepreneur, turned investor and advisor with extensive experience in the startup ecosystem.
He is the host of the popular podcast "Mea Culpa: Startup Lessons Learned," where he shares invaluable insights and reflections on the challenges and successes faced by founders, investors, and mentors in the startup world. Jeffrey is also the founder of the Postmortem Conference, an event dedicated to dissecting and learning from startup failures to foster a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.
With a background in commercial engineering and a career spanning multiple successful ventures, Jeffrey brings a wealth of knowledge to his discussions on avoiding common pitfalls in startups. His expertise and candid storytelling make him a sought-after speaker and mentor in the entrepreneurial community. For more information, you can visit his LinkedIn profile here www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreybroer
Organised by:
Ondy Ma
Ivan Ivanov
Oscar Venhuis
Supported by: