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This Week in Asia Episode 15: The iPad Tsunami - This Week in Asia — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:50:42 +0000

[...] With Founders’ Institute decided to set up shop in Singapore. Michael also weighed in his opinions about the issue and discussed with the whole crew how the whole region will be affected by this [...]

By: Mayo

Mayo — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:36:26 +0000

another reason that startup”s struggle in Singapore is the impatient shortsighted ROI metric. KPI's is important in the govt. sector & high risk does not jive with that. To achieve a balance is difficult and the private sector has to assume real risk and innovation which is missing presently.

By: yy

yy — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:16:47 +0000

I guess it all depends on the definition of “fun”. If its the nightlife, drinking, clubbing, there's lots happening here. Supper food as well.. But I share the sentiment Smitty, you can't find the weed in this island, or knowing how to chill and relax is not found in a regular Singaporean… sigh…

on a side note, i found a sweet little biker chick who loves ink and has ink! You two should meet!!!

By: Michael F. Smith Jr.

Michael F. Smith Jr. — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:01:31 +0000

I am not that harsh…

For sure though when it comes to being a hub for making things happen Singapore is not that bad but when it comes to having fun – that is another story altogether!

By: Dominic

Dominic — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:51:57 +0000

I think that you are perhaps you are little bit harsh on SG, but I don't disagree with the fact that while the government is very good at providing the resourcing for startups, the environment to generate the creative sparks is generally lacking.

That being said, if I was going to enter into start up mode Singapore is definitely more attractive than its neighbours, despite the higher costs (and internet censorship)