At the conclusion of the month, the 25iO Circle session was held with the 25 Startups community at our MyXaaS Innovation Centre in Cyberjaya.
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Cheryl Lee, the Principal of Growth Investments at 500 Global, and industry veteran Pauline Goh, provided valuable insights on the criteria used by venture capitalists to select and invest in startups.
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Throughout the session, Cheryl Lee emphasised the importance for startups to set lofty goals and reach for ambitious milestones that extend beyond their local market. Armed with this new understanding, startups can now explore new avenues to drive their business expansion.
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