Entrepreneurship Bootcamp | Launch

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About the Speakers

Paddy Tan
Paddy is a business and technical strategist armed with over 15 years of experience helping companies propel to a greater height. His love for technology is rivalled only by his passion for business. Being a serial entrepreneur and investor, Paddy dissects a challenge into pieces and formulate solutions from various perspectives. He also advises business leaders on strategic planning and positioning, helping them increase profitability and pivot their business to gain a competitive advantage in their respective industries.

Jeslin Bay
Jeslin Bay, the Group CEO of BlackStorm Consulting, stands as a trailblazer in Southeast Asia's business consultancy realm. A seasoned business scaler, she possesses a multifaceted expertise encompassing business partnerships, human resources, market-entry strategies, and business structuring. With a deep understanding of human behaviour and business dynamics, she offers unparalleled insights to startups aiming to scale in Southeast Asia. Jeslin's mentorship roles globally underscore her commitment to nurturing emerging businesses.

Andrew Crombie
Andrew has over 30 years of experience building Asia's favourite brands across many and diverse categories. He is known for creating strategies that attract loyal customers. Most recently, he led the creation of TiNDLE, Singapore's first plant-based unicorn to go from zero to nearly $1 billion value in under two years. With extensive experience, Andrew takes a holistic approach to each brand. He shares his expertise by teaching brand strategy at Asia's top business schools and is backed by Singapore's Enterprise Development Grant program.

Doris De Souza
Doris, a respected consultant, has achieved Partner Accreditation from the esteemed Institute of Training and Occupational Learning (UK), renowned for expertise in Learning and Development. As a certified ITOL Train-the-Trainer partner in Singapore, Doris assesses and accredits individual and organizational training to meet international benchmarks. As an Organization Development consultant, Doris offers guidance and coaching across the employee life cycle. Through integrating case studies and actionable strategies, she delivers substantive value to clients.

About Launch

Launch is a service by the National Library Board (NLB) to support aspiring entrepreneurs, microbusinesses and freelancers by opening doors to resources, communities, networks, and spaces. Find out more at https://go.gov.sg/nlb-launch.

About Blackstorm Consulting

BlackStorm Consulting, a trailblazing force in business consultancy, stands at the forefront of empowering businesses across Southeast Asia, with a stronghold in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Our expertise lies in corporate strategy and market entry, closing strategic gaps that impede companies from reaching their full potential. We elevate businesses by applying a multi-faceted approach across three crucial layers: people, product, and process. Explore our expertise in STARTUPSTORM – a ‘one-stop-shop’ of knowledge, sharing and support that start-ups and SMEs can afford to access but can’t afford to miss.

Registration closes by 27th May. Participants who are successful in their application for the bootcamp will be informed by email by 31 May.

Ready with a business idea but wondering about the next step? Join our two-day Entrepreneurship Bootcamp designed for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs like you. This intensive program brought to you in partnership with Blackstorm Consulting is crafted to provide you with the essential knowledge, skills, and insights needed to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey.

On day 1 of the bootcamp, you will explore the world of entrepreneurship.

• uncover the mindset and qualities to succeed as an entrepreneur.
• find out about the different business structures and which suits your venture the best
• discover methods to identify business opportunities by spotting market gaps and focusing on local needs
• learn practical approaches to conducting market research

On day 2 of the bootcamp, you will put theory into practice.

• selected participants get to pitch their business ideas and receive constructive feedback to refine their concepts.
• gain in-depth insights from guest speakers on kick-starting and running a business
• uncover what the business model canvas is about
• opportunities to network

Sign up and take the first step towards building a successful business!

Bootcamp Essentials:

• Don't forget your laptop, tablet, or phone for note-taking and diving into research.
• Pack a trusty notebook and pen to jot down important insights.
• Remember your name cards (or ways to get connected with you); networking opportunities await!
• Dress code: Keep it smart casual for the perfect blend of comfort and professionalism. 

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