In-Person Event

Making the Leap to Entrepreneur - with Simon Loong (Founder, WeLend) and Danny Yeung (Founder Groupon HK and SXE Venture)

Learn how to make the switch to being an entrepreneur

Date
Mar 02, 2017
Time
04:30 am - 07:00 am
Address
CoCoon co-working space, 3/F, Citicorp Centre, , 18 Whitfield Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Do you want to start your own technology company, but don't know where to get started? You are not alone. Every day millions of people go to jobs they don't enjoy, but few do something about it. At the this event, you can hear the stories, tips, and best practices of those who left their jobs to pursue their own startup company. Listen to the experiences of people just like you that have made the transition, and discuss any questions or concerns that you have. How do you know if you have a good idea? What are the first steps in an entrepreneurial journey? Join us for a fun evening! Speakers: Simon Loong (Founder and CEO, WeLend) Danny Yeung (Founder, GROUPON HK and SXE Venture)

Who should Attend?

  • Anyone who dreams of launching their own company
  • Anyone with an idea for a new business either launched inside their employer or independently
  • Anyone curious about being an entreprenuer someday

 

 What are some of the Topics?

  • What is the difference between being an employee versus being a founder
  • What to consider before becoming an entrepreneur
  • How do you know when the time is right to quit
  • What are the first steps in the entrepreneurial journey
  • and more...

 

What is the Agenda?

  • Welcome and Socializing
  • Introduction to the Founder Institute
  • Talks on Founding a Company
  • Question and Answer
  • Discussion and Drinks at a Local Bar or Restaurant

 

This event is free to attend. Join us for a fun evening! For more free startup events, visit http://FI.co/events.

[Business Leap photo from Shutterstock]

Speakers

Danny

Danny Yeung

Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, Advisor, Astronaut @ uBuyiBuy (acquired by Groupon)

Simon

Simon Loong

Founder & CEO @ WeLab

Platinum Partners

Local Partners

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