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Entrepreneurship World Cup 2024 Malaysia Final Officially Announced
By - 26 Jan 2024 09:12 PM
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Kaula Lampur, Malaysia – In a momentous announcement at the RCEP Tech Forum, the Steering Committee members of the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) Malaysia unveiled the details for the highly anticipated EWC Malaysia 2024 Final. The announcement was made by the Management Committee members, Raffles Chan and Zentrix Chiu, who provided a brief introduction to the Global Entrepreneurship Network and the rich history of the Entrepreneurship World Cup global final. The Steering Committee members present at the event included Herman Syah Abdul Rahim, Chief Investment Officer, Kumpulan Modal Perdana Sdn Bhd (KMP), Arsalaan (Oz) Ahmed, Chairman, mmob, and Melissa Chin representing Noor Amy Ismail, Chief Operating Officer, Malaysia Venture Capital Management (MAVCAP). The distinguished committee members discussed their crucial roles in EWC and highlighted the competition's significance for Malaysia. They emphasized how EWC contributes to fostering a robust economy, generating employment, and attracting innovation to the country. “EWC is not merely a contest, it is a catalyst for economic development, job creation and innovation. The innovations that will emerge from this competition have the potential to revolutionize industries, attract investments, and position our country as a leader in the respective sector.”, said Herman Syah Abdul Rahim“The EWC Malaysia provides a unique opportunity to profile Malaysian companies at an idea, early and growth stage to a global audience of potential clients and investors. The EWC Malaysia also fosters the growth of the Malaysian entrepreneurial eco-system and therefore also supports innovation and potential economic growth for the country.”, said Arsalaan (Oz) Ahmed.“As the largest Venture Capital in the country, we’re responsible to continue enhancing and strengthening our VC ecosystem. Bringing EWC to Malaysia is one of our initiatives in charting our future VC ecosystem globally.”, said Noor Amy Ismail. Karunjit Kumar Dhir, a Partner at Kuber Ventures and another member of the Steering Committee, was unable to attend the event. However, he extended his best wishes to the team for the successful launch of the EWC Malaysia 2024 Final.The EWC 2024 Malaysia Final promises to be a showcase of entrepreneurial talent and innovation, providing a platform for startups to gain international recognition and support. The event aims to bolster Malaysia's position in the global startup landscape, fostering economic growth and establishing the country as a hub for entrepreneurial excellence.Swethal Kumar, CEO of Startupscale360, expressed enthusiasm about being the proud national organizer of the Malaysia edition. He stated, "We are fully committed to making the Malaysian ecosystem more vibrant with the support of key enablers of the startup ecosystem. Our goal is to create more employment opportunities, attract international startups to the Malaysian market, bring forth innovations, and expand the business of Malaysian startups to the global market through the Entrepreneurship World Cup. It's more than just a competition; it's a golden opportunity to showcase innovative ideas on a global stage." |
