SUBSCRIBERS
Covid-19 turmoil creates fresh openings for new startups
Those who founded theirs around 2008 crisis say hard times can build resilience
Add BT as a preferred source
Published Thu, Sep 17, 2020 · 09:50 PM
Singapore
THE economic downturn can in fact be an opportunity for entrepreneurs to launch new ventures, startup veterans and investors tell The Business Times. While funding may be tougher to secure, new startups can capitalise on permanent disruptions created by Covid-19.
The founders of two Singapore startups that were set up around the 2008 Global Financial Crisis reckon that turbulence can actually help startups sharpen their business strategy.
Decoding Asia newsletter: your guide to navigating Asia in a new global order. Sign up here to get Decoding Asia newsletter. Delivered to your inbox. Free.
Copyright SPH Media. All rights reserved.
