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18/07/2025

Ready to move from strategy to ex*****on? Flux Day 2 is where we roll up our sleeves.

Join 3 deep-dive workshops designed to accelerate how your company applies AI. Whether it's improving workflows, training your team, or scaling smarter.

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For more info, visit Flux Series website: https://loom.ly/NUaDThk

18/07/2025

Ambition without balance = burnout 💥

Samuel Ogbonna shares how founders can lead with purpose by protecting team well-being and building sustainably. 🔗 https://e27.co/burn-bright-not-out-the-case-for-healthy-hustle-in-startup-life-20250715/

Balancing ambition with well-being helps founders reduce burnout, retain talent, and build for sustainable long-term growth

18/07/2025

Longevity is the $8T trend no one’s talking about 🧓🌱

Allen Law explains how healthspan-focused industries—from AI wellness apps to over-65 travel—are becoming the next big VC play. 🔗 https://e27.co/the-ageing-economy-why-investors-should-bet-on-longevity-over-ai-20250715/

While AI draws inflated valuations, the longevity economy is quietly emerging as an US$8 trillion opportunity driven by ageing global populations

18/07/2025

Stablecoins don’t moon, they just move finance 🌍💸

Jeff Chong, Head of Operations at REDAO, breaks down why USDC, USDT, and the Genius Act could make stablecoins the backbone of a global dollar system. 🔗 https://e27.co/stablecoins-are-becoming-the-new-money-market-funds-and-thats-a-big-deal-20250715/

Stablecoins are evolving from fringe crypto assets to regulated financial products that could reshape global dollar access and payments

18/07/2025

💡Don’t bring a Silicon Valley playbook to a Jakarta street fight.

Gary Lim explains why Asia’s best startups don’t copy tactics. They build trust, clarity, & local-first growth. 🔗 https://e27.co/asia-is-not-palo-alto-rethinking-startup-playbooks-for-real-users-20250715/

Playbooks are dead, context is king: the smartest Asian startups are throwing out the template and starting with context, trust, and clarity

18/07/2025

🤖📈 AI is changing how Singapore hires, works & grows.

Ken Tan of PERSOLKELLY SG explains how AI boosts productivity, streamlines hiring & empowers teams—if adopted with intention. 🔗 https://e27.co/ai-is-a-game-changer-and-heres-how-your-business-can-use-it-to-win-20250715/

AI adoption in Singapore is rising, helping businesses streamline operations, improve hiring, and support employee development

18/07/2025

🤖 AI is no longer futuristic, it’s survival tech.

Siaw Tung Yeng, Founder & CEO of MaNaDr, shows how AI helped his team 3x productivity without adding headcount, while doubling down on human values. 🔗 https://e27.co/the-golden-age-of-ai-embrace-it-or-be-left-behind-20250713/

Embracing AI with a human-first mindset is transforming businesses into leaner, more efficient and more empathetic organisations

18/07/2025

🎙️✨ Podcasting isn’t just content. It’s a business model.

Sabrina Princessa Wang shares why voice-led funnels help founders build trust, drive conversions & stay human in a noisy world 🔗 https://e27.co/speaking-before-you-scale-your-voice-is-your-most-powerful-asset-20250715/

Podcasting is emerging as a scalable way for founders and creators to share their voice, build trust, and drive meaningful conversion

18/07/2025

💰 Can’t get a bank loan? Private credit might be the answer.

Varun Mittal, Founder of Fintech Nation, explains how this flexible, fast-moving finance option is gaining ground as interest rates stay high, and banks get more cautious. 🔗 https://e27.co/understanding-private-credit-filling-the-gaps-left-by-banks-20250715/

Private credit is expanding as banks retreat from complex or smaller loans, offering flexible terms and faster ex*****on at competitive rates

18/07/2025

🏃‍♂️ Startups are a marathon, not a sprint.

Feihong Chen shares how running helped navigate pivots, burnout, and startup chaos, and why endurance, not adrenaline, builds real progress. 🔗 https://e27.co/why-founders-should-train-like-runners-20250715/

Here’s what founders can take from running and why this analogy continues to guide me through both sprints and stalls

18/07/2025

🇺🇸 “Crypto Week” is here. Congress is voting on bills that could reshape US crypto policy: the GENIUS Act, Clarity Act & a CBDC ban. Izwan Zakaria, Lawyer & Founder of Izwan & Partners, explains why this matters not just for the US, but for Southeast Asia’s regulatory future too. 🔗 https://e27.co/united-states-crypto-week-ignites-a-turning-point-for-mainstream-crypto-adoption-20250715/

The US is poised to pass landmark crypto legislation during “crypto week,” reshaping digital asset rules and stablecoin regulation

18/07/2025

💸 Instant payments. Smarter FX. 24/7 treasury.

Ant International is moving US$1T+ with blockchain and AI—this is how they’re building the future of finance.

🔗 https://loom.ly/bhaKMD8

Ant International is pioneering a new model for blockchain-based finance by leveraging AI, tokenized deposits, and stablecoins.