There aren’t a lot of businessmen or women in Laos, so when Sithong Sokphonexai wanted to start a shop, most of his friends were worried and didn’t think it was a good idea. “What you can’t see, you can’t do”, says the young entrepreneur when I talked with him in Luang Prabang. As a young … Continue reading Meeting a role model entrepreneur from Laos
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Slow down for a day or two
We all find ourselves in times of serious doubt about where life it taking us. Think of those moments wherein the whole idea of being a business traveller seems the worst concept ever. Why would one leave his family and friends back home to find himself sitting in a co-working space on the other side … Continue reading Slow down for a day or two
Balinese culture isn’t dying, but it’s still worth our attention.
More than ever, digital nomads are flocking to Bali on the promise of modern comforts and affordable luxury. Unfortunately, what’s left behind in this frenzy of familiarity is the experience of what made this island extraordinary to begin with, its culture. By Alexander H. Pflaum Shifting interests Crafted by centuries of isolation, Balinese Hinduism is … Continue reading Balinese culture isn’t dying, but it’s still worth our attention.
Why does Yashas Mitta want to scale his startup slow and reset the standards?
His Instagram profile tells us he is a ‘designer, writer or whatever the story needs me to be’. Yashas Mitta is all about breaking boxes, because “we all come from our biases”, and about craftsmanship, because “the world needs more beauty”. It all comes together in Mukha.co, the storytelling platform that evolved into a magazine, … Continue reading Why does Yashas Mitta want to scale his startup slow and reset the standards?
‘Myanmar is slowly getting there’
Htun Khaing Lynn understands there are large-scale issues throughout the country, naming the Rohingya crisis and the rebel battles in the northern states. “I definitely hope that it’s going to change,’ he says, when asked about the current state of his country. “But we have to be patient and look at the bigger picture; there … Continue reading ‘Myanmar is slowly getting there’
The Bali bubble
The remotely working lifestyle is not the sole preserve of a specific type of people anymore. And at the same time it is still limited to a priviliged group. A few weeks ago, I came across the word ‘jobbatical’, when Kaidi Ruusalepp was mentioning her friend Karoli Hindriks, founder & CEO of a company with … Continue reading The Bali bubble
Media as the watchdog of the tech industry?
As a 'location independent entrepreneur', as I call myself nowadays, I try to manage my time efficiently. So I’m typing this blog in the plane on my way to Bali. Going to Bali for work feels like a privilege. Speaking to Kaidi Ruusalepp when I get there, is absolutely great. She’s the woman who wrote … Continue reading Media as the watchdog of the tech industry?
Getting to know the #startupmentality
My first ten days in Singapore are done. After two days of 'jet lag-recovery', I’ve already had a full working week as Head of Content for Tribe Theory. This hostel chain aims at entrepreneurs and start-ups and is founded by Vikram Bharati with the idea to give entrepreneurs a place where they can meet like-minded … Continue reading Getting to know the #startupmentality
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