Bootstrapped and in the black on the back of event tech

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Some people just have a talent for networking.

My friend Matt is one of them. He can seemingly walk into any room and come out of it with a couple of useful contacts. He has the gift of the gab that folks like me can only dream of acquiring.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m no wallflower (and please do come say hello if you see me at the Tech in Asia conference next month), but networking doesn’t come easily to me.

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve improved at this important skill largely by reminding myself that most people at the event probably feel the same way I do about networking!

Still, I often come away from events feeling like I could have made more of my time there if I were just a touch more extroverted. Perhaps what I need is a little tech assistance.

Event tech startup Jublia helps companies and attendees make the most out of events with an AI-powered solution. The 10-year-old company is bootstrapped and profitable, so I’m probably not the only one who could use the help at conferences.

Today we look at:

• The bootstrapped startup making events more efficient
• How Glints is reaping the rewards of the demand for cross-border talent
• Other newsy highlights such as a golden visa for the golden boy of generative AI and why ASEAN needs US$2 trillion in climate funding.

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These bootstraps are made for walking around events

Image credit: Timmy Loen

Singapore-based event tech firm Jublia was created for a simple purpose: to help conference and event participants better engage with each other and participate in the event’s content.

Building an AI-powered solution to that problem has helped the 10-year-old firm bootstrap its way into profitability, and now it’s looking to go global.

All that Glints is gold

Apply for a seat to September 13’s closed-door dinner to get free-flow drinks!

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