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Fave founder on most ‘challenging’ exit and why he left
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Fave founder on most ‘challenging’ exit and why he left

“ A company has a life of its own … we’re only the guardians of this for a time period,” Joel Neoh said.
Melissa Goh · · 6 min read
Pivoting in the face of an unscalable business model

Pivoting in the face of an unscalable business model

Fave founder Joel Neoh talks about how the negative unit economics of his previous business made him consider returning his investors’ money.
Nathaniel Fetalvero · · 4 min read
4 entrepreneurial lessons from former Groupon CEO

4 entrepreneurial lessons from former Groupon CEO

To entrepreneurs in Hong Kong, Danny Yeung needs no introduction. But for those who may not be familiar, Danny’s accomplishments are truly impressive.
Jay Kim · · 4 min read
The group formerly known as KFit has bought Groupon Singapore

The group formerly known as KFit has bought Groupon Singapore

Singapore is what’s next for Fave, after acquiring Groupon Indonesia and Groupon Malaysia.
Michael Tegos · · 2 min read

KFit buys Groupon Malaysia

The purchase comes a few months after the fitness startup acquired Groupon in Indonesia and launched a deals app called Fave.
Jum Balea · · 3 min read

The Groupon mafia in Southeast Asia

When Groupon – the mother of all deals sites – expanded to Southeast Asia, it roped in and churned out a new generation of tech entrepreneurs.
Nadine Freischlad · · 3 min read

BBM may be losing ground, but it’s not giving up

Blackberry Messenger is fighting back to stay relevant – with coupons.
Nadine Freischlad · · 2 min read
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Malaysian fitness startup KFit acquires Groupon Indonesia

It’s not as strange as it sounds. KFit CEO Joel Neoh founded Groupon Malaysia in 2011 and headed Groupon Asia-Pacific.
Nadine Freischlad · · 2 min read

This startup seeks to thrive where Groupon failed

Groupon and its ilk are moving away from daily deals. And startups are leading the way in giving you new ways to save money online.
Jum Balea · · 6 min read

Groupon got India wrong, but this guy’s doing it right

Ankur Warikoo, CEO of Nearbuy, has taken on the challenge of daily deals in India, and he intends to win.
Meghna Rao · · 7 min read