🕰️ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

03:54 - Importance of Branding in Startups

07:42 - Hugh on starting JFDI

17:33 - Importance of Mentorship

20:44 - How to attract great people

26:06 - Measuring relevant Progress Metrics in Accelerators

29:41 - Selection in Accelerators

32:17 - What’s a ‘Great’ Outcome for an Accelerator?

35:50 - Lessons from running JFDI

38:53 - Startup Ecosystem in Singapore

49:25 - Do top entrepreneurs still value accelerator programs?

📍 About Hugh:

Hugh Mason is a UK-born entrepreneur and investor based in Singapore, best known as the co-founder and CEO of JFDI Asia (Joyful Frog Digital Incubator), Southeast Asia's first startup accelerator, established in 2010. With a background in electronic engineering and media production, he has produced over 150 documentaries for major networks before transitioning to the startup ecosystem. Under his leadership, JFDI has invested around USD 3 million in over 70 startups, emphasising the importance of storytelling and community in entrepreneurship. Hugh continues to mentor emerging entrepreneurs and has co-authored books on startup journeys.

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