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CEO of StartupX | DeFi, NFT, Crypto, Web3.0 Builder | Co-Founder at IxSA | Director of Startup Weekend Singapore | Sustainability Champion
DurwinBurger King gave candy to a worker has worked for more than 20 years.
The Whopper, which was first introduced in 1957, was a quarter-pound, oversized burger on a vast five-inch bun that cost a reasonable 29 cents.Large corporations can be cruel and uncaring. They often claim to care about their employees, but sometimes the reality can be quite different. This is the story of Kevin Ford, a cook and cashier at Burger King who had worked tirelessly for over two decades. To celebrate his remarkable feat of never taking a sick day, Burger King decided to shower him ...
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Guess I understand what that means now.
Today marked a significant moment at StartupX as we opened our doors for one of our first in-person events in what feels like forever.
The gathering of our HyperScale founders in our office has brought life and energy to everyone.
First and foremost, the value of face-to-face interactions became undeniably evident.
The depth and richness of conversations were unparalleled. Ideas weren’t just exchanged; they were felt and deeply understood.
The nuances of communication, the subtle nods of agreement, the shared moments of enthusiasm — all highlighted the essence of in-person dialogue that’s often lost in the digital realm.
You could tell people were still warming up, but it was fun!
The energy of the room was distinctly different too.
There was a tangible vibrancy, a unique dynamic that’s challenging to encapsulate within virtual walls.
Being physically present with one another fostered a renewed sense of collaboration, camaraderie, and mutual understanding.
Smiles were infectious.
You could sense the body languages.
People truly connected.
We had startups focused on Plastics, Food & Agriculture and Mixed wastes, providing solutions in areas of product redesign, recycling, alternative materials, waste collection, sorting, management, and treatment.
It is dizzying but if you are interested in this space, its a goldmine.
The spontaneous brainstorming sessions, the organic flow of conversations, and the shared laughter reminded us of the joy of being together physically in one space.
At the end of the day, we’re all human beings navigating this journey together.
Behind every startup pitch, every innovation, and every business discussion, there’s a person with hopes, dreams, and aspirations.
It’s crucial that as we engage, we do so with a foundation of respect, kindness, and empathy.
I love talking to founders, asking them why they do what they do.
How they manage, hire, grow and scale.
What kind of challenges they face and how they overcame them.
Personal, intimate and reflective.
That is something not even ChatGPT can tell you.
To hear about their struggles and what they had to go through.
To hear about huge obstacles that they face in their home countries, that didn’t exist in others.
To hear about how they got screwed over by investors, employees, co-founders and more.
I can’t wait to see them perform on center stage at HyperScale Demo Day!
Every founder has a journey and story to share.
Come join us and get to know some of them.
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RSVP here if you’re in town: https://lnkd.in/ggy5CN2R
For more details: https://lnkd.in/gzzqPqpa
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#startupX #Reconnecting #FaceToFace #StartupXGathering #InPerson #BeyondDigital #Founders #Respect #HumanTouch #Collaborations #hyperscale #sustainability #wastetech #startups
Guess I understand what that means now.
Today marked a significant moment at StartupX as we opened our doors for one of our first in-person events in what feels like forever.
The gathering of our HyperScale founders in our office has brought life and energy to everyone.
First and foremost, the value of face-to-face interactions became undeniably evident.
The depth and richness of conversations were unparalleled. Ideas weren’t just exchanged; they were felt and deeply understood.
The nuances of communication, the subtle nods of agreement, the shared moments of enthusiasm — all highlighted the essence of in-person dialogue that’s often lost in the digital realm.
You could tell people were still warming up, but it was fun!
The energy of the room was distinctly different too.
There was a tangible vibrancy, a unique dynamic that’s challenging to encapsulate within virtual walls.
Being physically present with one another fostered a renewed sense of collaboration, camaraderie, and mutual understanding.
Smiles were infectious.
You could sense the body languages.
People truly connected.
We had startups focused on Plastics, Food & Agriculture and Mixed wastes, providing solutions in areas of product redesign, recycling, alternative materials, waste collection, sorting, management, and treatment.
It is dizzying but if you are interested in this space, its a goldmine.
The spontaneous brainstorming sessions, the organic flow of conversations, and the shared laughter reminded us of the joy of being together physically in one space.
At the end of the day, we’re all human beings navigating this journey together.
Behind every startup pitch, every innovation, and every business discussion, there’s a person with hopes, dreams, and aspirations.
It’s crucial that as we engage, we do so with a foundation of respect, kindness, and empathy.
I love talking to founders, asking them why they do what they do.
How they manage, hire, grow and scale.
What kind of challenges they face and how they overcame them.
Personal, intimate and reflective.
That is something not even ChatGPT can tell you.
To hear about their struggles and what they had to go through.
To hear about huge obstacles that they face in their home countries, that didn’t exist in others.
To hear about how they got screwed over by investors, employees, co-founders and more.
I can’t wait to see them perform on center stage at HyperScale Demo Day!
Every founder has a journey and story to share.
Come join us and get to know some of them.
-
RSVP here if you’re in town: https://lnkd.in/ggy5CN2R
For more details: https://lnkd.in/gzzqPqpa
-
#startupX #Reconnecting #FaceToFace #StartupXGathering #InPerson #BeyondDigital #Founders #Respect #HumanTouch #Collaborations #hyperscale #sustainability #wastetech #startups
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