This year’s inaugural nationwide entrepreneurship-focused event, Startup Week Malaysia, will take place from December 1–9 and is expected to ignite creativity throughout the nation.

This event, which is being hosted by a coalition of startup organizations, including Cradle, Nextupasia, Asia School of Business, Female Founders in Malaysia, and others recognized for their noteworthy contributions to Malaysia’s entrepreneurial scene, is expected to be a turning point for both startup founders and the ecosystem as a whole.

Startup Week Malaysia connects experienced and aspiring entrepreneurs, angel investors, key players in the ecosystem, and people from Penang to Johor, Kota Kinabalu, and Klang Valley. Through this program, participants can connect with co-founders, obtain mentorship that is essential to the development of their startup, and learn from industry professionals.

Startup School keynotes feature seasoned entrepreneurs such as Richard Ker, who will shed light on the craft of “Expanding Your Value Through Storytelling.” Rong Liew will also be sharing his insights on “Building Effective Products,” and Bikesh from 1337 Ventures will be breaking down the fundamentals of startup finance.

The event is also full of unique activities, like networking sessions led by Female Founders in Malaysia & Southeast Asia, an exciting “Fundrace” organized by Digital Penang, an insightful “Bridging the Tech Talent Gap in Malaysia” presented by Malaysia Pay Gap and 42Malaysia, an energizing “Hiking with Founders” led by Yeoh Chen Chow, and an engaging “BarCamp Cyberjaya,” among many other things.

A few features that attendees might anticipate are:

Pitch@ASB to practice pitching and get feedback; – Startup School on December 4 with talks on startup funding and storytelling by successful founders like Mike Smith of 1337 Ventures and Richard Ker of RK Digital; – Peer Power: Level-Up & Thrive Together – connect with experts in branding, business support, and law; – Bridging the Tech Talent Gap in Malaysia roundtable with representatives from MalaysianPAYGAP and 42KL; – Dylan Tan, the creator of Ah Beng GPT, on using AI for marketing; – Networking events like Start Up Week Slow Run and Founders Hike

“We envisioned Startup Week Malaysia as a catalyst for the vibrant startup community, equipping founders with the knowledge, connections, and resources they need to thrive. For our first year, our focus is on creating an inclusive platform for learning and networking that’s as diverse as Malaysia’s entrepreneurial spirit,” Daniel Cerventus, the co-founder of Malaysia Startup Week, said in a statement.

Join the nation’s innovators and expand your network to attend this ground-breaking event and receive the full lineup.

Startup Week Malaysia is a week-long event aimed at enlightening, motivating, and fostering connections among entrepreneurs throughout the country. The series, which will debut in 2023, is supported by a group of institutions that are leading the way in fostering startups and strengthening Malaysia’s entrepreneurial scene.