Wondering what you can expect when you join? Here is what Mudit Sharma had to say about his experience in our ASC Mentorships sessions: "It was a very well-designed session. Loved the energy and people of this community. Looking forward to our next session and learning from folks of this community." Our mentorship program is built to foster genuine connections, provide structured learning, and surround you with an energizing network of driven individuals. Spots are strictly limited for this Wednesday’s session. Secure your place today and sign up for the ASC mentorship program here: https://aseanstartupconnect.org/en/asc-mentorship-programme#mentee #ASC #Mentorship #Entrepreneurship #Community #ProfessionalGrowth #Founders #ASEANStartups

Empathy. Impact. Honesty. At ASEAN Startup Connect 2025, we had the privilege of speaking with Martalia Lo, the CEO and Founder of Academy of Careers and Technology (ACT) in Cambodia. Through her work, she is transforming the education landscape by empowering youth with 21st-century skills and project-based learning. 📚 Reflecting on her time at ASC, Martalia emphasized the profound value of the connections and relationships fostered across the region, creating powerful new opportunities for cross-border expansion and collaboration. One of her most powerful takeaways was: “If it’s not honest, it’s not useful.” When founders lead with authenticity and build genuine relationships, the impact they can create is limitless. Are you looking for a community that authentically helps eachother in building a business? Sign up for our Mentorship Programme to get dedicated support for ASEAN cross border expansion. Join here: https://aseanstartupconnect.org/en/asc-mentorship-programme#mentee

Digital. Collaboration. Networking. At ASEAN Startup Connect 2025, we caught up with Diboma KY, Under Secretary of State at the ក្រសួងប្រៃសណីយ៍និងទូរគមនាគមន៍ - Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (Cambodia), to hear his key takeaways from the event, and his insights highlighted a crucial part of our ecosystem: the bridge between innovation and policy. He shared how incredibly valuable it is to gather founders, specialists, and policymakers from across ASEAN in one room to openly share their challenges. The true power of ASC lies in giving government officials an opportunity to understand the real hurdles and opportunities founders face. When policymakers have this deep understanding, they are better equipped to help startups scale and succeed across the region! Are you looking for a community that understands the reality of building a business? TODAY we are hosting Mentorship session #6 (6:30-8:30 KH time)! You can still sign up to get live, authentic and dedicated support for ASEAN cross border expansion. Join at the link below!

This Thursday, we’re kicking off ASC Mentorship Programme #6! Here, we are creating a space for genuine support to help you smash through your any business roadblocks. Here is the ASC formula for growth: - Horizontal Mentorship: Founder-to-founder collaboration. We bounce ideas across different disciplines to help you establish absolute clarity. - Vertical Mentorship: Once the goal is clear, we bring in an industry expert to help you demolish that specific bottleneck. - Custom Matching: No random pairings here. The ASC team actively hunts down the perfect advisor for your unique profile! Bring your biggest challenges, leave judgment at the door, and let’s build a community that actually moves the needle for each other. See you Thursday April 30th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm KH time Space is limited, so secure your spot here : https://aseanstartupconnect.org/en/asc-mentorship-programme#mentee

"The ASC platform is not a monument - it is a utility, like a bridge." At ASEAN Startup Connect 2025, His Excellency Dr. Visothy So delivered a profound and grounded message about the future of the ASC platform. He reminded us that building the platform is only step one. Like a digital bridge connecting ASEAN member states and Japan, it requires maintenance, expansion, and continuous traffic to be valuable. A bridge is only as powerful as the people who cross it. It is up to us—the founders, mentors, and ecosystem builders—to utilize this tool and keep the momentum going! Are you looking for a community that understands the reality of building a business? Sign up for our Mentorship Programme to get dedicated support for ASEAN cross border expansion. Join at the link in the comments! 👇 「ASCプラットフォームはモニュメント（記念碑）ではありません。それは橋のような実用的なインフラなのです」 ASEAN Startup Connect 2025にて、Visothy So閣下（博士）が、ASCプラットフォームの未来について、深く地に足の着いたメッセージを共有されました。 彼は、プラットフォームの構築は単なる第一歩に過ぎないと私たちに喚起しました。ASEAN加盟国と日本をつなぐデジタルの橋として、それが価値あるものであるためには、メンテナンスや拡張、そして絶え間ない往来が必要です。 橋の価値は、それを渡る人々によって決まります。このツールを活用し、勢いを維持し続けるのは、起業家、メンター、そしてエコシステムを構築する私たち全員の役割です！ ビジネス構築の現実を理解し合えるコミュニティをお探しですか？ASEANでのクロスボーダー展開に向けた専門的なサポートを獲得できる私たちのメンターシップ・プログラムにご登録ください。そして、ビジネスリーダーや起業家たちがネットワークを広げ、学び、共に成長するために作られたSkoolコミュニティ「The Unspoken Advantage」にもぜひご参加ください。コメント欄のリンクからご参加ください！ 👇 #actionableinsights #asean #asc2025 #cambodia #japan #startupecosystem #innovation #mentorship #networking #digitaltransformation