The Southeast Asian (SEA) startup job market is evolving rapidly as shifts in investment trends, talent requirements, and industry maturity are redefining what skills and roles will be most in demand. Drawing insights from reports in Singapore, LinkedIn’s U.S. trends, and ConnectOne’s deep understanding of the region, this article dives into the roles expected to be at the forefront of hiring in SEA by 2025.

Founders bring unique qualities to their companies, often sparking creativity and setting bold visions that propel early growth. But as companies scale, the question arises: are founders truly the best people to lead the organization into its next phase?

In this article, we explore the benefits and considerations of moving operations from Singapore to Malaysia particularly with regard to talent, drawing from insights provided by entrepreneurs and industry experts across both borders.

Building a personal brand is an essential aspect of career and business growth, whether you're a founder, an executive, or a professional navigating today's competitive landscape. Your brand is not just your resume or LinkedIn profile—it's the sum of how you present yourself, the values you embody, and how others perceive you.

Everyone is an influencer today. Four thought leaders share insights on the power and pitfalls of employees’ social media.

By now, most organisations recognise the power of social media, and have invested in official channels. But we also know that a large part of a company’s branding, culture and reputation is built outside of official messaging. And this can feel like a wild card.

Traditional networking events often feel awkward and unproductive, with people wandering around aimlessly, making forced small talk, and itching to leave. The large groups of unfamiliar faces can be intimidating, causing attendees to seek out familiar faces and stick with them. Photos are taken to post on social media, but meaningful connections are rare.

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Today, startups are hiring intentionally and cautiously, while top leadership talent, especially those affected by layoffs, are equally careful in their job search. These leaders have multiple options and must evaluate them thoroughly to ensure the right choice. However, many senior candidates fail to ask founders and board members critical questions. Some are even abandoning startups entirely, missing out on promising opportunities. Here are 30 essential questions for senior leaders to evaluate a startup opportunity.

In our current world where there is more talent than jobs, widespread job cutting and easy access to job sites, where do recruitment agencies fit in? Our insiders reflect on the evolving role of recruiters and how hiring managers and jobseekers can work it to their advantage.

They may not check off your standard boxes, but ex-founders are powerful agents of change within organisations. We speak to a venture capitalist, an intrapreneur and two entrepreneurs about the power of this small but growing talent pool.

On the rise in Southeast Asia and Singapore, venture builders work like factories producing startups en masse. They lower the risk for investors as well as the opportunity cost for entrepreneurial talent.

Running a startup may be exhilarating but one can feel like they are stuck at times and wonder what’s next?

Three senior executives at the top of their game share personal stories on how they defied naysayers, steered themselves towards a completely different path and found deeper fulfilment.

A lot has changed since the talent war and poaching spree that kicked off the year. As we enter the bear market with rising interest rates and inflation, much of the post-pandemic optimism has dimmed.

Two leaders demystify Getting into Web3 for early and mid-career candidates.

Increasing the financial, social and emotional stakes in gaming, Web3’s player-owned-economy creates a truly immersive experience.

The five game-changing benefits of a remote-first culture for rapid scaling.

The talent transition required to support your growth and prevent culture cracks during accelerated scaling.

As recent times have taught us, the new year is bound to have a few surprises. Put your startup in the best position to grow by staying on top of these predictions.

Should you consider a career in Metaverse companies? Two early adopters and thought leaders weigh in on the risk and rewards.

Onboarding is a key driver for a positive employee experience. Even more so as the world increasingly turns to remote or virtual work. Read on to find out the outcomes that onboarding programs should deliver and a step-by-step approach….

With COVID-19 dragging on for nearly two years, the compounded stress has taken a toll on mental health. However, one group that is too often neglected is start-up founders who, unlike employees, cannot simply walk away from work stress and…