Startup

(2013 Top 10 Story) Apple moves to trademark the term ‘startup’ in Malaysia
(Originally published Aug 30, 2013) This story, the DNA’s most-read story of 2013, clearly struck a nerve with the startup community in Malaysia, and called into greater focus the lackadaisical attitude many local outfits have toward intellectual property rights.  
Owe$ome and AngelHack: Devil’s in the details
Team Owe$ome, which won the leg of AngelHack in early June with its debt collection app, went to Silicon Valley to compete in the international edition, placing third among the 35 global startups it went up against. In this, the first of a two-part article, Owe$ome ‘creative head and idea founder’ Joann Soon talks about her experience in both hackathons.
Just Mobile's Wong makes a pivot to fantasy sports
Guided by belief the Asian market will follow US Seeking RM3mil to accelerate market presence Article ammended to correct some errors
Hungry in Penang? Then DeliverEat
DeliverEat has a mission to make mealtimes less of a hassle for community in Penang Eyes expansion to other states in the country and eventually, South-East Asia EVER got back home from a hard day at work only to realise that you need to figure out what to do about dinner?  
TeAM files opposition against Apple’s ‘Startup’ trademark move
The Technopreneurs Association of Malaysia (TeAM) has officially filed its notice of opposition against US technology giant Apple Inc’s move to register the word ‘Startup’ as a trademark in Malaysia.
Week in Review: Leadership lessons from Jobs, or Picard?
DNA founder Karamjit Singh ponders the movie Jobs, and wonders if he should pick up 'ruthless leadership' lessons from the Apple Inc cofounder ... or Captain Jean-Luc Picard!
TeAM to take on Apple in trademark issue, calls for evidence
The Technopreneurs Association of Malaysia (TeAM) will take on the fight to prevent Apple Inc from registering the word ‘Startup’ as a trademark in Malaysia, and is calling on all companies and individuals to support it with evidence.
HipVan rolls into Malaysian market
Singapore-based online design store and startup HipVan has launched its maiden foray into the Malaysian market, the first stop in its regional growth plan.
Week in Review: We are hustling all the time
DNA is working hard to make itself a great product for our readers and the ecosystem, but the best part is that our readers are playing their part too, writes Karamjit Singh.
Stirring up the Penang startup scene
The Tech Event 4 Penang startups are trying to create a regular series of events in the state to get those interested in the scene to attend and get excited about the possiblities there.
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