PwC: How startups can ride the wave of change

24 Feb 2021•1 min read

Global disruptions have changed the startup landscape, with investors sharpening their focus on profitability and demand fluctuating across many sectors
Startups must remain nimble and pivot to new sectors such as Agritech and Fintech, and identify cross-sectoral innovations
To ride the wave of change and thrive, startups can tap into hubs like Singapore to find the right partners and investors to scale across SEA

Global disruptions over the past year have changed the startup landscape, bringing about shifts in both investor sentiment and opportunities in various sectors and markets. In this interactive Q&A, hear from two of PwC Singapore’s Venture Hub leaders – Patrick Yeo (PwC Singapore's Venture Hub Leader) and Maxime Blein (Director, PwC Singapore's Venture Hub) – to find out what this wave of change means and how startups can pivot, scale and thrive through hubs such as Singapore. Click on the Start Now button to begin, and subsequently select a question to find out more about trends and opportunities in the startup landscape.

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Riding the wave of change for startups

Insights from PwC's Singapore Venture Hub leaders

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Need advice on the latest opportunities in SEA? Check out the Q&A with two of PwC Singapore's Venture Hub leaders - Mr Patrick Yeo and Mr Maxime Blein - to find out more about how you can create your growth story through Singapore. To view their profiles, click on About the Speaker. When you're ready, click on Start Q&A.

Patrick Yeo

Partner, PwC Singapore's Venture Hub Leader

Patrick leads PwC Singapore's Venture Hub, with over 18 years of experience across Asia and Europe. He is well-versed in the fields of technology and innovation, and is equipped with in-depth expertise in the venture capital industry. His global experience has allowed him to act as an enabler to the ecosystem – connecting startups with investors and government agencies, and acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders in the technology startup ecosystem.
Patrick has mentored startups in areas of commercialisation, fundraising and strategy. He is also responsible for building PwC Singapore's investment portfolio and sits on the PwC Global New Ventures committee, overseeing the commercialisation of PwC SAAS products.

Maxime Blein

Director, PwC Singapore's Venture Hub

Maxime is a Director at PwC Singapore's Venture Hub and focuses on supporting tech startups with their growth, acceleration and fundraising. He also works with tech investors in identifying the right assets and conducting due diligence. Maxime is actively involved in Singapore and Southeast Asia's tech startup ecosystem, participating in activities such as mentoring startup accelerators, delivering masterclasses on relevant topics for startups and speaking and publishing thought leadership on the startup landscape.

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Global disruptions have changed the startup landscape, with investors sharpening their focus on profitability and demand fluctuating across many sectors
Startups must remain nimble and pivot to new sectors such as Agritech and Fintech, and identify cross-sectoral innovations
To ride the wave of change and thrive, startups can tap into hubs like Singapore to find the right partners and investors to scale across SEA