Three startups complete PwC-MDEC immersion programme

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The startup founders who went through the programme were: The highlight of the event was a fireside chat themed ‘Start Up with Mentors’ moderated by Freda Liu, Producer and Presenter at BFM 89.9. The panellists agreed that building trust needs to be intentional, including seeking out mentors to help them develop their capabilities in the eyes of investors, using technology to listen to customer feedback, and engaging consumers on-the-ground. Commenting on the pilot programme, MDECs Vice President of Growth Ecosystem Development Norhizam Abdul Kadir said: “We’re excited to have partnered with PwC Malaysia for the opportunity to empower these extremely promising startups and potentially kickoff another initiative that will benefit Malaysian tech innovators. SupaAgents specialise in working with large volumes of data, helping businesses scale projects and processes accurately on demand while reducing fixed overheads by up to 75%. Dropee helps small and medium-sized retailers such as convenient stores and F&B outlets source for products directly from qualified wholesalers, manufacturers and brand owners at a faster, cheaper and more reliable way.

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