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aCAT Penang

aCAT Penang

Join our community at: http://community.acatpenang.com
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aCAT is a community of startup entrepreneurs, creatives and techies in Penang and beyond. We are a collaborative co-working space and and we offer mentorship, incubation, workshops, events, networking and corporate innovation labs.

Howie Chang

March 18, 2017
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  1. @CAT is a community of startup entrepreneurs, creatives and techies

    in Penang and beyond. We are a collaborative co-working space and and we offer mentorship, incubation, workshops, events, networking and corporate innovation labs.
  2. Built in 1922, Wisma Yeap Chor Ee is an elegant

    historic building in the heart of George Town. Once belonged to its namesake, a rags-to-riches China- born tycoon who owned all the properties on the south side of China Street Ghaut. In 2014, the Penang State Government signed a 30-year lease agreement to occupy the majestic colonial heritage building. Its objective is to build an interactive connection between science, technology and creative multimedia content industries.
  3. @CAT is an initiative by InvestPenang which aims to stimulate

    grow the startup ecosystem in Penang. Service 
 Providers Mentors MNCs/SMEs Funding Community Gov Agencies Universities
 & Trainings Entrepreneurs @CAT as the catalyst and facilitator in growing the ecosystem @CAT @CAT @CAT @CAT @CAT @CAT @CAT
  4. Mentors MNCs/SMEs Community Universities
 & Trainings Co-working Space and Online

    Community Platform so that we can celebrate, connect, convene and collaborate as a community of business leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives and techies. Connect and partner with Universities and Schools via Startup Weekend. Monthly free Business Model Canvas, Product Management Courses. And many more through our partners such as Google Business and Developer Group. Connect and partner with MNCs/SMEs. Runs quarterly Startup Connect as part of @CAT’s initiative to make connections possible between SMEs/MNCs with local startups/ entrepreneurs. Continue running Founders Institute that have proven to generate tremendous value in helping entrepreneurs go from ideating, connecting, committing, validating, scaling to establishing a business. Immediate Focus
  5. Startup Connect Gathering A quarterly gathering that introduces MNCs and

    SMEs to top entrepreneurs and ventures relevant to their industry or group providing real insights, inspiration and exchanges. MNCs/SMEs Register: http://acatpenang.com/programmes
  6. Bridging Corporates and Government Agencies with Startups, Entrepreneurs and Techies

    for Innovation, Partnerships and Solutions Startup Connect - A gathering that introduces MNCs/SMEs to top entrepreneurs and ventures relevant to your industry or group providing real insights, inspiration and exchanges. Innovation and Hackathon Challenges - We design and manage innovation programs that source new ideas from startups including hackathons and online innovation challenges. MyIoTC JomHack series with the 24 hour Internet of Things (IoT) Hackathon known as JomHack: IoT for Smart Cities with LoRa that happened from November 18 to 20.
  7. @CAT Online Community Platform Celebrate, connect, convene and collaborate as

    a community of business leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives and techies. 24/7/365. Join us today! http://community.acatpenang.com Community
  8. Community Hosts Community Web Development Co-founder (Weaver Orb) Wan Yin

    Wai Ionic Development Co-Founder, Entrepreneur, Director (Greenroom) Vin Lim Web Development Co-founder (Weaver Orb) Teoh Tuan Tian Community & Operations COO & Partnerships Director (@CAT Penang) Zoey Teoh UI/UX and Digital Product Design Co-founder | Designer Lootpop Koekoe Loo Wan Koe Web Development Co-founder Lootpop Matthew Phiong UI/UX and Digital Product Design Head of Design Piktochart Chow See Mei Mobile Development Founder & CTO (Trilobytes | SmartShopper.my) Tan Yin See Content Marketing Copywriter & Strategist (Shuant.com) and Founder (The Writers.Co) Shuant Goh Digital Marketing Full Stack Developer & Digital Marketer (The Commissioned) Ryan Goh Digital Marketing Founder (CAT Insight) Rueben Ch’ng Community Memberships and Co- Working Space Manager (@CAT Penang) Miki Tan Wordpress Development Freelance Developer (Smashing Advantage) Nathan Oon Hardware Development Founder (Cellini) and Trainer (PSC) Louise Laravel Co-Founder (Greenroom) JC Omega UI/UX & Product Management Founder (HelloHowie) Howie Chang Ecommerce Founder (GALADO) and COO (EasyParcel) Clement Chau Python/ Rasperry Pi Chester Chin @CAT Penang is driven by the community for the community. These are our cherished hosts whom expertise and knowledge you can tap into. We have topics such as Web Development, Mobile Development, Ecommerce, Content Marketing and more.
 
 Join us! http://community.acatpenang.com
  9. Business Model Canvas Workshop A free monthly workshop where you’ll

    learn how to frame and answer key questions about a business model and its execution. The key objective is to equip attendees with the ability to substantially ideate, describe, evaluate and discuss a business model using the Business Model Canvas. Universities
 & Trainings Register: http://acatpenang.com/programmes
  10. Product Management Essentials A free monthly class where you’ll learn

    how to work with designers and developers to successfully build and launch digital products. In this class, we introduce you to the key product management concepts. Universities
 & Trainings Register: http://acatpenang.com/programmes
  11. Founder Institute (FI) Penang The Founder Institute is an early-stage

    startup accelerator and global launch network that helps entrepreneurs create meaningful and enduring technology companies. Through a four month program, existing and prospective founders can launch their dream company with expert training, feedback, and support from experienced startup CEOs – while not being required to quit their day job. Total of 31 participants shortlisted for 1st ever Silicon Valley based tech accelerator Penang chapter programme. 9 participants successfully graduated from the 14-weeks programme. Register here: http://fi.co/join Mentors
  12. Co-Working and Collaborative Events Space Unique co-working space environment in

    the middle of Penang’s historic heritage city of George Town. We believe that the gathering and cohesion of entrepreneurial mindsets under one roof is the way to spark inspiration and brilliant ideas. http://cowork.acatpenang.com Community
  13. Tech Community Events & Initiatives DevFest GDay George Town 2016

    is the largest tech & business conference yet in George Town organised by the Google Developer and Business Group here in Penang. Over 400 participants joined the event! Making a debut, Penang saw its first entry into the MyIoTC JomHack series with the 24 hour Internet of Things (IoT) Hackathon known as JomHack: IoT for Smart Cities with LoRa that happened from November 18 to 20. Community
  14. Tech Community Events & Initiatives Accelerator Lite on IoT by

    Brinc.io (Nov 23 – Dec, 2015) is a 2 weeks pre-accelerator programme for early stage IoT & hardware startups. Out of >30 applicants, 10 startups were selected to learn about business modules, market validation and product design etc. 2 of the best teams were sent to Hong Kong to experience the growing IoT ecosystem. Community Approx. 150 participants participated in the 1-day e-commerce event e-Commerce 101: Cross Border Selling (July 26, 2016) to create exposure for local e-tailers/SMEs about cross border management, marketing platforms, channel distribution & logistics.
  15. Coding & Business Workshops Community • Big Data 101: Introduction

    to Big Data Tools • The SEO Guide for Business • Introduction to Data Science Analysis • Get Started with Azure IoT Hub • MEAN Stack Beginner Workshop: Code in JavaScript • Content Marketing 101 Course For more programmes and courses, visit http://acatpenang.com/programmes
  16. Let’s celebrate, connect, convene and collaborate as a community of

    business leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives and techies. 3 things I strongly encouraged you to do today. 1 Join our community at community.acatpenang.com 2 Register for our workshops at acatpenang.com/programmes 3 Be connected on our Facebook Page at fb.com/acatpenang [email protected]