Bootstrapped and in the black on the back of event tech

More: Indonesia grants OpenAI’s Sam Altman a golden visa, and Grab-led GXBank secures approval to operate in Malaysia. [Read from your browser]( Daily Newsletter --------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to Tech in Asia's free Daily Newsletter! Get full access to our subscribers-only Daily Newsletter and other insightful analysis on the big and messy topics of Asia’s tech and startup community by [registering here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- IN FOCUS In today's newsletter, we spotlight: - [The bootstrapped startup making events more efficient]( - How Glints is reaping the rewards of the demand for cross-border talent - Other newsy highlights such as a golden visa for the golden boy of generative AI and why ASEAN needs US$2 trillion in climate funding --------------------------------------------------------------- Hello {NAME} Some people just have a talent for networking. My friend Matt is one of them. He can seemingly walk into any room and come out of it with a couple of useful contacts. He has the gift of the gab that folks like me can only dream of acquiring. Don’t get me wrong, I’m no wallflower (and please do come say hello if you see me at the Tech in Asia conference next month), but networking doesn’t come easily to me. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve improved at this important skill largely by reminding myself that most people at the event probably feel the same way I do about networking! Still, I often come away from events feeling like I could have made more of my time there if I were just a touch more extroverted. Perhaps what I need is a little tech assistance. Event tech startup Jublia helps companies and attendees make the most out of events with an AI-powered solution. The 10-year-old company is bootstrapped and profitable, so I’m probably not the only one who could use the help at conferences. -- Peter  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [Profitable event tech startup by NUS NOC alums eyes global expansion]( Jublia, which built an AI-powered solution to help conference participants engage “intelligently,” has been profitable for around eight years. --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [Cross-border hires fuel Glints’ 85% increase in revenue]( A spokesperson said companies in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, and China are increasingly hiring across Southeast Asia amid the economic downturn. [ASEAN needs $2t to reach net-zero goal: climate forum]( If no action is taken, member states stand to lose 37.4% of their current GDP by 2048, said ASEAN-Business Advisory Council chair Arsjad Rasjid. [Grab-led GXBank set to commence operations in Malaysia]( GXBank is the first digital bank licensee in the country to secure approval from the Minister of Finance and Bank Negara Malaysia to operate. [Sam Altman receives Indonesia’s first golden visa]( Aside from global figures, potential recipients include investors, digital nomads, and former Indonesian citizens who live overseas. ---------------------------------------------------------------  VISUAL STORY OF THE DAY [VC funds tracker: BRI Ventures hits final close of D2C fund]( Fundraising is difficult. To make things easier, we have compiled a detailed list of the most recent VC funds for our subscribers. --------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT AND NETWORK Apply to join September 13's closed-door dinner to get free-flowing drinks! Technology is rapidly evolving, and it's getting tougher to be heard in a noisy digital world. For a business to succeed, it has to master its end-to-end customer journey. For a business to scale, it must be adept at personalizing that journey based not only on customer behaviors but also the anticipation of their future needs and actions. Keen to find out how it's done? Tech in Asia and CleverTap are bringing together senior leaders and executives from B2C product, data, growth, and marketing teams for an exclusive dinner and networking event at CTY Kitchen + Bar in Ho Chi Minh City on September 13. Connect with representatives from Gameloft, VNG, Lazada, and more to discover best practices in designing, implementing, and optimizing personalized customer journeys at scale. Network over a hearty meal and engage in an interactive Q&A with our panelists from CleverTap, Fonos, Zalo, and Cho Tot. Get the full scoop on the agenda and [claim your seat here]( before it's snatched up. Sign up now to get free-flowing drinks too! ---------------------------------------------------------------  EVENTS HAPPENING You can also check out a curated list of trending tech events [over here](. - [AD] [StartmeupHK Festival]( on November 8 to 17 Mark your calendars for the upcoming StartmeupHK Festival. Curated by InvestHK, the two-week event will feature panel discussions as well as pitching and networking sessions. The overarching theme for this year is “A Future Unlimited,” with more than 20,000 participants from around the world expected to show up. InvestHK is happy to welcome a wide range of attendees, whether you’re a startup founder, investor, government official, or any other tech ecosystem stakeholder in Hong Kong. Check out [the event page]( for more details.  - [Tech in Asia Conference]( from October 18 to October 19 Do you see the light at the end of this funding winter’s tunnel? We do, and we believe Southeast Asia is that very light. That’s why this year’s Tech in Asia conference’s theme is Southeast Asia: A Bright Spot in the Tech World - signaling how the region can provide hope and guidance for the tech sector amid some troubling times. Hosted in Jakarta from October 18 to October 19, we’re excited to bring you a great lineup of speakers, thought-provoking sessions, and other activities. Click [here]( to get your limited first-release tickets. - [Tech in Asia x CleverTap: Unraveling the Value of Customer Engagement on September 13]( Are you looking for ways to cut through the noise and stay ahead of the curve as rapidly advancing technology transforms the digital landscape yet again? We’ve got just the event for you, where you’ll learn how experts harness AI-driven tools to craft truly personalized customer experiences and predict behavior for long-term success. Apply for a ticket to join our dinner on September 13 to uncover the power of hyperpersonalization with CleverTap so you can excel in customer engagement and retention. Limited seats available - sign up [here]( now!  - [Tech in Asia’s Founders Meetup: Philippines on September 27]( Did you miss us the first time? Great news - we’re coming back to Manila on September 27 for the eighth edition of our networking event! A shift towards digital transformation has propelled tech firms at the forefront of the Philippines’ startup ecosystem. While opportunities abound, it’s not without its challenges. Need some insights on how to navigate and thrive in this scene? Come join us at WeWork Uptown (9/F, Uptown Place Tower 3, 36th Street cor. 11th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Connect with fellow startup leaders to learn how you can grow beyond the early stages of your journey and explore solutions to pressing issues. [Sign up now!]( ---------------------------------------------------------------  PRESS PEEKS The following press releases were published as they were received, without any editing from the Tech in Asia team. You too can publish your own press release on Tech in Asia by simply filling in [this]( page](. 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