Hidden Gems of Myanmar: Insights for SMEs & Startups

Myanmar has been labelled Southeast Asia's last frontier market. The former British colony that counts Singapore as her largest Investor, has more recently been in the news for issues ranging from the Rohingya crisis, 2021 Coup, scam centres and the on-going civil war.

What's REALLY happening in Myanmar and how can your company tap the country to for top remote talent or business expansion?

This session will cover:

• Brief background about Myanmar's history, geography, economy and ground situation post-2021 coup.
• Myanmar's talent landscape for startups, SME's and the creative industry.
• Cultural norms and best practices when working with Myanmar remote teams.
• Employer experiences/stories of working with remote talent
• QnA

Who should attend?

- Startup founders, SME owners looking at Myanmar as a potential market or to tap on remote talent from Myanmar.

- HR professionals who are interested in learning more about the talent landscape of Myanmar.

- Anyone keen to learn more about what's happening in the country, considering a visit or potential business/missions in the short-medium term.

Speakers:

Jeshua Soh (Serial Entrepeneur, Investor & Globe Trotter)

Founded Crossworks in 2018 as a means to hire for his own companies in Singapore before eventually helping 70+ other companies to do the same. Travelled to 55 countries during the pandemic, worked in VC and recently walked 500km from Bangkok to Myanmar to raise funds for a free clinic along the border.

Jeshua has also visited all 14 states and regions of Myanmar and created over 100+ videos about Myanmar's people, places, culture and lifestyle that have garnered millions of views online.

Markus Ng (Founder, Restive Collective)

Creative agency for digital marketing who has tapped on remote Myanmar talent for his business manpower needs & growth.

Honey & Carolin (Crossworks Myanmar Team)

Visiting from Myanmar, but no strangers to Singapore having grown up and studied here, they return to share more about Myanmar's local culture, nuances, an insider's look into the talent landscape as well as HR trends and best practices/landmines to avoid.

L ocation: 40 Stamford Rd, Level 3 SMU Connexion, Singapore 178908

*Light refreshments & drinks will be available for participants.

**Limited slots are available so RSVP early and kindly reach out to us at [email protected] if you have questions or would like to withdraw your event registration so that others can sign up.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

SMU Connexion, 40 Stamford Road, Singapore, Singapore