Startup: The Real Story
Documentary on True Far East Entrepreneurial Grit
Overview
Over the years Malaysia as a country has invested millions into promoting tech startups, in an attempt to replicate Silicon Valley in the West. This documentary looks at a 10year journey of e-Sentral, an e-book tech company that began as a startup, and its journey going through the different phases of growth. The film interviews startup industry players in Malaysia; leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs sharing their perspectives and experiences on how it actually is, and not as how it has been typically portrayed. A must watch if you like the tech space as the film portrays a genuine feel for perseverance and grit.
Top Cast
Mahathir Mohamad
Interviewee
Maszlee Malik
Interviewee
Faiz Al-Shahab
Interviewee
Eliza Noordin
Interviewee
Norman Abdul Halim
Interviewee
Azman Hood
Interviewee
Ganesh Kumar
Interviewee
Warren Leow
Interviewee
Helena Gustafsson
Interviewee
James Bryant
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Irfan Al-Shahab
Interviewee
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