SINGAPORE, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I remember the days when I had first left the country and ventured out into the world. It was different and it made me realised that I too, had to do things differently." Reminisced James at yesterday's Kopi Chat, organized by Singapore's Block 71, an initiative by NUS Enterprise a support program for startups. James Wang, Senior Vice President at BIGO Technology Pte Ltd is a global trotter and a seasoned businessman.
Third from left, Mr James Wang, Senior Vice President for Bigo Technology Pte Ltd with young entrepreneurs at the Kopi-Chat session organized by NUS Enterprise and Block 71.
As the Senior Vice President of a Singapore technology company that services over 400 million users on a monthly basis through their three products, Bigo Live, Likee and imo; James had an in-depth understanding of what it took to "go global, but stay local". He also understood intricately the challenges and potential pitfalls of merging a local team with a global one.
Held at what is known as the technology incubator hotspot in Singapore, He spoke freely with a small group of young entrepreneurs, fresh faced and eager to make it in the competitive world of technology. They engaged in spirited discussions and swapped stories, while James Wang shared his experience while traveling and opening of new markets.
James Wang and entrepreneurs swapped stories about their startup journey
"The challenge now is to keep a global mindset, without compromising the local culture and business customs. This is the heart of 'Glocalisation'" he said. "Especially in a post-covid pandemic economy, we need to be cognisant of challenges each country is facing and how your company or technology is able to make it better."
The session ended on a high note with an exchange of contact details between James and the young entrepreneurs. "Let's stay in touch." James said as he shook hands with each of the participants.
With great success of its recent tour of the UK, the giant Dino will travel through Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France, and Spain for its inaugural European tour.
BERLIN, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bigo Live, one of the world's fastest growing live streaming platforms with over 400 million users in over 150 countries worldwide is proud to present the tour of its beloved mascot, Dino, on a European tour. The tour kicked off in Freiheit 15, 12555 Berlin / Köpenick, Germany on 18:00-21:00 Aug 28 (CEST), with a one-night extravaganza party that featured top broadcasters and performances, live DJ sets and music as well as prize giveaways.
The giant Dino is featured on-site as it stands at 16.4 feet high and 8.2 feet wide in the iconic location. Renowned broadcasters, including Crazyphil and Xlucie participated in the party through performances including special dance performances, DJ music, and other fun-filled activities, which drew hundreds of local Germans and tourists. Some participants earned rewards by participating in the event's series of games and quizzes.