CatalystBuilder is a Hong Kong based venture builder, started in 2015. CatalystBuilder provides funding, knowledge, connections and practical services to build your startup dreams.
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2. ABOUT CATALYSTBUILDER
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n Hong Kong based venture builder started in
2015
n Provides funding, knowledge, connections
and practical services to build your startup
dreams
3. SHOWCASE
FIND USEFUL AND INTERESTING LOCATIONS
(POINT OF INTEREST) AND PEOPLE NEARBY
n Winner of the Google EYE program 2014
n Silver Award 2015 Winner of the Best ICT Startup
Award
n Joined CatalystBuilder in early 2015
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n Ideas are worthy but execution is everything
n Needs perfect and timely execution to have a
chance to survive and move to next stage
n Venture builder has an experience in-house
team and a strong sharing network to help the
product and capture market share quicker
than its competitors
SPEED
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n In traditional VC world, help from mentors and
advisors is not efficient as they are not close
to the company in order to add value on a
REGULAR BASIS
n The venture will give away equity but this
exchange make more sense for young
entrepreneurs who see value in the
experience of working under experienced
leaders and founders
PRACTICAL MODEL FOR YOUNG
ENTREPRENEURS
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Business Model Design
Marketing Strategy
Design
Programming
Marketing Strategy
Legal & Accounting
Capital Raising
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES
12. Managing Director - Alex CHENG
Startup Experience
n Mentor of the Google EYE (Empowering Young Entrepreneurs) program
n Founder of FoodEasy.com
n Founder of the leading Hospitality Digital Consultancy Business Creation
n Extensive network with local startups and Google
n Advisor and Founding Partner of the Google EYE winning team Around
Work & Education Background
n Worked for HSBC and Accenture on Investment Banking and Consulting
n Degree of Computer Science from Columbia University
n Master of Investment Management from HKUST
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OUR TEAM
13. Technical Lead & US Liaison – Patrick LEUNG
Startup Experience
n Founder of FoodEasy.com
Technical Expertise
n Web infrastructure, IT security and liaison for US west coast tech centers
Work & Education Background
n Application development and technology project management at global
investment banks including JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs
n Led technology teams at hedge funds and technology service providers
n Double degrees in Computer Science and Economics, UC Berkeley
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OUR TEAM
14. Venture Operations & Execution – Jennifer LI
Startup Experience
n Co-Founder of hospitality digital consultancy - Business Creation
n Co-Founder of early child music education program - Orff4Kids
n Co-Founder of signature dish mobile app - FoodFinder
Work & Education Background
n Managing Director of Business Creation and FoodEasy
n Degree of Laws from University of London (External)
n Degree of Business Administration (Marketing) from HKUST
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OUR TEAM
15. Design, UX & UI – Perphy WOO
Startup Experience
n Co-Founder and COO of Advwhere, winner of HKSTP-PolyU Tech Incubation Fund Scheme and CoCoon
Pitch Final Summer 2015
n Co-Founder and CTO of on-demand clothing alteration platform Measurism
n Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of complaint management system UPXET
n Founding Consultant and Solution Partner of Praisage
n Development Team of MTR Buddy
n Editor of Starthub.hk
n PolyU Leader of YCombinator CS183B
n Extensive network with local designers and developers
Work & Education Background
n Portfolio Director of U.S. based internet company Opium Ventures
n Project Director of the UX consultancy Pred
n Worked for PacificLink (acquired by Accenture) on project consulting and management
n Master of Design (Design Strategies) from PolyU
n Degree of English Communications from PolyU
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OUR TEAM