
SGEntrepreneurs
Leading news portal on the business of technology in asia you can also find interviews with entrepreneurs, investors, and a.
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SGEntrepreneurs, operating as SGE.io, was a Singapore-based technology media company that became a notable voice in the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem. Founded in 2005 by Gwendolyn Regina Tan, Bernard Leong, and Lai Wei Chang, the platform was established to champion and provide a voice for startups in Singapore and the broader Asian region. Initially a side project, it evolved into an influential blog covering technology and entrepreneurship.
Gwendolyn Regina Tan, an exited founder with extensive experience in technology and media sectors across Asia Pacific and the U.S., was a driving force behind SGE. Her journey includes roles at Meta, Binance Labs, and as a founding team member of the early-stage investment firm Thymos Capital. Co-founder Bernard Leong brought a deep technical background, with a PhD in Astrophysics and subsequent work in machine learning, before embarking on his entrepreneurial path. His experience included co-founding other ventures and holding roles in digital transformation.
The business operated as a digital media publication, producing news content, analysis, and reports on the tech and startup scene. Its audience consisted of entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders within the technology community. SGE organized community events, including meetups, hackathons, and a notable dialogue session with Singapore's then-presidential candidate, Dr. Tony Tan, which solidified its role as a key community bridge. The company also collaborated with governmental bodies and global firms like Microsoft, Google, and PayPal.
In September 2013, SGEntrepreneurs was acquired by Tech in Asia for an undisclosed amount in a move that signaled a maturing regional ecosystem. The acquisition was a full buyout of the co-founders. As part of the transaction, Gwendolyn Regina Tan and then-editor Terence Lee joined the Tech in Asia team to lead business development and editorial functions, respectively. The archives and content from SGEntrepreneurs were migrated to the Tech in Asia platform, integrating its legacy into the larger media entity.
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