The Column: A Weekly Update from the e27 Contributor Programme

Welcome to the first edition of The Column, a weekly update from the e27 Contributor Programme!

This is a way for us to highlight the activities that our contributors (and the e27 Content team) are doing this week.

We put the spotlight on Sapna Chadha, Google’s Vice President overseeing business growth, strategy, and operations in the Southeast and South Asia Frontier. With over 25 years of global management and marketing experience, she is a founding member of Google APAC’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, advocating for increased representation across the company. Read about her inspiration to write in this interview we did with her.

Our team has recently completed the planning of our Q1 2024. For the e27 Contributor Programme specifically, this quarter, we would like to hear from founders, investors, and other professionals: How do you prepare for Q1 2024?

If your company uses OKR or other similar alternatives, we would like to hear about your experience with them. Also, we would like to hear your thoughts about current issues in the Southeast Asian tech startup ecosystem. Is there any trends that you are watching closely?

Meanwhile, if you are looking for a weekend read, our Contributors have written about a wide array of topics:

Banking’s next chapter: How DLT is taking transactions to the future. The future of transactional banking is no longer a question of whether DLT will be integrated but rather when and how

Fundraising with a purpose: Why bootstrapper’s mindset matters. The bootstrapper's mindset consistently proves its value, seamlessly integrating profitability, resource optimization, and fiscal responsibility

Unlocking a sustainable future: A new model for green building management. For building owners and managers, transitioning to smart and sustainable cooling solutions has become a necessity rather than a choice

BR Tech: A next unicorn transforming the global industrial painting landscape. BR Tech is not merely selling cutting-edge simulators and robots; it is revolutionising the way SMEs approach painting and finishing

Unwrapping the golden ticket: The sweet success of authenticity in brand communication. Similar to Willy Wonka's chocolate's timeless appeal, authenticity in brand communication is the secret ingredient that retains consumers

3 data decisions to make in 2024 for businesses to become AI-native. A business can harness the potential of AI when it has a complete understanding and control of its enterprise data across all sources

Why a well-managed cap table is essential for startup success. Amid Carta's PR crisis, we'll delve into why startups must ensure strong cap table fundamentals to avoid issues like 'broken' cap tables

How burnout changes founder’s ability for risk-taking. Mitigating burnout is crucial not just for health but also for sustaining sharp risk-taking abilities and professional acumen

How to revolutionise the banking and finance industry with Robotic Process Automation. Unlock efficiency, save time and costs, and ensure regulatory compliance -- just a glimpse of RPA's myriad benefits in banking

The great EV transition: Is Asia ready? As the EV market matures, we can expect a surge in innovation with insights and experiences from one influencing the other regional markets

That is all from us this week. As always, head over to the e27 Contributor Programme page to submit your draft. Or, if you feel like talking to us about potential angles, we are always ready for you at [email protected].

See you next Friday,

Anisa & Manisha