#Asia In Photos: Echelon Thailand 2017

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 A varied mix of stakeholders in Thailand’s tech ecosystem came together at Echelon Thailand 2017 to network, showcase their products and spread their knowledge. Check out the curated pictures below

Echelon Thailand 2017

At the C Asean Cyber World Tower in Bangkok yesterday, a varied mix of startups, investors, corporates and sponsors came together to show why Thailand is fast becoming Southeast Asia’s hottest startup darling.

For over eight hours, important stakeholders such as the National Innovation Agency (NIA)’s director Dr Pun-Arj Chairatana and SG Innovate’s Head of Economic Development Alex Lin addressed an audience of hundreds, painting a rosy picture of a strong and forward-looking Thailand tech industry.

Elsewhere, attendees at the Startup Academy, sponsored by TechStars, enriched themselves with fundamental business lessons such as fundraising, social media, and hiring best practices. And at the VentureCon track, powered by GoodShift Ventures, investors discussed strategies to grow and optimise their funds.

The day concluded with an InVent Ventures-backed networking drinks. A live band provided a soothing respite from hours of business talk with cover versions of classic jazz tunes such as Fly Me To the Moon and I Feel Wonderful Tonight.

For those who wish to check out the highlights of Echelon Thailand 2017, here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure.

The organisers are all decked out in matching e27 shirts and getting ready to welcome the hordes of attendees!

e27 c0-founder, Thaddeus Koh, address the audience at the Future stage. He gave a low-down on what to expect at Echelon Thailand.

Multi-vendor marketplace platform Arcadier all revved up and ready to showcase their products.

It’s only been a couple of hours since the event started but the space is already starting to get crowded. Everyone is excited about checking out the startup booths.

Yours truly talking with Director of NIA Dr Pun-Arj Chairatana about the state of Thailand’s tech ecosystem. He was very forthcoming and friendly.

Startups eagerly engaging with attendees. There is not a moment to lose. Time to hustle.

Alex Lin, Head of Economic Development at SGInnovate provided a refreshing, candid and unfiltered perspective on how startups can better position themselves for success — even at one point calling entrepreneurs who failed to “suck it up”. Karndee Leopairote, Managing Director at C

Karndee Leopairote, Managing Director at C asean, played the perfect counterpart; she held her own, exchanging playful jibes with Lin with relative ease. The chemistry palatable.

The VentureCon track provided a more intimate and cosy environment for investors to mingle and exchange ideas.

Investors discussing strategies to make investments that can not only make a positive impact on society but also reap good returns on them.

The Startup Academy provided business 101 lessons such as learning preparing a term sheet, leveraging social media effectively, learning how to fundraise and hire properly, and many more.

Echelon Thailand 2017 was held at the 10th floor of the C Asean Cyber World Tower, against the backdrop of Bangkok’s beautiful city skyline.

At sundown, free beer was served, courtesy of InVent Ventures. No one became intoxicated though, thankfully. Everybody had a great time.

Attendees, with their tongues looser after a pint or two, became more animated and lively as the night wore on.

This three-piece band, Tigger3, performed excellent cover versions of jazz and lounge tunes. LENSOD, a startup that provides live band booking service, provided the band.

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