[Summary]
Widgeo.us is a Singapore based startup, developing an amazing cross-channel communications platform (e.g. Message someone’s Widgeous ID and Widgeous will push the message via various channels, such as MSN/Twitter/Email/Widgeous Widget). Widgeous APIs are also open for application developers. Financially, Widgeous has received seed funding from the Singapore Govt, and is currently looking for series A.
Widgeo.us has a very competent tech team (it’s a pretty techie product after all). Find out how U-Zyn discovered the idea and how did he build from there? Find out how he managed to recruit a strong tech team for such a challenging project ? and how they didn’t get the product right the first time (important lesson here fellow entrepreneurs!). Read on to find out how and where they pitched to receive seed-funding in Singapore and how they are taking the first few steps to turn this “cross-channel” communications platform into a money making operation!
Read on to discover the Widgeous Team.
From Left: Kah Yee, Aen, U-Zyn, Ridzuan.
This interview was conducted during Barcamp Malaysia, a 2 day un-conference featuring an amazing mix of startups, veteran entrepreneurs, bloggers, media and VCs. Find out what Widgeous thinks about Barcamp Malaysia as well.
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