ABOUT GEM
DEMOCRATISING ENTREPRENEURSHIP
We are forthright with our goals. From the start, GEM has centralised its vision on creating a global entrepreneurial sphere that will propel young entrepreneurs onto the international stage. Whether it is through our unprecedented leadership programs, or our unwavering commitment to provide distinctive networking opportunities for entrepreneurs, GEM remains steadfast in democratising entrepreneurship for all.
Some of our most notable events include:
A challenge which sees pioneering entrepreneurs pitch their innovative solutions to address issues within the South-East Asia region
An exclusive club designed to recognize ten high-performing Malaysian startups
Our carefully crafted physical and online magazine which brings you the latest in entrepreneurship world
GEM’s revolutionary online radio station which brings you a plethora of entrepreneurial goodies
A monthly panel session which features key industry players who share insightful knowledge, and incredible stories from their entrepreneurial journeys
Your guide to trends, news, and inspiring entrepreneurial stories. Every issue of GEM Magazine is carefully crafted to bring you the latest in innovative start-ups, cutting-edge technology, and the wondrous world of entrepreneurship.
FEATURED ARTICLE
Digital Transformation through Gamification
Jason and J-son, the two founders of Gameka has a bucket list with two items pertaining business: the first is to set up a game development company and secondly, to open a restaurant. And thus, Gameka was born, with a tagline of “Serious fun is serious business”. Gameka aspires to produce games worthy of the AAA title here in their country of origin; Malaysia. Today, Gameka has strategically pivoted towards changing the way corporate goals are achieved through “gamification”.
Gamification, in simple terms, is changing the way corporate goals are achieved by changing it into the format of a game, complete with a leaderboard and in-game challenges. Gamification is an innovative and cost-effective way to disseminate culture and training to a large workforce when compared to traditional classroom training. This means that corporations now enjoy a more productive workforce that also feel rewarded and satisfied. Gameka is strengthening the bond between corporate growth and the staff that form their foundation with Gamification. For the gamification division, Gameka focuses on driving employee engagement and productivity in the office by implementing…
eFM is GEM’s online radio; an eclectic blend of entrepreneurial goodies including captivating live shows by four prominent DJs, unparalleled business insights, and trendy podcasts.
FEATURED PODCASTS
ColossusINNO is GEM’s global entrepreneurship competition built to recognize innovative solutions that help to address gaps in ASEAN within areas such as governance, poverty eradication, education, health, environment, and sanitation.
Retrieving the grand prize of $100,000 at the ColossusINNO2017 challenge was BluSense Diagnostics, a Danish based company which created and manufactures the BluBox. A pioneering piece of kit, BluSense’s Blubox is capable of detecting Dengue and Zika virus strains with little more than a drop of blood. Housed in a light-weight, portable cuboid, the BluBox is more accurate, and required significantly less time to detect virus when compared to traditional test kits.
Retrieving the grand prize of $100,000 at the ColossusINNO2017 challenge was BluSense Diagnostics, a Danish based company which created and manufactures the BluBox. A pioneering piece of kit, BluSense’s Blubox is capable of detecting Dengue and Zika virus strains with little more than a drop of blood. Housed in a light-weight, portable cuboid, the BluBox is more accurate, and required significantly less time to detect virus when compared to traditional test kits.
GEM’s TENxCLUB is an exclusive club designed to recognize high-performing Malaysian startups that have hit at least RM1 million in revenue by the end of their first year since its inception. The TENxCLUB offers unparalleled access to global entrepreneurial events, tremendous resources, and the ability to network with other entrepreneurs on the international stage.
The AVANA app is an innovative social commerce solution that provides users the convenience of being able to automate their purchases and sales through social media.
The Qu Exchange mobile app allows users to pledge their products or services to secure instant trade points which can then be used to purchase more products and services from other SMEs.
The TRIPCASRTE.ASIA app allows holiday goers, travel agents, and third party websites an ‘ala carte’ option when purchasing entrance tickets to tourist destinations, holiday sites, and other vacation essentials.
Gameka has been instrumental in bringing fun and satisfaction back into the workplace by “Gamifying” the workplace through their creative apps and innovative software.
HelloGold took the region by storm with their mobile app which enables customers to purchase and sell gold at international spot prices, with the added option of having the physical bars to be sent directly to their customers upon request.
IGL COATINGS produce eco-friendly car coatings that are meticulously formulated to be completely safe, free from harmful pollutants, and capable of outperforming existing products in the market through its durability, quality, and ease of application.
GEM’s ‘Let’s Jam’ sessions are GEM’s monthly industry talks which feature key industry players who share insightful knowledge on trends and market, skills, and incredible stories.
UPCOMING PROGRAMMES
Let’s Jam @GEM21: HYPE OF AR/VR
AR/VR: Hype or Opportunities. Some say the balloon has burst, others say the coming of Ready Player One is in the horizon. Let’s try to peel the layers to see what the future holds for technology, brands and the society.
GEM CHAPTERS
GEM wants to do more for entrepreneurs all around the world. We are building GEM advocates to Champion GEM programs as well as GEM city-chapters to drive stronger cross-markets’ access.
BENEFITS
- Invitations to major international GEM events that congregates the thought leaders of entrepreneurship around the world e.g. GECommunity2017 including social and networking events for VIPs, guests and staff
- Exclusivity to localization of GEM programs and resources
- Potential collaborations for your local entrepreneurs to business opportunities, market access and international mentors
- Hosting of seminars / workshops / promotional / networking events to showcase expertise during key cross-countries GEM events
- Match-making opportunities with the world’s most innovative startups as well as access to the winners and selected startups through ColossusINNO2017
- Option for proposal as member of the global jury panel for ColossusINNO2017
- Press releases about partnership to international media
- News about sponsor/partnership on website and GEMmag
- Logo/name on all GEM material and platforms
- Access to publicity and editorial support in GEMmag
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