Bipin Mishra

💪 Here is how I helped a Singapore founder save 70% hiring in Indonesia while protecting their startup by staying compliant. I personally understand the challenges faced by founders while building up their startups. It’s even harder in an ultra-competitive country like Singapore. A Singapore early stage startup founder approached me and was struggling with: ◾ Spending too much time sourcing specialized tech talent ◾ High cost of hiring tech talent locally ◾ Uncertainty about staying compliant while hiring internationally ◾ Misclassification risk by hiring independent contractors This is where High Five comes in as your tech talent hiring partner. ✨ We provide a full white glove service that allows you to tap into the vast pool of skilled tech professionals in Indonesia and Malaysia, while ensuring full compliance with local labor laws. This is exactly what we did for them: 🔎 Talent sourcing - they told us their open job listings and candidate requirements and we instantly recommended them 3 to 5 candidates. 🤝 Employer of Record - we hired the selected candidate on their behalf locally through our company. We handled all the local compliance, contracts, taxes, benefits and payroll. They are now protected with a comprehensive Indonesian employment agreement. 💰 Payroll - every month, we invoice them for the employee’s salary in SGD in Singapore. On pay day, we then disburse their salaries in IDR to their local bank account. If this resonates with you and: ◾ You need to grow your business while saving money on your headcount. ◾ You want to build the best product by hiring a more robust product and tech team. ◾ You aspire to hire a global, talented and diverse team that can drive innovation. Visit our website to schedule a 15 minute consultation. Alternatively, comment on this post or message me directly and I'll reach out to you. 🤝 Let’s connect! #hiring #hr #singapore #indonesia #tech

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Fundamentals of Business Leadership by Sequoia Capital 👇 At the highest level, business leadership requires vision, execution, and culture. 1. First, as a leader, you have to have a vision. Your vision must be supported by clarity of thought. You must communicate your vision with conviction, and a sense of inspiration 2. Second, you have to have an execution mindset. Execution is simply the discipline of getting stuff done. In periods of uncertainty, execution often IS the best strategy. 3. Third, you've likely heard the saying “culture eats strategy.” Culture is the fabric of your company. It's what you do, how you do it, and how you show up every day. - In times of challenge, your culture is what defines your path over any hurdle you need to overcome. - It's what you do when no one's looking that ultimately defines your culture.

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There's a lot of content related to startups but the high quality ones are rare. Here's my small list that I personally found to be on-point and useful. 1. Path to PMF Series by First Round Capital : https://lnkd.in/gtTCHJua Short crisp stories of their early journey from successful founders, very less opinionated and purely factual. 2. Modern GTM for early stage founders by Unusual Ventures: https://lnkd.in/gZA3nsJN I haven't really consumed any piece of content that comes close to explaining GTM the way this resource does. Let me know if you know of any other such gold mines.

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Breakfast is an essential meal of the day. Just like a balanced breakfast requires the right blend of protein, carbs, and fats, every organization has unique requirements based on its target customers. An SME in the food and beverage (F&B) industry might benefit more from investing in marketing rather than an enterprise-level CRM. Each company’s digital transformation strategy must be tailored to its specific needs. Key Steps for SMEs to Adapt Digital Transformation 💡 Assess and Identify Gaps: By Evaluating Systems and Understanding Customer Needs. They should also Establish measurable goals like reducing costs or improving customer satisfaction. 💡 Invest in Technology ☑ Cloud Solutions: For flexibility and cost savings. ☑ Automation Tools: To handle repetitive tasks efficiently. ☑ Data Analytics: To gain insights and inform decisions. 💡 Enhance Skills ☑ Employee Training: Help employees adapt to new technologies. ☑ Improve Customer Experience ☑ Omnichannel Presence: Ensure a seamless experience across all touchpoints. 💡 Leverage Digital Marketing ☑ Social Media and SEO: Build brand awareness and attract customers. By identifying gaps and implementing tailored strategies, SMEs can achieve cost savings, time efficiency, and increased engagement, leading to business growth and success. #digitaltransformation #100DaysofDigitalTransformation #Day4 #Strenure #StrenureAI #Thoughtleadership #LeadersinTech #InnovationJourney #LeadershipInTech #SuccessStories #BusinessTransformation #FutureReady #womenintech #publicspeaker

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#BuildingInPublic #6 - Overcoming Pains in Hiring PMs. Disclaimer: All characters appearing in this post are real, (maybe) with fictional names. Conversation has been dramatized to fit this screen. Today, I got a chance to observe a PM interview that a Startup Founder friend asked me to sit in (fly-on-the-wall). The candidate was a feature PM with 3-4 yrs of experience building B2B SaaS - that had recently shut down. Here's how it mostly went... --- Founder: What was your typical day at work at the previous company? PM: They asked me to write feature specs. F: How did you go about it? PM: I used PRD templates from Aakash Gupta, the Product Growth Guy. Usually I research about the feature on Google, do some market research on competitors and typically build a spec in 3-4 days. F: Did you copy their product? PM: No, I took inspiration from them. I worked with the UX designer to change and restructure the UX so it doesn't look copied. F: And then? PM: I share it with the engineering team. Wait for comments and get a new revision F: Did you talk to prospects/customers? PM: No. My boss would typically do that. F: Ok, what happens next? PM: I wait for the engineering team to build the product. While I wait, I write another spec. This time I'm using templates from Reforge. I'm also trying out ChatPRD. F: How can you tell if the product met the needs of the customer? PM: No, not my job. QA team would test the feature. And when released Customer Success (CSM) team will receive feedback from Customers. --- Founder asked me for feedback on the interview process. What should i tell him? 😎 #HiringPM

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Hello LinkedIn connections, As I dive deeper into the startup world, I'm eager to understand what influences startup success rates. This inquiry isn't just for personal knowledge but also to contribute to a broader discussion that might benefit others here. What do you think are the crucial factors that determine whether a startup thrives or fails? How have these factors played out in your own experiences or observations? I’m particularly interested in insights from various industries and would love to hear both personal stories and data-driven observations. Please share your thoughts, and let's discuss what makes a startup succeed! #Startups #Entrepreneurship #BusinessStrategy #Innovation Thank you in advance for your insights and contributions

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If you want to build a Unicorn in 2024, study how GenZ consumes. They are not only the employees you don’t yet know how to manage, they are owning trillions of USD in spending power and growing by the day. Thanks to my GenZ staff, I understand why major brands (think Zara) is gonna go obsolete in 5 years. Hint: affordabilty, instagram-able, authenticity, sustainability, digital first, community and unity, fun education, and having clear strong stands for social issues are a few things the GenZ REALLY value. Skye Nguyen #TheUnicornTrajectory --- Visit https://lnkd.in/d88Cz68k for your Unicorn Roadmap Sustainable and hyper-growth - startup, you can HAVE IT ALL

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15,000+ people will see this post. Startup founders promote yourself. Here's how 👇 Drop a one-liner with these details in the comments. 1. What are you building 2. Target Audience 3. Country 4. ASK     Grab exposure with investors, potential co-founders and early adopters. I'll be watching the comments to connect the most promising solutions with relevant resources & supporters. #startups #innovation #support

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Here's me painting the Buddha within :) As I put my amateur painting skills to the test by immortalizing the spiritual leader, I realised that Buddha's teachings, while not directly about marketing, offer surprisingly relevant principles for B2B marketing success. Here's how: 1) Understanding Needs (The Four Noble Truths): The Buddha's core teaching, the Four Noble Truths, emphasizes understanding suffering and its causes. In B2B marketing, this translates to understanding your target customer's business challenges and pain points. By focusing on solutions, you build trust and position yourself as a valuable partner. 2) Right Action (The Eightfold Path): The Eightfold Path outlines the path to enlightenment through ethical conduct. In B2B marketing, this translates to honest communication, transparency in your offerings, and building relationships based on mutual benefit. 3) Mindfulness (Vipassana): Vipassana meditation focuses on being present and aware. In B2B marketing, this translates to understanding your target audience's current situation and tailoring your message accordingly. It also means being mindful of the content you create and the channels you use to reach your audience. 4) Letting Go of Attachment (Non-attachment): Non-attachment means not clinging to outcomes. In B2B marketing, this applies to focusing on building long-term relationships rather than just short-term sales. It also means being flexible and adaptable to changing market conditions. 5) Emphasis on compassion: This can be reflected in B2B marketing by showcasing how your product or service improves the lives of others. 6) Concept of karma (cause and effect): It reminds us that ethical business practices lead to positive outcomes. Buddha's teachings are about achieving enlightenment, but these principles can be adapted to create a more mindful and successful B2B marketing strategy. Let me know your thoughts as comments on this post #b2bmarketing #b2bsaas #b2bcontentmarketing #b2bsales #b2bmarketingstrategy #b2bsalesstrategy

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What's hard about startups? 1. Finding the right market at the right time. 2. Finding the right team for the right product. 3. Finding good investors to really get it off from ground. 4. Not knowing what to do and when to do it. These are some of the very basics while trying to start your newest idea from ground. Truth is I found out that it's a journey that teaches you everything itself. You get out and start to do it. Find the right mentors to ask the right questions to and trust me everything will fall into place, but only when you take the hard road. keep hustling. #startups #entrepreneurship #founders #innovation

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One of the Founders asked me "I'm not getting Clients regularly. How can I solve this?" I asked him, "Are you doing the growth activity regularly" He replied, "I'm calling many prospects, going for events ran Ads. But no results" I asked him to record & measure - How many calls he made per day - How long he ran Ads - How long does he spend time on operations He responded to me after a week, "Yes, I realised. I was not consistent in Growth Activities. I got stuck in the day-to-day operations" Most founders are stuck in daily operations & end up running behind new customers only when there a Cash flow problems. Dear Founders, When you have a financial problem, focus on Sales. When you have a Profit Margin Problem, focus on Sales. Focusing on Sales will solve almost all the problems. #Tirunelveli2SiliconValley #DigiNadu - Growth Consulting Platform to scale your Business Revenue Growth #7Commerce - Our Million Dollar Product Launch your Online Store in 7 Minutes

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🚀 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤+ 𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩? Five years ago, during my first call with Amit Lakhotia, I was both in awe and slightly nervous. His impressive background with MakeMyTrip, PayTM, Tokopedia, and an entrepreneurial stint on top of all of these was remarkable. But what truly stood out was his humility and unassuming nature, which remain unchanged to this day 😊! Witnessing the journey from Parkwheels to the innovative firm that Park+ is now has been incredible. On behalf of team Matrix Partners India, I am thrilled to present our next episode of #MatrixMoments #PeopleFirst with Amit Lakhotia, Founder and CEO of Park+. In this episode, Amit shares his insights on building his first team with a clear goal in mind: making car ownership easy and hassle-free! Amit candidly talks about… 🔹 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬: The contrast between hiring during the 0-to-1 stage, where ambiguity and problem-solving are key, versus the 1-to-10 stage, which requires a disciplined team. 🔹 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The importance of having a skilled Talent Acquisition head for any startup. 🔹 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤: Amit's innovative approach of hiring individuals with 4-8 years of experience to work in the founder’s office for six months, gaining insights into various departments before being assigned specific roles. Amit's philosophy: “We are not going to randomly hire, we are not going to randomly fire.” This conscious hiring approach has been instrumental in bringing the right talent on board, enabling Park+ to solve new consumer problems and expand services like issuing FASTag, Insurance, Car Wash, Parking, and more. #PeopleFirst #StartupHiring #Leadership #TalentAcquisition #ParkPlus #MatrixMoments

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“It’s a good idea, but we’ll build it ourselves.” - MNCs Every now and then, our startup founders get this response. Particularly when pitching to large corporations expanding into SEA. Does that mean B2B will end up dead in the region? Building new solutions and modules in-house is a common tendency. But there are some major flaws in this thinking: 💭Is it really efficient to build a solution just for one captive customer? 💭Would you rather build with a bloated corporate cost base vs. A lean, hungry startup that's scrappy and nimble. It’s a stark difference in mindset and approach. 💭A local startup’s solution already adapted to the diversity of SEA usually has a headstart and is constantly incorporating best practices from a much wider set of customers. 💭Are you ready to ask your own staff to disrupt themselves and potentially risk their/colleagues positions? Apple, led by Steve Jobs, was one of the very few companies capable of consistently accomplishing this. I believe more companies will start to realise it just makes that much more sense to use external solutions rather than spending years developing in-house. The “I’ll do it myself” mindset needs to be thought through further. The predictive work, management and incentives that need to be in place to accomplish their goals is grossly underestimated. In reality, we can achieve more together, going further and faster. Companies can support startups and achieve their own outcomes. Corporate innovation is not impossible, but you’ll need employees that embraces fully an “owner’s mindset” and a culture determined to support innovation. Oh, and the corporate that gave that response? They returned to our portfolio a year later to purchase the software, not without expending resources that went nowhere. I believe corporates are realising this, and I'm betting they will go beyond purchasing software to acquiring B2B startups in SEA. It just makes good business sense. Do you think large companies should buy instead of build?

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Calling all #mentors and wannabe mentors! Join me for a chat that won’t be fireside because I don’t have a fireplace! 🤪 🌟 Ready to dive into the exciting world of mentoring early-stage startups? Join us for a session where we’ll explore the ins and outs of making a real impact as a mentor. Whether you're already a startup mentor or just considering it, you'll gain invaluable insights and practical tips to elevate your mentoring game. 🗣️ We’ll discuss the best ways to connect with startup teams, share success stories, and even tackle some of the challenges mentors face. This is your chance to learn from seasoned SBC mentors, discover new strategies, and contribute your own experiences. 🤝 Online or in person, we've got you covered: ⭐️In-person Session with Trevor Townsend , CEO Startupbootcamp Australia on Thursday 30th of May 4:00 - 6:00 PM AEST ⭐️Online Session with me! Jacqui Bloom Growth & Investment Director Startupbootcamp Australia on Wednesday, 22nd of May 4:00 - 5:00 PM AEST 🎟️Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gKCTeVcM

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Check out for this project details before applying. How to Apply 👇 Drop your CV on LinkedIn Chat along with your WhatsApp Number (with plus+ sign & country code) to apply for this project. Project Description 👇 We are the 1% Club, a company based in Australia built by global entrepreneurs who are tied up with multiple e-commerce based projects and right now we are executing few business projects that supports small, medium, and large-scale companies to do effective distribution. At the present we are partnered with companies such as Sharp, Kent, Amezcua, Britol, MyHomePlus, Olik, Banago, SMC, FantasTeak, Prikka, and we running a project that supports them with effective distribution. For these ongoing projects, we are looking for few qualified candidates who are ready to adapt to our environment. Interview Process 👇 First, we are going to educate you on our B2B and B2C processes and the end-to-end distribution process and strategics and standard operating procedures. After that we will interview you to evaluate your level of understanding and clarity about our business project, your willingness to learn and educate yourself, your decision-making ability through multiple interviews before we decide to move forward with your application. Basic Required Qualifications 👇 👉 Good English communication skills.
👉 Being able to work on a remote set up with a stable internet connection.
👉 Quick learner who can adapt to different environments.
👉 Outside the box thinker. Other Qualifications which may benefit you 👇 👉 Teamwork, leadership, and management skills.
👉 Knowledge and experience in E-commerce, advertising and marketing.
👉 Financial literacy. FAQ 01: What are my responsibilities of this project? If you are a fresh graduate and ready to learn the following skills, still you could give it a try. There are multiple responsibilities in our project under Marketing, Advertising, Business Analysis, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and HR management, etc.. We will see what is the most suitable responsibility for you after the interviews and we will provide you more information to prepare yourself for the interviews. If you are ready to be coachable and learn and adapt to our working environment go ahead apply. FAQ 02: What is my income? There are multiple methods of compensations in this project. We will know what your income bracket after knowing who you are and what value you could add to our project. The range varies from 250$ to 15,000$ a month depending on the value you could add to the project. Let’s see where you could fit in through the interview. FAQ 03: What are my working hours? 👉 Flexible timing 👉 Part Time (2-3 hours / day) or Full time (7-9 hours / day). Its your choice to chose whether you want to work part time or full time. Apply only if you are a serious applicant. Drop Your resume / CV on LinkedIn Chat along with your WhatsApp Number and the interviews will be conducted over WhatsApp and Zoom.

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Check out for this project details before applying. How to Apply 👇 Drop your CV on LinkedIn Chat along with your WhatsApp Number (with plus+ sign & country code) to apply for this project. Project Description 👇 We are the 1% Club, a company based in Australia built by global entrepreneurs who are tied up with multiple e-commerce based projects and right now we are executing few business projects that supports small, medium, and large-scale companies to do effective distribution. At the present we are partnered with companies such as Sharp, Kent, Amezcua, Britol, MyHomePlus, Olik, Banago, SMC, FantasTeak, Prikka, and we running a project that supports them with effective distribution. For these ongoing projects, we are looking for few qualified candidates who are ready to adapt to our environment. Interview Process 👇 First, we are going to educate you on our B2B and B2C processes and the end-to-end distribution process and strategics and standard operating procedures. After that we will interview you to evaluate your level of understanding and clarity about our business project, your willingness to learn and educate yourself, your decision-making ability through multiple interviews before we decide to move forward with your application. Basic Required Qualifications 👇 👉 Good English communication skills.
👉 Being able to work on a remote set up with a stable internet connection.
👉 Quick learner who can adapt to different environments.
👉 Outside the box thinker. Other Qualifications which may benefit you 👇 👉 Teamwork, leadership, and management skills.
👉 Knowledge and experience in E-commerce, advertising and marketing.
👉 Financial literacy. FAQ 01: What are my responsibilities of this project? If you are a fresh graduate and ready to learn the following skills, still you could give it a try. There are multiple responsibilities in our project under Marketing, Advertising, Business Analysis, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and HR management, etc.. We will see what is the most suitable responsibility for you after the interviews and we will provide you more information to prepare yourself for the interviews. If you are ready to be coachable and learn and adapt to our working environment go ahead apply. FAQ 02: What is my income? There are multiple methods of compensations in this project. We will know what your income bracket after knowing who you are and what value you could add to our project. The range varies from 250$ to 15,000$ a month depending on the value you could add to the project. Let’s see where you could fit in through the interview. FAQ 03: What is my working Environment? 👉 Work From Home (Remote) 👉 Twice a year you will travel aboard for our annual conferences I countries like Malaysia, Turkey or Dubai. Apply only if you are a serious applicant. Drop Your resume / CV on LinkedIn Chat along with your WhatsApp Number and the interviews will be conducted over WhatsApp and Zoom.

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