Startup: The Real Story (2021)

10/04/2021 (MY) • 47m

Documentary

Documentary on True Far East Entrepreneurial Grit

Overview

Over the years Malaysia as a country has invested millions into promoting tech startups, in an attempt to replicate Silicon Valley in the West. This documentary looks at a 10year journey of e-Sentral, an e-book tech company that began as a startup, and its journey going through the different phases of growth. The film interviews startup industry players in Malaysia; leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs sharing their perspectives and experiences on how it actually is, and not as how it has been typically portrayed. A must watch if you like the tech space as the film portrays a genuine feel for perseverance and grit.

Top Billed Cast

Mahathir Mohamad

Interviewee

Maszlee Malik

Interviewee

Faiz Al-Shahab

Interviewee

Eliza Noordin

Interviewee

Azman Hood

Interviewee

Ganesh Kumar

Interviewee

Warren Leow

Interviewee


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$32,000.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

malaysia

venture capital

startup

mahathir

e-sentral

esentral

andy ridgway

maszlee malik

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