85: Tezos in Asia | TZ APAC

TezTalks Radio - Tezos Ecosystem Podcast

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Imran Haqeem, Deputy Head of Lab Strategy at TZ APAC, discusses Fortify Labs, a startup studio focused on turning startups into commercially viable businesses. The program provides high levels of support and expertise, extending the typical accelerator period to eight months. Imran highlights the importance of founder market fit, being mission-driven, and having the right kind of stubbornness. He also mentions the prevailing trends in the APAC Web3 market, such as gaming and applications for users. Imran shares success stories from Fortify Labs, future initiatives like Tezos Realms and the next cohort of Fortify Labs.
Takeaways
- Fortify Labs is a startup studio focused on turning startups into commercially viable businesses, providing high levels of support and expertise.
- Founder market fit, being mission-driven, and having the right kind of stubbornness are important qualities for founders.
- The APAC Web3 market is seeing a focus on gaming and applications for users.
- Success stories from Fortify Labs include Questflow and OCV Labs.
- Future initiatives include Tezos Realms and the next cohort of Fortify Labs.

فصول

1. Fortify Labs (00:00:00)

2. Investing in Founders for Success (00:08:01)

3. Emerging Trends in Web3 Applications (00:22:41)

4. Crypto Impact and Genuine Projects (00:34:46)