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That's more likely to happen in the US and the least likely to happen in Asia. There might be good programmers, but that doesn't mean they will be good founders

by tomh- 16y ago

That's more likely to happen in the US and the least likely to happen in Asia. There might be good programmers, but that doesn't mean they will be good founders or even want to be founders! The cultural mindset to become Enterpreneur is very high relatively in the US, but in general in Asia it is not, and it is expected that you work for a big company after you are done with school, the bigger the better. Even though it's good advice, realize that it's not as easy as you make it sound!

alifaziz 16y ago
Well that's very true in my situation here! Even some lecturers are so little minded in encouraging students into entrepreneurship. Yes, who does not wants secure safe job with big company, be a good worker and live happily. But.. It sounds like no more better life than after getting hired. Risk and failure that frightening good potential people away from being an entrepreneur. Unfortunately, shameful to say, I'm surrounded with these kind of people everyday. Talking about ambition in establishing your own company is hardly achievable. At the end I need to survive myself, home made self motivating.
- tomh- 16y ago
  Many advice here will be from people who are not aware of the Asian culture, hope you don't get too depressed by their responses. The truth is that your environment does matter! Just read this article: http://techcrunch.com/2010/06/06/can-indonesias-ciputra-prove-that-great-entrepreneurs-are-made-not-born/ http://techcrunch.com/2010/06/06/can-indonesias-ciputra-prov... If you need an environment for motivation, consider relocating. Singapore is a nice option. Another option is to go work for a startup, and after some more experience you will have a better network with other entrepreneurs and startup minded people. I believe there are some startup groups in kuala lumpur too, try to hang out there. Good luck
  - alifaziz 16y ago
    Pretty helpful! thanks for the advice tomh.

by tomh- 16y ago

alifaziz 16y ago

Well that's very true in my situation here! Even some lecturers are so little minded in encouraging students into entrepreneurship. Yes, who does not wants secure safe job with big company, be a good worker and live happily. But.. It sounds like no more better life than after getting hired. Risk and failure that frightening good potential people away from being an entrepreneur. Unfortunately, shameful to say, I'm surrounded with these kind of people everyday. Talking about ambition in establishing your own company is hardly achievable. At the end I need to survive myself, home made self motivating.

tomh- 16y ago
Many advice here will be from people who are not aware of the Asian culture, hope you don't get too depressed by their responses. The truth is that your environment does matter! Just read this article: http://techcrunch.com/2010/06/06/can-indonesias-ciputra-prove-that-great-entrepreneurs-are-made-not-born/ http://techcrunch.com/2010/06/06/can-indonesias-ciputra-prov... If you need an environment for motivation, consider relocating. Singapore is a nice option. Another option is to go work for a startup, and after some more experience you will have a better network with other entrepreneurs and startup minded people. I believe there are some startup groups in kuala lumpur too, try to hang out there. Good luck
- alifaziz 16y ago
  Pretty helpful! thanks for the advice tomh.