CinemaOSMovie · 2021 · 0h 47m

Startup: The Real Story

Documentary on True Far East Entrepreneurial Grit

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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.

Directed byAndy Ridgway

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 47m
Language
EN
Released
October 4, 2021
Budget
$32,000
Studios
Ridgway Films

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Startup: The Real Story (Trailer)

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Mahathir Mohamad

Mahathir Mohamad

Interviewee

Maszlee Malik

Interviewee

Faiz Al-Shahab

Interviewee

Eliza Noordin

Interviewee

Norman Abdul Halim

Interviewee

Azman Hood

Interviewee

Ganesh Kumar

Interviewee

Warren Leow

Interviewee

Helena Gustafsson

Interviewee

James Bryant

Interviewee

Creative team
Directed by
Andy Ridgway
Written by
Zafirah Hanoum
Produced by
Andy Ridgway

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